ACT residents/owners

Taymaishu · 03-12-2012, 08:13 PM

Do any of you ACT guys have a recommended mechanic/authorised inspection centre for the purposes of vehicle registration transfer?

I've found the list of ACT approved inspection centres: http://www.rego.act.gov.au/assets/PD...20Stations.pdf

If any of the locals (or even interstater's) know anyone on that list who you can recommend, that would be great.

Cheers

kaitan · 03-12-2012, 08:25 PM

hey alex,

Why do you need to change your nsw rego to act??

Taymaishu · 03-12-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

hey alex,

Why do you need to change your nsw rego to act??

Moving!

kaitan · 03-13-2012, 12:06 AM

I know your moving there for a job but can't you drive with NSW rego?? just like some people drive their cars with VIC rego?

Taymaishu · 03-13-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

I know your moving there for a job but can't you drive with NSW rego?? just like some people drive their cars with VIC rego?

Yeah but prefer to do everything a bit more legit. Plus, the benefits of getting fully customised plates there for a one-off fee and in the combo i want

kaitan · 03-13-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Yeah but prefer to do everything a bit more legit. Plus, the benefits of getting fully customised plates there for a one-off fee and in the combo i want

lol means once you move back here to sydney then you will not change your plates as it is custom

How you are doing good there my friend !! When will i see chippy?? I miss him lol!

Taymaishu · 03-14-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

lol means once you move back here to sydney then you will not change your plates as it is custom

How you are doing good there my friend !! When will i see chippy?? I miss him lol!

Exactly!

Yeah doing well, just getting everything organised. Chipper is a bro - hanging out with him tomorrow night so i'll let him know you said g'day!

kaitan · 03-14-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Exactly!

Yeah doing well, just getting everything organised. Chipper is a bro - hanging out with him tomorrow night so i'll let him know you said g'day!

lol yes I know his your brown doggy !!!

Looks like wont be seeing you anytime soon with the boys?

Taymaishu · 03-14-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

lol yes I know his your brown doggy !!!

Looks like wont be seeing you anytime soon with the boys?

Perhaps - there'll be a convoy in the next few weeks by the boys to Canberra when I move into my apartment. Thankfully work is covering my for 2 weeks in a serviced apartment while I find somewhere.

kaitan · 03-14-2012, 01:43 AM

sweet !! send an invite via facebook...

Taymaishu · 03-14-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

sweet !! send an invite via facebook...

Definitely!

Also a bump: I know you Canberra guys have some input on this!

Tit · 03-15-2012, 07:54 AM

Hey Tay, I'm about to do the same thing. I dragged my ass on it because I had a full year of nsw rego on the car when I bought it and knew NSW would take a whole pile of processing fees and reimburse me just enough to buy a cheese burger. The ACT can't penalise you for being late to transfer...

There's stacks of military types that don't bother messing around with moving rego - I was on on ACT rego for my whole military career and lived in NSW, VIC and ACT.....

....point being, you don't need to be in too much of a rush - you can sus out one of the inspectors once you're here.

I've never used any of these mechanics, but it is literally a tick and flick. If your car does fail the test, you'll have to go over the pits in Dickson after you've remediated the problem.

BTW - if your car is out of warranty, Advance Tech in Phillip are reasonable BMW mechanics - I've been happy with them so far. They let me into the workshop and show me what they are doing, plug in the autologic to check out codes for free etc.....quite helpful...

Keep us informed about the group coming over - would be good to catch up!

Alpine* · 03-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Tay, yep what Tian said above. Just make a booking with one of the certified insp stations. It really is a tick and flick, unless the car is too low for example.

My P car is like Tian's, QLD regoed, and will stay that way till it runs out in June.

Taymaishu · 03-15-2012, 09:06 PM

Thank you gents, big help!

The only thing that could be a worry is the fact my airbox lid is off and that i've lost it (lol). There's also the tints too.

I don't think anyone would check the PE with ADR's (from what you've said that would be way beyond the point of safety checking).

I guess i'll take my time, but keen to get those custom plates.

Maybe in a couple of weeks we should catch up for a coffee or beer if you gents have time?

woosh · 03-15-2012, 09:17 PM

Tay there was a 125i airbox on ebay last week. It might still be there. search bmw 1 series iirc

Taymaishu · 03-15-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

Tay there was a 125i airbox on ebay last week. It might still be there. search bmw 1 series iirc

Thanks mate

Will do!

Otherwise i'll just order the lid from realoem or bmminiparts etc.

Looking forward to Sunday mate. Good weather, get to the new place and crack open a beer + Formula 1. Too good!

woosh · 03-16-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Thanks mate

Will do!

Otherwise i'll just order the lid from realoem or bmminiparts etc.

Looking forward to Sunday mate. Good weather, get to the new place and crack open a beer + Formula 1. Too good!

Yeah... I might not be able to stick around long for F1 haha... need to visit some family while down there

Taymaishu · 03-16-2012, 12:47 AM

Bring GoPro, would love to do a 10x speed video of the convoy

woosh · 03-16-2012, 01:07 AM

There's a mode to take a photo every 60 seconds. So we should end up having about ~180 snaps, which can then be made into a video.

ps: 18" or 19" e46 m3 oems? I can only find pics of the 19s... http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=234945 most likely will end up going the 18s because theyre cheaper to buy and powdercoat. im finally going to go with the colour i wanted to do the bbs' =D

Tit · 03-18-2012, 12:12 AM

Depending on timing / location etc, you could borrow my airbox lid for the inspection. PM Me if you'd like (I'm travelling a bit for work, so no guarantee on timing)....

Not sure if half of the certified inspectors even bother with the light-sensor thingo for tints....

edit: ooh..just saw....wrong type of airbox....

03-12-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	ACT residents/owners Do any of you ACT guys have a recommended mechanic/authorised inspection centre for the purposes of vehicle registration transfer? I've found the list of ACT approved inspection centres: http://www.rego.act.gov.au/assets/PD...20Stations.pdf If any of the locals (or even interstater's) know anyone on that list who you can recommend, that would be great. Cheers
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kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	hey alex, Why do you need to change your nsw rego to act??
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kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	I know your moving there for a job but can't you drive with NSW rego?? just like some people drive their cars with VIC rego?
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03-15-2012, 07:54 AM	#12
Tit ... 15 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 964C2 // 1M // R56JCW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Tay, I'm about to do the same thing. I dragged my ass on it because I had a full year of nsw rego on the car when I bought it and knew NSW would take a whole pile of processing fees and reimburse me just enough to buy a cheese burger. The ACT can't penalise you for being late to transfer... There's stacks of military types that don't bother messing around with moving rego - I was on on ACT rego for my whole military career and lived in NSW, VIC and ACT..... ....point being, you don't need to be in too much of a rush - you can sus out one of the inspectors once you're here. I've never used any of these mechanics, but it is literally a tick and flick. If your car does fail the test, you'll have to go over the pits in Dickson after you've remediated the problem. BTW - if your car is out of warranty, Advance Tech in Phillip are reasonable BMW mechanics - I've been happy with them so far. They let me into the workshop and show me what they are doing, plug in the autologic to check out codes for free etc.....quite helpful... Keep us informed about the group coming over - would be good to catch up! __________________
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1282 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Tay, yep what Tian said above. Just make a booking with one of the certified insp stations. It really is a tick and flick, unless the car is too low for example. My P car is like Tian's, QLD regoed, and will stay that way till it runs out in June.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Thank you gents, big help! The only thing that could be a worry is the fact my airbox lid is off and that i've lost it (lol). There's also the tints too. I don't think anyone would check the PE with ADR's (from what you've said that would be way beyond the point of safety checking). I guess i'll take my time, but keen to get those custom plates. Maybe in a couple of weeks we should catch up for a coffee or beer if you gents have time?
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Tay there was a 125i airbox on ebay last week. It might still be there. search bmw 1 series iirc
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Bring GoPro, would love to do a 10x speed video of the convoy
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	There's a mode to take a photo every 60 seconds. So we should end up having about ~180 snaps, which can then be made into a video. ps: 18" or 19" e46 m3 oems? I can only find pics of the 19s... http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=234945 most likely will end up going the 18s because theyre cheaper to buy and powdercoat. im finally going to go with the colour i wanted to do the bbs' =D
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Tit ... 15 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 964C2 // 1M // R56JCW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Depending on timing / location etc, you could borrow my airbox lid for the inspection. PM Me if you'd like (I'm travelling a bit for work, so no guarantee on timing).... Not sure if half of the certified inspectors even bother with the light-sensor thingo for tints.... edit: ooh..just saw....wrong type of airbox.... __________________
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