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Ian Anderson · 07-13-06, 09:30 AM

Yes you can get it through as a new car
Yes you will need to do modifications

Basics are
Raise suspension to maximum to get headlights t minimum 50cm above ground
Remove lower indicators at front (too low)
Fit indicators in front light area (motorcycle ones) or front NACA duct area
Remove light covers
Remove side windows - need to be able to adjust mirrors when seated in car
Fit collapsable steering column hub
Fit retainers on rear clip to stop it opening only enough to check oil and water - prop it open on a broomstick - holding device cannot be removable without tools a dog lead bolted around the suspension and onto rear clip will pass.
Fit rear reflectors
Fit fog and reverse lights above minimum height (35cm if memory serves me right)
Move switches to right of dash to be no further to left than 160mm from steering wheel or you have to replace them with rocker ones with radiussed edges
No glass bulkhead window unless e marked (has to be plastic variety - likewise the window on rear clip)
Wire mesh in all vent holes grill etc
Rear clip le mans 9 hole outlet will fail if it is flat metal as edges cannot be radiussed enough and holes make the raduis something like 6mm
Spinners will fail fullstop.
Remove spinners and replace with senter nut which needs to comply with dimensions stated and be locked in place.
Wing mirrors must not mask side repeaters from rear of car
Possibly need to raise wing mirrors on door to get field of view over rear haunches.
Tyres - get them with E marks and load ratings to save a lot of hassle DOT marks should ne OK but the grief they game me was stupid!
Sound 101 db max
Rear Exhaust to have radiussed edge if it is contactable by a 30 degree cone slid up from the rear.
No sharp edges anywhere!
Exposed nuts inside eg steering column cover with rubber covers.
Best not to paint before the test as there will probably be some bits moved

Join the club and experienced people will assist

Also buy the SVA manual from VOSA who are the government department in charge of the SVA

Cheers
Ian

07-13-06, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ian Anderson IanAnderson Gold Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, London, UK GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rover3.9EFi) Posts: 1,316 Rep Power: 18	Yes you can get it through as a new car Yes you will need to do modifications Basics are Raise suspension to maximum to get headlights t minimum 50cm above ground Remove lower indicators at front (too low) Fit indicators in front light area (motorcycle ones) or front NACA duct area Remove light covers Remove side windows - need to be able to adjust mirrors when seated in car Fit collapsable steering column hub Fit retainers on rear clip to stop it opening only enough to check oil and water - prop it open on a broomstick - holding device cannot be removable without tools a dog lead bolted around the suspension and onto rear clip will pass. Fit rear reflectors Fit fog and reverse lights above minimum height (35cm if memory serves me right) Move switches to right of dash to be no further to left than 160mm from steering wheel or you have to replace them with rocker ones with radiussed edges No glass bulkhead window unless e marked (has to be plastic variety - likewise the window on rear clip) Wire mesh in all vent holes grill etc Rear clip le mans 9 hole outlet will fail if it is flat metal as edges cannot be radiussed enough and holes make the raduis something like 6mm Spinners will fail fullstop. Remove spinners and replace with senter nut which needs to comply with dimensions stated and be locked in place. Wing mirrors must not mask side repeaters from rear of car Possibly need to raise wing mirrors on door to get field of view over rear haunches. Tyres - get them with E marks and load ratings to save a lot of hassle DOT marks should ne OK but the grief they game me was stupid! Sound 101 db max Rear Exhaust to have radiussed edge if it is contactable by a 30 degree cone slid up from the rear. No sharp edges anywhere! Exposed nuts inside eg steering column cover with rubber covers. Best not to paint before the test as there will probably be some bits moved Join the club and experienced people will assist Also buy the SVA manual from VOSA who are the government department in charge of the SVA Cheers Ian __________________ Purchased a pile of bits said to be a DAX40, Got it on the Road June 2006 (Thanks Paul) Still tweaking EFi and getting used to driving with a grin on my face!