Purpose

Provide a vehicle standard that enables Competitors to confirm that their vehicle will be accepted by the scrutineer. Non-conforming vehicles will be prohibited from entering CruiserKhana.

Objectives

“Everyday” 4WD vehicles can enter CruiserKhana 

Competition modified vehicles and/or trucks are not able to compete

CruiserKhana shall be a safe competition for all 

CruiserKhana shall be fair for all competitors

Avoid damage to our events and tracks

Minimise possibility of competitor vehicle damage

Mandatory Vehicle Equipment

Vehicles without the following equipment will be excluded from participating in the CruiserKhana Event:

Optional Vehicle Equipment

Vehicles should consider carrying the following additional equipment

Rules

Overall Ruling

Vehicle modifications not expressly authorised by the below Vehicle Specifications shall be prohibited. Where items are listed as ‘free’, they may be modified as long as they remain roadworthy and ADR compliant. The intention is that a competition vehicle is driven to the property (rather than transported via a trailer or similar) and shall remain unmodified from where it is normally garaged and for the duration of the competition. All decisions made by the Chief Marshal are final.

Vehicle Registration

All vehicles participating in CruiserKhana shall be legally registered as a motor vehicle in their State, Territory or Country of origin for use on public roads.  

NB: Club registration is included in the above definition.

Occupant Protection

Vehicles competing shall be fitted with lap/sash type seat belts for all occupants with belting that is not frayed or damaged.  All mountings shall be secure in accordance with the original vehicle specifications and must be roadworthy.  

Any equipment, parts and tools carried within the vehicle shall be securely fixed to prevent movement or dislodgment during competitive or transport stages of an Event.  No object or fitting is allowed, not technically essential to the vehicle, which protrudes from any part of the vehicle so that it is likely to increase the risk of bodily injury to any person.

Cargo safety barriers shall not be fabricated from webbing, strapping or any other flexible material and preferably have an ADR rated approval plate.  

Any items fitted inside cabins shall be securely fastened in a way not to pose an injury risk to occupants.

Bar work and roof racks

Bars may be added to the front of vehicles for the mounting of recovery points, winch, lights and aerials. Bars may be added to the sides and rear of vehicles for additional protection. All bar work is to be capped with no sharp edges and must be roadworthy.

Roof racks/bars (where fitted) shall be securely fastened. Loads carried on roof racks/bars shall not exceed vehicle specifications, including the mass of the rack, and no fuel or gas shall be carried thereon. 

Winches

Although winching will not be required in any TLCCV competition events, they may be used for optional “demonstration” events.

If used, powered winches shall:

Remain as purchased from the supplier with limited modifications allowed

Have an operational braking system to prevent unspooling when not in operation and to hold the vehicle when winching pauses

Be mounted in a secure manner to the chassis or to an engineered sub-frame if applicable

Use only rated synthetic rope or wire, free of damage or excessive degradation

Winch ropes shall:

Only be handled when wearing gloves

Have a load rating of at least twice that of the winch SWL rating or four times the nominal vehicle weight, whichever is the least (specifications of the winch cable or rope shall be supplied by the Competitor at scrutineering)

Additionally:

Loops or eyes shall be spliced or professionally swaged and be rated at the same, or greater capacity than, the cable or rope

Winch hooks must be rated and have a working self-retaining safety catch. Vehicle mounted hooks, eyes and fittings shall have a load rating of at least twice the weight of the vehicle and greater than the winch capacity

Loose coupling hooks or eyes shall be rated at or above the capacity of the cable or rope

There shall be no sharp protruding pins forward nor upward on the front of the vehicle

Batteries

All batteries shall be securely fastened.  If they are in the cabin, they shall be secured in an enclosure and vented to the outside of the vehicle unless the battery is a sealed unit.

Supplementary Fuel Containers

Supplementary fuel containers or auxiliary fuel tanks may be carried or fitted provided they comply with Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard 2906:2001 or international standards of equal or greater specification.

Supplementary fuel containers shall be securely fastened outside of the passenger compartment and away from heat sources such as any type of heat exchanger, exhaust etc.  No fuel is to be carried on the roof of the vehicle.

The original fuel tank may be supplemented, relocated or replaced with a long-range fuel tank.  No fuel or fuel tanks to be mounted or carried within the vehicle cabin.  A firewall must exist between any fuel load and vehicle occupants.

Fuel

Fuel used shall be limited to that available from retail fuel outlets (i.e. petrol or diesel).  Alternative fuel such as LPG may be fitted in accordance with State and National Regulations.

Cameras

No cameras are to be used by competitors during any event.  Cameras must be covered by suitable means prior or during scrutineering and remain covered for all events. Competitors are responsible to ensure all cameras remain covered before participating at each event.  Whilst participating in any CruiserKhana events, the use of cameras or uncovered cameras may result in loss of points or disqualification.  

CruiserKhana photographers may request to safely place a camera anywhere on a competition vehicle for the purpose of filming event footage.  Any sanctioned CruiserKhana cameras are exempt from this rule.

Tyres

Tyres must be compliant with roadworthy requirements

Tyres may be fitted with tubes

Valves shall not protrude beyond the outer edge of the tyre profile

Tyre tread shall have a minimum tread depth of 5mm

Tyre sizes must comply with Overall Nominal Diameter per Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (4.2.4).  
This states tyres may be a maximum of 50mm larger in diameter than originally specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Tyres shall be enclosed within the width of mudguards and flares

Tyre load rating and speed rating must be equal to or greater than the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

Wheels & Hubs

Only vehicles with four-wheel drive configuration may enter CruiserKhana

Wheel spacers are not permitted.

Spare Wheels

A spare wheel shall be carried and securely fastened to the vehicle as specified by the original equipment manufacturer or an approved aftermarket mounting system at all times during the event.  The spare wheel is usually carried behind the cargo barrier, underneath or on the rear of the vehicle).

Axles & Differentials

With the exception of portal axles, axle housings are free and/or may be protected. Breathers may be fitted.  Differential ratios are free and differential locks may be fitted.

Brakes

The braking system is free but must operate per roadworthy requirements.  The handbrake shall be as originally fitted and shall be operational.           

Gearbox & Transmission

The gearbox is free and gear ratios may be changed.

Transfer Case

The transfer case is free but must be operative and capable of driving all four wheels.

Factory Fitted Traction Control/Driver Assist

Traction aids are free. Traction aids include technology such as Traction Control (TRACS/TRC), downhill assist control (DAC), hill start assist control (HAC).

Suspension

Selection of shock absorbers and bushes is free except that the original number and location shall be retained.  The original spring design shall be retained except that the components may be modified or replaced with aftermarket units. A maximum of 50mm spring lift will be allowed. Original suspension linkage or pin configuration, length and positioning shall be retained but may be strengthened.

Engine

Original, unmodified engines may have alternative engine management systems.  An aftermarket turbocharger, supercharger and/or intercooler may also be fitted. Snorkels and aftermarket air filters are free.  Oil filters are free except the original method of attachment shall be retained.

If an engine has been modified extensively or replaced with a larger engine than original, proof may be required that the conversion has been adequately engineered and approved for the vehicle.  If in doubt, contact CruiserKhana Entries Coordinator prior to entering competition.

Exhaust System

The exhaust system is free but must terminate past the rear differential.

Chassis

The original chassis shall be retained unmodified. Strengthening with the additional bracing is permitted. Spring and shock absorber mountings may be strengthened.   Protection plates may be added for protection for strengthening purposes.

Body

The original body shall be retained unmodified except that additional mud flaps, door sills and flares may be added for protection.

If a vehicle is modified and has engineering certification, it may be acceptable to enter the competition.  If in doubt, contact CruiserKhana Entries Coordinator prior to entering competition.

Lights

Driving lights are free but must operate per roadworthy requirements.