P Plate Mods

[Stressball]

Hi all,


I'm just after a little bit more clarification on what I can and can't do as a P Plater in QLD.

I'm not asking what mods are legal for a P Plater as such, but what performance modifications DO NOT require a mod plate to be included? My interpretation of the QLD Transport-provided documents is that anything can be done as long as 1) it doesn't exceed 200kW, 2) its not forced induction, 3) its not over 6 cylinders, and 4) it doesn't require a mod plate.

This being the case, would anybody be able to give me some suggestions as to what I could do? What sort of performance mods have you had done that have not needed a mod plate?

Thanks in advance.

[rcnugget]

cold air intake, extractors 2.5 -> exhaust and a new tune

[Stressball]

Thanks. That's how I read the QLD Transport stuff too, I'm wondering about other minor changes though. For example, very minor stuff like Panel filters surely wouldn't need a mod plate.. What other small changes could be made?

[TVR-190]

your lucky, in N.S.W it states "No performance enhancing modifications" in theory that could include a new oil filter.....

But yeah id suggest:
CAI
KN Filter
Extractors
Exhaust
Foamy Tune
New plugs and leads

[Stressball]

Thanks man, I'll look into getting all that done I'll have to find out what exhaust is on the car at the moment, it's not standard but I don't know what has been done to it. He has already done a K&N panel filter though.

I'll try to find out how much It'll cost me to get extractors, CAI and a tune done to it.

[TVR-190]

Thanks man, I'll look into getting all that done I'll have to find out what exhaust is on the car at the moment, it's not standard but I don't know what has been done to it. He has already done a K&N panel filter though.

I'll try to find out how much It'll cost me to get extractors, CAI and a tune done to it.

CAI - about 60 bucks from holden, ask for a "VS Supercharged Cold Air Intake"
Tune - Look for "nicefrog" on ebay, $50 for a tune if you send him your memcal, $100 if you buy a memcal off him.
Extractors will be the pricey bit.
Exhaust will probably set you back 320-400 depending on place for a lukey

[Stressball]

Yeah, do you think the difference in performance from CAI, extractors + tune would be worth the ~$750? And any idea on what sort of fuel economy difference I could expect, just a rough guesstimate? Assuming same driving habits.

[TVR-190]

i noticed a difference with CAI, but i dont have a foamy tune or good extractors..

But CAI has done better for fuel consumption, and a bit for top end power