Hi guys,
have now finished my Locost to a standard where it now needs prepping for an SVA.
If possible would really appriciate someone who knows the score with the SVA test to come down and look the car over to give me a few pointers.
Beer, pizza and biscuits aplenty!
Im located in Bedford, if anyone can help then can you give me (Jass) a bell on 07867 800197
Thanks
Have you booked your sva?
If not it is now IVA and there are some differences in the requirements.
no mate i havent booked it, literally just been working on the car, runs no problem, got lights and signals etc, so really just need someone to give
me the heads up.
i work long stupid hours (dont we all) so havent had the chance to sit down and read the new requirements word for word.
The trouble with IVA is there are no "experts" yet and you will only Gleam the info from the IVA manual.
Lots of things will be the same as SVA, but there are a few things that I have read, have changed.
Noise limit down from 101db to 99db, exhaust heat sheild required etc.
One of the biggest changes is the price.
SVA £190 and I think IVA is around £500. 
I think IVA is £450 
Most guys post piccys on here to look over
Given that the SVA testers will become the IVA testers then there will be more similarities than differences when it comes to interpretation (which is
the critical bit).
Its a bit too far for me (and as I discovered at my test, I am no expert!).
If its Leighton Buzzard, then radii, radii, radii would be mantra.
Matt
Just got this in the Car Builder Solutions Newsletter:
NIGEL DEAN
GIVES US
THE LATEST ON
THE NEW IVA TEST
The boys at CBS have asked me to write a few words concerning IVA since many people are concerned about its implications, especially when they are mid
build.
I’ve actually been involved in the IVA process from the start and have been consulted regarding numerous areas. Unbeknown to many I have managed to
successfully challenge the introduction of some rather aggressive changes, two examples being the complete covering of all external exhausts systems
and the requirement for all engines to meet the latest catalytic converter emissions tests - dramatic, industry-damaging changes to say the least! So
at this point I must thank those who listened to reasoned argument and decided to ‘tone down’ the new test. So where does all this leave us?
At the time of writing these words (30th March 2009) the definitive version of the IVA manual has yet to be published, but one thing is for sure, the
introduction of IVA is not being delayed. VOSA are no longer accepting any SVA test applications. Period. All new applications will be tested under
IVA, commencing 29th April 2009. Some manufacturers, such as Westfield, have already applied for the new test.
As for the test itself, is it going to be a nightmare? Well, hopefully not. Changes have been made in numerous areas, but many will not affect the kit
car builder. In reality the main reason for introducing IVA was to incorporate other vehicle categories, such as hearses, motorhomes and even trailers
- yep, your trailer now needs to be IVAed! Those areas affecting the kit car builder are more about clarification and the odd tweak rather than a
dramatic overhaul. So don’t panic, at worst these rulings may necessitate changing a few bits on your car and a retest, but they will not stop you
finishing your project.
OK, so what’s different? Since the definitive version of the manual is not available I can only summarise the main areas of change:
Maximum noise has been reduced from 101db to 99db at two-thirds full power.
A horn is required (yep, they left that out of SVA).
All driver controls must be clearly labelled.
Open top kit cars will have their interior tested for internal and external protrusions (radii). This is because the interior of an open top car is
now deemed to also be the exterior.
Head restraints are required.
Emissions. Maximum Lambda has been reduced from 1.03 to 1.02 for those engines requiring the CAT test (i.e. manufactured post 1st August 1992).
The fuel cap is to be tethered to the car. This is currently under review.
There must be space for front and rear number plates.
There is now a requirement for daytime running lights which must come on with the ignition, much like with Volvos.
Front mudguards must be of a minimum sweep. This ruling will not be an issue for the majority of cars.
Cost. £450 for the test and £90 for a retest. A little hard to swallow now it has been confirmed.
This is only a quick run-down of the most prominent changes, but there are also numerous small tweaks which I simply can’t do justice to here. I will
be publishing an in-depth report in Kit Car magazine in the coming months once everything is finalised. Yes, IVA is still changing! My prediction is
for those of you currently mid build, you will face new rules which may cause a problem on the day. My guess is that the vast majority will be minor
and not too financially demanding, except for the £90 retest fee! As regards new kits, manufacturers are currently hard at work making the necessary
changes to make everything compliant.
To end, I would like to add these thoughts. However much we dislike bureaucratic red tape we are still fortunate in this country to have the ability
to build kit cars in our sheds and garages. Regarding the new test ... give it six months or so and we will be wondering what all the fuss was about.
Nigel Dean
Technical Editor
Kit Car magazine
quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
Emissions. Maximum Lambda has been reduced from 1.03 to 1.02 for those engines requiring the CAT test (i.e. manufactured post 1st August 1992).
quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
There is now a requirement for daytime running lights which must come on with the ignition, much like with Volvos.