NSW blue slips

[Tats]

Well, I'm going to be in the market for another car soon (the AE102 has served me well, but at the end of the day, it's slow :) ). It's an import that isn't too common so a lot of my shopping around will be interstate. I know that I have to get a blue slip when I bring it home for rego, but I'm not entirely sure what this entails. The RTA website is absolutely no help to me from what I can find (but I'll be happy if someone can prove me wrong).

The things I'm most concerned about are pod filters, aftermarkets FMICs with bumper & radiator supports modified and/or removed to fit, aftermarket exhausts (does it have to pass an emissions test?) and aftermarket suspension. Some of the cars also have aftermarket rims and gauges on the interior but I'm much less worried about these, they're easily fixed :)

Mostly I'd like to know if I have to return the car to stock condition, or if there's any bits and pieces I can leave attached. Thanks for your time ^_^

[Les]

Hmm interesting thread so I will reply.

The steps listed below should get an import complied and on the road:

1) Ensure all modifications are legal and the car is in a roadworthy condition. You may spend lots of money getting car back to 'standard' form, so don't buy an import with too many modifications (especially if they do not have the standard parts that go back on the car).

You can always ask the seller to lead you in the right direction to a compliance centre to 'comply' your car.

2) Once complied, get an engineer to provide an engineer's certificate with as many of the modifications that he sees can be engineered, such as aftermarket steering wheel, aftermarket (read WIDE) rims, bucket seats, FMIC not too low and has mesh protection (I think), larger brakes, suspension etc. etc.

3) In NSW, you may need an emissions test depending on what year the motor is (I think?) This can be done at Penith or Waterloo.

4) Blue slip it

5) But your CTP

6) Go to the RTA and get it registered. Bring your engineers certificate, blue slip and paid CTP. Once done, you can have your number plates !

Done ! Your best bet would be to buy something that is ALREADY registered in NSW to save you the headaches. But if you are going to do it yourself, take every necessary precaution because you do not want to be left with a 500hp lemon in your garage that can't be registered.