side repeaters

[stevem]

Hi all. I am about to fit side repeaters on cob. Before i do is there any special rules on position for sva, or do i fit them where they look best , cheers steve..

[Daxman]

Hi steve,

The norm is to place them directly above the side vents. Some people do mount them further rearwards towards the doors as they like to put 427 badges above the side vents (as on the originals).

Russ

[Clive]

If you fit them above the side louvres then you can remove them after SVA and cover the holes with "Powered by" badges.
Position for repeaters, to be sited within 2,600mm of front of vehicle. Front/rear within 400mm of outer edge of vehicle. Minimum seperation 500mm. Max height 1500mm. Min height 350mm.
Side repeater visibility 5 degrees to 65 degree arc whe viewed directly behind vehicle. Colour Amber. Flashing rate of 60 - 100 per minute.
Must also comply with radius check.

[stevem]

thanks for the replies. Iwant to fit the badges above vents, but also want to keep repeaters on after sva. Picked up some nice chrome oval ones . Do they actually get a tape measure out for the test to check them.

[Clive]

They have a big stick with marks on for measuring heights and a tape measure for ditances from front to rear. A lot will depend on the examiner who is testing your car, I think they will be more concerned with the main lights and indicators than side repeaters, but would you risk a fail because of it? Do the smart thing and get it right first time, if you look at the measurements there is a lot of leeway.

[stevem]

cheers clive. I am going out with my tape measure now to make sure they are positioned in the correct place. ps where,s the best place for some nice stainless sidepipes.

[Clive]

Search for sidepipes. http://autos.ninebean.com/cobraclub/...ight=sidepipes

[snake_bitten]

Originally Posted by stevem

cheers clive. I am going out with my tape measure now to make sure they are positioned in the correct place. ps where,s the best place for some nice stainless sidepipes.

This is where I put mine, passed SVA with no problems. This is as far back you can go on a Dax and keep the connection in the engine bay

[craggle]

My side repeaters are directly above the side vents.

After having my wrists slapped on here about modifications post SVA, I should point out that removing the side repeaters is not a wise idea. They are a requirement for an MOT on any car registered after 1st April 1986 and if your MOT tester knows what he is doing he will fail it.

Also this could be a safety concern to other road users and it could also effect your insurance policy in the event of a claim.

Craig.