RB26 240Z - Making It Legal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2018
- To make this JDM S30 legal on the road, it has to pass some mandatory engineering conditions including a plate brake test - so in this episode we're taking you with us on this raw episode of MCM...
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Making our S30 legal has turned out to be a huge job. We were not going to be filming the whole engineering process (explained why in the video) but we decided to take a camera along with us anyway to show you some of what went down so we hope you enjoy this rawer look at a day riding with MCM. Please smash the like button and hug a tree.
Tree hugged!
XLT means Extra Large Tomatoes!
Nice Ranger guys
XLT?
XLT - Xtra Large Titties ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
That car behind is fallowing you way to close.
JAREK SOBASZEK That 240Z needs to back off!
cant tell if youre making a joke or dont realize they are towing a car...
Looks like it untill they mention that 👍👍😁
I THOUGHT THEY WERE GETTING TAILGATED HARD LOL I DIDNT REALISE THEY WERE TOWING IT HAHAHAHHAHAHAH
At least its not an Audi
When regulations are written using words like "appropriate," "recommended", etc that means you bribe the official with appropriate and recommended donuts, coffee, money, etc.
California?
I think its time MCM looks into buying their own Truck so they can haul their toys around for events and tech inspect. And of course mod the truck too!
misterjimmy
That's what I was thinking.
Damn you for saying it first!
😊
'merucan diesel POWERRRRRR
The dillllldozer..
we dont call them trucks
that's brilliant!! very good idea
When they jump started the RB up, the TH-cam subtitles simply said.... "Music". Those subs have never been more correct!
bring it to Florida , you don't need to make it " legal" if it has lights tires and insurance its good. top fuel dragsters are cool as long as they have DOT approved tires on them.
Thats almost all of America (- California )
yeah also new York , new jersey and most of the northern new England states . we have no inspections here in FL and almost no sound laws ether. your good with straight pipes till after 10 pm, then its a really cheap ticket. but most cops wont bug you for loud exhaust. most of them like the laws relaxed too.
yeah my friend lives in bells , he said he rarely gets bugged driving his rock buggy around. with a blown LS in it and 14 inch headers. I love my country lol.
As a Brit, I find how easy it is for you guys to do things to cars crazy, but then again we do allow full blown race cars to have number plates!
In france you can't even swap your car, if you get caught you're done
Woah, the whole intro in the car I was thinking "gee, that car is getting awfully close to the back of them" but then I realized.
Never gonna give you up...
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around or desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Congrats on failing! Stoked for you guys
XLT = Xtra lettuce and tomato lol
in the UK, XLT extra luxe trim ( fancier interior )
Xclude Lettuce Tomato.
Welcome to subway
Thaught it was extra low trim maybe :-)
Come on, we all know it's Extra Large Testicles.
Many props Marty and Moog, going the whole kit to get this car completely legal, you don't see many other youtube channels going to this length to get a car certified as legal to be on the road. Thanks for showing even us in Canada and around the world what it takes to import and get a modified car legal in your country. Folks, these guys are legit.
I still can't get over how gorgeous the S30 is 😍 shout out Greg the engineer and the fail pass brake dude, mad JDM respect to the MCM crew for doing the build bringing mad S30 beauty into the world, congrats guys can't wait to see what's coming next.
Just a tip guys,
Please get a battery with the terminals in the opposite polarity, so you’re Pos+ is not nearest to the bodywork!
You can notice that any OEM fitment battery will always have the Pos+ terminal furthest from the bodywork in case of a collision, and will prevent the bodywork shorting to the terminal.
Beard Moto why not just use terminal covers....
Gary Stinten dunno mate. for the sake of a $200 new battery for a car worth $100k wouldn’t you just do it properly?
Beard Moto Or like... You know... Turn the battery around.
Thumbobby yep, after looking back, that’ll work too
You'll probably find that is OEM fitment, easier to just flip the battery around and extend the wiring then buying a new battery and still having to extend the wiring.
Shout out to all the NSW residents and who understand the process of roadworthy and engineering! we have a hard life in modified cars.
SIRSVZ - Lachie Try Belgium then, projects like this are simply impossible over here. Even the tiniest things like upgrading brakes to those of a sportier version of the same car or doing a gearbox-swap is illegal, let alone changing the entire suspension setup or an engine-swap! :-(
It's all worth it in the end.
I have seen so many dyno tests but this is the first brake test I have seen. Very cool!
I consider you guys one of the pioneers of the automotive youtubers and your channel is one of my absolute favorites. Keep up the amazing work Moog and Marty!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍
*Loan Ranger*.... I'm ded.
Paul Pichugin oh I just got it
Paul Pichugin.
I'm going to loan one just so i can make this joke.
Who arranged the loan Ranger? A loan Ranger arranger :D
I don’t get it, anyone help the elderly challenged?
Moog slid in quick to hide that wheel spacer lol. You saw nothing.....
Spacers are illegal here....
everything is almost illegal there
You guys have real passion, I mean, being able to do this kind of long, confusing, expensive and overall painful process and still be cool and motivated is proof of your professionalism, passion and awesomness!!!!
This was a good episode. Gives appreciation for the magic that happens normally in the shop.
Two minutes into the video and I just realised the car behind them isn't in fact tailgaiting them. It's the Fairlady, on a trailer. * facepalm *
LoneRenegade 😂😂😂
I think i just did the same thing xD
Me too!!
LoneRenegade hahaha same here XD. I thought for a while "look at that stupid one drive so close behind them" 😂😂
"Plate break test": what the quality control department performs in a china factory.
your capitalization of china really confused me
ziomorph LOL predictive text for the loss...I thought about the word China being misleading but another word for plates and the such escaped me. I'm old and from the south so ceramic/porcelain things are called china. Corrected
Jorn Navarre yeah I know. I know the difference in spelling and meaning of the words.
I thought it was a rule for Greek restaurants.
Greek wedding... Plate break test.
This car and build is incredible, thank you for bringing us on this journey
Those engine sounds are purring smooth as silk, above and beyond well done!
The pointy finger returns...
wtf is up with that, and why isnt no one reacting? im laughing so hard because i dont know the story behind it
logan thompson I like the part where he traces his hairline I started dying
At the start of the video that guy following you so close was pissing me off! Until i realized you were towing the 240 lol!
What a great build. Really sets a good example of how things should be done. Well done!
This is currently my favourite TH-cam channel, way to go guys
OMG, the tune on that exhaust could not be more perfect.
trying to get a road worthy in australia is like metallica trying to write a new decent album, it aint gonna happen!
Clutch Kick Junkies brutal
Haha, trying to get that S30 legal here in Hungary is like Metallica writing an album about My little pony and getting it to top of the charts, might happen in a parallel universe but not here :D
sad but true! - see what i did there lol
Shots fired
Metallica still kick ass, seen them on the hardwired tour was an epic night
Another great Episode. Congratulations Marty and Moog. Fans if you aren't on the Facebook or the Forum get there. Its big fun.
I find that I always press like on MCM videos before watching it.. keep it up guys
This video makes me never want to move to Australia.
ok cool thats your opinion, likewise to where ever you are from
Watching a video about the number of deadly spiders there did it for me. Lol. You aussies are brave. I’d still like to visit though.
Marko loves pointless laws, he must like California too, and likes living a difficult life.
It seems like an amazing place to visit, not too keen on living there either but if it were in the company of these lads I'd make an exception :D
yeah if you are into modified cars it can be a real pain living here.
What a great way to start my morning here in South East Kansas. I love MCM & Marty and Moog are absolutely madd
Love this channel I have been watching you're video for over 5/6 years now
Every little thing counts! Awesome job with it guys!
Wow - Australia has some really complicated rules and regs - I thought the UK was fussy, but in comparison to Australia, we seem fairly lay back...... In the UK, an imported car that isn't already type approved for the UK has to pass an IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test. It's quite an involved test which takes a few hours, but its done in one place and the car isn't dismantled. All cars over three years old have a mandatory annual inspection which takes about an hour. Strangely, when a car hits 40 years old, it becomes exempt from annual tests...........
Supposedly the reason for the 40 year exemption is:
- There aren't actually that many of them
- Many mechanics don't have the expertise to check them
- Most of them are 'collector' or 'classic' cars and so are generally well maintained
- Statistically very few are actually involved in accidents
I think they are still covered by the expectation that they are maintained and compliant with the regs and can be ticketed if pulled over.
Andrew Austerfield yes and there's been a lot of controversy about the exemption. I personally think it's a bad thing.
There's always controversy when they change anything. I used to own a classic in the UK and honestly I did 500 miles a year, so effectively it had to be MOT'd every 500 miles which is a little excessive. Perhaps a change to a test every X'000 miles might have been appropriate? Here in CA I need to get a smog every 2 years and it's becoming harder and harder to get one done on anything that doesn't have ODB II installed.
Honestly for the average vehicle owner its not this involved. The guys are dealing with BIG changes to a car - engines and power outputs it was never designed for, components and emission standards that are much more modern, safety aspects to go along with the increases in power/mass/etc. The regulations on that in NSW are in the Vehicle Standard Bulletin v14, or VSB14. Google that for more info, its surprisingly reasonable.
For your average owner annual registration involves a simple mechanical check (20min & $41 in NSW) to ensure safety for you and other road users, then compulsory third party insurance (about $570) and registration fee ($66 plus road tax based on vehicle weight, eg: $211 for under 975kg). All up $887 for a small car in NSW annually, including compulsory insurance.
Cars over 30 years old here can be registered on 'club' or 'historic' registration, which allows trips for servicing, troubleshooting and nominated club runs (eg every Sunday to Location X). The cost for this is about $100 a year, with some forms allow 60 days of use so long as the trips are recorded - not just club runs etc.
boingkster thanks for the info. The 'normal' annual test does seem on a par with ours (and sensible). I know the boys have made huge changes, so fair enough the car needs testing. Overall the Australian regs do seem more onerous tho - starting with the import rules, plus the use restrictions you mentioned. Cheers
Just finished nightshift and this is released what a time to be alive!
Abdul R lmao where you from?
Happy to see the hand return; that really works for the camera!
Man, it takes dedication to be a car guy down under, the government works very hard to make it as difficult as possible....well done guys!!
Australia: beautiful beaches, beautiful women, cool music, lousy oppressive government.
Ecosse57 yuuuuuppp
Truer words have never been spoken
If u got cash u can do anything.
if you dont have cash, government is gonna fk you sideways.
Australia is amazing. The nanny state government make it almost impossible to enjoy. At least in Queensland. I have no experience in other states.
Better to use clear tubing on a brake bleed bottle so you can see the air bubbles.
spicy110 spicy!!!
Didn't think I would see Spicy commenting on a MCM video lol
yer been watching for years!
3 cheers for Spicy!!!
This is a stunning car gents!! And it sounds fantastic!
Congrats!!!
I cant stop laughing at 21:50. 10 years on and you guys are still making THE BEST TH-cam content on the interballz..
Those Hoshino Racing wheels on the tiny Cappuccino are the coolest!
Where's the Yaris? We want the Yaris!!! You should build a 10 second Yaris! Fastest Yaris in the world. Would be madddd
Reuben Sceats oh the Yaris is happening. Yes it is.
10 second FPV yaris
Reuben Sceats I want the Yaris, gonna support this comment
Mighty Car Mods put a hyabusa engine and turbo it
I bet a 10 second Yaris still wouldn't be the fastest
Wow somebody was tailgating you guys the whole time you were driving! 😂😂😂👍👍 keep up the vids boyz love em!
Awesome work guys!
Damn you MCM! Sleep was almost in sight!!! #notificationsquad
Legal, unlike some of what Cheryl is into? 🐎
Wow, almost made it at under 1,000 views!
802 Garage monster
Amazing privilege...or is it talent?
Pest
802 I feel like a stalker... Or are you the stalker....STOP FOLLOWING ME!!! Lol great minds think alike.
#savage
hope to see more of the barrel bros in future videos, awesome guys
Another great job guys 👍👍👍
Good to see these results. It would have sucked if, “upgraded” parts didn’t out perform the OEM equipment.
Which to some degree, would explain why they always have the disclaimer,”performance parts are for off road application use only”
There are some rules about modification where you can't make things too strong because it changes how the car crumples on impact and whatnot. And probably to prevent people creating armoured cars. So if you're chopping and changing things, you can't just slap a bunch of thick steel in there to make it strong, which would be a good thing, but in a crash it won't bend the way it was supposed to and might kill you or others.
Glad I smashed Like so early on! Engineering is a massive pain but its a vital part of building a safe, roadworthy car. One of my own long term goals is to build a kit car, but the engineering requirements just for each state in Australia is a nightmare. Plus, I need a house with a two car garage, tools, money...ummm.... yeah.
Great work guys!
cyclonicleo Lame goal, the work is largely already done with a kit and the car it's built for
cyclonicleo just move to the USA it would probably be cheaper because no regulations on cars besides having brakes lol
Yeah, but if you do get into a crash in USA you'll be bankrupt from legal/medical bills so it all works out. Things are pretty different across Australia, like some states your car needs to pass a check every year, some states you just keep a car registered and it's all good, even if it's a total rust nugget that should probably have been taken off the road years ago. And the cops don't give a shit about a rusty old Falcon with the muffler held on with a coathanger, but they'll bust a guy with a clean Skyline because it's 2mm too low...
*long term dreams.
"kit car" is a blanket term, which in some places such as the UK can be largely used to describe a car made by one's self. While we are aware it's not technically a "kit" car, the laws and testing fall under the same category. So he may be referring to that?
I love that they can't say no, just give a list of hoops to jump through to get a yes. I own the only VW/Explorer ('65 Beetle fibreglass kit-car) ever registered in Queensland, and it was a proper mission but well worth it. Now I have a Celica TA22 in the shed and wonder if I have the energy to do something special again. Thanks for the inspiration!
23:36. Moog, you are a scholar and legend for busting out the Best Motoring hand prop yet again. That was amazing.
To many rules down under! Shout out from USA (Hartford, CT). Part 2 MCM & ROADKILL??? Thanks for all your great work!
I don't want to be that guy, but I'm glad I live in America, this entire process would've just been " Hey can I register my car? Does it have 4 wheels and drive? Yes. Then absolutely my guy drive it off! ". I appreciate some inspection but gosh this seems like it gets a little overkill, what do you guys think ?
Dan Richardson we drove the Roadkill Impala on public streets in the USA. In Australia you’d probably be arrested. Some people say it’s over regulation and refer to Australia as a “nanny” state or country. But on the flip side, most of the time we know that any cars on the road around NSW at least should be roadworthy. Interested to hear what the process would be like in other countries and areas.
pretty dumb how in qld you can buy a car and as long as you never sell it you wont need to get it inspected at any point
the floor could have rust holes, head could be leaking and brake booster might be fucked but as long as the cops dont notice it you could drive it daily without consequence.
I'm glad I don't live in America where people can drive on the road with cars that haven't had brakes tested that they even work, let alone whether they meet specific regulations...
When I saw Roadkill and they were driving cars with flashlights taped on as "headlights" I was glad.
Even in the states, dealing with an import comes with all sorts of paperwork. There's far less of it for cars over 25 years old, but it's still a ton of work to do.
There are also several states that actually have vehicle safety inspections, and honestly, they're a good thing. Having seen some of the shit that rolls down the road, road-worthiness tests should really be a thing. Hell, it might even result in people actually taking care of their damn cars.
In Russia you'll have to pass inspection every time when you're signing up for or renewing insurance (except when the car is 3 yrs old or newer). Test is comprehensive, but not that brutal as your Engineering or British MOT.
Unfortunately, most drivers are just buying inspection papers from commercial inspection services (which is illegal, in theory) and then buy their insurance. By default, cops are not allowed to check inspection papers, because it's implied that the insurer already did so.
Because of that, depending on the region of the country, you can meet overpowered Soviet 4x4's with 1UZ-FE's in them (and they still go with ~70 bhp on paper) without any additional permits, old Lada hatchbacks with more rust than metal in their body, and even cars converted to CNG or LPG by some self-taught mechanic in his own garage.
All of that -- technically illegal, but because you can buy your inspection under counter for something like 10-20 USD, well, you get the picture.
Love you guys your so funny but also so detailed in explaining things love this keep rocking 🤟
My old town home for many years... Santa Cruz. Nice to see someone in Oz wearing the Skate Shop T-shirt. Nice work on the Zeeeeeee car.
lol i thought the 240 on the trailer was a car tale gating you guys
Sweet Datto front cut @12:25
WasabiCars oh god you again
.. been a couple years since the haggard beef..
Hi. Sorry, Rob. I have no recollection. I remember precious little, even from my day at work yesterday. I'd be happy for you to remind me. Maybe we could have a laugh over it.
WasabiCars I'm sure he's mixed you up with some one else, your videos are awesome
Westbound on the m4 passing the twin servos. It's awesome to have you guys filming in Sydney
In Germany you would probably have a similar procedure regarding registration and you would have to regularly get it rechecked (every 2 years for older cars). It´s especially tricky with own modifications and best is to document everything you changed and find a friendly inspector.
All this to get a car road legal, yet my clapped out s13 just needed tape covering a rust hole to pass a safety
TheSmosis UK I assume?
Long Jonhothan canada
No, in the UK they would poke at the sills and chassis anywhere near the suspension, and if it makes a hole, it fails. Still, many cars are bodged with filler!
TheSmosis ahh it's bc you said clapped and people use that a lot here
Rake loves it.
sherpa don't know if he does anymore?
He's still out there, loving it in his R34
Congratulations from Germany - look forward to the same process for my 1965 Opel Rekord B Coupe one day - and if you come to Nuerburgring, dont forget to stop over Munich for beer and brezels at my place. cheers
Hey guys would like to congratulate you on what you have just done it is not a very day you pull off a build like this
Xtremely Lit Transport
I want an mcm fairlady t-shirt. U should make some to commemorate this project. Maybe a distressed old Datsun/Nissan style shirt with old logo and an outline 3/4 view of the car. Be epic
Glad to see more Mark, hope he becomes a regular.
This is an awesome project and just perfect build. :)
Until they impose a weight limit on yoga pants, I oppose all gov't regulations.
Steimie Snerdly m
I oppose this limit. I like big butts and I cannot lie.
Steimie Snerdly I fully 100% agree with you!!!
Now that's a regulation I can get behind
Only mentally challenged people like oversized asses #gross
Lucky me. I've just sat down with a beverage and I get the alert. :)
a beverage is good when watching MCM. I'll have to hit up your channel again it's been a while.
Please do. Even if you just check out the latest one, I'd be appreciative .
Fantastic video!
Yay! Another video on the S 32 42 62 80 build!
DRUM TO DISK? Dude here in the USA vehicles are still sold with drum brakes quite often.
I'm not 100% sure on this, but in the US I think most states only require you to meet the safety regulations for the date your car was made. I live in Florida, you don't even have to get a car inspected here, so illegal and dangerous modifications/vehicles ready to blow up on the road are a common thing. People with 20 year old cars run around with worn out rotors and brake pads, bald tires, and blown out brake lights and turn signals all the time. In one way it's nice, you can put a swaybar on your car and not worry about what it'll do to your registration or affect inspections, but at the same time it allows thousands of dangerous vehicles to just roam the streets.
Almost every ute (including the Ford Ranger they drove) has drums at the rear. Same with some light/micro -sized cars (although they probably don't need discs, unlike heavy utes which can tow up to 3.5 tonnes (or 2 cars)).
Jesse C if it was stock it would be fine but you can’t just upgrade an engine to multiple times original power and have stock brakes.
Never seen a new car with 400 whp with drum brakes.
You put the battery in the wrong way. Positive must be far from the chassis to minimize risk of shorting!
good point, never would have thought of that
Nebbia affaraccimiei
Watching Moog put that jumper lead on scared the bajeezus out of me.
The entire battery should go in the trunk, for weight distribution
Nebbia affaraccimiei . That's the way they are wired from the factory.
If I’m not mistaken the s30s are positive ground like Saab’s
Great background music while they were talking, nice change to having to keep it off for copy right reasons. 👍👍
You guys drove past my work! Barbecues Galore on Campbelltown road, my car is the Focus xr5 in the middle at 17:15!
P.s awesome video, love you guys!
"Anything with a motor and wheels." So I can bring my lawnmower in on Saturday?
This vid gets real when they break out the barrel bros pointer!
@11:50 those blue Herbert drills in the back, AWESOME stuff. 8)
Only just started watching you fellas, you guys are choice! I lived in Sydney about five years back and never heard about you WTF!
I'm a Kiwi (sorry lol) ,I rock a VERY tired 99 BMW 318ti which is overdue abit of love so cheers for all the great budget advice!
BTW 240z was probably my first car lust when I was 10 as I had the Transformer Jazz who changed into one!
In Poland you need to register car with new engine with new number and go through checkup if you changed size of I. BUT if you taken 0,9 with 41HP to 0,9 with 95HP no one is checking it. The size is the same so nothing changed.
That hand tho
getting closer and closer!!
Low key thought someone was tailgating u guys for the first few minutes and I loved that joke that Moog made about the Loan Ranger
Good morning mighty car men
I'd still be curious about how "engineering" works for you even if it's specific for NSW!
Lol my puppy was asleep on the floor, as soon as the title music came on he woke up, jumped on the sofa next to me and is now watching. He's an mcm nut too!
Won’t pass with spacers.. Can’t wait to see the new rims u get for it.. The build is epic boys keep up the good work!!
10:35 you bastards and your inadvertent rick rolling
Reece Hart lol
Wow, good ears
Legend.
Don't forget that it "Changes" later! LOL @14:19
Haven't even watched this yet and I smashed like.
It's all coming together for the epic Fair Lady, will be super excited for the first drive.
The hoops you guys have to jump through in Australia to get a car road ready is CRAZY!
Mate if you just offered him some cash he would have passed you and you could have been on your way 🤣
guys why did you remove the Bi Marty vlog ? its ok if Marty;s bi its the 21 century... seriously it was good just you guys hanging out with no distractions.......
I love this build, and these cars look amazing. They seem to be hard to get here in sweden and when you find one you have to pay alot for them. might save up for one in the future!
Had subtittles on, and loved how when the enigine was going and there was no talking it said [MUSIC]