wheres the fun for a non regoed buggy ??

Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 23 Nov 2005, 7:53 pm

#431611

wheres the fun for a non regoed buggy in queensland. ??
a rebuild for a regoed buggy is seeming very unlikley now... so yeah if a buggy that is trailored everywhere how much can you actually use it ?

cheers all
dub.

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 23 Nov 2005, 9:14 pm

#431658

Why is the rebuild (or rego) seeming unlikely? Is it too far gone to get it into reasonable roadworthy condition?

I remember hearing a while back that QLD might have changed their rules on buggies, is this the reason?

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duckydubless Commited Dubber

74 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 24 Nov 2005, 12:47 pm

#431782

Not too many places I can think of, possibly would have to be private property????

Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 1:47 pm

#432572

problems are getting a SWB buggy regestered and complianced is looking to be getting too troublesom.

Have a farm, considering doing it up as a shooters rig and pensioning it off. ( non certified MANTA shell on non-certified SWB chassie.

cheers all thanks for the help
dub.

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 27 Nov 2005, 9:40 pm

#432694

A manta ray, theres a buggy you dont see every day.

helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:05 pm

#432706

private property only for unlic buggy. it would prob be worth more to someone from a state where licencing was a bit more relaxed (NT/SA).

UK manta rays are an interesting kit, but i wouldnt have one - just dosne t seem right.
AU manta kits were popular, but again, i wouldnt have one- excessibe front overhang and bulbous looks.

my opinion only of course & you dont need to tell me that i have the ugliest buggy of the lot...

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helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen

900 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Nov 2005, 10:06 pm

#432709

au manta

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64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 28 Nov 2005, 7:15 am

#432759

I reckon you would be better off trying to get a buggy that is already registered and use the one that you have for spares.

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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 8:23 am

#433139

Race it. You can use ot for all types of motorsport, from motokhana to hillclimb. You would only be ruled out of touring road rallies. and QRC style events as they need to have at least rally rego. Other than that..........

I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 29 Nov 2005, 2:51 pm

#433242

put some turning brakes in it and go do some motorkhanas 👍

like this one....

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Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 30 Nov 2005, 1:33 pm

#433589

motokahnas sound like the go how heavily modded can the motokhana cars be ?

the manta shells look i bit different .. i like them aka non manx / manx clone.

cheers all , dub.

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 30 Nov 2005, 4:22 pm

#433638

Motokhana range form specials through to full specials. Yous hold be in the raod car section. As long as its safe, you should be fine. Basically specials are tube frames, all other classes are "road cars". As long as the battery is tied down, you have min of lap belt and the rest is good (eg ball joints etc) you are fine. If you run a lap sash you should be able to run in sprints, khanacross, autocross,hilclimbs etc also.

Where in Qld are you? VWDCQ is cams affiliated and has members that run in motorkhanas. The next event is late jan/early feb and is a come and try motorkhana. If you have any questions, shoot me a email drew.crossley@gil.com.au ( i may take a week or so to reply form that address) as iam the new pres for VWDCQ.

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I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 1 Dec 2005, 12:10 pm

#433923

I'm new to a lot of this and the rules, etc. You say above:

'problems are getting a SWB buggy regestered and complianced is looking to be getting too troublesom'

How much work does it need? I bought a SWB buggy earlier this year and I'll admit it took some work, but I got it rego'd here in Canberra recently. They were very picky and certainly I had some angry moments, but I got there and now am glad I stuck with it.

I looked at the work I had to do and thought it would take yonks, however persevered and got there. Of course, I know not a lot about these beasties (learning!), and certainly don't know the condition of yours.

** I'd also like to insert a gratuitous plug of thanks to all the off-roaders on this forum that helped me in my many hours of need **

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duckydubless Commited Dubber

74 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 6 Dec 2005, 2:54 pm

#435682

Queensland is quite difficult...............

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 26 Jan 2006, 1:06 pm

#450877

There are lots of theiors running around but the person i tryed to avoid when registering my Towdster in QLD was the most helpfull and they are the Queensland Transport Modifications Dept 1st Floor of the Valley Centre Fortitude Valley Brisbane.Some proof of any previos rego will greatly help also , other than that just plead your case. Andrew

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 6 Feb 2006, 8:03 am

#453918

ill give then a ring thankx mate
cheers dub