Blue Slip Advice

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  1. MrE

    MrE New Member

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    Right, my zed has been off the road for a while now which means I have to get a blue slip to get it registered again. Mechanically it is fine BUT I have wheels that require spacers to clear the calipers.
    I am aware that they are illegal and supposedly unsafe and I am expecting to hear the usual - sell your wheels and buy some that fit.
    What i would like to hear is recommendations for places that could possibly be lenient, or any opinion on what i can do.
    Any advice would be great.

    Cheers people
    Erik

    oh, and i am in the Lower North Shore area of Sydney
     
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  2. ZDUCTIV

    ZDUCTIV Active Member

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    Throw some stockers on, then swap the wheels back when you have the blue slip...?
     
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  3. heavytrevy

    heavytrevy "Hammer time "

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    get some proper bolt on spacers.
    Just jap sell a range for about 15mm to 30 odd.
    bolt ons will pass the blue slip, but slip on spacers will not

    linky for ya http://www.justjap.com/parts_nhubs.htm
    hope it all goes well for you.

    Regards,
    Trev
     
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  4. MrE

    MrE New Member

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    Cheers for the help guys,

    If I had a set of stockers I would for sure. As for the spacers, @ $600, that would convince me to buy a set of wheels that do fit.:eek:
     
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  5. ZDUCTIV

    ZDUCTIV Active Member

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    I'm sure one of the local boys will have a spare stocker set you can borrow.

    :)
     
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  6. Wilo300zx

    Wilo300zx 1990 JSpec N.A Fairlady M

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    Speaking of blue slips.

    What things are tested?

    I need to go for my blue slip soon as well and i was wondering if they could detect a missing EGR. I have thought about taking mine off except simon from TTZed mentioned that it may not pass...

    I know they test exhaust db too, and that its, i think, max of 120db @ 3000rpm.

    What about pod filters?
    Staggered wheels?
    Camber arms/after market suspension?

    Is the blue slip just a "PASS" or "FAIL" thing?
    What is the actual process... sorry for all the questions... just curious
     
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  7. mikemd

    mikemd New Member

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    Are you sure that is JustJap's quoted price for bolt-on spacers, or the price for 4-stud to 5-stud conversion plates?? Would not have thought normal spacers to be anywhere near that price... Give JJ a ring and confirm - tell them what you want them for...
    As for using stock rims for a blue slip and then changing back to aftermarket.... be careful re your insurance.... make sure they know you are running different rims else they could refuse a future claim.
     
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  8. WazTTed

    WazTTed Grease Monkey

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  9. heavytrevy

    heavytrevy "Hammer time "

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    the spacer i linked to where only 129 ?
    bargain :)

    Regards,
    Trev
     
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