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I have started a Facebook Group Page "mgrv8com"(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mgrv8com) which I hope will involve RV8 Owners and encourage them to contribute.
Our membership is growing and I hope it will continue to do so.
A direct link is found on this website just click on the Blue F Circle 
in the margin.
| NEW MG RV8 3D PRINTED TAIL LIGHTS REVIEW |
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A pair of new 3D printed RV8 Tail lights arrived today and I compared them to the Original RV8 tail light.
On first view they looked very similar to the original (see attached photo). A closer examination revealed the new 3D printed tail lights have a few supple differences.
The original tail light seem to have more depth and sharpness to the pattern and groves than the 3D printed ones The overall finish is slightly superior on the Original rear tail light.
By far the biggest difference can be found on the back of the 3D lights which have a rough cheap appearance when compared to the original.
The original light has a bright chrome finish and the 3D lights have a flat dull greenish/grey plastic finish which looks cheap. (see attached photo)
The original RV8 tail light was also provided with sockets and light bulbs, whereas the 3D one is not.
The rubber sponge like seal on the original looks finished however the seal on the 3D printed light is about half the thickness and the adhesive has already failed.
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| Far right is the original and the two on the left are the 3D printed ones. |
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| Far right is the original and the two on the left are the 3D printed ones. |
DISCLAIMER Each Rear Light is provided with a DISCLAIMER stating the 3D printed rear light has been hand crafted differently from the original and there will be small manufacturing differences. (see attached photo).
CONCLUSION
All RV8 owners should be grateful to Clive Wheatley for having these No Longer Available (NLA) Rear Tail lights remanufactured and although they are slightly inferior to the originals many owners will benefit from Clive’s foresight.
I must also stress unless the 3D printed rear lights are closely compared to the originals very few would notice any difference.
The MG Car Club of New South Wales ( Sydney) - http://www.mgcarclubsydney.com.au
This club is highly recommended to all MG Owners and Enthusiasts.
Line of Club RV8's
MGRV8 Ignition and Timing Settings
With the release of the brilliant book “The Manufacturing Story” the following was revealed.
After extensive research and investigations by the writers of this book an interesting fact was revealed about the RV8 Ignition Timing and settings which is contrary to previous understanding.
The manufacturing records revealed there is no evidence of any different ignition timing between UK , European and Japanese built cars.
This was also supported by Ian Pogson the engineer responsible for the power chain program.
It should also be noted none of the workers on the assembly knew of any difference or modification.
MORE RESEARCH IS NEEDED.
INFORMATION REQUEST
I have been trying to establish the exact VIN Number, front wheel arches ceased being fitted to exported RV8's to Japan.
From the information received so far the change point occurred between VIN's 1242 with front wheel arches and 1250 without front wheel arches.
Therefore any owners with RV8's between these VIN's I would welcome your input as to whether your car has flanges or not.
Thankyou Jim Dolbel For Current Finding click here (link courtesy of UK v8register.net)
RV8 IMPORTS INTO AUSTRALIA TO RESUME
RV8 Imports into Australia are to resume following accreditation under the new Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWS) legislation by Australia.
Background
This new legislation followed a review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989 by the Federal Government which suspended RV8 Imports into Australia on 8 May 2003.
The new legislation arrangements included the introduction of a Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) to determine the eligibility of vehicles for importation and replaced the (bulk) old type approvals under the Australian Design Rules (ADR) with a vehicle by vehicle compliance approval by Registered Automotive Workshops.
This new legislation now requires each type of vehicle to be crash tested (all imported vehicles less than 15 years old) to meet the new requirements.
Under the new scheme only RAWS approved workshops will be able to comply vehicles to the Australian Design Rules.
Stuart Radcliff of RV8 Cars Australia can be contacted : [email protected]
For more Information : http://raws.dotars.gov.au/index.html
RV8 Fuel Filler Neck Seal
Stuart Ratcliff owner of “The MG Centre of Sydney” has a supply of “RV8 Fuel Filler Neck Seals “ and these are available through his business.
Phone 02 9674 2621 or Email: [email protected]
RV8 MG Badge
Stuart Ratcliff has a supply of RV8 Badges in stock and these are available from the MG Centre of Sydney. Ph. 02 9674 2621 or Email: [email protected]
HERITAGE CERTIFICATES FOR RV8'S
RV8 owners can now purchase Heritage Certificates for there cars. The Certificates will confirm your vehicles details as when it left
the factory. The certificate also confirms the date of build as well as any extra factory fitted equipment. The certificates can be purchases online
at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates which also excepts credit and charge card payments. Certificates cost £43 sterling plus postage and handling.
HIGH RISE STOP LIGHT
I have received several requests for information regarding the high rise stop light fitted to Australian rv8's.
The Light is made by Hella part no 5242 ( aka universal cabrio stop light ).
The high rise stop light may also be purchased through RV8 Cars Australia ( [email protected] )
RV8's IN AUSTRALIA
The number of MG RV8's in Australia has now reached 274.
This information has been established and verified from the Vehicle Import Approval Records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act (plus applicaiton fee).
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