Gov't getting heavy with engine mods?

[HEMI POWER]

Originally Posted by smciner1

Already have one (tm).

:eclipsee_

Don't worry Shane our cars comply as we run them on Premuim Unleaded,great for the enviroment. :evil_laug

[wulos]

Originally Posted by smciner1

Already have one (tm).

:eclipsee_

with a hairstyle(tm), wardrobe(tm) and boots(tm) to match
: : :ymca: :disco:

[gtfpv]

my only comment on euro 3 is that pollution levels in europe and britain are off the scale . so maybe health outwieghs performance . but small australia WTF!!!!

[Sprint_ED]

the states had this years ago with the check engine light for removing pollution gear they can remedy this, tuners such as tweecers and resistiors acros sensors fixed that

[SpoolMan]

Originally Posted by donkeylover

They had better sort out that clapped out old buses that throw out more a day then 50 tuned cars.

your right look at the pollution the dirty diesel trucks and busses put in the atmosphere...
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90% of people who have had there cars modded wouldn't meet the current compliance standards.
one change on your car and its no longer ADR compliant.
These cars get there compliance in full factory trim.

[T3rminator]

forget about computer mods for a sec.......
have a thought for the V8 diehards!
If you can't modify your exhaust to hear the V8.....why buy one? Is this why FORD introduced a turbo 6 in the BA? It would not be realistic to unbolt a full exhaust system for every service interval...and it would be too obvious out on the streets.

do we know for sure that it will be illegal to mod or are we just speculating? If it is true.......i'll move to america : Or hang on to my BA for dear life

[parawolf]

Well according to VicRoads it is an unroadworthy office to change the extractors on the car without obtaining an approval certificate stating that it does not adversly affect emissions. Now this statement was only to do with extractors, not cat-back system.

Searching the vicroads shows this regulation easily.

[T3rminator]

Here is the link to what parawolf was talking about...

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrpdf/rdsafe/VSI%208.pdf

The requirements are easy to follow...
1) Extractor must be appropriate for the vehicle :
2) Have all features and fittings necessary to allow emission control system to be reconnected - (doesn't mention anything about keeping compliance with emission standards.)
3) Describe how extractors should be fitted. :

But from what we are speculating here....this will change.

[GTP 320]

Originally Posted by flappist

I wonder if this will make my BA2 increase in value for a short time like the XB did.

Anyone know anything about this?

Good point there you raised Tony,maybe the Edit might be a thing of the past with the modified exhaust as the new BF will have a warning light that comes on when it is tampered with, the BA might hold their prices in the future, who knows,i'll be hanging onto to mine can't fault it and it's been a fantastic car to me.
Cheers John

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by GTP 320

Good point there you raised Tony,maybe the Edit might be a thing of the past with the modified exhaust as the new BF will have a warning light that comes on when it is tampered with, the BA might hold their prices in the future, who knows.
Cheers John

i tend to agree . but then again if i owned a BF i 'm not sure i'd want to put aftermarket quads on as it already has it . and the airbox is almost like a G&D setup. apparantely driveline issuse and NVH have been heavily revised .
but a BA WITH AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND CAI would be hard to beat.me thinks.
be interested to think what the performance gurus here think about the camshaft timing being changed . for lower idle which would i would think mean more retarded having less overlap with exhaust . therefore decreasing top end power and induction noise . correct me if i am wrong.

[CSV_LS1]

I'm guessing edit should be able to wipe any error codes on the computer. So when the original tune is reloaded nobody would know.

[MrSparkle]

Interesting indeed. It's not just Ford either - the Liberty GT doesn't meet Euro3 and therefore won't be sold from January! This includes the new limited edition model as seen at the motor show, all of which will be landed in the country before January. Unfortunately this means the current model will be removed from sale prematurely, and there will be a period of 8 months or so where there will be no GT on sale until the new 2.5L turbo is released (no doubt with that frinked up new corporate snout).

It will be interesting to see where all of this leads the aftermarket industry, but ultimately if you aren't interested in modifying, then this won't affect you at all. Unfortunately most here are!

[donkeylover]

Is yor road tax linked up to the cleanest engines here? Does it cost more if yor co2 rating is high?

[parawolf]

Originally Posted by donkeylover

Is yor road tax linked up to the cleanest engines here? Does it cost more if yor co2 rating is high?

No it isn't - but it is certainly a method of decreasing the 'large car' sales. However the Australian manufacturing industry is based around the large car market. It is commonplace for someone driving into work, into Melbourne to be in a car that will comfortably sit 5 adults (or 4 for a VERY long drive, say Melbourne to Sydney) by themselves with the AC on, radio blaring and an idling 3.6L, 4.0L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 5.7L or 6.0L (V6, I6, or V8 configuration).

The car registration is based around the size and weight of the car and that is about it.