jamrogers
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| posted on 22/1/09 at 01:23 PM |
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I've got a date for my SVA
Friday the 29th at southampton... Wish me luck...
build diary http://jamstigeravon.blogspot.com/
YouTube
https://youtu.be/JwwwilUd5Zo
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peterparsons
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| posted on 22/1/09 at 01:37 PM |
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Good Luck - Any photos?
Checked your build Diary - if there up to date photos - your need some wing mirrors !
[Edited on 22/1/09 by peterparsons]
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dogwood
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| posted on 22/1/09 at 01:38 PM |
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Yea. Good luck mate.
Let us know how you get on
David
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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jamrogers
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| posted on 22/1/09 at 01:38 PM |
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yep on my website click the link
build diary http://jamstigeravon.blogspot.com/
YouTube
https://youtu.be/JwwwilUd5Zo
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jamrogers
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:48 PM |
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Failed SVA
I had my sva test at southampton on friday, I failed on a couple of things....
1.Lack of self centering steering.
2.Exhaust emissions - need a cat converter as my engine is a march 1994 zetec.
3.Front indicators are too close together.
4.Sharp edge on front lower wishbones.
5.I need some kind of restriction on the fuel filler to stop a leaded nozzel being put in.
6.Need a warning light for the rear fog light.
not too worried apart from the steering problem, need to look at alignment and camber angles again i think, and grease it all. Anyone got any
suggestions?
[Edited on 1/2/09 by jamrogers]
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jamrogers
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| posted on 3/2/09 at 12:31 AM |
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bump - any suggestions for self centering steering?
build diary http://jamstigeravon.blogspot.com/
YouTube
https://youtu.be/JwwwilUd5Zo
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 3/2/09 at 05:16 PM |
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I believe that inflating the font tyres to 30 plus psi is meant to help (theory being less resistance to steering thus helping it to self-centre?)
also restricting lock by fitting jubilee clips to rack under gaiters has been done by others?
(will be trying these 'tricks'out myself soon as I get an SVA date from VOSA)
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 3/2/09 at 06:02 PM |
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just wind on a load of toe in or out for the test.... that should help 
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Ian D
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| posted on 3/2/09 at 07:36 PM |
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Ref the Cat. I thought it was post 1995 engines?
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Lime zest
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 05:59 PM |
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Guys, you need to check the caster angle. A positive angle will increase self-centering.
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dream
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 08:12 PM |
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If you build it as per book,how much castor is there?
What are the roll centres om the avon?
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jamrogers
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| posted on 16/2/09 at 03:04 PM |
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self centering sorted
I set the camber to 0deg and a tiny bit of toe in. Caster isn't adjustable on the avon so did nothing with that. I also noticed that the
steering wheel boss was rubbing on the steering lock stopping it rotating freely, so filled it down a bit and sorted that out. Also spoke to the
workshop at tiger racing and deflated my tires to 10 psi which helped a lot. I think it will now pass......
So keep your fingers crossed
build diary http://jamstigeravon.blogspot.com/
YouTube
https://youtu.be/JwwwilUd5Zo
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 16/2/09 at 03:16 PM |
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sounds good
I did find that on mine the front brackets were slightly larger than the bushes. I was therefore able to pack them out with repair washers at the fron
on top and rear below... probbaly made 1 or 2mm difference so added a little catsor
good luck with the re-test
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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