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SVA pass today @ Norwich

stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 04:15 PM

Passed SVA first time today at Norwich, Helpful chap Les who did the test, allowed a bit of tinkering time with power commander map, setting up speedo healer and drilling brake bias bar. Very relaxed test would recommend them.

One down side to the day though. Rushed off to DVLA this afternoon to get inspection date etc only to be told my chassis number should be 17 digits long. It is 14 at the moment, the same as every other MNR on the road Not a big drama but how has every other MNR got through OK? MAC certificate has the 14 digit number written on it, shouldn't they have picked this up?

adithorp - 20/6/08 at 04:20 PM

Nice one!

VIN No - Just add some 0's on the end.

adrian

BenB - 20/6/08 at 04:21 PM

Well done

There's no rules to state that a VIN no should be 17 digits long. Ask 'em what they do about Jap imports and other cars with a registered (but shorter) VIN number...

They're just being lazy arses (it's easier to register a car if its 17 digi long).

RichardK - 20/6/08 at 04:27 PM

It is my understanding it can't be longer than 17 digits.

Rich

tks - 20/6/08 at 04:49 PM

a vin should be 17 digits..

anyway its a formal question...

Tks

CRAIGR - 20/6/08 at 05:11 PM

Well done Stu
Make a note of that power commander map as it'll be my turn soon i hope.

jonno - 20/6/08 at 05:14 PM

Nice one Stu, what exhaust can did you use in the end ?
Good luck with the DVLA & inspection date

Pdlewis - 20/6/08 at 05:51 PM

Good work

what did you have to drill the bar for?

Any piccys of it in SVA trim?

stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 06:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jonno
Nice one Stu, what exhaust can did you use in the end ?
Good luck with the DVLA & inspection date

Used MNR exhaust in the end after cutting down manifold pipes to correct length.

stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 06:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Pdlewis
Good work

what did you have to drill the bar for?

Any piccys of it in SVA trim?

Pics of SVA trim.

Loan indicators

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stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 06:09 PM

Mirrors
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stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 06:10 PM

Balance bar rolled pinned.
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stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 06:11 PM

Cat.
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markyb - 20/6/08 at 06:14 PM

congrats - car looks well

did the SVA man not mention the foot pedals - I thought they would have needed some sort of non-stick surface ?

Stuart_B - 20/6/08 at 06:15 PM

well done on the pass.

stuart

Johneturbo - 20/6/08 at 06:34 PM

Well done Stu, first time must be a great feeling

did you have to fettle much with the map table? maybe your hummer cat did the trick!
i dropped my paperwork in to dvla today, so hopefuly no issues with my 14 digit vin.
if you have to, maybe add your initials on the end.i've got a stamp set if you need one.

stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 07:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by markyb
congrats - car looks well

did the SVA man not mention the foot pedals - I thought they would have needed some sort of non-stick surface ?

No he did not mention the pedals, maybe this is another of those depends on the tester things.

stuart_g - 20/6/08 at 07:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Johneturbo
Well done Stu, first time must be a great feeling

did you have to fettle much with the map table? maybe your hummer cat did the trick!
i dropped my paperwork in to dvla today, so hopefuly no issues with my 14 digit vin.
if you have to, maybe add your initials on the end.i've got a stamp set if you need one.

Hi John,
I had to go the opposite way on the map than you, I ended up with a value of -3. I altered it to -20 the same as you but it made it worse so ended up going back towards zero.
Let me know if they say anything about your VIN, it is strange how loads of other MNR's have gone through like it except mine, typical

. I would like to borrow your stamps if poss as they also want the actual chassis stamped not the bulkhead panel, that's going to be fun on a powder coated chassis.
Cheers
Stu.

LBMEFM - 20/6/08 at 08:38 PM

And another one, well done and have a great summer in it.
Barry

richardh - 21/6/08 at 04:55 PM

well done
all vins need to be 17 digits
my mnr has 17 as did my old rh2b
very surprised you got through sva without 17. guys down here didnt even start a test on someone without 17
luckily dvla and mot/sva dont talk to each other.................................
well done though. minor point to fix

richardh - 21/6/08 at 04:59 PM

lucky on the pedal surface and the cat with the sharp edges
and the exhaust leading edges
mine failed on both these so had to make a cover

Johneturbo - 24/6/08 at 01:57 PM

Stu,
i got my 08 plates today and that was with my 14 digit chassis no. so i would say to them that it's a max of 17,( in a nice way of course ) as i remember my jap import i registered only had 12 i think.

coozer - 24/6/08 at 02:33 PM

Well done Stu, any chance of a picture of your rear exhaust mount. Not sure about mine ATM, would like to see yours.

Cheers,
Steve

flak monkey - 24/6/08 at 02:44 PM

Congrats! Car looks nice. Lucky on a few points, but then Les is pretty laid back if he is the one I am thinking of!

Get yourself up to the Diss meet (East Anglia Kit Cars) next month so we can have a look!

David

stuart_g - 24/6/08 at 02:57 PM

Hi David, I have been in contact with Piddy about the meeting. I will be there, just need to sort DVLA.

stuart_g - 24/6/08 at 03:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Well done Stu, any chance of a picture of your rear exhaust mount. Not sure about mine ATM, would like to see yours.

Cheers,
Steve

Here are the pics of the exhaust mount plate. It is 50mm wide on the outside of the car, then 75mm wide under the car and goes right accross the rear passenger seat mountings. It is secured to the car by the rear 2 seat mount bolts and one through the chassis side rail. Made from 3mm thick Stainless, 2 thicknesses from chassis mount bolt to exhaust mounting.

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stuart_g - 24/6/08 at 03:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Johneturbo
Stu,
i got my 08 plates today and that was with my 14 digit chassis no. so i would say to them that it's a max of 17,( in a nice way of course ) as i remember my jap import i registered only had 12 i think.

I have spoken to DVLA Swansea and they say it is fine as is, I'm just waiting for my cover note to come and then I'll be down their to argue it out with her.

Snap-off - 24/6/08 at 03:59 PM

Well done!
Nice looking car!