Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > SVA/Legal
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 1st August 2011, 08:00 PM
rich's Avatar
rich rich is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 107
Default headlight position

hi all
Has anybody got a good guide to measuring the correct headlight location?. I have read the iva manual but cant make sense of the height they should be in relation to the wheels and nose etc. plus the indicators have to be within a certain distance from the lights.

I wanted to get the brackets done and them mounted before the weekend, thats the only thing stopping me from mounting the bodywork
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 1st August 2011, 09:53 PM
eSteve's Avatar
eSteve eSteve is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Dorset
Posts: 171
Default This might help...

Have a look at this http://westfield-world.com/svalights_front.html. Check the dimensions with the latest IVA manual (6.02) since it says SVA not IVA.
__________________
Regards,

eSteve

Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 1st August 2011, 10:08 PM
rich's Avatar
rich rich is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 107
Default

cheers that's brill!!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 1st August 2011, 10:36 PM
rich's Avatar
rich rich is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 107
Default

as far as i can read IVA rules say
max distance from side 400mm, same as SVA
Max height 1500 or 2100mm (if impractical)
Min height 250mm

so as far as i can tell if i stick to sva rules i should be ok
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2nd August 2011, 12:08 AM
TSM Locost's Avatar
TSM Locost TSM Locost is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Wisbech
Posts: 423
Default

400mm is from the widest part of the vehicle often the rear arches.
__________________
Be Lucky, Mike.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2nd August 2011, 08:30 AM
Wgroove Wgroove is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Belgium, Antwerp.
Posts: 141
Default

Does anyone know if its possible (and allowed) to mount the front indicators underneath the headlights ? (Like all the Caterhams).
As far as i know (from the pictures on the forum), everyone has mounted them on the side of the nosecone.

Regards,

Wim
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2nd August 2011, 10:09 AM
davedew's Avatar
davedew davedew is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Taunton
Posts: 342
Default

If you mount them under the headlights you will fail on the angles of visibility for them. You have to be able to see them from 45 degress inwards to 80 degrees outwards. The nose cone will be in the way if you mount them to far back.
__________________
http://s831.photobucket.com/user/dav...ter%20Pictures

OTR 01/05/14 - 1.6 CVH, Type 9, Bike Carbs, Megajolt
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2nd August 2011, 06:43 PM
baz-r baz-r is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,464
Default

i would have to check but if you have side repeaters that are visible from the correct angles your ok
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 3rd August 2011, 09:44 AM
Talonmotorsport's Avatar
Talonmotorsport Talonmotorsport is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Southminster Essex
Posts: 1,323
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by davedew View Post
If you mount them under the headlights you will fail on the angles of visibility for them. You have to be able to see them from 45 degress inwards to 80 degrees outwards. The nose cone will be in the way if you mount them to far back.
All so you have to remember that it's 45' and 80' visable as seen at the same height as the indicators ie you need to be able to see them while your sat on the ground not standing up! The old man has his indicators on top of his DAX type headlights.
__________________
Website http://www.talonmotorfabrication.co.uk/

Direct email phil@talonmotorfabrication.co.uk

talonmotorfabrication@gmail.com

Mobile office hours 07514098334
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 5th August 2011, 09:57 PM
Wgroove Wgroove is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Belgium, Antwerp.
Posts: 141
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Talonmotorsport View Post
All so you have to remember that it's 45' and 80' visable as seen at the same height as the indicators ie you need to be able to see them while your sat on the ground not standing up! The old man has his indicators on top of his DAX type headlights.
Side repeaters on the front cycle wings like caterham, will that be fine ?
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:51 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.