The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:42 PM |
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Is it legal? (more pics!)
Hi there,
As a continuation from the thread 'is it legal?' that I posted yesterday I have uploaded some more pictures of my car that has been booked
in for the SVA test in 2 weeks time.
I am currently in the process of studying the SVA manual so I have a reasonable idea of what needs doing but if you can spot anything that I have
missed, it would be really helpful if you could let me know.
After yesterday's discussion, I have decided to:
- remove the rear panel and speakers and replace it with a new panel that doesnt have any sharp edges and no speakers.
- take the cd player out and put in a blanking plate for the test
- replace all fuel pipes with the proper stuff
I have checked in the manual and the indicators arn't too low or too far in - they are less than 400mm in from the outside of the car. The side
repeaters arnt too low either (both above 350mm from ground level). There was a concern over the mirror height, looked in the manual and
couldn't see a required height for them - vision isnt restricted at that height.
If you can spot any possible issues please let me know.
Many thanks,
Matt
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:44 PM |
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front
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:45 PM |
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rear side
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:45 PM |
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dash and interior
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:46 PM |
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suspension 1
 
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phoenix70
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:46 PM |
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I Think it's been mentioned before, but your bonnet catches won't pass. Also, you may want to turn the exhaust clamps round a bit more, so
the nuts are concealed. You need to ensure that you can see over you rear arches in the mirrors, why seated in the car.
Are you sure the front indicators are not too narrow (remember the rear of the car is probably wider than the front, and it is 400mm from the outside
of the car at its widest)
[Edited on 19/3/09 by phoenix70]
[Edited on 19/3/09 by phoenix70]
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MautoK
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:48 PM |
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At a quick glance:
Exhaust clamp
Bonnet catches
Mirrors possibly too low?
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:48 PM |
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rear harness mounting, do these need plastic caps on?
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:51 PM |
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gear stick plate screws, are these radiussed enough?
 
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Davey D
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:52 PM |
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Are those bonnet catches SVA proof? i thought you had to have the rubber ones?
regarding the car stereo - will you even be able to hear it when when driving along? 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:52 PM |
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suspension 2
 
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phoenix70
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:53 PM |
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Your Harness mounts are way too low, that won't pass, you need to ensure that the mounts are about the same height as the cut outs in the seats.
Do you have runners on the seats, you may need to take them out from the SVA
You may want to cover the spring adjusting ring on the front suspension too.
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:53 PM |
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suspension 3
 
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MautoK
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:53 PM |
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....and the seat belt ends will need the edges covered.
The routing of the belts may be an issue, too. (The seat is preventing a straight run from shoulder to mounting)
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:55 PM |
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bonnet clips, they lock when closed but are they radiussed enough?
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:57 PM |
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exhaust outlet - does it need edging trim and a new smoother clamp?
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 03:58 PM |
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wiring 1
 
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:00 PM |
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grill 1 - will those screws be ok?
 
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dan__wright
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:00 PM |
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coilover adjuster, top balljoint, bonnet latch radius.
live terminal on batt not covered, exhaust clamp and possibly hole in bodywork radius too
edit: also a few uncovered nuts / bolts on suspension
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The Simmonds
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:01 PM |
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Ah I think thats enough pics for a while! I have more but I think that covers most of the issues.
Id really appreciate your feedback.
Cheers,
Matt
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:03 PM |
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As said, seat belt mounts are Waaay too low. They need to be at least the height of the holes in your seats to prevent them pulling the seat down in
the unfortunate event of an accident.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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irvined
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:04 PM |
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Where does the SVA examinar check the seat belt height? If its the cut outs in the seat, then its fine, if its the brackets on the rear bulkhead, you
might have an issue with it being too low.
http://irvined.blogspot.com
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MautoK
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:06 PM |
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The catches look as if the present failable edges.
And, seeing the last few pics, there's a lot of bits in the front suspension will need covering/radiusing - such as the adjusting nuts on the
spring/dampers and the brake pipe bracket.
Battery - 'live' must be covered. And I would suggest a more secure method of holding it down than a couple of M6 screws.
If (perish the thought) the car stops at 20-30 G that battery will carry on going....
Wiring is likely to at least attract comments if not better secured/wrapped.
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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oldtimer
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:18 PM |
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Manual doesn't give mirror heights but does give a plan of lines that must be visible to the driver.
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wicket
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 04:22 PM |
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Here's the relevant dimensions for the seat belt top fixings
 
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