Sva Teasers

[brambles]

so... I'm now the proud owner of an RS200Z (2001 model - after minor change).

Luckily for me, I live in Japan and will be able to ship it back to UK as a personal import next year.

From doing a bit of research, I know that the car must pass the standard SVA, not the ESVA. Basically I know that all the tests done for Standard SVA can be done at the test centre, and no model report is needed...........

however, I'm still not sure exactly what needs to be done to pass the standard SVA. By the way, the car is in completely Original condition.

A few questions for anybody that has the knowledge;

1. For the speedometer: to what extent does this have to be modified ?

Is a simple re-calibration sticker over the dial showing mph OK ? or does the ECU need to be reprogrammed.

2. What about the odometer: does this also need re-calibrating

3. For the HID headlamps: These are fitted as Original Equipment, and have auto levelling + cleaners - is this sufficient ?

4. Alarm and immobilser: Are these needed for the standard SVA ?

to what standard do they have to be ?

5. Rear Fog lights: Is it OK just to fit temporary lights that can be removed aftewards ? If so, has anybody any suggestions how to do ?

6. Tyres: Is a specific speed index needed ? or anything else ?

7. Radio frequencies - whats the best way to change this ?

8. Fuel neck restrictor: Is the UK IS200 part compatible ?

+ Anything else that I've forgotton........

Thanks for your time !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OLI_EP3]

so... I'm now the proud owner of an RS200Z (2001 model - after minor change).

Luckily for me, I live in Japan and will be able to ship it back to UK as a personal import next year.

From doing a bit of research, I know that the car must pass the standard SVA, not the ESVA. Basically I know that all the tests done for Standard SVA can be done at the test centre, and no model report is needed...........

however, I'm still not sure exactly what needs to be done to pass the standard SVA. By the way, the car is in completely Original condition.

A few questions for anybody that has the knowledge;

1. For the speedometer: to what extent does this have to be modified ?

Is a simple re-calibration sticker over the dial showing mph OK ? or does the ECU need to be reprogrammed.

2. What about the odometer: does this also need re-calibrating

3. For the HID headlamps: These are fitted as Original Equipment, and have auto levelling + cleaners - is this sufficient ?

4. Alarm and immobilser: Are these needed for the standard SVA ?

to what standard do they have to be ?

5. Rear Fog lights: Is it OK just to fit temporary lights that can be removed aftewards ? If so, has anybody any suggestions how to do ?

6. Tyres: Is a specific speed index needed ? or anything else ?

7. Radio frequencies - whats the best way to change this ?

8. Fuel neck restrictor: Is the UK IS200 part compatible ?

+ Anything else that I've forgotton........

Thanks for your time !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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So as a personal import you don't have to pass the eSVA!!?? that's interesting.

Anyway.........

1) Not only sticker but convertor. If you only use a sticker then for example. travelling at 100 kph it would be reading 100mph Many places sell these. There are special SVA centres at certain docks who could do this for you.

2) Doesn't amtter but best to, for re sale purposes

3) Not sure

4) Not needed, however I was told that a CAT2 engine immobilisers are needed. For safety sake you would want one. Not expensive, about £300 for a clifford one

5) Need fog's illegal with out. Can get the rear lights inside converted to fog's or get additional one fitted for a cheaper less aesthetically pleasing look

6) Not really a problem, but you will need an MOT so would need to be road legal

7) fm band expander. but the frequencies on the display will be out. Quite easy to do

8) Not sure.........

All should be able to be done at an SVA centre!

Hope this helps some way! Can you bring me back some Option D1 dvd's please! :)

[IanF]

So as a personal import you don't have to pass the eSVA!!?? that's interesting.

What makes a car a "personal import"? Is this a way to get a car into the country without a model report?

Ian

[lexus boy]

if you are going to a country to live its just moving your possesions,

[converter]

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its a personal import if you can prove the car is owened by you for 12 mths or more from place being imported from.

steer clear of the dock sva prep centres unless you want to spend £££££££.

speedo conversion £120 fitted

fog light under bumper for sva then move to bootlid £40

fuel re-stricture £15 (remove after test unless you lick to stand in a garage for ages will filling up!!)

mobile company to do work

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