Cert for EBC

[xsvpwr]

So just went to get a warrant, apparently now EBC's require certification as of June 2012 according to the inspector. Rang up a guy in Papakura who does LVV certification and he hadn't heard of it but after looking it up apparently the original inspector is correct.

Seeing as that's my only modification I will be switching back to the factory solenoid and system as $520 for a cert isn't worth it on a daily driver for me.

Any comments or advice welcome

[Guest]

They are really cracking down oz styles arent they...wonder how theyll see my G4 boost control.

[Stoffa]

just hide the controller and tell them your just using an after market solenoid on the factory boost control.

[Joker]

far out : I'm all for certs/inspection but some-things need a good reason

anyone think why this would be?

[Ninja8)]

 xsvpwr said:

So just went to get a warrant, apparently now EBC's require certification as of June 2012 according to the inspector. Rang up a guy in Papakura who does LVV certification and he hadn't heard of it but after looking it up apparently the original inspector is correct.

Seeing as that's my only modification I will be switching back to the factory solenoid and system as $520 for a cert isn't worth it on a daily driver for me.

Any comments or advice welcome

Thats definitely a stupid rule.. There is no "safety hazard" having a EBC in the vehicle unless they are relating it to vehicle speed? No new warrent sheets have came into work regarding EBCs needing a cert so i will keep my eye/ear open for this so called new rule :-\

[DRFVDR]

I guess it is because you can ( and probably will) increase the amount of HP that the vehicle produces

[Joker]

so can changing the oil.... hmmm

anyone for a Hikoi?

[Guest]

Theyre just showing they mean business. I mean really you cant put aftermarket seat covers in your prius coz theyre illegal now too...

[Joker]

only cos they interfere with the 2000 airbags : good reasons like that I can under stand

ebc's I dont

[Guest]

Oh FFS are you serious? I was just poking fun...safety reasons are algoods though. Extra power should be certed though coz if you cant stop...unsafe.

[wrx_lou]

Like DRFVDR said, it will relate to HP increases.

After market ECU's have been an issue for a long time. I havent heard of anyone getting pulled up on it though.

To be fair, some vehicles can see a pretty big increase in power from upping the boost.

I do agree its getting a bit out of hand though.

[madmike]

 evowrx said:

Oh FFS are you serious? I was just poking fun...safety reasons are algoods though. Extra power should be certed though coz if you cant stop...unsafe.

Yup..... Any car with seat airbags requires aproved seat covers designed for seats with airbags....

[CUDDAS]

Haha The list's just gets bigger & bigger.

Funny because its just another visual to destract them from finding some real hazzards like control arm bushes, ball joints/ rack arms/ driveshaft uni's & the sruff you want to know what's wrong with

rather to be told oh no have you got a cert for the bov,ecu, ebc, t51r & external gate which has had the time/money & effort to install.

I'm surprised they haven't tried to separate modded vehicles with another type of "lvv of fittness" to deter, or increase revenue

Communism.... almost working its way in

[johnny5]

shit aye might try hide mine then

[Joker]

 evowrx said:

Oh FFS are you serious? I was just poking fun...safety reasons are algoods though. Extra power should be certed though coz if you cant stop...unsafe.

you'd be surprised the ppl who thin playboy seat covers are a must! lol

and my EBC has not increased my power in any way : has stopped the boost spiking however!

[wrx_lou]

Doesnt mean it hasnt made a difference on anyone elses.

Some people use them for a better method of control and some use it so they can run more boost.

[resurrection.inc]

Sitting at vehicle testing now jus asked the fella. Anything that alters the power output of car from oem more than 10% must have a lvv inspection done. Thus includes a wrx getting an sti turbo! If it changes the output by more tgan 10%

[Joker]

that's not really new news either

hmm I have dyno sheets that show I am down 40kw from stock : wonder if that will save me

[gotasuby]

I'll put a ebc in my non turbo and see if they fail it

[B4 2000]

 resurrection.inc said:

Sitting at vehicle testing now jus asked the fella. Anything that alters the power output of car from oem more than 10% must have a lvv inspection done. Thus includes a wrx getting an sti turbo! If it changes the output by more tgan 10%

20% as per LVVTA website, but yes any substitution turbo or gate "should" get a cert!

[DaktaPhil]

do cop cars with their chips have certs? didnt think so, same concept isnt it?

[Divine]

 DaktaPhil said:

do cop cars with their chips have certs? didnt think so, same concept isnt it?

They run chipped ECU's only afaik

[johnny5]

 wrx_lou said:

Doesnt mean it hasnt made a difference on anyone elses.

Some people use them for a better method of control and some use it so they can run more boost.

Im with you Lou my car will boost the same on the standard solenoid I put mine in to bring the boost down and control it better

[smokn4]

 gotasuby said:

I'll put a ebc in my non turbo and see if they fail it

hahahaha

[Johnnynz]

Can they go poking into what ECU you have? Because if its in stock location, bay is tidy you would probably be unlucky get called on a different ecu wouldn't you?

Surely they cant start pulling your interior apart on suspicion to get to it on suspicion. Or can they?