IVA

Getting your Mk 3 Roadster through the IVA

The Kits are perfectly capable of passing the IVA test, provided they are built correctly and competently.

Because you are building the car yourself, we cannot guarantee that your car will pass. It is also our experience that different testers have different opinions on what passes and what doesn’t.

The specification to which you build the car will also affect its ability to pass, but we are here to help.

The following items can represent issues for you as they will most Replica builders:

  • Windscreen – the IVA manual should confirm that the markings on the US screens are compliant
  • Seat Belt bolts – we supply Grade 8.8 bolts
  • Seat Belts upper mounting height – the standard seat cushion is too high
  • Steering Wheel – wooden steering wheel is not acceptable
  • Instruments and switches – standard issue switches and gauges will fail
  • Standard door mirrors do not give sufficient field of vision
  • Front grille required
  • Side louvres too sharp
  • Exhaust pipe edge too sharp
  • Exhaust Noise
  • Wheel spinners not acceptable
  • Quick jacks too sharp
  • Front indicator lamps have “fins”
  • Bonnet latches need “caps”
  • Wiring needs to be in conduit
  • Handbrake cable needs guides fitted on chassis rail

The exhausts as supplied are capable of passing the IVA, but not with 400 bhp! Exhausts with catalytic converters are quieter. A bead will need to be welded around the tailpipe to avoid a sharp edge – an easy job for your local welder!

 

All the parts you need to make your car compliant are available - please feel free to ask us – we are here to help you!