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VS Bench and compliance

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by TTNorth, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. Feb 12, 2012 #1
    TTNorth

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    I have a Vs V8/manual Ute and I want to convert it to a bench seat so i can pick my 2 kids up after work.

    I think I know exactly what i need to do except the compliance side of it for Victoria. Can I do it and do i have to get compliance?

    Cheers
     
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    hako

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    Check VicRoads website - it will be listed in the modifications section. You'd imagine that as the bench was available when new that it would be a simple swap....having said that, there may be a prob with the handbrake location???
     
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    aussie4life11

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    not only handbreak but shifter to. is it auto or manual? floor or column shift? because that could present a problem
     
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    As above, check with VicRoads.

    You may also find it cheaper to sell the one you have and buy a factory bench seat version.
     
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    to clarify some info.

    Handbrake is in a different location. (right of driver)
    Bench seat was from factory (mine says 3 seater on the car ID Plate)
    you can have a floor manual with the Bench. (mine does) i dont think it is in a different location, but dont hold me to that one.

    i also believe the centre console part has to be changed aswell.
    as where the heater controls etc are different to normal (i have a 3 seater =P)
    and some other parts are a bit different aswell.


    but as said. may be cheaper/easier to buy one with the 3 seats. and if you really want put the V8 into it.
    would be a much easier swap =P
     
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