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Cpl Hicks · Nov 7th, 2003, 01:58 PM

Anyone from Belgium know what consequenses tuning has for your BIV? I have already payed the BIV (€ 1239,-) for my MCS but am considering a Digi-Tech tuning. Will this require additional taxpayment? How do I even tell the government that I have tuned my car? What if I don't register the tuning? Will the tuning be a problem once I have to bring the car in for the annual check? Will the insurance cover a tuned car without a 'gelijkvormigheids' certificate?
In short, tell me anything you know about the legal implications of tuning for a Belgian car.

Cpl Hicks

Morty · Nov 7th, 2003, 02:41 PM

I don't think that will add to your BIV... or insurance.
Tuning is not official in Belgium.
A chiptuning or so isn't allowed so that can't be added officially.

What you have to know is that you only can add wheels 1 size bigger then the original. WIndows can be tinted only for 30% and I know they're busy with adding a minimum heigt from the ground for lowering.
An exhaust is allowed only if it has a TUV certificate.

I know that in insurance there's always a little amount for add ons but I don't know for the rest.

Post it on the Belgian forum, maybe people there can help you further.

Greetz,
Morty

I had a tuned honda and went to the technical controle and passed without problems. (lowered, tinted windows and exhaust)

Cpl Hicks · Nov 7th, 2003, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the info and advice, Morty. Will post the same question on mini2.be.
The tuning I'm interested in increases hp/torque (pulley reduction, intake and ECU) and BIV is related to hp, so....
Maybe I'll do the exhaust later.
Cpl Hicks

Nov 7th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#1
Cpl Hicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Consequenses related to Tuning (Belgium) Anyone from Belgium know what consequenses tuning has for your BIV? I have already payed the BIV (€ 1239,-) for my MCS but am considering a Digi-Tech tuning. Will this require additional taxpayment? How do I even tell the government that I have tuned my car? What if I don't register the tuning? Will the tuning be a problem once I have to bring the car in for the annual check? Will the insurance cover a tuned car without a 'gelijkvormigheids' certificate? In short, tell me anything you know about the legal implications of tuning for a Belgian car. Cpl Hicks Digi-Tec powered CR/W MCS, Chili Pack, Full Leather, Xenons, DSC, 17" S-spoke, Auto AC

Nov 7th, 2003, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cpl Hicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Thanks for the info and advice, Morty. Will post the same question on mini2.be. The tuning I'm interested in increases hp/torque (pulley reduction, intake and ECU) and BIV is related to hp, so.... Maybe I'll do the exhaust later. Cpl Hicks Digi-Tec powered CR/W MCS, Chili Pack, Full Leather, Xenons, DSC, 17" S-spoke, Auto AC

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Nov 7th, 2003, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 3,068 Offline	I don't think that will add to your BIV... or insurance. Tuning is not official in Belgium. A chiptuning or so isn't allowed so that can't be added officially. What you have to know is that you only can add wheels 1 size bigger then the original. WIndows can be tinted only for 30% and I know they're busy with adding a minimum heigt from the ground for lowering. An exhaust is allowed only if it has a TUV certificate. I know that in insurance there's always a little amount for add ons but I don't know for the rest. Post it on the Belgian forum, maybe people there can help you further. Greetz, Morty I had a tuned honda and went to the technical controle and passed without problems. (lowered, tinted windows and exhaust)

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