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jacka607
By jacka607 | AA Member | 2 Posts | 12 March 2018 at 6:35pm

Hello there,

I was just wondering if an exhaust that produces 94 dB @ 4500 RPM would be legal or would I need for it to be inspected by a certified LVVTA technican in order for it to pass a WOF? Here is the exhaust system in question: https://www.nengun.com/blitz/nur-spec-vsr-quad-86-brz-exhaust-system.

Finally would smoked valenti lights be considered road legal http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/valenti-helix-sequential-smoked-lens-tail-lights-black-gold-edition-2013-fr-s-brz.html#.WqYQKUxuLIU or do they need to have a clear lens like these http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/valenti-helix-exclusive-sequential-clear-lens-cbw-edition-2013-ft86.html#.WqYRaUxuLIU ?

Sorry for the long list, I just want to make sure that these are road legal and that they will pass a WOF.

Thank you for taking the time to read this question.

Kind regards

~Jack

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 13 March 2018 at 1:58pm

Hi Jack,
Any wof inspector would always refer back to the VIRM (wof book of rules) with regards to modifications.
The acceptable limits when tested, as listed in the VIRM manual are lower than 94dB and so this system would most likely not be accepted and may even require low volume certification. http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/exhaust/exhaust-system
Here is the information about the tail-lights, if they meet the criteria then there should be no reason for failure. http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/lighting/rearward-facing-position-lamps