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Nissan Celebrates 50th Anniversary Crossing
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Nissan to celebrate 50th Anniversary of first Simpson Desert vehicle crossing
The first vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert will be celebrated on its 50th anniversary in September 2012 with a re-enactment of the historic event featuring two of the original participants.
TOP TEN TIPS
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Camping and travelling in the Northern Territory
Like all of the Top End, the Territory demands some special considerations if you’re going to have a successful trip. Here are our Top Ten tips…
NT FAST FACTS
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A little Northern Territory trivia
Ten things you may not have known about the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a big and beautiful place and there is always something that you ‘Never Never Know’
OUTBACK SNAPPER
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Interview with Steve Strike of Outback Photographics
The Australian Outback is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Steve Strike of Outback Photographics has spent the last 30-odd years travelling and sharing his amazing images with the world. Pat managed to pin do wn ‘the face of the Territory’ long enough for a quick chat.
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Victorian Vehicle Certification Requirements relaxed for 4WD owners
The Australian 4WD Industry Council (a Division of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association) has been working over many years with State Transport Departments to change Regulation to make it easier for 4WD owners to perform minor modifications to their vehicles to improve handling and safety.
Late 2011, VicRoads released their Guide to Modification for Motor Vehicles Vehicle Standards Information Sheet No 8, which allows ‘Owner Certification’ for ride height increases for 4WD vehicles that would have required "Engineering Certification" under the National Guidelines for vehicle modification.
VicRoads' new VSI 8 regulation permits "Owner Certified" 4WD ride height increases up to 75mm, with 50mm maximum allowed for suspension lift, plus a 25mm increase resulting from fitment of a tyre with 50mm greater outside diameter, provided the modifications are undertaken using a commercially available lift kit that has been specially designed and tested for the vehicle application. Under the national guidelines, 'Owner Certified' lifts are limited to 50mm.
VSI 8 eliminates confusion that previously existed about allowable changes with suspension and / or tyre size. And now 4WD owners do not need to waste time and money on securing an engineering certification to make minor modifications to improve the safety and off road performance of their vehicle.
VSI 08 also addresses the matter of vehicle modifications where the vehicle is fitted with Electronic Stability Control. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will be a mandated technology on all vehicles sold in Australia from 2013 onwards.
A copy of VSI 08 can be downloaded from the link: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/9B3A858D-15A0-4572-90BF-3D08214BF7BE/0/VSInumber8Guidetomodificationsformotorvehicles.pdf .
A copy of VSB14 can be downloaded from the link: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx
The 4WD Industry Council strongly encourages owners to purchase vehicle modification products from reputable suppliers.
PRESS RELEASE – February 17th, 2012
TRI STATE SAFARIS SCORES GOLD!
Congratulations must go to Michael and Jo McCulkin of Tri State Safaris for their successful evening at the NSW Tourism Awards for 2011. Read more...
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