It was a successful SVA today.
The day started early, we (Mike as support in his tin top) and I left mine at 06.30 for the SVA station some 30 miles away.
We arrived 45 minutes later after a nice cold run for me (a nice warm one for Mike) and filling up with fuel.
The test started at 08.15 VIN checked no problem, engine bay wiring etc checked again no problem.
Then for the dreaded emissions, these had been set up last Saturday and were fine but weren’t today, for some reason they were totally out. I explained how we had got them within the required parameters on Sat using the laptop and He asked “Have you got the laptop here?” with all the excitement at the start of the day ( Or was it fear) I had forgot to take the laptop.
Mike offered to go back and collect it. It was hinted that if we could get the laptop to the centre by the end of the test we would be given time to correct the emissions.
So off Mike set.
Next the internal and external radiuses, Seat belts, Seats, Lights etc. Then it was up on the lift to have the underneath checked (Even got an excellent, from the examiner for that one) Next was the brake tests again a pass on all three tests. I was asked if I had fitted roll pins to the lock nuts on the bias bar, My answer was No I thought I would wait to find if the bar was set correctly first and then drill and fit the pins. I was allowed to do this at the end of the test.
Next we were on the speed test again another pass, however the Speedo reading compared to the actual speed was a bit out Speedo said 30MPH Actual 22MPH Speedo said 70MPH Actual 63MPH. I was asked if I wanted to spend a bit of time re-calibrating the Speedo to get it closer to the actual speed which I did.
70MHP on the Speedo is now actually 67MPH.
After tea break
It was then time for the will the suspension collapse test the car was driven at some speed and the brake applied as in an emergency braking test. We assumed this was a brake test and in part it is, but was told after that this was once carried out on a car and the front suspension failed and one wheel fell off, so since then this test is there to test the strength of the front suspension mounts.
Next came the self centre, mirrors and noise level (100db @ 4800 rpm) again all passes.
Corrective action time.
The laptop was connected to the Megasquirt and gas analyser fitted to the exhaust after a time which seemed like a life. we got the emissions to the required 1997 spec and all was done.
The roll pins were fitted and the MAC was presented to a very happy man.
I would very much like to thank all of you for your help and advise and the several parts I’ve been given,
Especially Mike who has done more than I would ever expect from anyone.

And in true SVA fashion it rained all the way home

Time for a beer.


[Edited on 8/11/06 by piddy]

Well done that man

Just remember to learn you car slowly, THEN blast about next spring

ATB Dan.

Congratulations, glad to hear it went so well. Sounds like you had a good examiner too.

David

congratulations matey, you got any piccies of the finished product

omega.
funny enough I've been taking pictures from the start up until about a month ago and none since.
It doesn't look its best at the moment with all the dirt from the 30 miles in the rain,but I will get out there in the next couple of days and take some pictures.
Promise.

David.
Yes I'm sure your right he a very nice man.very very nice man.

[Edited on 8/11/06 by piddy]

David
Congratulations
I guess that you took it to Norwich, I have SVAd a couple of cars there and found them to be very helpful as you obviously did.

Well done and a nice Tester aswell.
Got mine at Birmingham next Tuesday,
Steve,

Good luck Steve. Enjoy the day.

Well Done!

Well done that man

Will keep an eye out for you on the country roads

Nice one Piddy! Was the tester Dennis? he tested mine and I got the impression from the start that he wanted to pass the car if possible . Probably told you after the test you could fit the "proper" steering wheel

good one martin

you should have let me know you & mike could have came round for a cupa .
only live a 10min walk from the test station .

Great result Martin.

Look forward to meeting up in the Velocity's in decent weather.

Gary

Welldone Martin!!! I should hopefully be getting there before chrimbo. A first pass for christmas would be great.

Well done...

Start by driving sensibly so you get to know your car... its probably not like anything you have ever driven before.

PS.. Addenbrookes Hospital and Bury General do NOT do corrective cosmetic surgery, and certainly not on the NHS.

I enquired, as whenI first got the Viento on the road, I thought I was going to need a "Grin Reduction" Operation to lessen the stretch marks on my face

Brill mate, well done and enjoy.
Watch out on bends, and too much throttle... the back end steps out very easily and quickly too

Thanks guys.
Rusty No, Les was my tester. Great bloke.

well done ... all the hard work has been worthwhile.

also good write up - so they did more than just look at the parts that failed in the previous test?

Whoo Hoo! another Luego on't road.

Well done indeed. Grin factor 10 from now on
Excellent news.

Cheers,

Dave

Pictures as promised
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And another.
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Last one
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looks good mate. we will have to have u localish meet before the weathers shite..

Enjoy (carefully at this time of year!!)

ATB

Simon