tom_loughlin
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 posted on 12/11/05 at 03:58 PM |
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Another SVA fail at shrewsbury
had my 1st sva yesterday, set myself with a target of 20 failure note things, got 21, so pretty chuffed.
light beam patern is a bit odd, has a pattern on main beam, but no pattern at all on dip, and the dip beam is not bright enough.
o/s/r indicator wire had touched wheel, so failed on insecure wiring (pretty impressed that it was the only insecure wiring on the vehicle), as a
result, indicator flashed too quickly, and was too bright.
speedo magnets came off (yet again) so no speedo, and some of the retaining tape (used as well as glue was flapping in the tunnel.
self centering. adjusted the settings previous night and didnt have time to re-do it all.
rear tyres have no load ratings (potenza s-02's) i found a rating, but it wasnt in the right format for him (mark)
seal belt clips needed covering
even though it failed, had a really good day and loved the 1 1/2 hour drive in it there (and 6hours back! )
got a bit wet on the way back, but was all good fun and games
Tom
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 12/11/05 at 06:12 PM |
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DROVE IT THERE & BACK?
Naughty boy!
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DavidM
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| posted on 12/11/05 at 06:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
DROVE IT THERE & BACK?
Naughty boy!
WHY? Perfectly legal.
David
Proportion is Everything
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jos
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| posted on 12/11/05 at 07:17 PM |
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Yeah, perfectly legal as long as you have insurance based on your chassis number
[Edited on 12/11/05 by jos]
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 12/11/05 at 10:41 PM |
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all good and legal, as dave and jos say, my insurance is based on chassis number.
your allowed to take it to mot's as well, the terms and conditions are on the back of the failure sheet (provided your insured)
does anyone know if you can drive it to get routine maintenance done, or does it have to be booked in specifically for an MOT, or could i drive it to
my mates to check tyre pressures etc... 
tom
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donut
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 07:30 AM |
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I'm pretty sure you can only drive it to and from SVA and MOT.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 09:55 AM |
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i think the laws also state that you can book it into a compatent garage for essantial preparation work for SVA or MOT. AFAIK i can drive mine 110
miles (each way!) to Mac#1 to have it checked over and set up for SVA as long as it is booked in and insured. i dont think im brave enough for that
although will be driving 40 miles each way to Gosforth.
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andytmc
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 12:38 PM |
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Hi Tom
Was that you on the A5 heading towards Oswestry 2 - 2.30 ish on Friday?
Not the best of weather for a drive!
Good luck with the re-test, it all sounds sortable.
Andy
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 07:38 PM |
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Andy,
it probably was me (if the car was blue, black cycle wings) and the driver looked soaked!
where abouts were you, were you going the same way as me, or the opposite direction?
cant wait for my next blast out now - such a good feeling!
Tom
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andytmc
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| posted on 15/11/05 at 05:55 PM |
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I was coming towards Shrewsbury in the opposite direction to you. Location wise, it was at the Shotatton cross roads, where the speed limit goes down
to 40 by the indian restaurant place.
Hope its better weather for the re-test
Andy
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