Rear side windows - convert to 'emu wing'.

[myles]

I have a 2012 nissan patrol y61 (GU) patrol wagon that I would like to improve access to the rear compartment to.  It is a 5 seater so no seats in the 'boot'.

Would fitting an 'Emu Wing' require certification?  The product replaces the factory rear side windows and can be found here:

westsupply.co.nz/collections/emuwing/products/gullwing-window-nissan-patrol-y61-gu-lwb-1997-2015-by-emuwing

There are glass and solid options, both left and right.
They state (under the features section) that:

✔ No Drilling - No body modifications required.

✔ Revertable - Can be fully removed leaving no evidence of installation.

Thanks
Myles

[myles]

Any one? (bump)

[Chris]

Jan 8, 2024 9:10:08 GMT 12 myles said:

I have a 2012 nissan patrol y61 (GU) patrol wagon that I would like to improve access to the rear compartment to.  It is a 5 seater so no seats in the 'boot'.

Would fitting an 'Emu Wing' require certification?  The product replaces the factory rear side windows and can be found here:

westsupply.co.nz/collections/emuwing/products/gullwing-window-nissan-patrol-y61-gu-lwb-1997-2015-by-emuwing

There are glass and solid options, both left and right.
They state (under the features section) that:

✔ No Drilling - No body modifications required.

✔ Revertable - Can be fully removed leaving no evidence of installation.

Thanks
Myles

Hi Myles

Apologies for the slow reply, I had to spend some time clarifying some details, but unfortunately there is no allowance within the VIRM to perform this modification without LVV certification. I was hoping to be able to consider this as a sunroof which could have allowed the mod without requiring cert, but unfortunately it doesn't meet the definition of a sunroof.

I think that this modification has not been popular enough for long enough to have been picked up and included with any threshold updates and changes, but hopefully the next time NZTA reviews the threshold regarding glazing, they will consider this and hopefully include an allowance for them. But until then, it does require certification.

Cheers

Chris

[myles]

Thanks Chris.
Much appreciated.
Myles