J_A_M wrote:
check your PM, Ben.
thanx m8, ill post the reply if it is relevant 
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:46 am ] |
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hay guys my latest idea for the mini is the smooth look, i wanna de bumper it, firstly is it legal in nsw ? welding is not an issue, i just dont wanna do something that cant easily be reversed if its not legal, i know ozmotorsports old clubby had no bumper on the rear , but is it legal or not? |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:16 pm ] |
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check your PM, Ben. |
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| Author: | rampage101 [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:22 pm ] |
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I'm also interested, any shareable info there JAM? |
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:25 pm ] |
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J_A_M wrote: check your PM, Ben. thanx m8, ill post the reply if it is relevant
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:07 pm ] |
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rampage101 wrote: I'm also interested, any shareable info there JAM?
Ben will hopefully share any info he finds out. All I had was a contact, nothing about de bumpering. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:15 pm ] |
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We drove our Clubbie for years with no front bumper. Never pinged. No bumper= better safety for pedestrians.. Anyhow, it's a bit rich calling it a `bumper'. Embellisher strip more like. To see real bumpers refer mid `70s Fords or Valiants- you jacked the car from them! 
<edit> And, they were factory recommended by Chrysler for push starting... 
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:26 pm ] |
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its just bling......nothing more. |
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| Author: | Gordie [ Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:45 am ] |
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not sure about up there, but here its fine to do aslong as there are no sharp edges which could cut up a person if you hit them. |
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| Author: | sg [ Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:56 am ] |
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I'm not really a fan of debumpering, or deseaming for that matter. But there have been a few projects that i have seen debumpered and they looked alright, but not outstanding. IMHO i think that it kind of makes the car look out of proportion 
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:23 pm ] |
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Deseaming is now illegal in NZ AFAIK, even with an engineer's cert. I used to like the look but now I can't stand it as I keep thinking about the lack of strength and anyway, it's a mini - they have seams. Losing the front bumper on a custom Clubbie though is fine by me, stylewise. Saw a fastback Mini this morning. I think it's a Broadspeed. My wife loved it, really loved it. Now some sort of kit to do that would be great, as I think the originals are probably out of my price range. Oh, and on them, the deseamed roof looks fine. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:05 pm ] |
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I don't see why it can't be done. The bumpers are designed to be easy and cheap to replace after a minor accident. My preference- roundies with bumpers, clubbies with them thrown away. |
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:25 am ] |
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Quote: Ben, looks like its a no go If the vehicle was originally built with bumper bars, they must be retained. It relates to the behaviour of the vehicle body in the event of a collision. Should you require further information please don't hesitate to reply or alternatively you can contact RTA Technical Enquiries on 1300 137 302 Regards Colin Lambert Technical Enquiries Officer looks like its a no go 
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| Author: | gafmo [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:43 am ] |
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ausminis4u wrote: Quote: Ben, looks like its a no go If the vehicle was originally built with bumper bars, they must be retained. It relates to the behaviour of the vehicle body in the event of a collision. Should you require further information please don't hesitate to reply or alternatively you can contact RTA Technical Enquiries on 1300 137 302 Regards Colin Lambert Technical Enquiries Officer looks like its a no go If thats the case I'm in trouble going for my Blue slip  I'll have a go anyway
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:26 am ] |
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gafmo wrote: ausminis4u wrote: Quote: Ben, looks like its a no go If the vehicle was originally built with bumper bars, they must be retained. It relates to the behaviour of the vehicle body in the event of a collision. Should you require further information please don't hesitate to reply or alternatively you can contact RTA Technical Enquiries on 1300 137 302 Regards Colin Lambert Technical Enquiries Officer looks like its a no go If thats the case I'm in trouble going for my Blue slip I'll have a go anyway |
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| Author: | JC [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 11:57 am ] |
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Hey Ben, All my seams have been removed bar the roof one. I have to say it looks sh!t hot. Alot of work went into it. As for the bumpers, I have not got mine registered yet but it would not be difficult to make up some brackets to temperarily hold the bumbers in place. On the rears, i forsee mounting the brackets under the boot hinge and the fronts, mount a bracket that goes to the subframe mounts. As for behavior in an accident - . I'm sure the bumbers were only mounted to the seam out of convenience. My 2c worth. JC |
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