what does that mean all cars going back and tt's need bumpers or don't

 

tt do not need the cdn bumper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

As of June 25,2008 the bumper modification is no longer required on most Audi product as the Canadian government harmonized the bumper standard with the US and Europe.It is posted on the RIV.CA website So import to your hearts content.

 

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HARMONIZES BUMPER STANDARD

OTTAWA — A new federal regulation took effect on June 25, 2008, that improves the design of bumpers on Canadian passenger cars by harmonizing the Canadian car test speed requirements with those already established in North American and European markets. By updating the Canadian bumper standard, the Government of Canada is ensuring that:

new internationally consistent pedestrian safety requirements can be introduced;
design and manufacturing costs can be reduced for Canadian manufacturers; and
consumers are provided with more choice while maintaining road safety.
"This amendment will offer more choice to Canadians who wish to import vehicles, while maintaining the safety of Canadian roads," said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. "It will also improve Canada's international competitiveness by lowering development and testing costs."

Although the amended bumper standard will facilitate importation, before buying a vehicle in the U.S., Canadians should check with the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) about the rules and process for importing vehicles

Harmonization of the bumper standard is consistent with the spirit of the Canada-U.S. Security and Prosperity Partnership to reduce regulatory differences and facilitate international trade while maintaining high levels of safety.

While the provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction for road use and after-market additions to motor vehicles, Transport Canada develops safety standards and regulations for new vehicles and vehicles imported for use in Canada.

The amendment was initially published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on March 22, 2008, after which Canadians had 30 days to review and respond to it. The final amendment was published on June 25, 2008, in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

 

Well so now that's one thing off the list to take care if while importing. Great!

 

next is locating a US dealer that sells to canadian

 

I don't know about new car dealers but I do endorse LaSuer Motors in Tempe Arizona, the largest unauthorized Audi dealer in the Southwest

 

newbie here. If I get a 08 coupe stateside, are any changes needed now? no bumper now, how about daytine running lights? thanks.

 

DRL's are mandatory, try to have them done in the states by the dealer. If they require the dealer to activate them, try to get the dealer you are buying from to activate at no cost to you.

Back to the bumper, does the new bumper guide mean that importing an 2005 TT no longer requires the bumper mod, or does this only apply to 08's and newer?

 

I imported an '04 TT last week from NY because there's no longer a need to modify the bumper- only needs daytime running lights for Fed inspection. Asked NY Audi dealer to do but apparently '04 TTs are not equipped with the module as is the case with newer models. Instead, had my local mechanic hook up my fog lights. Simple.