54 replies to this topic

[Heath]

Why would a fakie need engineering? It's just a steel bodykit, I mean a steel stone guard, I mean a weird purposeless diffuser, I mean who gives a shit it's a bit of metal that bares no structual relevance that's trying to rip itself apart once the car speeds up.

Edited by Heath, 03 November 2008 - 09:29 PM.

[Heath]

woah okay sorry I think you mis-interpreted my post. I worded that really badly. I don't have a problem with what you did at all, I think it's cool, and I have a lot of respect for anyone who goes and tries something without asking any advice (and succeeds!). Please disregard what I said, sorry man, did not mean for it to come out like that.

Pat lol was looking for an appropriate emoticon and I couldn't find anything so I left it blank. Another mistake

Edited by Heath, 04 November 2008 - 09:56 AM.

[bryanw]

I think the tank looks fine. how many ltrs does it hold. lol

are the rear wheels 15x8?

do you have any threads on your other projects?
if not, when are you starting some? like the look of the frame on the tourer.

[ls2lxhatch]

In WA the dummy tank or any structure/spoiler would have to be within the "Vehicles Departure Angle" to comply with the NCOP. On this basis a picky copy could defect the dummy tank as it is outside the departure angle.

Departure Angle is the greatest angle between the horizontal plane and the plane for the static loaded rear tyres to the lowest, rearmost extremity of the Original Equipment Manufacturer's permanent body work.

[racean69]

Ya tank looks pretty good to me man.

Well done

[RIM-010]

We're not THAT one eyed around here mate... I for one would love to see more of the other rigs. Get them up here!

Tim

[ls2lxhatch]

The tank was a copy of the one that had the measurement as a sticky on the forum
I thought it was a standard drop tank that yella SLur had measured.

I am going to take the car next week to licensing to register it as a V8,
I wont mention the tank and see if they want it removed

It is the same old problem with each state having its own standards. A fuel tank of that design may be legal in other states but I do not think it is legal in WA. You will have to be careful backing out of driveways with the dummy tank.

See page 5 of this document. It is not clear if the departure angle rule applies to body modifications.
http://www.infrastru...ms_3feb2006.pdf

Did you get a wiper motor? If not let me know and I can sort something out.

[Heath]

I was wondering if I should post my other projects

Yes

I might ask the moderators

No, they won't mind.

[Heath]

^ I know, I know... I meant well lol

[DanWA]

Theres 3+ toranas here one of which was recently registered after being bought from the east and they have massive tanks so i don't see issues with legality in w.a

[tsn007]

Great job on the fake drop tank
any chance of making more tank covers for sale , if so how much?



cheers