however we are still getting into crap for lowered cars
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:39 pm
#314050
I have heard the same thing.
however we are still getting into crap for lowered cars
however we are still getting into crap for lowered cars
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:19 am
#315018
in onatrio canada i dont really think there is a law on how low your car can be. i asked cops and they dont really car its your problem when you come to speed bumps and some drive ways i seen cars like 1 inch from the ground and they are the crazy low cars but i mosly see in my area air bags trucks
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:28 am
#315019
where im from they are more worried about headlights when cars are lowered or slammed cause everyone thats is slammed they dont re aim there headlights and they either blid people or they are useless and dont put out enough light
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:56 am
#315507
Here you require a cert for most mods.
If a car is on lowering springs and above 100mm you dont need a cert
If a car is on coilovers, you need a cert.
If a car is under 100mm you need a cert.
The 100mm is from the lowest structual point, so bumpers and exhausts dont count but you always get the odd d!ck cop trying to measure your clearance from the exhuast or something stupid.
Either way the laws work quite well, as there is a roadworthy inspection every 6 months which ensures all this is in check, among other things.
Although really its not hard to get away with being lower than 100mm or having coilovers without a cert, just avoid police attention and swap to stock for inspections. you can easily pass through a breath test illegal as anything because all theyre doing is breath testing...
If a car is on lowering springs and above 100mm you dont need a cert
If a car is on coilovers, you need a cert.
If a car is under 100mm you need a cert.
The 100mm is from the lowest structual point, so bumpers and exhausts dont count but you always get the odd d!ck cop trying to measure your clearance from the exhuast or something stupid.
Either way the laws work quite well, as there is a roadworthy inspection every 6 months which ensures all this is in check, among other things.
Although really its not hard to get away with being lower than 100mm or having coilovers without a cert, just avoid police attention and swap to stock for inspections. you can easily pass through a breath test illegal as anything because all theyre doing is breath testing...
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:10 am
#316012
These un-educated traffic cops did the same to me last week they pulled me over saying that my car is to low and they have to be able to get 2 fingers in the arch.
So I asked him, my grandfather bought an SL Merc and trust me you wont be able to get half a finger in between the arch and the wheel!!!! But that is legal and then what about Ferrari's, Masarati's and a lot of other cars that comes out low as hell from the factory.
So he said no that is different...HOW THE F IS THAT DIFFERENT!!! I spend R9000 on my suspension and then you see a bakkie driving by that is making 4 rows of tracks on the ground.....
Mr Rattles wrote:I have heard the same thing.
however we are still getting into crap for lowered cars
These un-educated traffic cops did the same to me last week they pulled me over saying that my car is to low and they have to be able to get 2 fingers in the arch.
So I asked him, my grandfather bought an SL Merc and trust me you wont be able to get half a finger in between the arch and the wheel!!!! But that is legal and then what about Ferrari's, Masarati's and a lot of other cars that comes out low as hell from the factory.
So he said no that is different...HOW THE F IS THAT DIFFERENT!!! I spend R9000 on my suspension and then you see a bakkie driving by that is making 4 rows of tracks on the ground.....
Drivers exist in a world where decisions made in fractions of seconds could mean the difference between life and death; you do not allow yourself to be held ransom by emotions, especially fear. - Ayrton Senna
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:15 am
#316013
But as you know you cannot even start to argue with these KFC eating mo-fo's they will just impound your car or take the license off....
Really we are fighting a loosing battle, unless you can give me your girlfriends number so that when this happens the cop can call her!lol
#ROBIN# wrote:in sa heres no law on how low your car can be, theres a law on your car being too high.
pays having a gf as a lawyer lol
But as you know you cannot even start to argue with these KFC eating mo-fo's they will just impound your car or take the license off....
Really we are fighting a loosing battle, unless you can give me your girlfriends number so that when this happens the cop can call her!lol
Drivers exist in a world where decisions made in fractions of seconds could mean the difference between life and death; you do not allow yourself to be held ransom by emotions, especially fear. - Ayrton Senna
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:27 pm
#316702
JacquesB that sucks to hear man. what was the outcome? Did they take your disc?
Oh and with regards to the low sports cars you mentioned those are
Cars that suspension setups came from the factory like that so that excuse
Or comparison won't work, I tried already lol.
Oh and with regards to the low sports cars you mentioned those are
Cars that suspension setups came from the factory like that so that excuse
Or comparison won't work, I tried already lol.
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:40 am
#316720
Luckily not but this guy just tried to piss me off, he said because my car is in such a good condition, that he will let me go. So then when I got my license back I saw that the thing expired and he did not even pick that up was too busy wasting my time..
Mr Rattles wrote:JacquesB that sucks to hear man. what was the outcome? Did they take your disc?
Oh and with regards to the low sports cars you mentioned those are
Cars that suspension setups came from the factory like that so that excuse
Or comparison won't work, I tried already lol.
Luckily not but this guy just tried to piss me off, he said because my car is in such a good condition, that he will let me go. So then when I got my license back I saw that the thing expired and he did not even pick that up was too busy wasting my time..
Drivers exist in a world where decisions made in fractions of seconds could mean the difference between life and death; you do not allow yourself to be held ransom by emotions, especially fear. - Ayrton Senna
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:34 pm
#316739
No one cares here unless your tyres are fouling the bodywork
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