The SVA test - an interesting beast - what other problems have you guys faced? I have a bought a built Spyder and on the road (Tax and MOT) but have been...
I have just been through all of this myself and i am getting the car ready for its retest. I was surprised at what would pass. It is not a requirement for...
i think for someone like Alex whose car is now on the road, the best advice is to put it through like it is now, and see what it fails on - cars from this...
Hi guys - really looking for any assitance out there and pictures realy so i can copy what other people have done to over come their SVA problems - so if...
FOUND THIS SITE COVERING SVA REALLY USEFUL - ESPECIALLY DIAGRAMS ETC http://www.550spyder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sva_information.htm well worth a visit ! Alex ...
Glad you like my site! I am in the process of spraying my spyder and will update my site shortly. I will hopefully have some useful SVA tips that I will share...
I bought a new rapid 130 speedo and am running 15 inch wheels with 165/85 profile tyres. Speedo is accurate to within 2mph throughout. Don't know what this...
Hi guys - Just been checking the details on my spyder unfortunatley i havent got an indicator warning light for my brake fluid or a float to hook one up to. ...
The website http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/TRC% 20calculator.htm is useful for comparing wheel/tyre sizes especially the...
im running 15" wheels with 185/65 tyres and also have a standard round skoda speedo that is spot on (according to the rolling road sva test) in fact it was...
Well this is the progress so far, and it may prove some useful pointers for other spyder owners. As many group members know, I had a mishap with my Spyder...
I've been quiet for a while licking my wounds due to SVA knock-backs. Anyway today got the SVA cert for the Banham at long last. Next step is registration. For...
Mike, You can insure it on the chassis/ VIN number! Insurance companies are ok with this - state the situation and it should be fine. Once you have it...
Thanks Alex. Just got a 3rd party F&T quote from Adrian Flux in Kings Lynn for £114. Seems OK to me. Is this about right? Mike Michael G Sparks To:...
Would seem about right - once registered it may be worthwhile shopping around - i build hot rods as well and have used a compnay called CIC insurance - based...
some more photos of my rear-end rebuild going up - see my album. Matt - thanks for your recent photos - very innovative ideas -will the MOT man be happy with...
well aye........................ hahahahaha. i do intend to cross brace the who length of the floor pan at some point but there appears to be no flex on the...
Hi Guys, Just joined the site - think its great. Part way through building up Spyder, donor car was an estelle 1197. In my wisdom !!!??? I have decided to...
the skoda owners club and quantum (kit car) owners club are meeting at Curborough sprint course near Lichfield this weekend on saturday - lots of skoda experts...
use the search option through the group looking for the word 'alfa' - and you will see the problems one or two people came across. I think your gearbox should...
Thanks for the advice Ian. The suspension is the old style & has already been considerably lowered. Does this mean I am going to hit handling problems, if so...
no. of things people have done, and i am sure people here can advise - one thing is to fit wide wheels on back - I am running 195 section tyres on 5.5 inch...
The g box will be ok if you take it easy on the acceleration but second gear is weak. Have you a 4 speed box or 5, 4 probably. Brakes will need upgrading. Try...
The photo shows the car with the original Skoda 1197 engine fitted ! I am going to fit as wide a wheel as poss, maybe up to 6.5 rear & 5.5 front? It had been...
Hi Jay, It's got a 5 speed box - it was one of these brief models where they took a 120 and gave it a 5 speed (just before a new model). I have looked and...
Al, I did the same as you and started with a 120L five speed and put in the Alfa 1.5 lump. The reverse on the original box I had only seemed to work on...
Thanks Ben, I was starting to feel Ive made a big error going for the Alfa lump! What was the handling like before you got the 136 donor parts? If I use...
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