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    Default QLD: NCOP for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification

    Don't know if anyone else has picked up on this yet...and I imagine it's a similar story for other states.

    Having a read through the NCOP while searching for some info, and found that it's now a lot harder for us to legally modify our cars. For instance, any modification of engine/engine components that increases power by more than 20% and/or affects exhaust emissions now requires certification.

    From Light vehicle modifications (Department of Transport and Main Roads) :

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    National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification

    From 1 November 2012, the use of the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (the NCOP) will commence in Queensland. Vehicle owners wishing to modify their vehicles under the NCOP are encouraged to consult with an Approved Person who is able to certify the modifications.

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    Code of Practice: Light Vehicle Modifications


    This code of practice has operated in Queensland since the early 1990s and was one of the first codes of practice for light vehicle modifications in Australia. Due to the introduction of the NCOP from 1 November 2012, the Code of Practice – Light Vehicle Modifications will be progressively phased out.
    To ensure a smooth move to the NCOP, the department has allowed for a 6 month transition period. This means that until 30 April 2013, modifications to light vehicles that had commenced before the NCOP was introduced, can still be certified under the existing Code of Practice: Light Motor Vehicles.



    See Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14) for the NCOP in full.
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    How do they define if it makes 20% more power?

    20% from an MPS is going to be 38 Kw @ engine.
    Not many mods will do that...............

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    Is there going to a mobile dyno at defect stations?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nirvandan View Post
    Is there going to a mobile dyno at defect stations?

    If there was, I'd like to know how they define the 1 mod that gave you any specific power increase.
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    This is just plain stupid. lol They always come up with something easy to change a policy, but how are they going to determine like everyone has said and enforce it without testing each and every part on the dyno.

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    Default RE: QLD: NCOP for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification

    Quote Originally Posted by 2XS View Post
    If there was, I'd like to know how they define the 1 mod that gave you any specific power increase.
    The way I was reading it makes it seem like any combination of mods, not an individual mod, that pushes you past 20% increase.
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    Oh well, I'm screwed.
    My sticker gives a 20kw increase in power I'm told.

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    Would they give you a laminated dyno sheet?


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    Quote Originally Posted by 2XS View Post
    How do they define if it makes 20% more power?

    20% from an MPS is going to be 38 Kw @ engine.
    Not many mods will do that...............
    Doesn't matter to you. Those mods were completed before April 2013.

    Everyone dont get too excited about this. Most of the guidelines are the same as before. The old "Light Vehicle Modifications Handbook' (and rules) were formed off the NCOP. Just Queensland has adopted it wholeheartedly now.

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