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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/05/06 12:24:08 (permalink)
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Wow, this is awsome!! Just excelent... One question, are the quadlights illigal?? Been wanting some for my car, but been told they are illigal or is in not over there in WA??

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/05/07 19:55:26 (permalink)
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Dom - unfortunately thgere are a lot of myths floating around re: compliance, legality etc - all products of ill-informed opinion - my car passed the pits inspection with the quad lights in, by qualified inspectors, nad was given a full clean bill of helath.  I hid nothing and in fact showed everything, including items I was unsure about.  There seems to be no issues - haven't been pulled or harrassed by them.  I also read the VSB 14 docs and ADR's prior to installing them and found no reason they could not be installed.  The kit comes from Rogue with EU compliance certification mentioned in the documentation, and was confirmed following the pits PASS.
 
I have hear of problems with the American-sourced versions as State-side MR2 owners drive on the opposite side of the road, meaning the dip and angle of the headlamps would glare drivers here if installed.  Assuming you can adjust these angles (which I'm sure you can by the adjustable retaining screw/bolts) then the problem would be easily managed.
 
BUT - this is valid for my experience only.  It would be fair to sya it's representative of WA as I went offical and was given rego on that basis.  I must admit, I hear a lot of tales of non-comliance on here and think it particularly poor form that some guys seem to get loads of hassle - IF you are pulled for something, research it, and then challenge if you think it's wrong, in the form of a letter, or other formal correspondence ot the people who "defected" you, and ask them for more infomration on how tto reoclve the "defect". 
 
It is their job to make roads safe, so ask the questions and resolve th edefects - obviously if you've attached a Trebouche to the back of your mpotor, you'll probabley get a pull, knowing the size and scale limtations for boinnbet scoops and rear spoilers!! 
 
BUT - the ADR's are clear, and the VSB's advise you on what you can and can't do.  And if there is a reasonable mod which CAN'T be done, there will (usually) be a way to "engineer" the mod - that is get a report htat state sit  meets the ADRs by a certified motor engineer - list available from the Dept of Transport website.
 
I for one would recommend Rogue, the quad lamps are great, and the full beam is a particular improvement - great for driving at night on isolated roads - excellent vision, better lateral illumination than stock.  Their after-sales service and support was great too, in the face of claims from one installer tha there were parts missing.  Fully recommended mate
Good luck!
 
 

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/05/10 14:59:45 (permalink)
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Such a good-looking car, any chance of some interior pics? 
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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/05/11 09:37:18 (permalink)
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Jock -  
Such a good-looking car, any chance of some interior pics? 

Check here mate:
http://www.mr2australia.com/MR2play/tm.aspx?&m=20720&mpage=17
 
Pics were straight after car was rego'd - wont have the TRD gauges, TRD steering wheel and a few other "neatening up" bits fitted...

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/05/11 17:42:15 (permalink)
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Thanks heaps for that, theres heaps of conflicting info about it, but from what i have read, they have to be a min hieght for ADR, but i am looking into it still...

Cannot wait to see the trd guages and wheel in... Ur lucky to have snatched those parts!! :)
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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/08/06 21:51:49 (permalink)
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Any news on progress?

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/04 15:20:11 (permalink)
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Engine build thread is being updated as we speak Dudeman, hope to be about 3-4 weeks away from completion (*cue the fanfares!*) though if there's anything I've learned, it's got to be patience!!!  The lads at WTF will come up with the goods, they always do :)
 
There will be pics once am there...

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/04 17:46:28 (permalink)
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looks friggin awesome Daz.

 
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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/05 14:40:16 (permalink)
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awesomeeeeeeeeee

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/05 15:19:50 (permalink)
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Cheers all - hoping the finished product will be sweet too;  HAve got my "Approvals in Principle" for all the engine mods, pending an engineer's report, so news on that to help others to follow :)
 
For now some further responses, as I've not been on the Forum for a while whilst things had slowed down;
 
"TRD metal badge to be re-applied to TRD rear strut brace, which has been powder coated charcoal black"
My TRD Strut brace doesnt fit over the 1mz inlet manifold, could be a problem for you

 
See pics - the "modified" bit won't allow thw engine bay lid to close, though we think an un-modded TRD strut brace will do the trick.  Thanks (again!) to Dylan who has just sent one across and who (Gorilla) has been a major supplier to this build!!
 

 

 
 
 

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/05 15:21:00 (permalink)
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Why has the Forum posted my pics in the wrong orientation?  Anyone?? Moderator??!!
 
Damn it - I hope you get the idea though, looks far better in landscape...
 
 

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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/05 15:22:41 (permalink)
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Anyway, some more pics then - WHO SAID MR2's WERE IMPRACTICAL?!!
 


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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/05 15:24:36 (permalink)
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And here's one I shuold have posted up from a few months back, prior to major engine surgery... 
 

 
Cheers folks!

Cheers
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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/06 10:54:20 (permalink)
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Daz
No pics of Raybrigs just yet, ............wit a neat mounting for the switches in the dash.  

I presume you will just use a factory switch in one of the slots in the lower dash? 
 
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Re:Daz's TRD 2000GT 2012/09/06 20:40:36 (permalink)
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I'm not a fan of extreme body kits but this looks awesome. Very nice 2!
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