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Stan,

The brake test procedure has been in force in NSW since October and before that there was a very similar test also required.

This is a problem for NSW people because there is limited tracks available and basically means paying an engineer for 6hours travel time to get to goulburn from Sydney and then the cost of the test and track hire. My engineer had a cobra that failed and it cost him $3000. The test will still have to be redone!

Outwest,

The abridged brake test will still require all of our cars to be done at 160kph. The note about heavier doner cars is not relevant unless you are using the complete system from a doner. Using calipers and a different master cylinder and pedals requires full speed test.

The problem with the test is spinning out. The car will stop, it just needs to remain straight and not lock up the back wheels.

Merv,

I think the power to weight ratio is not relevant to us. In NCOP10 there is a statement about ICVs being made by the manufacturere and hence not having to comply with the modification rules of VSB14 unless modifying factory doner parts. I think that the power to weight ration is intented for engine transplants in cars not designed for such a large engine. If a cobra is build with that engine and all testing is carried out with that engine there shouldnt be a problem.

Liam