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theVman - December 30th, 2011 at 03:23 PM

Hi all,

Dougs got them on special ATM - Facebook - Dbug41's Custom parts

http://thevolksrodshop.com/

Thanks Doug! - belated xmas present.. :cool:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/407846_10150582291877931_241833192930_8810410_1549845345_n.jpg

theVman - January 5th, 2012 at 10:21 AM

I have it here in my hot little hands already. Wow, ordered on Dec 27 in my hands Jan 5, Utar USA to QLD AUS - 1 week, good work too.

http://www.adlerbike.com/volksrod/images/IMG_1946sm.JPG

http://www.adlerbike.com/volksrod/images/IMG_1947sm.JPG

ran5 - January 17th, 2012 at 05:35 PM

nice one...so off to get xrayed now? does he send cert for welding as well?

theVman - January 19th, 2012 at 12:03 PM

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Originally posted by ran5
nice one...so off to get xrayed now? does he send cert for welding as well?
I have an engineer looking at my car ATM to certify it here in QLD so I will ask him about it. No welding cert., bolts or anything came with it, just the Beam Extender.

From Doug Fuller - http://thevolksrodshop.com/

ran5 - January 19th, 2012 at 02:40 PM

ahh cool...down here we have to have it xrayed and welds dont by cert welder..good luck...hanging to see if in ur car

theVman - January 19th, 2012 at 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by ran5
ahh cool...down here we have to have it xrayed and welds dont by cert welder..good luck...hanging to see if in ur car
I suspect the same here in QLD. They guy who does theres is a certified welder and I dont mind getting it xrayed. I think what may be harder is convincing QLD transport that using the standard suspension and increasing the wheel base by 8" will have little to no real negative effect. (increase turning circle)

I had a convo about this here on another thread http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=70595&page=5#pid829001

This states transport authority will only comply with a national code if it fits in with "their" code.

helbus - January 19th, 2012 at 06:07 PM

Have a read through the NCOP VSB14

theVman - January 20th, 2012 at 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by helbus
Have a read through the NCOP VSB14
yep, had a read of that. Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14)

I noted: "All vehicles should incorporate a reasonable degree of Ackermann steering geometry."

and

"Reinforcements must be added to achieve comparable structural strength and stiffness at body attachment points whenever a replacement suspension or steering system from a different vehicle model is used. The modifications must not create local stress concentrations;"

Looks like they finally understand a bit better about Ackermann. But both statements above may still be under interpriptation of the examining officer, therefore not black and white.

MY interpritation is that it IS possible and that the Beam Extension with a frame brace will more than surfice to exceed the standard structural strength. As far as I can tell from that documentation its all system go. :cool: