Driveshaft safety loops in my Skyline 4x4?

[andy]

Hi,
I'm currently having my 1992 GT-R Skyline (4x4) I just imported under Special Interest Certified & Complied and have been told I need a driveshaft loop. A couple of friends with recently LVV certed cars didn't have to have these loops fitted - one a 4x4 Turbo Primera the other another GT-R ( I know of at least 6 others).
I can only find reference to front engine rwd cars here: www.lvvta.org.nz/stdEngine&Drive-trainConversions.pdf

I'm happy to fit a loop for safety's sake and it does produce over 500bhp so is well above factory power/torque but not if it means making holes in the floorpan of my car as it's in a particularly high standard original condition so do I have to fit the loop even if it means making holes in the old beast?

thanks
Andy

[Justin]

The driveshaft safety loop isn't required in all cases, it depends on the extent of the modifications which have been done.

A four wheel drive vehicle drives the rear wheels, so fits into 'front engine rwd' category.

The safety loop needs to be attached to a suitable part of the vehicle's structure - generally in a unibody vehicle the floorpan is the only practical option. You could ask around a Skyline forum or club to check out what others have done - this may give you some options.

Justin