Hi all,
Over here we have one ( that I know of) manufacturer who has a full ADR compliance. That is complying with all Australian Design Rules.
Robnell Cobras paid a lot of money to obtain the ADR and passes on some of the costs to kit builders.
This I think allows them to carry the compliance plate.
Anything else built from other manufacturers requires a full engineers report.
This requires the kit enthusiast to have an engineer check the car during each stage. An estimated cost of about $1500 - 2000Aus.
The end result does not guarantee registration then as there are a number of cars sitting in garages in Sydney Australia waiting for registration even though they have full engineer compliance.
For insurance we are fortunate as there are a number of insurance companies who will cover Street Rods and modified vehicles such as Cobras.
My first Cobra was registered as a Ford modified.
The current car is registered as an Indicon.
This is an idenpendently constructed vehicle.
Insurance cost about $750 per year. Registration is about $540 per year.
Just thought I would throw that in.
To make matters worse you can be put of the road for something that complies in one State but not in the next. Particularly the Street Rods and Street Machines who seem to cop it a bit.
Cheers
Bernie
Bernie Knight
Mt. Gambier South Australia.