explorer.dave wrote:FYI Nick Kotter is charger265 on this forum. Another Australian / Thai engineered diff drop kit
black sabbath wrote:explorer.dave wrote:FYI Nick Kotter is charger265 on this forum. Another Australian / Thai engineered diff drop kit
Thanks for the info dave
You say another australian/thai engineered kit... is there more australian engineered kits available?
If so can you please point me in that direction?
Thanks mate
Tex wrote:Yeah but how much will it be
charger265 wrote:Hmm this is interesting...
Just so everyone is aware this kit is not for sale and will not be until approved.
Pre requirements for kit to be sold under my name as the co developer and exclusive Australian distributor
Upper control arms to be 3D parasolid modelled
Under go FEA testing (finite element analysis) Stress testing and strength tests to conform they are stronger than original UCA's
Roll centre and bump steer testing
All of the above will needs to be signed of by VicRoads preferred engineer who specialises in light commercial vehicle modifications
BillMcQuade wrote:
Why not make them here, where you can have full control over QA and manufacturing? I've seen a lot of imported gear that is "approved" and the welding isn't worth a pinch of shit; bugger all penetration, and full of inclusions. I'm sure the one that they sent for approval was a gem, but the volume overseas production models rarely play out that way.
charger265 wrote:BillMcQuade wrote:
Why not make them here, where you can have full control over QA and manufacturing? I've seen a lot of imported gear that is "approved" and the welding isn't worth a pinch of shit; bugger all penetration, and full of inclusions. I'm sure the one that they sent for approval was a gem, but the volume overseas production models rarely play out that way.
I do have full control over manufacturing.
Most dont know but i have owned business in thailand. Currently have a number of staff in Philippines as well as a partner retail outlet in PH.. So i am fully aware of the quality control issues that arise from having equipment manufactured overseas.
Further more my partner in thailand is an EU citizen. The manufacturing plant also supplies products to major car manufactures with skilled workers.
Having a background in fabrication and held several welding certificates from pressure pipe Tig/underwater ark/ aircraft ally tig along with an engineering mechanical and material science diploma's i really do understand the importance of safety and quality control. This is why im taking the steps to have every kit sold in Australia inspected by a VicRoads VASS certified engineer and stamped with a serial ID that can be traced back to an engineering report.
Im sorry to say this as i would have loved to have the kit produced in Australia to support our local workers but simply its a stupid business decision.. It would just add to much cost to the kit in fabrication hours which would then have to be handed onto the consumer. In this day and age people want everything for the best price so all im trying to do is deliver a product that meets all quality standards for the best price...
With all that has happened with the "Diff drop" in the past and major manufactures putting stickers on a thai products and calling their own then selling them with no engineering approval that could possibly endanger not only the users life but along with other motorists.... I just think the whole lot has been handled with little respect for the consumers safety or best interest.
If i get to the end of the road where for what ever reason the kit can not be approved then it wont be sold by me.. Its as simple as that... Its my hard earned cash thats going into the kit.. I wanted and waited for a solution for a long time but it never came so i took the steps to make it happen... I could have been greedy about the whole thing and just done my own and im not out to make a living from selling 4x4 products... Im an enthusiast who wants a quality product...
schilgsy wrote::lol: Ha Ha, I love it when people spend 30, 40, 50 grand on a vehicle built in Thailand then bag any aftermarket part built down the road. If you trust them to build your car that you load your own family into, why not trust their other manufacturing workshops. If vicroads approves it other states will follow.
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Compatibility: For used vehicles that have already been registered and present as used with many kilometres and years of driving. For such vehicles that have already been road registered, the vehicle is to be inspected by an authorised Automotive Engineer in that state and be issued with a compliance certificate. This system does vary from state to state, please contact the registration Authority in your state or territory for further information.
schilgsy wrote::lol: Ha Ha, I love it when people spend 30, 40, 50 grand on a vehicle built in Thailand then bag any aftermarket part built down the road. If you trust them to build your car that you load your own family into, why not trust their other manufacturing workshops. If vicroads approves it other states will follow.
4wd26 wrote:don't know if the hate was directed at me.
I was just correcting the incorrect assumption from the post above that one licensing body means Australia wide approval.
Also this diff drop is being touted as approved "the only approved diff drop", I was just mentioning that this is great BUT further work/ cost to either the supplier or purchaser will be required in the state governing body- you cannot fit and think it is legal- not that I give a stuff, just correcting assumptions
I wish Nick luck on the diff drop thing- long time coming, will I buy- I'll wait and see- diff drop is not the be all and end all.
geometry and how far it drops the diff/ crossmember will be important
Black Sabbath- yes have driven/ owned a vehicle with body lift and also one with a diff drop
both have problems/ benefits, and fitting is just the start of further modifications in order to maintain drivability/ stability.
one inch body lift and 2" suspension would be ideal in the triton and I'll let you know how that feels in the next month or so
black sabbath wrote:Looking forward to this...
Watching with interest...
Could we perhaps organise a group buy if people here are interested as i will be keen as!
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