pollarj

i used autoadvan and was also supprised about how little vat and customs charges I had to pay but their orginal calculation when I bought the car was correct. Can't fault them for their service

I used quick conversions. They seemed to be much cheaper. I would ask if they could do the whole thing for you. I did the sva test myself and each test station seemed to have different rules.

http://www.quickconversions.co.uk/

no, nothing to do with the fuel filler

Thanks. I have to admit I am so pleased with it now that its on the road.

Just near Redhill.

Just an update for anyone thinking of doing it themselves.

I finally got the car on the road at the weekend.

First of all the things that need changed:-

Speedo conversion to mph

add fog light (it can't be in rear light cluster for sva test)

Xenon headlights must have washer and be self levelling.

Immboliser needs cert of compliance

I ended up using a company who didn't modify the headlights as it was such a pain.

Anyway first sva test in kent failed for headlights not having washers. Also failed fog light has to be at flat to the back of the car, make sure its not angled in anyway. Also wouldn't accept immboliser cert.

Second test adjusted fog light slightly and went to different test centre, did nothing else. Failed on ecu. The number was slightly different to the purchased report. Check this before you go for your sva as I didn't.

Third test finally passed.

All in its a very long process. I bought the car in June from auction. I used autoadvan to buy the car and they were more than helpful. Even when the car turned up without any service books they tracked them down in Japan and sent the to me. I would recommend them.

With the sva test its seems like one centre will pass the car where another centre will fail it for the same thing. Its worth asking around to see what centres other people use.

All I need to do now is get the car waxoyled. Can anyone recommend someone reasonable in Surrey? And unfortunately I got hit with the £300 tax mentioned in another thread.

Thanks for all your help. I am thinking it would be better to get a company to do it.

Thanks. I got a grade 5 with grade A interior so I am hoping its good.

Just need to decide if its worth doing the SVA myself

Thanks, I have had a look through that section and can't find anything much relating to the sva test.

Thanks. I know people who have imported before themselves but not a 350z. They are willing to help me do the mods but if nobody knows I may pay a company to do it.

I am importing a 350Z ST and I am trying to find out what is required for the SVA test? I have searched through the forum but can't seem to find the answer. CAn ayone who has done this before help?

As far as I can make out I need to modify the following:-

Speedo to mph

Lights change to normal bulbs

Add rear fog light

Is there anywhere I can get a list of the mods needed. I would like to do it myself to save some money if possible.

Any help would be appreciated