help!tuesday is getting closer and im still not quite done.3 things really.1)have hired mk cat for test but took down to local mot station who have said will still fail emmisions.any tips on adjusting mixture on 1998 fireblade engine without manometer?2)i have a rally design 3 spoke steering wheel which i believe will fail sva?any thing i can do to get it through or do i need to refit old sierra one?can do this but would have to alter my paddle shift set up.3)do i need a rear parcel shelf cover or can i leave it open?

thanks

marc

I seem to remember you used to be able to get a pad type thing to make a steering wheel SVA happy, only thing that I can find atm is this which is bloody pricey, and might not fit.

Probably safer to fit sierra wheel, at least you know it will pass and i dont think you need a parcel shelf.

Make some padding up and fit it all around the spokes and it should pass.

If using an aftermarket steering wheel, as well as being padded, it also needs to be mounted on a collapsable boss (to mimic the ability of the Sierra wheel to deform in a crash.) Otherwise, fit the Sierra wheel.
Provided all the exposed edges have the req'd radii then you should be fine with the boot area being exposed. (Although I fitted a boot cover, examiner still wanted to look under it at my SVA.)
Alas, can't help with your emissions query, (My 'blade is a '94 and so no cat req'd at my test)

Without seeing the steering wheel design it's almost impossible to say whether it will fail or not. It will fail if not on a collapsible boss though. I have one of those pads, but not knowing where you are in the UK & again wheel design I don't know if it will fit.

Alan...

cheers for all suggestions.i will try and fit sierra wheel,seems like safest option.as for emmisions will hope tester will let me adjust them there?

let you know.

thanks

marc