K5
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I have been having much trouble with people on a ex pat forum (eye on spain) www.eyeonspain.com/forums/posts-long-16363.aspxI posed the question of what are the rules in Spain on modifying cars. The topic has turned into much finger waiving from on high and telling me off for not having had mt Rover SD1 SVA'd for which they reckon it should have been as I changed the engine to a 4.6, fitted jag brakes and uprated suspension. I have told them that not enough of the cars original id was changed in order to warrant this. Anyway it has just turned into name calling etc. If what they say is true then just about every modified car in the UK would need an SVA. Which brings us smartly onto this upcoming law again!  |
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2012 8:22:38 GMT by K5
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IDY
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A nice simple explanation direct from the government's mouth can be found HERE |
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I will get round to finishing it at some point
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If you altered the monocoque in any stressed area (firewall and gearbox tunnel specifically mentioned) then you instantly lose the mandatory 5 points from the shell. Other than that, a stock shell, steering gear and rear axle should give you enough points I believe. www.the-ace.org.uk/chassis-and-monocoque-modification/ |
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speedy88
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Tell me about the SVA testspeedy88
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Try not to feed trolls, nothing better to do with their lives but argue with people on the internet. They'll pick out every comment as an insult and elaborate on it.
ANYway, I don't think you have to worry unless your car is modified exceeding the 8 point system. Which it won't.
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v8ade
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just a little one about reg changes and all that , how come Andy frost has kept the same reg on red victor 3 as none of that is original ?
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V8 on open headers at full throttle "Heaven"
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K5
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just a little one about reg changes and all that , how come Andy frost has kept the same reg on red victor 3 as none of that is original ? After all this last night I was pondering exactly the same thing in bed. |
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Aug 27, 2012 10:10:43 GMT
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just a little one about reg changes and all that , how come Andy frost has kept the same reg on red victor 3 as none of that is original ? After all this last night I was pondering exactly the same thing in bed. (This is in no way implying anything about anyone in particular) if you are going to have pictures and info of your car online then it would be sensible to have built it legally so I hope his is all above board, a Q plate is not the end of the world. |
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K5
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Aug 27, 2012 10:23:35 GMT
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After all this last night I was pondering exactly the same thing in bed. (This is in no way implying anything about anyone in particular) if you are going to have pictures and info of your car online then it would not be sensible to not have built it legally so I hope his is all above board, a Q plate is not the end of the world. Confused as to what you are refering to, Red Victor 1? |
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Aug 27, 2012 11:01:20 GMT
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No such thing as an SVA test, so go back there and tell them you can do what ever you want and SVA isn't an issue lol 1 victor? Dang I can find 500 cars on here that should have a q plate that are registered and on the road illegally  |
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Aug 27, 2012 11:01:39 GMT
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I wasn't referring to anyone in particular as i said.
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K5
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Aug 27, 2012 11:22:57 GMT
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No such thing as an SVA test, so go back there and tell them you can do what ever you want and SVA isn't an issue lol 1 victor? Dang I can find 500 cars on here that should have a q plate that are registered and on the road illegally The test exists under a new name now then? It is namely for re registered vehicles with an identity, kit cars and J imports, no? Exactly and that's just on this forum alone!  |
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Aug 27, 2012 12:49:05 GMT
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just a little one about reg changes and all that , how come Andy frost has kept the same reg on red victor 3 as none of that is original ? Shhhhhhh! Start bringing that up, and people will question his claim of having the "World's Fastest Road Legal Car" |
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2012 12:49:53 GMT by VIP
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K5
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Aug 27, 2012 14:24:38 GMT
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Well I replied with the relevant information and this troll is still not having it. My car apparently was completly illegal! |
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Aug 27, 2012 15:04:46 GMT
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Well I replied with the relevant information and this troll is still not having it. My car apparently was completly illegal! i'm sticking up for you. lol. ;D |
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Todos con Lorca
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K5
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Aug 27, 2012 15:27:14 GMT
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Well I replied with the relevant information and this troll is still not having it. My car apparently was completly illegal! i'm sticking up for you. lol. ;D And much apreciated it is too!  I can't beleive I am sticking up for car I no longer have. I being burned on the stake on there. ;D A social pariah who watches Top Gear for my sins and hangs around the Ripspeed section of Halfrauds. |
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Aug 27, 2012 15:28:52 GMT
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You forgot donuts in Tescos car park !
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Todos con Lorca
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K5
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Aug 27, 2012 15:37:11 GMT
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You forgot donuts in Tescos car park ! Oh yes so I did. ;D |
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I can't beleive I am sticking up for car I no longer have. I being burned on the stake on there. ;D A social pariah who watches Top Gear for my sins and hangs around the Ripspeed section of Halfrauds.