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benspray:
hi
yeah good point, there have been times over the past couple of weeks where I have thought sod this, all this money and time when I could just buy a tdi 90!!
but I really like the look of the old lights in the grill series 2a:-) which is the only thing really keeping me going in this direction..... oh and the tax exempt part of course which then comes back to the DVLA point..! :-)

when yuo say look like a range rover underneath? what can I do with dvla etc etc with that level of mods??

Cheers

Ben

Canada Al:
If you really like the look of the old 2a ( I have a 2a wire grill and badge on my 3 ) you can drop the 2a body onto  a RR or 90 chassis . this involves lots of fitting but can be done . Legally you have to tell the DVLA and it is classed as the donor vehicle . If you want the Tax break then you have to put up with old technology . I have been where you are and have stuck with the SWB SIII and the S2a FC , but I am looking at a new jeep Rubicon ( six speed , difflocks all round , 4 litre engine ) Dream on ........

benspray:
fair point :-)

Cheers

Ben

ian_s:
from the dvla website


--- Code: ---Allocating a vehicle registration mark

The vehicle must score eight or more points to retain the original registration mark. If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used, an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA), single vehicle approval (SVA) or motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) certificate will be required to register the vehicle. A 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
Scoring components

The following values will be allocated to the major components used:

    * chassis or body shell (body and chassis as one unit – monocoque ie direct replacement from the manufacturer) (original or new) = 5 points
    * suspension = 2 points
    * axles = 2 points
    * transmission = 2 points
    * steering assembly = 2 points
    * engine = 1 point

--- End code ---


you need 8 points to retain the original reg,
chassis is 5
steering is 2
suspension is 2

thats 9 points, so you can change the engine, gearbox and axles and keep the same registration

Ian

benspray:
ok cool thanks

but do parabolics count towards the suspension points as they are not to original spec??

Cheers

Ben

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