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« Reply #210 on: March 05, 2013, 06:50:57 PM » |
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Got the letter from VOSA confirming the date for the MSVA. 18th of this month and I am already bricking it. Not so much the test but mainly the hassle if it fails (don't fail, Don't Fail, DONT FAIL).
All I can do, is keep checking it over and try to find, possible reasons for failure..
Tiki Munki (Scottie) the Hot Rod Hauler of MovingHotRods.co.uk has been booked, so transport worries, have been taken care of.
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« Reply #211 on: March 05, 2013, 08:17:39 PM » |
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good luck ON hope it all goes to plan
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« Reply #212 on: March 06, 2013, 11:57:42 AM » |
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The very Mankiest luck to you Dave.
I think you're going to the same Southampton SVA test centre we took my truck to. I know exactly how you feel, but they really were very sensible, helpful guys. As they said, they're not there to stop custom vehicles getting on the road, but to make sure that those that do are safe & legal. Seeing the attention to detail & quality of your build, I'm sure you'll have no problems.
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« Reply #213 on: March 07, 2013, 07:48:24 PM » |
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Thanks folks.
I bottled it today.
The nice, neat, round, combination, rear lights I had fitted, weren't E marked and though the brightness and colour were good, decided to fit some E marked ones just in case. This also meant moving the reflectors again.
Only one problem with the new lights, they are PUGLY
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« Reply #214 on: March 07, 2013, 07:58:02 PM » |
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Change them back after the test  |
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« Reply #215 on: March 07, 2013, 08:13:38 PM » |
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Precisely.
Not sure they actually need to be E marked do they?
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« Reply #216 on: March 07, 2013, 10:00:13 PM » |
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Change them back after the test  I am shocked that anyone would suggest such a thing.  Not sure they actually need to be E marked do they?
True but then it becomes a judgement call by the examiner, as to whether the lights are of equivalent colour and brightness etc. All lights and mirrors are E marked except for the front sidelights, which being from a 40s-50s military truck, are superbly made and I really can't see this being a problem. |
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« Reply #217 on: March 08, 2013, 09:18:17 PM » |
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The lights don't have to be E-marked but if they are there's no risk of a fail. I'm fitting the same ones to my trike £6 a pair from ebay but these will be changed after the test
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« Reply #218 on: March 18, 2013, 06:02:01 AM » |
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MSVA day has arrived ! God I want this day over.
Had virtually no sleep last night. Not because I'm worried (which I am) but because the Mother in law (86 & totally gone) has spent most of the night roaming around, turning lights on and off all over the house. She has Parkinson's and when she turns on a light it can be like being at a 70s disco.
Scottie is coming round to load the trike onto his truck this morning, then it's down to Southampton for the test.
Other than to do as Loony suggested, which was to cover the whole front end in foam rubber, I can't think of anything left to do now but pray to the Gods of sweat and tears.
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« Reply #219 on: March 18, 2013, 06:35:17 AM » |
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Good luck mate
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« Reply #220 on: March 18, 2013, 07:34:39 AM » |
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Good luck, i hope all goes well.
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« Reply #221 on: March 18, 2013, 08:25:21 AM » |
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All the best, hope it goes well
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Why do every five minute job take all day, and
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« Reply #222 on: March 18, 2013, 09:13:45 AM » |
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If yours dont pass ill eat my hat.. Gudluck fella
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« Reply #223 on: March 18, 2013, 09:56:59 AM » |
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Good Luck mate
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« Reply #224 on: March 18, 2013, 09:57:34 AM » |
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Thanks folks. What will be etc. No time to change anything now  |
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