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using a metric converter on the internet, 8 kilometers = 4.97 miles...wouldnt that suffice for the standard? YOu could affix a piece of bubble gum or 2 to the rear bumper for the extra .3.
I am still concerned and you will need to really call the inspection site or something first. I am worried that the car might only have a 2.5mph bumper and not 5. I have no idea. here is the link if it helps 1 Kilometer = 0.62137 Miles http://www.teaching-english-in-japan...ion/kilometers
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Consumer Reports used to employ a "bumper basher" battering ram to simulate a 5 MPH impact, and I'm pretty sure the SVX passed the test without damage. Of course, that 5 MPH bumper standard was relaxed but the Feds under pressure from Detroit. I don't think the magazine bothers with this test any longer, because all cars now fail.
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The SVX was initially released in '92 At that time, there was a 5mph bumper law. You can't go wrong being over the mandate, and I can't see Subaru going to the expense to downgrade the safety of an existing model. That would have meant engineering new structures, and recertifying them.
I'd bet a dollar against a doughnut that the later SVXi still meet the 5mph standards.
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I am glad everyone is helping out, however, I think all this logic and conjecture is not enough. He is going to have to make sure that the car is listed and rated with 5mph bumpers. The fact that it did not sustain damage will not be enough at the border and a demonstration is not advised
thanks for all the help though...Nice to know..
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I'm from Montreal. My '94 SVX is from Florida. I bought it off someone else but he only had it inspected once.. when it came over the border. So I would assume it passed the bumper rating.
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