[TOcorolla]

as u may know, i'm new to the mods scene. i'm wondering if there's a way to find out what mods are legal and what mods are illegal. i 'm assuming that they differ in different part of the region you're from.
i also heard that clear corners are illegal?
hmmmm...

 

[LonelyDriver]

Check with your insurance company, motor vehicles branch and local police. in toronto (i don't live there myself) I hear there is a whole unit set up to deal with that type of stuff. In fact there's a tv show, sports compact tv, (airs 1130pst sundays on channel 6 in vancouver) that's filmed in toronto, that has a segment where the cops teach you how to mod.

 

[michael9413]

Well i think sift the WHOLE head unit to your's is the best Original MOD... Only change the engine...
go for Japanese Spec... Seems ok wif me...
I just have my engine change, coz my 1.3 (Stone Age Engine) died... My mum decide to put a Auto in which i opposed...
but after i drive it it feel like 1.6 Auto that my fren owned...
Quite ok... but still not happy coz have to drive AUTO

 

[Rmonkey]

There's a thread out there to a link on this topic. It seems to be written by a cop. I can't find it, but maybe someone else might be able to.

 

[mr_sinister]

assume that if you're changing the colour of any exterior light on the car, it's illegal (because it probably is). :lol:

 

[Pineapple]

Check and read Highway Traffic Act in your State/Province. Its a long read but worth it. How many people know more then 6 light vissible in front is illegal in Ontario?

 

[michael9413]

All i know is if your headlight is brighter than some reading is illegal... don't change too much exterior if you want it on the street

 

[CamNub]

Clear corners should be legal as long as ur bulb is amber.
Also, if your clearcorner says DOT approved, You should be ok.

Edit: You also need to have an amberbulb.

 

[TOcorolla]

i found on the website for Ontario 's by law, check it out to see whether it is good or not. thanks


http://www2.toprotege.com/resources/carmods/

 

[Rmonkey]

Thats the one I was talking about. Have to bookmark that site.

 

[TOcorolla]

In ontario, do you need to report to your insurance company about your mods??

 

[LonelyDriver]

I remember reading about some insurance companies in ontario not insuring modified cars. can any confirm this.

 

[4Aaron GE]

Most won't anymore. General rule of thumb: Legal or not, any mod past your stereo will get you shitcanned from your insurance company.

 

[REN69]

Depending on what mood the cop is in that day.. no mods are legal. :lol:

 

[TOcorolla]

so how do you all get insured? or should i not ask?

 

[4Aaron GE]

I just feed my company a plausable excuse. Exhaust was done because the old one was in need of repair (well, I needed to pass emssisions), and the muffler was on sale. Wheels 'came with the car' (agent's suggestion, not mine). I would have just went with they're factory replacements.

edit: and while I'm talking about insurance, if you plan on putting your mods to good use and racing your car in sanctioned events, COVER OR REMOVE YOUR PLATES. Some companies will deny you coverage if you participate. IIRC, State Farm has sent spies out to autoX and the drag strips to find owners who race.

 

[REN69]

Don't you know the old excuse????

It was already there when I bought it!!