SVA Application Problems

[KevinW]

oh dear - some more ammunition given to the EU beaurocrats I fear.
Please see IVA post and Wilf's comments.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by Big Thirsty

Tony,

I was advised by another Dax engine customer that they had mistakenly put 5200 rpm down as max power and could not pass the noise test, even with the Dax sidepipes. He passed on his re-test, where he told me that he changed the selector on the back of his tacho to read as a six cylinder engine. Apparently it reduced the reading of his tacho enough to squeeze past the decibal test, which pleased hin no end knowing that he had managed to get one over the SVA examiner.

SVA monitor most Kit Car web-sites.

[dingocooke]

Are we going to be surprised if the EU and VOSA regulate us more if we show we cant put our own house in order??

[TINKA]

Originally Posted by Big Thirsty

Tony,

I was advised by another Dax engine customer that they had mistakenly put 5200 rpm down as max power and could not pass the noise test, even with the Dax sidepipes. He passed on his re-test, where he told me that he changed the selector on the back of his tacho to read as a six cylinder engine. Apparently it reduced the reading of his tacho enough to squeeze past the decibal test, which pleased hin no end knowing that he had managed to get one over the SVA examiner.

Ian this sort of thing is illegal and should only be sent as a PM

[Andy302]

As has been said before, its the few who f$$k it up for everyone else.

[tsearle]

Hi, after a bit of negotiation got away with 4500 RPM, means noise test at 3375 RMP, fingers crossed might be OK?

[Neil O]

With the 2" baffle tubes the Dax pipes should be ok. If not, just take it on the chin, stick some more wire wool in them and go back for a re-test.

I have a decibel meter you can borrow if you like, pm me your address and I'll send it up.
You measure at a 45 deg angle from the outlet and 1m away. I used this one on mine before SVA and it gave very similar figures as the SVA one.

[kayjayd]

Originally Posted by tsearle

Hi, after a bit of negotiation got away with 4500 RPM, means noise test at 3375 RMP, fingers crossed might be OK?

Get yourself a db meter and test it before you go. I got one off ebay for £20 which was about cock-on accuracy, then sold it on again post test.

[Big Thirsty]

Martin,

This matter needs some clarification.

My comment states what a previous customer had done to get past his error and in no way do I condone his actions. I have also tried to ensure, that the context of my comments in question stay neutral in this matter. I did think about adding a disclaimer stating this, but thought that it may be viewed as sarcastic and actually promoting the idea.

T Searle is a customer of mine and had already spoken to me about this current issue. It was myself that suggested he start a thread on this forum, as I felt this would be of benefit to those approaching their SVA test.

During our phone conversation, I did not suggest or discuss adjusting the tacho as a solution. Neither have I sent him a PM on this matter, because I do not believe this is a solution to the problem. I'm sure that Mr T Searle will confirm this, if asked.

On reflection, I can see how my comment may be viewed as underhand, but for the reasons given above, this was not my intention. My statement on this thread was to show that this issue with noise has happened to others in the past. If we feel it is necessary, I will ask Rob to intervene in this matter and remove this thread. I do not want any comments that I made to jeapordize this club and it's members.

[kayjayd]

Well said Ian !