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As an Australian-American living in the US I can confirm that the Australian concept of law (aka Nanny State) would ensure that this modification is illegal by

As an Australian-American living in the US I can confirm that the Australian concept of law (aka Nanny State) would ensure that this modification is illegal by default. Think of the children.

civilitty 3y ago
Children don't really fit in the intake so it shouldn't be a problem
jamiek88 3y ago
I was shocked as a Brit American living in the US how nanny state Aust is. Even more than Britain. Certainly when it comes to cars and driving. The whole ‘anti hoon’ thing seems shocking to me with my now mostly American sensibilities. But I guess that’s why we both live here rather than blighty or down under.
- defrost 3y ago
  Australia's just fine with adding jet engines to cars and designing|building one million round per minute guns. It's the mixing up of such things with the general unconsenting public that raises an eyebrow. Hoon's can hoon - just out of earshot of people that want a quiet life and off the community car parks and roadways - there's no shortage of private land and designated drag strips | raceways. https://aussieinvader.com/the-people/rosco-mcglashan-oam/ https://aussieinvader.com/the-people/rosco-mcglashan-oam/ https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/wa-built-1600kmh-jet-car-aims-for-supersonic-land-speed-record--c-5866098 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/wa-built-1600kmh-j... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Storm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Storm
- shortcake27 3y ago
  It’s important to understand most things happen for a reason, and as a Brit American living in the US you might be missing some context. In the area I grew up, it was expected that your first car would be a V8. Hooning was ingrained into the culture. Back then it was a single spinner, no ABS, no airbags, basically no safety features at all. So what would happen is someone would get their licence, grab as many mates as they could, drive as fast as they could, and wrap their car around a tree killing everyone. Every week there was a news story about a multiple fatality P plate accident caused by hooning. A culture of dangerous driving and dangerous vehicles led to Australia’s anti-hoon laws. It’s not just “ooh silly nanny state laws for no reason”.

As an Australian-American living in the US I can confirm that the Australian concept of law (aka Nanny State) would ensure that this modification is illegal by default. Think of the children.

civilitty 3y ago

Children don't really fit in the intake so it shouldn't be a problem

jamiek88 3y ago

I was shocked as a Brit American living in the US how nanny state Aust is. Even more than Britain. Certainly when it comes to cars and driving. The whole ‘anti hoon’ thing seems shocking to me with my now mostly American sensibilities. But I guess that’s why we both live here rather than blighty or down under.

defrost 3y ago
Australia's just fine with adding jet engines to cars and designing|building one million round per minute guns. It's the mixing up of such things with the general unconsenting public that raises an eyebrow. Hoon's can hoon - just out of earshot of people that want a quiet life and off the community car parks and roadways - there's no shortage of private land and designated drag strips | raceways. https://aussieinvader.com/the-people/rosco-mcglashan-oam/ https://aussieinvader.com/the-people/rosco-mcglashan-oam/ https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/wa-built-1600kmh-jet-car-aims-for-supersonic-land-speed-record--c-5866098 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/wa-built-1600kmh-j... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Storm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Storm
shortcake27 3y ago
It’s important to understand most things happen for a reason, and as a Brit American living in the US you might be missing some context. In the area I grew up, it was expected that your first car would be a V8. Hooning was ingrained into the culture. Back then it was a single spinner, no ABS, no airbags, basically no safety features at all. So what would happen is someone would get their licence, grab as many mates as they could, drive as fast as they could, and wrap their car around a tree killing everyone. Every week there was a news story about a multiple fatality P plate accident caused by hooning. A culture of dangerous driving and dangerous vehicles led to Australia’s anti-hoon laws. It’s not just “ooh silly nanny state laws for no reason”.