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Submitted: Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 13:46
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Truckster (Vic)
The new Toyota Kluger comes with windows that are illegal according to ADR's...
In that yota are using a dark glass for all windows behind the driver, that is the wrong side of the legal 35% light that must be let in by window tint (They are using glass tinted to 20% light!).
Goes along with the Jeep with spotties on the roofracks - we cant do it as its illegal, but they can...
what gives here?
Reply By: Lone Wolf - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:00
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:00
Truckster, I am in the same boat as you. Most of our Court Rulings are based on precedence, Jeep & Toyota have set a precedence, but yes, if we do it, it's wrong.
I often wonder if the guy who is in charge of the imported stuff is at lunch when they open the containers and drive the buggers out.
Reminds me years ago up at
Peterborough at the meatworks. Got a contract to supply Muslim countries with S A killed meat, as long as the carcass was blessed.
The carcass would come along on the hooks, and this little guy would say a prayer or something, then apply his little blue stamp to the carcass.
Used to hold up the whole meatworks. Solution.... everytime he went for a plss or something, the guys would grab his stamp and stamp everthing while he was away........ true story!
Cheers
Wolfie
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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:36
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:36
Now they play a recording
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Follow Up By: Member - glenno (QLD) - Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 18:08
Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 18:08
Imported vehicles are shiped over on what is called a (roll on roll off vessel IE TAMPA). They do not come in containers . just thought you would like this info .
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Reply By: Muddy 'doe (SA) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:57
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 17:57
For windows that are behind the driver there is no limit on tinting. You can paint them black if you want. Then it would be just like driving a pantech truck or a panel van. No problem. How many cars do you see in summer with towels wedged in the back door providing shade for the littlies.
The issue is that the windscreen cannot be tinted at all and the front side windows must not block more than 35% of light falling on them.
Prado Grande is the same. Really dark tint on the back door windows.
As to the other point, it does seem the case that if something such as roof rail mounted lights were factory fitted it is legal but you can't fit the same thing aftermarket. That seems just stoooopid to me!
Muddy
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 18:09
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 18:09
Muddy.. Thats ONLY in SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Rest of the country is normal.. 35% or better light inside.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 19:07
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 19:07
Muddy, That would make sense, as my surf obviously had to go over the pits before it was licensed here in WA and it has factory tint in the back cargo area (side and back windows) extremely dark, so that you cannot even see inisde the vehicle.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 14:50
Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 14:50
Also, my wife drive a brand new BA falcon wagon for work, it's rear (cargo) windows are black tint and cannot be seen through.
Also, what abou limo's???
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Reply By: Member - Bernie. (Vic) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 22:44
Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 at 22:44
Rules give you the sh**s beat this.
Cannot get a "G" registration (Commercial) on the Prado argued up to the superviser at Vic Roads for 2 Hrs, because the manufacturer states the vehicle class.
It has only 2 maybe 3rd
seat if needed because of _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx shelves etc ,
basically its the same as a ute with a canopy & 2 extra doors.
Has a heavier load capacity (770 Kg) & can tow more than a hilux twin cab
(oh no thats a ute) they say.
Ok you can put a "COURIER" sticker (get Bl **** real) on it like they do with Pis** 2 door sedans work that one out.
Just my beef for today
Cheers
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Reply By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 13:50
Friday, Jul 09, 2004 at 13:50
South Australia = No limit on rear tinting, 3,6,9 or 12month rego's, no pit examinations every rego... etc etc etc.....
Because we can be trusted to do the right thing with our vehicles we dont get treated with contempt.....
When we start neglecting our vehicles,,, we will prob have to do the same as Victorians.......
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