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Old 25th January 2018, 09:15
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Sorry our last posts crossed.

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Originally Posted by Ambitious_TAS View Post
....what constitutes 'structural modification' in regards of an IVA? ...
This is a quote from ACE, who were the experts in this, but have now closed.

"Monocoques

It is NOT acceptable for the bulkhead, or transmission tunnel area, to be modified.

The specification for a monocoque will vary with each manufacturer and the decision on what are acceptable modifications will be based on those criteria for each vehicle.

It is acceptable for additional seam welding to be carried out."


I read that as being you might be able to argue that the windscreen frame was not part of the monocoque.

But you may need something official from Mazda to support that.

I would certainly do a bit more digging before starting up the angle grinder.

Also it might be worth contacting Kapri over on the "Rods 'n' Sods" forum for advice.

Due to people messing him about, he now asks for a charity contribution for his help.

But without a doubt, he is the UK expert in DVLA rules.
( His advice lead the way for the Sammio, Miglia and Tribute rebodies. )

Cheers, Paul.
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