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crash safety document (NZ)
I found this document on the net, it relates to "frontal impact compliance" of Subaru vehicles in New Zealand.
http://www.keystonecars.co.nz/document/Subaru.pdf The part I find interesting is that, for the SVX, only chassis numbers later than CXW5001 are compliant. This suggests (to me) that a safety improvement was made at this point during the manufacture. I wonder what they changed. |
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That is the reason why I had to send my SVX back to NZ, as it wouldn't have qualified.
All passenger vehicles ex Japan (except 4Wd SUVs) imported into NZ must now meet the 1996 Japanese Frontal Impact Crash Standard. However, I checked with Subaru here in Japan about my '93 SVX. Their response was that ALL JDM SVX models would meet the 96 standard but one was never tested so they couldn't provide a written confirmation. The '97 JDM models were exempt from the test as only 500 were made and thus considered a 'low volume' vehicle. Those models from Chassis No. CXW-005001 onwards had dual airbags, which is most probably why they are approved. Meanwhile my SVX sits in storage in NZ. I will be sending my 23 year old Isuzu back to NZ next year without any problems though as vehicles over 20 years old are considered "classics" and exempt from the above requirement.
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paddlesnz 1993 Subaru Alcyone SVX 1980 Isuzu 117 Coupe Giugiaro Edition 1999 Mazda Astina 2006 Honda Legend 2006 Toyota Mark X Premium 2007 Toyota bB 2007 Mazda Roadster RS 2012 Peugeot 208 Allure |
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paddlesnz 1993 Subaru Alcyone SVX 1980 Isuzu 117 Coupe Giugiaro Edition 1999 Mazda Astina 2006 Honda Legend 2006 Toyota Mark X Premium 2007 Toyota bB 2007 Mazda Roadster RS 2012 Peugeot 208 Allure |
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Secret.
(N.B. This guy knows the ropes. He previously worked for N.Z. Customs )
Paul should I take a run down to Wellington in case your SVX is lonely Regards, Trevor.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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