SVA

Getting your Type 65 Coupe through the SVA

The Kits are perfectly capable of passing the SVA 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 SVA 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 – unusual!
  • 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
  • Exhaust pipe edge too sharp
  • Exhaust Noise
  • Wheel spinners not acceptable
  • Wiring needs to be in conduit

The exhausts as supplied are capable of passing the SVA, but not with 400 bhp! Exhausts with catalytic converters are quieter. A bead will need to be welded around the tailpipes 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!