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Mudflaps factory fitment uc sl/e

Started by _V6 UC_ , Sep 28 2011 09:34 PM

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#1 _V6 UC_

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 09:34 PM

I had a vehicle inspection today cos of yellow sticker an have been told I need to fit mudflaps, never had a problem with tia before, inspector was a real anal prick, dis the sle's have these as an option or all models

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#2 dattoman

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 09:54 PM

If it was a LH or LX I'd say its not supposed to have flaps... its supposed to have balls
But since its a UC. ......

MY VB had them.. 1978... so UC maybe

But really... he's being pedantic and its not law that you need mudflaps
Modern cars don't have them ... they are an option on some.. .but not all
Surely they can't enforce it

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#3 _Quagmire_

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 09:58 PM

my xg ute needed mudflaps too
you didn't take it to whelshpool by any chance?

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 10:47 PM

Whats the difference between a male mudcrab and a female mudcrab? A: one has mudflaps!!!!!!!

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#5 _hammondracing21_

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 11:10 PM

all 3 of my uc's have them. the old rule was as long as 3/4 of the tyre is covered by the body and u dont need them

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#6 _V6 UC_

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 12:41 AM

I took it over at all track in bunbury, it's like he Was just looking for things to make up a list, also said the 4wd systems lokka is illegal, idle too rough, shift kit too hard. I was under the impression the lokkas were legal because they still retain the ability to differentiate

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 12:47 AM

Ring tech section in Perth to clarify

Or take it somewhere else

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#8 _torbirdie_

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 05:45 PM

Ring tech section in Perth to clarify

Or take it somewhere else

AFAIK the uc torana didnt come standard with mudflaps. Just looking here in the uc owners manual on p50 it shows how to remove the wheel trim, no mud flap in sight, so Id be putting that in front of the inspector.

However, I dont think you can tell from the compliance plate whether it was an sle sunbird or not, the engine, diff and tranny code can give it away as a sunbird, but sle...dont think so, unless they really know their stuff and notice that the rear door courtesy lamp switches are there, this would also apply to the torana uc sl deluxe model.
the sle sunbird basically had all the options on it(including flaps), in which case the inspector may have a case.

Im guessing yours was a sunbird, and have done the v6 transplant?

That being said, one of our uc sl's had mudflaps and no other extras, whether they fit them to all later on in the model run, dont know.

Here is a pic from a ebay add of what looks like an sle sunbird on a gregory's manual:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=270822481091, no flaps

none here either:http://www.integracar.com.au/ccp0-prodshow/Holden-Torana-UC-6-cyl-1978-1979-Gregory16.html

Edited by torbirdie, 29 September 2011 - 05:59 PM.

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 06:52 PM

However, I dont think you can tell from the compliance plate whether it was an sle sunbird or not,
Trim code maybe? SL/E trim was unique to SL/E I believe.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=270822481091

http://www.integracar.com.au/ccp0-prodshow/Holden-Torana-UC-6-cyl-1978-1979-Gregory16.html

Edited by rodomo, 29 September 2011 - 06:52 PM.

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 08:31 PM

Sounds like a load of shit to me. even if they were standard fitment, doesn't mean they are an ADR or roadworthy requirement.

I would either challenge them to prove in what way it is unroadworthy and how it doesn't meet ADR, or if they want to be real wankers, just fit a set, then take them straight off again.

If you don't want to have holes to get it past the dickheaads, just glue them on or double sided tape them :-)

Edited by Toranamat69, 29 September 2011 - 08:32 PM.

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#11 _V6 UC_

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Posted 30 September 2011 - 03:30 AM

Yeah it's a factory sunturd. I'm going to get my uncle to take it over a different pits n see wat they say

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Posted 30 September 2011 - 07:59 PM

Mate, you must have rubbed him up the wrong way, they are definately an optional extra. As were the external sunvisor, the side windshields, the boot lid luggage rack, the door handle scuff plates, the driving lights, the wire mesh headlight covers, the rear window louvre, the full instrument dash, the rear window demister, air conditioning, sports steering wheel, electric aerial,lsd, 4 wheel discs,seat covers, floor mats, even a turbo charger and a million other dealer and after market extras they tried to sell you in the good old days. Dont waste another second with this w@nker find someone else !!

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 11:17 AM

Many many LX and UC had mud flaps. they became mandatory at some stage hence why most Rego authorities expect them to be there.
And new cars do have them, just not the flexible rubber kind.........

The Lokka is definitely illegal if you can switch it from the cabin - but I have a feeling they are illegal for road use anyway, switchable or not.
Idle rough? Hard shift? Idiot.

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 11:57 AM

The engine, gearbox, diff and brakes should all be signed off by an engineer.

The Lokka is legal as it is not permanently locked, e-lockers and air lockers are also legal in WA under the NCOP.

A proprietary part-time differential locking device may be utilised, provided that the driver can control it from the normal seating position

NCOP4 Section LB Transmission V2 01Jan2011

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 01 October 2011 - 12:10 PM.

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#15 _V6 UC_

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 04:12 PM

I can't control it, it's an automatic locker that only locks under load I.e throttle otherwise it retains full differential between wheels, just ticks around corners, the car is registered in my uncles name so I'm going to do the rear main, try pull the zorst up a bit, engineer tank n take it back over

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#16 _Quagmire_

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 06:37 PM

take a drive to mandurah.....might be a little less hand action there

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#17 _V6 UC_

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 08:51 PM

I have heard this aswell, il c wat my uncle says, the car has been over Warwick twice n passed first go, this was for licensing and engine conversion tho not defect, I'm thinking of putting a high stall in while the box is off n I'm doing the rear main, will I get any hassles about a 2800 stall?

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#18 _Quagmire_

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 09:05 PM

they are sposed to swap them (inspectors) around in the metro area....so in theory you shouldn't get the same one
but bumbry may still be a private testing station....who may have been cracked down on....or just wants yours $$$$ for sfa work