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Here is another story to it as well:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/1998896/Compo-payouts-to-be-cut
Compo payouts to be cutBy TRACY WATKINS - The Dominion Post
Last updated 22:56 04/03/2009
CHANGES A-FOOT: The Government is poised to cut some ACC entitlements and may bring back part-charges for others.
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The Government is poised to cut some ACC entitlements and may bring back part-charges for others as costs soar.
Accident Compensation Minister Nick Smith signalled yesterday that heads would roll at the ACC board and warned that the universal no-fault accident compensation scheme was unaffordable without big rises in motor vehicle registration costs and the premiums paid by workers.
That was unacceptable to the Government.
Unless costs were cut, the cost to register a vehicle would more than double from $255 to $585 within five years, while workers would be forced to pay an extra $27 a week on average in ACC levies.
"If [those] increases come to pass, it's kiss goodbye to any sort of tax cut," Dr Smith said.
He blamed the blowout on a raft of extra ACC entitlements introduced under Labour between 2001 and last year. All were now under review.
"We need to have an open debate about the balance between how far ACC goes and the cost to households and businesses."
In the meantime, the Government would soften the blow with legislation pushing out the date at which ACC is fully funded.
But a change in "culture" was also to blame. The cost of claims had risen from $1.4 billion in 2000 to $3.2 billion."I think there is an underlying culture within ACC in that it has shifted from being an insurance operator to being more of a welfare department."
The previous government extended ACC to cover a raft of new claims, including mental injury from workplace trauma, widened the grounds for medical misadventure, and restored lump-sum payouts. In 2004, physiotherapy was made free for accident victims.
But the costs have soared beyond initial estimates by officials.
Dr Smith signalled a shakeup of the board, to bring in more "financial expertise" and refused to express confidence in chairman Ross Wilson. `My view is the board requires a fresh start."
Mr Wilson, a former union leader, confirmed yesterday that he had met Dr Smith but said he had agreed not to talk publicly.
A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed that ACC's liabilities have jumped to $21 billion, a rise of $2.5billion in six months. Most of the rise is because its investment returns have taken a beating lately.
But costs have also risen by $461m and Dr Smith said good returns in previous years had masked earlier cost blowouts.
The steep rise in physiotherapy costs puts it first in line for a shakeup but Dr Smith signalled there would be others.
Asked if it would mean ACC being less generous, he said: "I think that's inevitable. If it was an insurance company, it would have long ago been broke. I wish this to be a public insurance scheme and it has moved away from that core [purpose]."
But Labour ACC spokesman David Parker warned that workers would end up paying more through user charges and being forced to get private accident insurance. "The cost doesn't go away; it just means that, if ACC doesn't cover you, you've got to pay for it yourself."
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OK Did the reporter say May have or will, Did ACC Minister Nick Smith say May have or will???
I just read every single article about ACC available and there is nothing that says it will happen, only similar articles to what I had posted earlier as per below... that it may happen pending being introduced to parliament after a pending decision on motor vehicle levies...
[quote name='subieboy said:
NOT WE ARE GOING TO....i]may have to increase the levy by 129%[/i] (thats percent not dollars)
129 percent for motor vehicle ownersFrom this article:
Big changes needed at ACC, minister saysLast updated 13:40 04/03/2009
Significant changes are needed to ACC because of huge increases in liabilities, the Government says.
The latest valuation of ACC showed liability increases of $2.581 billion in the last six months, to $21.875 billion, ACC Minister Nick Smith said.
"Deteriorating economic conditions have brought into harsh focus significant cost increases that have occurred over the past decade," Dr Smith said.
Latest reports would translate into ACC levy increases of 185 percent for employees; 71 percent for employers; 129 percent for motor vehicle owners and increases to Government inputs for non wage earners.
"This scale of cost increases is not acceptable. Changes will need to be made in the governance of ACC, legislation, administration of the scheme to prevent these soaring costs."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/1997590/Big-changes-needed-at-ACC-minister-says
Here is a link to what tv3 said:
The Government is poised to make big changes to ACC.The shake-up comes as a report revealed more than $20 billion in liabilities and warned of ballooning costs.
ACC Minister Nick Smith yesterday said some entitlements would be cut in response to a blow out in treatment costs and swelling liabilities, with free physiotherapy care one area he pointed to.
Along with services, Smith told Sunrise this morning that top level changes at ACC are also on the cards.
“We need to get costs back under control,” he said.
“I'm going to introduce an amendment bill into Parliament this year to bring the changes through. What I do want is some changes in the board.”
Perhaps the most controversial of the changes is raising the ACC portion of car registration from $136 to $311.
National says the costs of the ACC scheme have doubled over the last nine years because the Labour Government extended the scheme by providing services like free physiotherapy.
But yesterday Phil Goff said the planned changes reek of privatisation.
“Privatisation will help the big Australian insurance companies in the profitable areas. It will do nothing for the quality of the service and the certainty of the service in NZ.”
Privatisation or not, amendments to the scheme will be made, with Smith indicating a decision on motor vehicle levies will be out as early as next month.
Now the above means it MAY increase if or when he introduces it to parliament and then gets, to go to select committee, i.e. follow the process of parliament, and then maybe it gets read into law (if at all)...
So in other words, Maybe not will, maybe. Read the last sentence of the article if you are confused at all...
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so who was watching three news....
possible incress to registration to just under the $400 mark!
unbeleavible, due to them incressing the acc levie again from $164ish to $311ish
carnt remember the exact figures
this was the last incress in december 2007,
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10483457
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Uhrm yea
the article said they may have to increase the levy by 129% (thats percent not dollars)
NOT WE ARE GOING TO....129 percent for motor vehicle ownersFrom this article:
Big changes needed at ACC, minister saysLast updated 13:40 04/03/2009
Significant changes are needed to ACC because of huge increases in liabilities, the Government says.
The latest valuation of ACC showed liability increases of $2.581 billion in the last six months, to $21.875 billion, ACC Minister Nick Smith said.
"Deteriorating economic conditions have brought into harsh focus significant cost increases that have occurred over the past decade," Dr Smith said.
Latest reports would translate into ACC levy increases of 185 percent for employees; 71 percent for employers; 129 percent for motor vehicle owners and increases to Government inputs for non wage earners.
"This scale of cost increases is not acceptable. Changes will need to be made in the governance of ACC, legislation, administration of the scheme to prevent these soaring costs."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/1997590/Big-changes-needed-at-ACC-minister-says
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Or buy a complete after market electronic boost control system suh as a Profec B SPec II, look in Tardme/Webuy/etc for new and 2nd hand ones...
or if you need to replace your solenoid, go to a air shop and ask for a compatible/suitable replacement, it will most probably be cheaper than your average dealer price...
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O AND DONT USE WAYNE VERCOE IN PALMY. Bloody hopeless.
Couldnt match paint if his mum mixed it for him.
Thats cos it is his mum that mixes it for him.. ;D
Shale, Bunnings has/had a buffer for $40 odd (ozito brand, & I think the special might still be going if you hurry to the big green shed closest to you)... ;D
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E-Tune is a trim level...
Much like Toyota's GL, GLS, etc...
Or Fords, XT, S, ect (or like the new G series & non G series)
im just gonna throw this out there..
i'm looking at a japanese subaru issued legacy wagon brochure, and it seems that there are only 2 TT models
GT-B E-tune II (manual or sports shift auto)
GT (auto only)
all the bits and bobs like spoilers etc are options. although some options are restricted to certain models.
seems to me, that these cars are either GT's or GT-B's which are all E-Tune II's- at least in this year.
(expects flaming from everyone who has a GT-B without a etune badge...)
The reason why E-Tune are only on the "D" revision models is because they were the last of the model range and Subaru had to do something to stay on a MARKETING par with Mitsubishi, Toyota, Lexus, etc... :
: : : :Car Manufacturer & Dealers Modes operandi 101: "Dream up some cool marketing gimmick, and use it to show case old model against competitor's new model untill our new model is availble..."
I use the above on a daily basis at work because my product is exactly the same as my closest competitor, hence I need a clever sales/marketing trick to get the sale and deny my competitor the sale
So all say: TRIM LEVEL...
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I swear, my Impreza is CUUUUUUUURSED.
___SNIP___
KERBLAMMO.
My poor baby Shale got a Mitsubishi Fighter with MASSIVE BULLBARS up the arse
___SNIP___
Meh time to get a new one then, the curse is trying to tell you:
Buy a TURBO Imprezza, no chance of the Curse then following you to a new NA ;D
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E-TUNE was in interior trim level (optional) in Japan - it got ticked more often than not.
In NZ, to combat imports and their level of kit, the E-Tune was standard fare...
From the old forums pre meltdown (I copied and pasted to Word file).
Also just some more useless FYI:
NINJA EDIT
The BE/BH Dash cluster is cross-compatible with the V5/V6 STi dashes... -
Jeez your like and old couple you lot! ;D
Went looking for your posts on the megane the other day...
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All righty then, since I had to fix me login, I might just do this again
Name: Tony
Car: 99 BH5 GTB
Fone: aus one - 021 something for the NZ one, pm me if you really need it (open forum you know)
Email: pm me if you really need it (open forum you know)
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Yaaar that be a good qeustion Argh...
Hhhmmm never seen it be different,
Just looked at the manual I have and it doesn't state that it is different...
so might be lucky then -
Cant remember the exact year, however some std WRX's had them fitted as standard fitment from about ver 3... (might have to google/wiki the year and version it started from).
The fourpots are also the same as the Nissan skyline fourpots and as found on Mazda's (and among others I believe the Toyota Prado has the same calipers as well??)
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Indeed, they are made by a company called Sumitomo
Sweet I was trying to remember the name of the manufacturer!
Also it is really easy (just time consuming and patience required) to turn your old black Subaru ones into Red ones...
Somebody one here did it (pre forum death that is)
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If you are going to /might/want to drive dont drink alcohol (or drinks containing alcohol).
If you are going to /might/want to drink then dont drive...
Simple, no ifs no buts, drinking is a privelage so is driving, never shall the two meet is me moto...
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there's a thread in the leggy section for boost controllers for use on TT's, these same ones an also be used on fozzie's, Rexes, et al
http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php?action=search2
Basically go electronic from a reputed brand such a Greddy, HKS, et al...
happy hunting
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No such thing as STI 4 pot calipers they're just painted red.
They'll bolt on but you'll need 294mm rotors.
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huh? I thought the Subaru 4 pots came off a STi ver 3-4 (plus others) A standard version 3 or 4 had 2 pots, yes?.. would that not make the 4 pots an STI brake caliper maybe not STi made.. (technical issue maybe) but an Sti brake caliper? no.... .....
294mm rotors to fit them 47P is the offset on mine (machined the rotors if you don't buy new ones) if you need some, I have some plan 294mm rotor if needed (they will need machining) $40 for the pair.. good mod to do.. get some motul brake fluid 5.1 and good pads.. plus 1 and a half.
[pic]http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2803/sideanglebu3.jpg[pic]
Cant remember the exact year, however some std WRX's had them fitted as standard fitment from about ver 3... (might have to google/wiki the year and version it started from).
The fourpots are also the same as the Nissan skyline fourpots and as found on Mazda's (and among others I believe the Toyota Prado has the same calipers as well??)
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I run a profec B Spec II,
but am working on something that will hopefully run off the injector pulse as its input...
Alternatively $700 US gets you this:
Visit here:
http://www.greddy.com/products/display/?Category=electronics&SubCategory=51
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Hey Oldy but goodie...
Hope you have a good supply of good primary turbo's...
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some of you may know ive been planing to move to Chch for a while now...
as of 5pm yesterday i have secured a job installing audio visual and security systems aswell as selling sky and part time on-air More Fm.
so will me moving to Christchurch on the 31st March. (35 days away!!!)
we will have to orginise a few drinks before then...
thanks for the hospitality Dunedin... and im sure ill see you all again around the place
date for drinks TBA
Finally!
Better late than never aye!
Congrats Ray
Will catch up when we get back!
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Just when I thought it could not get any worse....................WRONG
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Well technically it is a case of your people speaking to their people, so your insurance company would deal with his insurance company on your behalf.
So what ever your arrangements are with your insurance company regarding your mods/things/etc you want to keep in the event of a write-off would apply.
I had a car written off previously - alcy/drunk driver drove up me bum, and I got to keep all the things I had specified (wanted to keep) in the event of a write-off.
If you haven't specified anything talk to your insurance company first thing Monday morning and ask the question as it might just help sorting things quicker. Its a mazing what some companies will do if you only ask the right person (hence call on monday, very few managers work weekends).
TTTB