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vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow

3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 7:51 pm

#35486

Politicians want to repeal the exemption to pre-1974 cars from emissions regs. If it happens, say sayonara to all pre-1974 cars.

http://www.sema.org/content/?ID=31171&criteria=708

Check it out.

Andrew

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 7:52 pm

#35488

Sad to see that happen anywhere, but the upside is that maybe they'll stop wanting ours!

Kruizin Kol

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 8:27 pm

#35503

Won't they just have to modify the car's to meet the regulations?

Keeping it real !

vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow

3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 8:46 pm

#35510

But 1100 and 1200's won't be correct then

And I don't know how you can really do that to really nice correct stock cars. Think of all the nice KG's running around there?

But yes, I suppose if you didn't mind not being stock, adding some post-1974 EGR and other emissions stuff on them will let them pass, if they can still run with all that gear on them.

Andrew

Quickbug Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 9:01 pm

#35513

WAHOO!!
It means CRAPLOADS of excellent cheap cars for us!!

😀

Oh but bad for them :P 🙁

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SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 9:02 pm

#35514

cant they just strap on one of those emissions things to pass the test then stock it up as per normal after...?
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 9:30 pm

#35528

They have been trying to do that for years now...

A country that allows you to carry a rifle anwhere ... is trying to ban old cars... those politions dont want to keep there jobs thats for sure.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 9:42 pm

#35541

what you jst said dave reminded me of a great movie showing americas true colours
its called "bowling for Columbine" by micheal more, some of u might know it, it is mind blowing how stuffed there system is.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 9:53 pm

#35549

IMO I don't think it will happen - but if it does, just think of how many aftermarket businesses may shut down - and then price of parts would probably go up. Just thinking aloud!

Maybe I'm just being cynical:alien

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SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Mar 2003, 11:15 pm

#35595

das has a good point, it will put alot of ppl out of business.......
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Quickbug Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Apr 2003, 11:33 pm

#35835

62kombieute wrote:i was talking to an engine balancer in bris the other day and was saying that they are going to bring that here too in the next five years or so

dont quote me on this info it was only one mans say so

Yeah i heard that 5 or 6 years ago...
I dont think it will happen there or here.
They are just trying to kill all the older engines with that LRP crap....
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70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Apr 2003, 12:08 am

#35845

Actually, the last time that was proposed to our parliament was last year... There are always "greenies" who want to introduce blanket legislation to get all old cars off the road. Fortunately, our brothers in the Vintage scene are well organised (and a lot of pollies have the cash to keep historic cars in their garages,) but write to your local member and tell him you are a "Vintage" car fanatic (30 years is the cutoff - which includes most of us.)

I admit I am on the side of being able to modify a car on a reasonable budget, but we also must remember the need to preserve the heritage of our motor industry (Australia still has a name for automotive ingenuity and it has always been guys like us that have come up with the goods.)

shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard

523 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Apr 2003, 8:25 pm

#36016

What your talkin about may be emmisionstesting on a yearly basis which has been proposed and will be bought in sooner or later. But most liklly you would only need to comply with the relevent ADR standards for your model year. Cant wait till this happens, it means cheap ass people who drive around in smokey (*^boxes will either have to pay to get them fixed or sell them... cheap preferably🙂

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Apr 2003, 9:00 pm

#36218

It IS illegal to have smoke coming from Your exhaust in NSW... - but for a Diesel - I think they are allowed to blow a bit of exhaust smoke (unburnt fuel) for 3 seconds or something similar. I have a Nephew Who has a late model Diesel 4WD Ute and He was charged with exceeding the smoke limit , at the same time He was photographed by a red light camera... which showed NO Smoke... He took them both to court and beat them , as the photo showed NO smoke while He was accelerating thru the intersection... ( it was a very large intersection ) & HE didn't USE a Solicitor or Lawyer..... this was last year..in Sydney :bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Apr 2003, 9:15 pm

#36225

Late model Beetles & Karmann Cabriolets in California HAD to meet the emission requirements of the day, which is why they had fuel injection etc to conform .
I don't believe any government will try to make older model cars pass any Later emissions tests - only for their Year of Manufacture...
ONLY cars with computer controlled Fuel INjection & electronic ignition along with Catalytic converters have any chance of passing todays rigid pollution tests...
The Sulpur Content in Aussie Diesel fuel has just been decreased as it caused problems....

vanderaj wrote:Politicians want to repeal the exemption to pre-1974 cars from emissions regs. If it happens, say sayonara to all pre-1974 cars.

Andrew

Go the Coalition Forces GO !!
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- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Apr 2003, 9:41 pm

#36233

Actually, no. There have been a number of attempts in Australia to ban normal registration for pre-emissions cars. All that would be left is the "restricted" regos: club, vintage, special vehicle (which are usually only allowed to be driven on a limited number of days per year - except the "special," of course.)

Fortunately, they have all been defeated up till now - but we must continue to be vigilant and ready to remind our pollies who elects them! Pollies generally don't care a roo's poo about their constituents, but they care about being re-elected.