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31-01-2017, 06:53 PM
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EL XR6
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne VIC
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I've just bought an FGX XR8 which has a set of shockworks coilovers fitted, and have had the car off for a roadworthy only to be told by the mechanic that coilovers aren't passable by vic roads... As far as I knew, as long as aftermarket suspension was within legal height, ADR compliant and retained two thirds of original shock travel it was legal
Can anyone shed some light on this and clarify for me? Searching through vic roads website at the moment but am yet to find anything... I'm in Vic by the way
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31-01-2017, 06:56 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Their construction is no different to what comes from factory - the front struts are coilovers anyway. Is it the height adjustable ring they object to?
Perhaps PM Brett from Shockworks (they are a site sponsor) and see if he can help. The modification bible for vicroads doesn't mention coilovers, so it appears it's just the mechanics interpretation (hell, they even allow airbag suspension!)
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31-01-2017, 07:01 PM
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EL XR6
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31-01-2017, 07:02 PM
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Miami Pilot
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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FGX Coilovers - Roadworthy?
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