kieranweston Commited Dubber
62 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
Hi all, if I remove my front and rear beetle bumpers and weld the bracket holes up or install T-Bar brackets will it fail a roadworthy?? I am in NSW, thanks
Bumper removal - unroadworthy?
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
tbars yes they fall in to the dangerous protrusion category.
running without bumpers is kinda a grey area. if you really want to know ring the tech support line at the rta and ask. they will give the straight answer but it may be the one you dont want to hear.
running without bumpers is kinda a grey area. if you really want to know ring the tech support line at the rta and ask. they will give the straight answer but it may be the one you dont want to hear.
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kieranweston Commited Dubber
62 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
The word from another forum is that T-Bars are illegal but people run them with no issues, bumper removal doesnt seems to be a problem, the main RTA test is to walk around the vehicle and if you knock your leg on something sticking out you might fail, but havent heard of anyone failing a roadworthy for it and I guess the only thing that will stick out is the exhaust (in that case get a hideaway)
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
what happens if you coat the ends of the T bars in a dense foam/rubber 👍
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donn Wolfsburg Elder
3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
bajachris88 wrote:what happens if you coat the ends of the T bars in a dense foam/rubber 👍
Then they would look kinda wierd, that's what would happen I guess. 😂
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
pool noodles 👍 😂
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen
868 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
I wish that one would get enforced on tow bars, my shins would be grateful.kieranweston wrote:, the main RTA test is to walk around the vehicle and if you knock your leg on something sticking out you might fail,
karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I removed the bumpers from my RSK and no worries getting the Vic RWC or rego
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kieranweston Commited Dubber
62 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
beautiful car matekarmannghia60 wrote:I removed the bumpers from my RSK and no worries getting the Vic RWC or rego
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Looks like a car that never even had bumpers 👍
Kieran as I said on samba its not legal on paper but depends whos inspecting.
100s of people have run them for years and not had hassles but it doesnt mean its legal.
Falls under the same category as eyebrows and decklid stands offs.
Niether are legal either but people everywhere run them
I got pinged years ago for running eyebrows but not upset,
eyebrows on latemodel cars = fail.
Bonus fail points awarded if they tilted on an angle to look even more stupid
Kieran as I said on samba its not legal on paper but depends whos inspecting.
100s of people have run them for years and not had hassles but it doesnt mean its legal.
Falls under the same category as eyebrows and decklid stands offs.
Niether are legal either but people everywhere run them
I got pinged years ago for running eyebrows but not upset,
eyebrows on latemodel cars = fail.
Bonus fail points awarded if they tilted on an angle to look even more stupid
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
kieranweston wrote:Hi all, if I remove my front and rear beetle bumpers and weld the bracket holes up or install T-Bar brackets will it fail a roadworthy?? I am in NSW, thanks
Well if I was a pedestrian I'd rather get bowled over by a beetle without bumpers....
and really would hate to be hit by a T bar...
regulations state if there is anything protruding from Your car...
better to add bumpers then take them off...
OR
have nothing...
As said there have been beetles running around for many years with T bars or No bumpers.....
depends on the GUY with the Pen and paper.... lol
LEE
other thing You can do is ask the mechanic before hand....
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Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
I have a set of T bars here for a 68 on if your interested.
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
someone should make dense rubberised chrome t bars!
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
sander288 "Bolt-on Master"
1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
I got rejected for not having a rear bumper but it does depend on whos checking the car.
as far as pedestrian safety goes a solid metal bar vs more solid metal could be argued; in either case if your hit by a bug then expect broken shins!
as far as pedestrian safety goes a solid metal bar vs more solid metal could be argued; in either case if your hit by a bug then expect broken shins!