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What about the steering column? |
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Most kit cars utilise a donor steering column of some sort, and most of these will be collapsible types so you are already onto a winner here as SVA will be looking for Type approved steering columns.
The steering column must use either the original approved mountings or show that the mounting is of an equivalent standard.
The mounting must also be secure (always helps)
The upper mounting, including what it is being mounted to, must also display adequate strength to demonstrate that upper column displacement will meet testing standards (displacement must not exceed 127mm)
Along with the collapsible column your steering column will probably also incorporate Universal Joints / Couplings to help deflect any frontal impact. These in turn will also be inspected to ensure they are up to the job. |
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All the SVA information supplied on Madabout-Kitcars.com is done so on a "best efforts" basis and is meant as an informal guide only. We do no warrant or guarantee the information supplied due to the way SVA guidelines can be interpreted from test centre to test centre and because of changes in SVA guidelines by VOSA that we are not made aware of. It is up to you to satisfy yourself on any aspect of your build and SVA by researching the subject, contacting your kit car manufacturer, VOSA or getting hold of the SVA guide from VOSA and making an informed decision based on those factors. |
