David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 02:02 PM |
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SVA update news!
Just had a look on the following site:
TotalKitCar
They say that the new manual is available at £35, but it's due for an extensive revision in March 2004.
They have also provided a link to a DRAFT of the new document, at
DRAFT SVA
I haven't studied this yet, so I can't say whether any changes are significant. The rest of the totalkitcar site's quite interesting
too, including a guide to filling in the SVA forms, and other SVA news.
cheers,
David
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bob
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 02:27 PM |
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Thanks david
Good find
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Simon
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 02:48 PM |
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Accidentally printed it off so I'll review the 200? ed I already have, and compare.
Post results tonight/tomorrow
Bear in mind new version is 178 pages
ATB
Simon
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locoboy
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 03:01 PM |
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When i click on the link to view the draft i get blank page
any ideas?
ATB
Locoboy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 03:17 PM |
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It's a big file 750+ Kb - it isn't just sitting there downloading, is it?
I've had a quick look - there's a very big section on ESVA (Enhanced SVA), which doesn't affect us, and a lot of additional small
additions covering trikes and vehicles for the disabled. Apart from that stuff, there seems to be a LOT more explanation of requirements (e.g.
reinforcing plates for seats bolted to the floor).
Haven't seen any real nasties yet...
David
(who also accidentally hit the print button )
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Simon
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 03:35 PM |
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Colin,
It's an Acrobat file, and it took a while to load on my work PC (about 4 secs) so if you're using a slower connection, but be a bigger
delay.
Also (should've asked first) have you got Acrobat reader (at least) on your machine?
HTH
ATB
Simon
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 04:54 PM |
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You can right click on their link (on their website) and Save Target As ..... that way you can download the .pdf file
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 06:07 PM |
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OK - I've had a read through it.
First of all, don't get too excited, it's not a complete manual. It's just the changed pages - what you'd get if you bought an
update pack. (178 pages for an upgrade! Sheesh!)
Next, I couldn't see any nasty gotchas. The only significant changes are in some of the areas that have been a bit vague. Now it clearly says
that any protective covers have to be permanent and the sort of thing a manufacturer would fit - in plain English, bits of foam taped on are
officially out. Another one is about braided brake hoses - it now officially states that 'screw-up' fittings must be the sort that has an
internal tube to avoid crushing. In other words, they've formalised the add-on regulations that drifted out over the past year or so.
The bulk of the update is to do with Enhanced SVA, which doesn't bother us, and lists of the non-EU standards that would be acceptable to a
tester.
Otherwise, there's a bit more explanation of some points.
Panic over!
David
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locoboy
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 09:02 PM |
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David,
We all breath a sigh of releif!
Can you elaborate the braided hose thin again, im not sure i know what you are talking about, and clarification would be nice as i should be fitting
the brake lines in the next couple of months.
ATB
Locoboy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/11/03 at 09:55 PM |
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I can't give you a straight answer - I wish I could, as I've got some worries about my brake pipes. Apparently, some fittings clamp down
on the bare pipe, with nothing underneath to take the squeeze. These are the ones they're concerned about, as I guess they're worried that
the tube would collapse eventually.
The good fittings have a tube or something, that acts as the other side of the 'anvil' when the fitting is tightened - the teflon tube is
jammed between the nut and the internal tube.
If you buy the pipes with crimped fittings then they're generally regarded as OK.
David
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wicket
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| posted on 1/12/03 at 08:09 PM |
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David
I think you will find its a complete draft manual with the changes highlighted by a red lines. I have had a quick compare with the current version
and all sections seem to be there.
[Edited on 1/12/03 by wicket]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 1/12/03 at 08:37 PM |
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I may have found one potential gotcha that's new in this edition.
If you fit side screens and the tester decides that they are a permanent fixing rather than temporary, then they will be subject to the regulations
regarding doors (double latch locks, don't open under a certain amount of force, etc.).
Best leave them off during the test!
Wicket - there's loads of bits missing from this draft (drawings of headlight illumination patterns, effective area of lights, are 2 examples -
there are many more)
David
[Edited on 1/12/03 by David Jenkins]
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wicket
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| posted on 1/12/03 at 10:17 PM |
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David
I missed that in my quick compare, maybe its suggests that there are no changes to these parts.
Those builders using a brake bias bar it does now specify the preferred method of securing the locknuts with a roll pin. See Section 16.5 para 5.1
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/12/03 at 08:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wicket
Those builders using a brake bias bar it does now specify the preferred method of securing the locknuts with a roll pin. See Section 16.5 para 5.1
Yes, that struck me as a very sensible and pragmatic solution. The previous (unofficial) suggestion of welding the nut on always seemed extreme to
me - at least with a roll-pin you can dismantle the thing if necessary!
David
[Edited on 2/12/03 by David Jenkins]
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