Another SVA Pass!

RobDorey · #1 14th November 2008, 16:52

Today at Taunton VOSA test centre, at 12:00, another Marlin Sportster passed it's SVA test.
Very friendly bloke did the test and was very thorough.
The only issues were headlight aim, front mudguards only just covering the outside edge (which I've now fixed) and an embarrassing moment due to me not replacing the fuse for the speedo.

The speedo was also way out, reading over 10 Mph slow.
I've used a new electronic Smiths speedo which you can calibrate by measuring the rolling distance of tyre, doing some calcs, divide by number of pulses produced by the driveshaft bolts.
This number came to 5150.
In the end (after 4 attempts with ever increasing numbers) we ended up with 6000.
The speedo is still a little slow, but thats okay, it'll keep the licence cleaner.

Onto the next stage.

peterux · #2 14th November 2008, 20:40

Congratulations, Rob, its a great feeling when you get that pass!!

Sounds like you had a few close shaves and a very helpful tester

Just need to get it registered before going for a blast............

cheers

Peter

limpabit · #3 14th November 2008, 21:04

Well done mate. Now plain sailing.

Patrick · #4 14th November 2008, 22:55

Well done, another Sportster on the road

RobDorey · #5 15th November 2008, 08:02

I just want to say that although I haven't been a big contributor to this forum, I want to extend a big 'Thank you' to all you guys for your help and advise.
A Marlin Sportster is a challenging project to undertake, and I for one would rather the challenge than a simpler build.
Although the car isn't finished yet, getting through the SVA is a big hurdle.
It would have been harder without you guys.

Thank you.

MartinClan · #6 17th November 2008, 07:02

Well done Rob!!

Any tips for someone that will (hopefully) be "doing the SVA" next year?

Robin

RobDorey · #7 17th December 2008, 18:08

I got a nice letter from those nice guys at DVLA.
My new number is 'H138NRU'.
So straight to Halfords for a shiny pair of plates and a tax holder, and we're on the road!!!
I don't care how cold it was, the first drive was terrific.
I must setup the steering though. It's a little twitchy over 40mph.
Otherwise, fine and dandy.

Patrick · #8 17th December 2008, 18:20

Congrats, its great when your free to drive it whenever you like

RobDorey · #9 17th December 2008, 18:56

Now come;
Wipers,
Washers,
Demisters,
Nice, Non-SVA mirrors,
and maybe I'll have a look at designing a roof of some description.

So the project never stops, you just have to keep on tweaking it.

Patrick · #10 17th December 2008, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDorey

Now come;
Wipers,
Washers,
Demisters,
Nice, Non-SVA mirrors,
and maybe I'll have a look at designing a roof of some description.

So the project never stops, you just have to keep on tweaking it.

nah it never does, im more than a year on and I'm still making changes!