I bought the flipfront... the car just came with it
I've bought my car 2 months ago and I didn't get a certificate from the previous owner so I can't really help you there
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| Author: | k1100specialk [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flip Front Engineered? VIC |
Hey guys, been reading the posts for a little while and you all seems to have a great forum going. Have just registered and hope to tap into that knowledge. So here goes, my first question .... I've noticed that some of you have flip fronts. I was looking at doing this but was unsure about the legalities and whether it has to be engineered (structural integrity and all that) in Victoria. I have the skills and know how to do it, just not whether I should or not. Anyone know an engineer that approves them and how much it cost ? Would really prefer to keep it legal. Experiences anyone? |
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| Author: | miniVan [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:03 am ] |
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hijack.. also where the hell do you buy them from? |
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| Author: | Marvin [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:31 am ] |
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I bought the flipfront... the car just came with it
I've bought my car 2 months ago and I didn't get a certificate from the previous owner so I can't really help you there |
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| Author: | bigcam [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | flip front |
i have a flip front on mine, inner guards still intact, just a frame from angle iron boltted to the front and pin gate type hinges for the flip. all engineered, ill find out by who when i get home,. but short answer yes you do need an engineers for it to be legal, i think there are new regs too on thickness of the fibreglass. no real hassles getting it through vicroads though, they didnt even ask for the engineers !! no idea.. they were just like "hey cool a mini!" imine had the flip on it when i bought it but i pocked another one up of ebay for $150, just right place and time i guess, before you ask, the old one was rooted and i gave it away to somone on this forum, cant remember who! cheers cam |
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| Author: | k1100specialk [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:35 am ] |
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Thanks bigcam, much appreciated. I'd probably just weld up and brace the metal front rather than buy a fibreglass anyway. It's there, it's free... |
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| Author: | MiNi MuLiShA [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:36 pm ] |
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hey, i have a clubby van with the flip front, mines currently in the engineering-certificate phase. ive had ...... forgotten his name watters from applied engineering analysis in donvale checking it out... if the car is a roundie... depending on the year (not sure which) if it was made before the adr's came in you wont need a certificate.. saves (in my case) bout a grang :S lettuce know how you go! -Cam P.S im fitting a steel flip front to my clubby van.... doesnt matter if its fibreglass or steel, you still need the certificate! |
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| Author: | miniVan [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:34 pm ] |
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yeah.. but where do you get them from.. i have one.... my other car had one... they had to come from somewhere |
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| Author: | MiNi MuLiShA [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:48 pm ] |
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the certificates or the fronts? BTW: jeff watters at applied engineering is the contact.... 12456 telstra call connect should find them if ur interested! -Cam
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| Author: | k1100specialk [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:16 am ] |
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Quote: if the car is a roundie... depending on the year (not sure which) if it was made before the adr's came in you wont need a certificate.. This sounds promising. Anyone know any more about this pre-adr possability? Quote: saves (in my case) bout a grang :S
A grand?  ? that sounds a bit steep isn't it?, for just the flip-front.
Or am I being a bit naive. 
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| Author: | miniVan [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:26 am ] |
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i understand the engineering process.. its where to buy the flip fronts in the first place |
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| Author: | k1100specialk [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:48 am ] |
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MiniVan, I think most if not all would come from the UK. For the price, I personally, think it would be just as easy to retain the original steel front. 
Couldn't find any on the MiniSpares Site. http://www.customminis.co.uk/id46.html Extended VTEC clubman front; http://www.plmini.com/vtech.htm 
Having a quick look they aren't very easy to find, but they are out there. I believe even a local fibreglass place could take a mold from an existing mini front. May work out to be dearer, I don't know. Back to the topic; Thanks Cam  , anyone else with experiences or engineering contacts.
BigCam, who'd you get it engineered with? |
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| Author: | k1100specialk [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:24 pm ] |
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Just noticed Mini-Mac has them also. From the Trading Post; Mini parts, new, used&reco. Fibreglass fronts, removeable bonnets, round early. Fibreglass boots, bumpers & race flares. RBN:694064, Werribee. (03)9749-2322. Shaun |
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| Author: | mutant mini [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:10 pm ] |
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Yeh, MiniMac's definitely has them. Seen them over there a few times. |
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