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Meatballs / Rondels / Decals
What do people think about decals and what are the legalities or restrictions on road cars in Australian states? I've seen photos of a few Aussie cars with numbers (Stef's comes to mind) and I quite like it, but something tells me the fun police won't like it. Decals can be removed, leaving just the circular meatball - would that be ok on the street?
I found a number of decal kits for around $200 USD on this site. I've included a picture below. http://www.racelinedigital.com/store...cobrakit98.gif Sambo |
I have a number set from "finish line" but have never put them on. I think they look great on a cobra. My wife hates,....them. lol
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I am not sure but I thought I read somewhere that it was illegal to have racing numbers displayed on a car when being used on the street?
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lol, I don't see the logic in that ?
Where did you hear that and what state, city do you live in ? But, we're talking Government here I guess. I know Nebraska does not have that law. |
We're talking Australia here, as mentioned in the first line of this topic. :)
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I'm hoping they're ok
Will be able to provide a worked example on the view of stickers following my visit to the Traffic Management Unit this week (!). http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...082008-1LQ.jpg LoBelly |
Good luck LoBelly and keep us posted!
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Just as Boxhead said, numbers are a no no in S.A. I dont know what the rules are for other states. I really cant understand the reasoning behind such a rule especially if Gumballs and stripes are OK.
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Hi,
'Racing numbers' were deemed illegal in NSW. The only exception were road rally events where public roads, in whole or part, were used but once the event was over the numbers had to be removed or obscured by placing race tape across them. I would assume (?) that this a nationwide policy, maybe to prevent the illegal street racers from displaying numbers. Cheers |
Have not removed numbers, 289 (see photo gallery), from last years
's Nationals for both the look and the relative number to my type of car. Was unfortunate to be pulled over by NSW Highway Patrol doing supposedly 13kph over limit:mad:. He didn't say a thing about the numbers. Fortunately remembered the first rule, switch off so he can't hear the exhaust. Have been passed and alongside various police and always get the thumbs up. Suppose it depends on which side of the bed they fell out of that day:LOL: |
I had never checked the legality, but had also 'heard' it was illegal to display race no's. I had them for many years and during the first couple had obscured them with a single strip of 2" race tape.
I got sick of explaining to all who asked 'what's the tape for mate?' My main concern was not constable plod, but more so not giving the insurance company an out if I did bend it on the street. |
I have had meatballs and vintage decals on my car for the last 3 years. When I am in Australia, I do drive the car a lot, and I have never had any issues. Just lot's of Thumbs Up :)
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...88_hardtop.jpg Just stick em on... They look great Cameron |
no's
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...001_edited.jpg
IN QLD they are illegal... But so is everything else! |
Aren't there some sort of "static cling" decals that just peel off ? You probably would have to store them flat. If they were rolled up they would probably curl and blow off.
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Rob,
mine shown above are Static Cling.... Cameron |
So are mine
(I pinched them off Cameron's car last ShelbyFest) LB |
There are plenty of Commodore and Falcon business vehicles getting around in full race livery, driven daily by the franchise owner or manager.
Pirtek and Enzed were a couple here locally. |
LB,
you crack me up.... Pity I won't be at ShelbyFest this year to let your tyres down :LOL::LOL: Cameron |
Had my visit with the Traffic Management Unit this morning.
Victoria's finest spent a bit under an hour looking over (and under and inside and ... watch those sidepipes they're hot...) my car and taking lots of (digital) photos, they were clearly concerned about several areas on the car however they seemed utterly disinterested in the meatballs/numbers/stickers. I did not remember to ask about their view on these items until after I got into work (and re-read the thread). LoBelly |
Hi guys, I have just joined. A bit easier in NZ.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/9/IMG_0513.JPG |
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