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Importing GQ to Queensland
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Importing GQ to Queensland
Hi guys across the ditch
I am thinking about importing my GQ into Queensland, where do I start
1/ It is a modified truck
2/ Who do I contact to see if I can
3/ Are there any 4wd clubs around Moolooaba
What regs etc does it need to comply with and can it be done for a short period of time - 3 years without problems?
Any response would be great
I am thinking about importing my GQ into Queensland, where do I start
1/ It is a modified truck
2/ Who do I contact to see if I can
3/ Are there any 4wd clubs around Moolooaba
What regs etc does it need to comply with and can it be done for a short period of time - 3 years without problems?
Any response would be great
worthog who likes to play in the mud, just follow me, if you can
Re: Importing GQ to Queensland
this is where your problem lies - Qld allow fuck all mods.. eg no 35's 2in lift max etc.legsx1 wrote:1/ It is a modified truck
What mods do you have?
maybe easier to buy over here and build to the rules.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=127608 for a few ideas
Last edited by bogged on Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.
yeh, or get around on 33" with 35"'s in tow.Dee wrote:they get on... and off trailers.legsx1 wrote:how do the competition trucks get on then if they dont allow 35" and 2" lifts
my truck has 35", 2" body and suspension lifts, V8 all the mods are certified here for NZ road use
2" suspension is allowed (law is actually 1/3 suspension travel)
2" body is allowed (just need to get it inspected/approved by qld transport)
v8 is allowed aslong as it does not exceed capacity to weight ratio. Ie, cant put a 454 in a gemeni, can put a 350 in a cruiser, and a 308 in a hilux.
tyres can only be 15mm bigger than standard.
The unleaded thing is just a restricter in the filler neck, I've seen them on ebay for a $40 before. As a personal import it will be subject to different rules to what the rest of us have to endure. The trick is that it won't have any ADR's (Australian Design Rules) listed on the compliance plate, therefore as long as it passes a safety certificate and complies with noise regs etc it will be fine, although I'd still suggest you make the mods look as standard as possible (ie, paint your springs and body lift blocks satin black and let them get a bit of road grime on them before you bring it over) and scam a tire placard that shows rubber big enough to let you get away with the 35's (not that I'd suggest changing the tire placard case that would be illegal......) you should just have to get the engine conversion inspected and you'll be right. Even if you get pulled over by the local constabulary, as long as it's in the same state as it was when it was imported and complied there's nothing they can do about it. You'll have to provide proof of ownership to show that you've been the registered owner for more than 12 months and get an import approval for it, but other than that personal imports are generally pretty straight forward.
we import cars from japan and personal imports are only aloud pre 1988 ,now which kills of anything worth importing but dont know if this applies to you. because you owned it there . check and make sure or you will be very diapointed
wish list (lockers,lift,endless air,winch,bar,spotties,35s,paint job,turbo,18yrs old hottie
Personal imports are still ok as long as you are moving over and just bringing your personal vehicle/s with you, the pre '88 cars that you mention used to fall under a rule whereby vehicles that were 15 years or more old could be brought in and legally registered with little more than a safety certificate and a mod plate, when the numbers coming in started to climb dramatically as R32 skylines, silvias etc started to fall under the 15 year rule, they moved the goalposts and made it pre '88 only.
The rules are very different when you bring an approved vehicle into QLD and its your's for you to live here. I was on the phone to the DOT about 6 month ago a sprung over middy in NSW which I wanted to buy a get regd. here. I was told no but if I was living in NSW had a truck with app. mods and moved QLD then that would be O.K . I asked why and he said because the mod was done in NSW where it was legal and they where responsible. I would give it a go, but 35 there is no way on a gq we are lucky with 33.
LETS GO BRONCOS
thats bullshitfrp88 wrote:The rules are very different when you bring an approved vehicle into QLD and its your's for you to live here. I was on the phone to the DOT about 6 month ago a sprung over middy in NSW which I wanted to buy a get regd. here. I was told no but if I was living in NSW had a truck with app. mods and moved QLD then that would be O.K . I asked why and he said because the mod was done in NSW where it was legal and they where responsible. I would give it a go, but 35 there is no way on a gq we are lucky with 33.
all vehicles registered in qld must comply with qld modofication guidlines. no exceptions.
Driving a nsw registered vehicle with a 6" lift 37" tyres etc, is not permited on QLD roads as far as i understand it. There have been a number of threads on this forum and on the overlander forum regarding exactly this issue. One of the threads had correspondence directly from a senior member of QLD transport, and that is what he said.frp88 wrote:Well I will ring up again after all if you drive over the border your doesn't become illegal. Don't forget it has to be Roadworthy they never use to let left hand drive cars on the road and now you can.
The police and qld transport do not pursue the issue, but as a point of law, to drive any vehicle on QLD roads, regardless of where its registered, it must comply with all qld laws, including the QLD modification guidlines.
I can tell you 100% that you will not get a car that does not meet qld modification guidlines registered in qld. Well, you can, but that doesnt mean its right. When you apply to register a vehile you are making a declaration that the vehicle complies to QLD modification guidlines and all applicable ADR's. Sure, they might not check your car, and the AIS you used for your safety certificate might not pick up all the illegal mods, so yes, you might get it regustered, but as soon as a cop or DOT see it, it will be defected.
When a Mod is in NSW it still has to comply with ADR rules and it is covered by the rego and insurance if the insurance is O.K with the mods.It doesn't have anything to do where you drive if you are is legalShadow wrote:Driving a nsw registered vehicle with a 6" lift 37" tyres etc, is not permited on QLD roads as far as i understand it. There have been a number of threads on this forum and on the overlander forum regarding exactly this issue. One of the threads had correspondence directly from a senior member of QLD transport, and that is what he said.frp88 wrote:Well I will ring up again after all if you drive over the border your doesn't become illegal. Don't forget it has to be Roadworthy they never use to let left hand drive cars on the road and now you can.
The police and qld transport do not pursue the issue, but as a point of law, to drive any vehicle on QLD roads, regardless of where its registered, it must comply with all qld laws, including the QLD modification guidlines.
I can tell you 100% that you will not get a car that does not meet qld modification guidlines registered in qld. Well, you can, but that doesnt mean its right. When you apply to register a vehile you are making a declaration that the vehicle complies to QLD modification guidlines and all applicable ADR's. Sure, they might not check your car, and the AIS you used for your safety certificate might not pick up all the illegal mods, so yes, you might get it regustered, but as soon as a cop or DOT see it, it will be defected.
redg. then its O.K.Dot can't do anything cos it isn't a QLD redg.
LETS GO BRONCOS
Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.frp88 wrote:When a Mod is in NSW it still has to comply with ADR rules and it is covered by the rego and insurance if the insurance is O.K with the mods.It doesn't have anything to do where you drive if you are is legalShadow wrote:Driving a nsw registered vehicle with a 6" lift 37" tyres etc, is not permited on QLD roads as far as i understand it. There have been a number of threads on this forum and on the overlander forum regarding exactly this issue. One of the threads had correspondence directly from a senior member of QLD transport, and that is what he said.frp88 wrote:Well I will ring up again after all if you drive over the border your doesn't become illegal. Don't forget it has to be Roadworthy they never use to let left hand drive cars on the road and now you can.
The police and qld transport do not pursue the issue, but as a point of law, to drive any vehicle on QLD roads, regardless of where its registered, it must comply with all qld laws, including the QLD modification guidlines.
I can tell you 100% that you will not get a car that does not meet qld modification guidlines registered in qld. Well, you can, but that doesnt mean its right. When you apply to register a vehile you are making a declaration that the vehicle complies to QLD modification guidlines and all applicable ADR's. Sure, they might not check your car, and the AIS you used for your safety certificate might not pick up all the illegal mods, so yes, you might get it regustered, but as soon as a cop or DOT see it, it will be defected.
redg. then its O.K.Dot can't do anything cos it isn't a QLD redg.
i agree with shadow through experiance not in a 4wd but we went to tweed to meet one of my mates from sydney to go to a car show he was driving his 307 powered lj torana and his mate were driving a eh with 350 chev and both these vehicles were registerd in nsw but as i sat there waiting two cop cars pulled up and sat near the border and as soon as both cars crossed the border they were pulled up defected under qld law then told to go back across the border now this didn't happen to just them there was also another lot of cars going to the same show as us got done as well and the only way we got these cars to the show was to trailer themfrp88 wrote:When a Mod is in NSW it still has to comply with ADR rules and it is covered by the rego and insurance if the insurance is O.K with the mods.It doesn't have anything to do where you drive if you are is legalShadow wrote:Driving a nsw registered vehicle with a 6" lift 37" tyres etc, is not permited on QLD roads as far as i understand it. There have been a number of threads on this forum and on the overlander forum regarding exactly this issue. One of the threads had correspondence directly from a senior member of QLD transport, and that is what he said.frp88 wrote:Well I will ring up again after all if you drive over the border your doesn't become illegal. Don't forget it has to be Roadworthy they never use to let left hand drive cars on the road and now you can.
The police and qld transport do not pursue the issue, but as a point of law, to drive any vehicle on QLD roads, regardless of where its registered, it must comply with all qld laws, including the QLD modification guidlines.
I can tell you 100% that you will not get a car that does not meet qld modification guidlines registered in qld. Well, you can, but that doesnt mean its right. When you apply to register a vehile you are making a declaration that the vehicle complies to QLD modification guidlines and all applicable ADR's. Sure, they might not check your car, and the AIS you used for your safety certificate might not pick up all the illegal mods, so yes, you might get it regustered, but as soon as a cop or DOT see it, it will be defected.
redg. then its O.K.Dot can't do anything cos it isn't a QLD redg.
jeep thing go topless
I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
Freedom of movement between states. Are you serious? Get out and walk, you can go wherever you want, but not in a vehicle that doesnt comply with the states roadyworthy requirements.-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
The thread im talking about had email responses from a senior person at qld transport, and it said in no uncertain terms, that, any vehicle on qld roads must comply with qld laws, irrespective of where its registered.
you are right to a certain degree you are allowed to move between states for a six week period(not sure if it is the same now)but the police have the right to deam the car unsafe and order it not to be driven and this is how they got these guys, we tried to fight it but the police were in the right in the way they done it, this was also in a period when the qld cops where on this anti hooning thing-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.

jeep thing go topless
you cant be serious you cant drive though our country because the state laws changeShadow wrote:Freedom of movement between states. Are you serious? Get out and walk, you can go wherever you want, but not in a vehicle that doesnt comply with the states roadyworthy requirements.-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
The thread im talking about had email responses from a senior person at qld transport, and it said in no uncertain terms, that, any vehicle on qld roads must comply with qld laws, irrespective of where its registered.

LETS GO BRONCOS
Might I add, im going to get slaughtered for this....Shadow wrote:Freedom of movement between states. Are you serious? Get out and walk, you can go wherever you want, but not in a vehicle that doesnt comply with the states roadyworthy requirements.-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
The thread im talking about had email responses from a senior person at qld transport, and it said in no uncertain terms, that, any vehicle on qld roads must comply with qld laws, irrespective of where its registered.
A 4wd with a 6" Suspension lift, 2" Body lift and 37" tires is not what you bloody call safe for christ sakes people you have like a 10 metere blind spot behind your car, and also its x1999999999 easier to flip.
Not to mension most of these cars are cheap ones with no ABS or Traction control or anything, having to avoid something would result in a spin out no matter what.
Also not to mension all unsafe and dodgy welding that is done on some of these cars. You can't seriously expect to drive them.
the ADR is the set of laws that cover the whole country.frp88 wrote:you cant be serious you cant drive though our country because the state laws changeShadow wrote:Freedom of movement between states. Are you serious? Get out and walk, you can go wherever you want, but not in a vehicle that doesnt comply with the states roadyworthy requirements.-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
The thread im talking about had email responses from a senior person at qld transport, and it said in no uncertain terms, that, any vehicle on qld roads must comply with qld laws, irrespective of where its registered.Then why do we have open borders get real we are talking driveing a legal car with other state redg. here I not saying that they wouldn't check.
Each state then goes further and allows certain modofications. If you modify your car from the manufacturers spec, you are assuming the responsiblity for the safety of the vehicle, the passengers in it, and other motorists and padestrians. In NSW they deem a 5" lift to be engineerable. In QLD they dont. How can they say a 5" lift is unsafe, and then allow a car to drive on thier roads simply because its from south of the border. They cant.
It is the responsibylity off the engneer to make sure that is done correctly and then the third party which covers other ppl. Don't forget we only talking 2 inch and a v8 if the engine is off the same year he will piss it in.Shadow wrote:the ADR is the set of laws that cover the whole country.frp88 wrote:you cant be serious you cant drive though our country because the state laws changeShadow wrote:Freedom of movement between states. Are you serious? Get out and walk, you can go wherever you want, but not in a vehicle that doesnt comply with the states roadyworthy requirements.-Scott- wrote:I have no doubt that Qld Police give interstate drivers a hard time.Shadow wrote:Im not going to do the research for you. Have a search, and i think youl be surprised.
I have no doubt that you can find posts on internet forums which support your beliefs.
I believe the Australian Constitution provides for freedom of movement between states, and as such, any vehicle which is legally registered in its home state may be legally driven in any state in Australia. If Qld Police say otherwise, I believe they're the law breakers.
The thread im talking about had email responses from a senior person at qld transport, and it said in no uncertain terms, that, any vehicle on qld roads must comply with qld laws, irrespective of where its registered.Then why do we have open borders get real we are talking driveing a legal car with other state redg. here I not saying that they wouldn't check.
Each state then goes further and allows certain modofications. If you modify your car from the manufacturers spec, you are assuming the responsiblity for the safety of the vehicle, the passengers in it, and other motorists and padestrians. In NSW they deem a 5" lift to be engineerable. In QLD they dont. How can they say a 5" lift is unsafe, and then allow a car to drive on thier roads simply because its from south of the border. They cant.
LETS GO BRONCOS
No.Shadow wrote:the ADR is the set of laws that cover the whole country.
Each state then goes further and allows certain modofications. If you modify your car from the manufacturers spec, you are assuming the responsiblity for the safety of the vehicle
The engineer signs off that it complies with the INTENT of the ADR.
NSW accepts that the vehicle with the 5" lift complies with the INTENT of the ADR. For all intents and purposes, the vehicle complies with the ADRs.Shadow wrote:In NSW they deem a 5" lift to be engineerable. In QLD they dont. How can they say a 5" lift is unsafe, and then allow a car to drive on thier roads simply because its from south of the border. They cant.
Qld turns around and says "We don't care if it complies with ADRs or not. We're a bunch of can'ts. We say no." It doesn't make them right - but who's going to challenge them in court?
They do it because they can - not because they're right.
I don't know about slaughtered, but you're a leading contender for uninformed opinion of the month.steven101 wrote:Might I add, im going to get slaughtered for this....
Where to start?steven101 wrote:A 4wd with a 6" Suspension lift, 2" Body lift and 37" tires is not what you bloody call safe for christ sakes people you have like a 10 metere blind spot behind your car, and also its x1999999999 easier to flip.

Who (other than you) is talking about 8" of lift on 37" tires? (Tires? This is Australia - we drive on tyres!)
10m blind spot? In which vehicle?
2 billion times easier to flip? I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate!
But I thought it was going to flip? Which is it? You can't have it both ways.steven101 wrote:... having to avoid something would result in a spin out no matter what.
Did you notice the use of the term "engineer" anywhere in this topic? We are talking about engineered vehicles, not back-yard booty-fab. The engineering process is intended to pick up the "unsafe and dodgy welding" and ensure it isn't allowed onto the road.steven101 wrote:Also not to mension all unsafe and dodgy welding that is done on some of these cars. You can't seriously expect to drive them.
Are you Harold Scruby's illegitimate love child?
what adr covers suspension?-Scott- wrote:No.Shadow wrote:the ADR is the set of laws that cover the whole country.
Each state then goes further and allows certain modofications. If you modify your car from the manufacturers spec, you are assuming the responsiblity for the safety of the vehicle
The engineer signs off that it complies with the INTENT of the ADR.
NSW accepts that the vehicle with the 5" lift complies with the INTENT of the ADR. For all intents and purposes, the vehicle complies with the ADRs.Shadow wrote:In NSW they deem a 5" lift to be engineerable. In QLD they dont. How can they say a 5" lift is unsafe, and then allow a car to drive on thier roads simply because its from south of the border. They cant.
Qld turns around and says "We don't care if it complies with ADRs or not. We're a bunch of can'ts. We say no." It doesn't make them right - but who's going to challenge them in court?
They do it because they can - not because they're right.
My mistake. Supposed to be "ADRs" - Australian Design Rules - plural - all of them. When it comes to suspension lifts, does the vehicle handle/steer/brake in an acceptable manner?Shadow wrote:what adr covers suspension?-Scott- wrote:No.Shadow wrote:the ADR is the set of laws that cover the whole country.
Each state then goes further and allows certain modofications. If you modify your car from the manufacturers spec, you are assuming the responsiblity for the safety of the vehicle
The engineer signs off that it complies with the INTENT of the ADR.
NSW accepts that the vehicle with the 5" lift complies with the INTENT of the ADR. For all intents and purposes, the vehicle complies with the ADRs.Shadow wrote:In NSW they deem a 5" lift to be engineerable. In QLD they dont. How can they say a 5" lift is unsafe, and then allow a car to drive on thier roads simply because its from south of the border. They cant.
Qld turns around and says "We don't care if it complies with ADRs or not. We're a bunch of can'ts. We say no." It doesn't make them right - but who's going to challenge them in court?
They do it because they can - not because they're right.
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