Coilovers ILLEGAL?

Hey there

I have been reading around lately and i though i would come on here in the hope that someone or more then one person can help me confirm what the go is with coilovers being either legal or illegal.

Now i have heard many different point:

1. Only Tein SS coils are legal
2. Any coil is legal as long as you get it engineered
3. Coils are not legal at all

I'm very lost can someone please help.

 

Coils are an illegal modification but some can be engineered. That's my understanding at least.

 

I cannot comment on what is ADR complied and not but from the chap at the pits here its as A2Zed has mentioned - they do however still have to be engineered.

 

aint that perfect, with my car being too low (95mm) I was considering coilovers, when I asked him he told me he would only accept them if ADR approved and engineered and that can only be done in perth 400kms away........

 

You are correct!

Best to my knowledge when I wanted to put coilovers in tien SS were only ADR tested/approved option and thus my engineering certificate covers them for proper installation

 

And I bet $20 you wouldn't be able to spot the difference

I was under the impression that the 'aus' ones only had varied spring rates and valving.

 

The NCOP which applies in WA and some other states does not appear to require certification for coilovers on a Z32 if ride height is within limits.

 

Never had anything said about my cheapy MDU's
Been over a roady and passed, as well as multiple coppers saying there fine.

 

I meant to write "does not require certification" instead of "does require certification".

I would expect the coilover on a Z32 to be considered a shock and spring rather than a strut. Shocks and springs are listed as not requiring certification.

 

My coilovers were approved on my engineer's certificate. Not SS's.

 

Which ADR covers coilovers?

 

For anyone worried about their illegal coilovers, I'll happily do a swap for a set of stockies plus cash my way to get you out of trouble