Oh poo

[jabs]

This from the locostbuilders forum, title says it all

http://www.the-ace.org.uk/loss-of-the-sva-test.html

original thread

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=83837&page=1

[P Davies]

Is this just at consultation stage or is it likely to be enforced.. Anyone with any ideas ? I have only just got my steel and due to illness I am not able to start building until spring this year so will be way behind practically everyone on the forum. It will take me until early next year to finish probably. Is it likely that the car I build, if identical to the one in Chris's book, will not be road legal. I know that the IVA has not been released yet so noone will know the ions and outs of what is in it but can anyone suggest what likely modifications would need to be made this year if I build to Chris's spec so that if I over run my build (quite likley !) I will only have to make some minor alterations rather than refitting major components and starting again... ?

Any advice would be grand - just don't want to lose the excitement of building....

Lost and confused.......................................:co nfused:

[foxcub]

Spoke with a representative at VOSA today to seek clarification, he said that although the SVA test would end in March 2009 the requirments for passing my 'Roadster' would remain the same under the new scheme. Having said that, this information contradicts related material on the web so I would urge you to make your own enquiries going forward.

Foxcub :rolleyes:

[Bonzo]

My Personal views as i see things.
______________________________________

Whilst it is certainly true. SVA test is due to be replaced by the IVA Early next year. I dont think we need to worry just yet.

Having read a few of the related articles, it would seem that a lot of work has still to be done with reguard to the introduction of the IVA test.

VOSA & the department of Transport are working to finalise the exact details for the format of the new test.

The Kit car industry in the UK is quite large. There is no way we are likely to see its demise in the near future.

From what i have read. The medium to large producers of kit cars have more to fear than us individuals. :eek:


I for one, will not abandon my build just yet. ;)

Yes, there may be a few minor changes to the standards required but i am sure we will be able to adopt them.



Ronnie :)

[jabs]

I'm sure we will all adapt, after all we did it when the sva test came in. As a matter of interest I wonder which EU country has the hardest test, the most expensive and the hardest to register

I say EU because we are supposed to be harmonised :-)

[foxcub]

Found this thread which may be of interest and should ease a few concerns over the SVA loss.

http://www.cobraclub.com/forum/snake-watch-industry-news/25821-sva-replacement-iva-details-here.html

Cheers

Foxcub;)

[Chris Gibbs]

Is anyone a member of the Cobra forum, 'cos you can download the zip file in the thread if you're not.

It would be useful to post it here.

cheers

Chris :)

[jabs]

Err I have the file how do I attach it to the post

Found it in advanced but will not let me attach a zip file and the doc is too big to attach

I have changed the extension from .zip to .pdf just so I can attach. THIS IS NOT A PDF file, rename it to .zip once you have downloaded it. So when you click on it save rather than open

[Chris Gibbs]

Hmm there's a problem there, the forum doesn't take zip files.

Could you make it into a pdf or word document?

if so click reply and scroll down to "manage attachments" and choose the file type and the file from your computer.

cheers

Chris :)

[Neil P]

Say 'Hello' to the most recent member of the Cobra forum. :D

Unfortunately I can't paste the file in because the character limit is 10 000 and the doc is 64 000.

Can't attach it either because the attachment limit is 19.5 Kb and the file is 212Kb. :mad:

If there is a way to do it, let me know and I'll put it on. Joining the Cobra forum takes seconds, as an alternative.

Neil

[jabs]

Bit late neil - lol

Posted above

[TrollyJack]

Err I have the file how do I attach it to the post

Found it in advanced but will not let me attach a zip file and the doc is too big to attach

I have changed the extension from .zip to .pdf just so I can attach. THIS IS NOT A PDF file, rename it to .zip once you have downloaded it. So when you click on it save rather than open

Save the link to your own PC and rename it with the "Zip" Extension Ie save as "IVA.zip" then you can open it OK

:)

[foxcub]

It sounds like the new test will follow a similar format to the SVA where one-off builds are concerned. One point I have noticed whilst researching on the web is that there may be a new form of MOT introduced,the test will take longer and part of its criteria is to compare vehicles to standard (or point of single vehicle approval) and if the car has deviated from approved standard identify if DVLA are aware. This could give rise to a re-test.

This could potentially put an end to people passing their car for example with a pinto engine and then sticking a Hayabusa in the following week (might take a bit longer than a week :rolleyes: ;) :D )

Cheers

foxcub

[paul the 6th]

I've had all 3 books (off road buggy & lo-cost by champion and haynes roadster book by gibbs - top work) for quite a while and I'll hopefully be starting my build within the next 6 months (just moving from west yorkshrie to york first, as you do). I'm guessing it's a bit early to start speculating exactly how this is going to affect individual builds. What's the consensus so far?

Top forum by the way, no doubt I'll be back every 5 mins with the usual questions when the build is underway.

Cheers, Pt6

[Chris Gibbs]

Welcome to the forum Paul! thanks for the compliments.

I don't think there'll be huge changes, the requirement for a reverse gear might add to the cost of some bike engined cars (this requirement might not be adopted) but generally it's about european harmonisation, hopefully our cousins on the continent will find things a bit easier, and that has to be a good thing:)

Cheers

chris :)

BTW if anyone has that IVA document could they mail it to me? - I can't find it! :D

[TrollyJack]

Hi Chris just sent you a private message

TrollyJack
:D

[Regis]

whats the difference between SVA and IVA?

[TrollyJack]

The SVA is being replaced by the IVA
To bring us in to line with other euro partners or some thing like that.

TrollyJack :D

[Regis]

ok
tests are the sames?