As you might expect, minor mods such as fitting a stereo, sunroof or driving lights are allowed. However, its always a good idea to check with the RTA and then your car insurance company. More substantial modifications such as adding spoilers, mag wheels, spinners, or rims are again worth checking out. Certain things such as engine parts sticking out of the bonnet aren't allowed.
Under the bonnet
Most engine modifications are allowed as long all smoke and noise control equipment remains in place, connected, unmodified and of course, in working order.
Engine modifications are not allowed to make your vehicle pump out smoke or make it noisy. Any engine work must be within the manufacturer limits and if the modifications mean there is an increase in your car's power, then other things such as brake performance and suspension may also need to be upgraded and an engineer's certificate might be needed.
Bodywork
Avoid any fittings or modifications that might reduce the car's strength or safety levels. Inside and outside the car, avoid exposed sharp edges, pointed protrusions or anything that may be hazardous to your passengers or other road users are not allowable.
Spoilers: Drivers can add front and rear spoilers, bolt-on fibreglass or metal guards only so far as they don't have any dangerous protrusions.
Bonnet scoops: Allowed but it cant obscure the driver's view of the road.
Sunroof: If you're thinking of installing a sunroof, make sure the structural braces in the roof aren't weakened, and make sure there aren't any projections that might come into contact with your passengers.
Steering
When replacing the steering wheel, you need to check with the supplier or the RTA that the car will still comply with rego requirements because by altering the diameter of the steering wheel it will affect the driver's control of the car. For example, if you reduce the diameter it may increase the steering effort required by the driver plus more kick-back from bumps in the road will be felt.
Wheels and tyres
Wheels can be increased by a maximum of 26mm more than the standard or optional wheels that came with the car. Tyres or wheels mustn't protrude outside of the vehicle bodywork or come into contact with any steering or suspension component or any part of the body.
Seatbelts
Seatbelts cannot be replaced with different styles of seatbelts check out seatbelt covers instead.
Dash Panel
Instruments such as radios, tachometers or switches are okay as long as they aren't fitted to the padded portion of the dashboard. Cutting away the dash padding isn't acceptable either!
Window Tinting
Window tinting or window film is okay so long as it does not limit your view of the road, pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles. Tinting that is overly dark, streaky, defective or is reflective and mirror-like is not allowed. A tinted band along the top of the front windscreen is permissible but it must not extend any lower than the upper 10% of the windscreen.
LED Lights
Be aware that there are a lot of restrictions when using non-essential LED lights connected to windscreen wipers, under the car or inside.
Suspension
Upgraded shocks and springs, sway bars or tramp rods can be used as long as they are suitable for the car type and get fitted properly. Only the wheels are allowed to contact the road surface and not any suspension parts
Easy Modifications
There are lots of simple things you can do to add some personal style to your car such as getting a customized number plate is an inexpensive touch. Consider getting your car airbrushed from a reputable airbrush shop or vinyl stick-on decals which can be fixed to your cars bodywork. Attach stylish wheel covers to recreate the look of more expensive mags. Lastly, fix on some branded mud flaps, car mats or car seat covers to stamp your style on your car.
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