| GsiTurbo |
Hi Jim,
Here is a question for you. Hypothetically, one wants to install european-specs bumpers on a vehicle here, due to some "appearance" issues :rolleyes:
The parts would come from a 92 model, which design was not unchanged mechanically from 88, except for the outer sheath (bumper cover). Transport Canada states that entire vehicle can be imported if its 15 yrs or older.
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Vehicles manufactured for sale in countries other than Canada and the United States do not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, CANNOT be altered to comply and CANNOT be imported into Canada. The only exceptions to this rule are vehicles fifteen (15) years old or older as determined by the month and year in which the vehicle was manufactured and buses manufactured before January 1, 1971.
Transport Canada
Since the mechanical structure of the steel bumper beam did not change, but only the outside, would it be legal use such vehicle?
Just curious :P
Thanks Jim !! |
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| albertarc |
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Originally posted by GsiTurbo@Mar 10 2003, 08:28 PM
Hi Jim,
Here is a question for you. Hypothetically, one wants to install european-specs bumpers on a vehicle here, due to some "appearance" issues :rolleyes:
The parts would come from a 92 model, which design was not unchanged mechanically from 88, except for the outer sheath (bumper cover). Transport Canada states that entire vehicle can be imported if its 15 yrs or older.
quote:
Vehicles manufactured for sale in countries other than Canada and the United States do not comply with the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, CANNOT be altered to comply and CANNOT be imported into Canada. The only exceptions to this rule are vehicles fifteen (15) years old or older as determined by the month and year in which the vehicle was manufactured and buses manufactured before January 1, 1971.
Transport Canada
Since the mechanical structure of the steel bumper beam did not change, but only the outside, would it be legal use such vehicle?
Just curious :P
Thanks Jim !!
Hi GsiTurbo;
Basically bumpers are required to be of a type that meets the 8 km/h (5 mph) test as per the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations Standard 215 (federal legislation):
215(1) Every vehicle that is impacted at its unloaded vehicle weight by a pendulum-type testing device in accordance with subsections (3) to (5) shall, where prior to each impact in any test described in this section it had
a - its front wheels parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal centreline,
b - its tires inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended pressure indicated on the placard pursuant to subsection 110(5) for the specified loading condition,
c - its brakes disengaged and the transmission in neutral, and
d - trailer hitches and licence plate brackets removed from the vehicle,
have, during and after each impact in any test described in this section,
e - each lamp or reflective device, except licence plate lamps, free of cracks and meeting the visibility requirements of section 108 or 108.1, whichever is applicable,
f - the aim of each headlamp to which section 108 is applicable adjustable to within the beam aim inspection limits specified in SAE Standard J599, Lighting Inspection Code (May 1981);
g - the aim of each headlamp to which section 108.1 is applicable adjustable to within the beam aim inspection limits required under that section,
h - the hood, trunk and doors operating in the normal manner,
i - no leaks in the fuel and cooling systems and no constricted fluid passages and all sealing devices and caps operating in the normal manner,
j - no leaks or constrictions in the exhaust system, and
k - the propulsion, suspension, steering and braking systems in adjustment and operating in the normal manner.
They must also comply w/ the requirements under the Highway Traffic Act. As long as they comply there won't be a problem.
Height of bumpers (HTA)
63(1) No person shall alter a passenger car so that the main structural component of a bumper is more than 50 centimetres or less than 40 centimetres above ground level when the passenger car is unloaded.
(2) A bumper that has at least 6.25 centimetres of projected vertical facing within the height restriction referred to in subsection (1) when viewed in elevation is deemed to comply with that subsection.
(3) For the purpose of subsections (1) and (2), components that are commonly known as bumperettes or overriders are not part of the main structural component of a bumper or of the projected vertical facing.
(4) Subsection (1) does not apply to passenger cars manufactured before April 1, 1976 but no person shall alter such a car so that the bumper is more than 10 centimetres higher or lower than it was at the time the car was manufactured.
Have I got you confused enough???
Jimbo :dunno: |
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| GsiTurbo |
Jim,
I took a few reads to fully understand the information, but I feel I have been "enlightened".
Thank you for detailed reply.
Tom
PS: Why all the regulations are always so hard to read?? :blink: |
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| albertarc |
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Originally posted by GsiTurbo@Mar 11 2003, 10:10 AM
PS: Why all the regulations are always so hard to read?? :blink:
I ask the same question all the time. All of the small print & mumbo jumbo explains different circumstances & ways to apply the legislation. The politicians write the laws, the police enforce the laws, & the courts interpret the laws ... talk about three extremely different types of interpretations.
Jimbo :dunno: |
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| import_3000 |
would it take away the warranty if you put sti parts on your subaru?
this is for my bro, not for me, i dont even have a car lol |
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