Hi All
I have my IVA on thursday up at bishopbriggs. Took a few pics today If you knowledgable lot see any thing ive missed please shout up.
Things I know about:
1. no wing mirrors or back cover - on my list for tomorrow.
2. nut covers needed on scuttle bolts
3. Its Manky, getting a good clean tomorrow.
rear
front1
front2
interior1
interior2
harness
seat edge
pedals
side
front corner
eng1
eng2
[Edited on 2/8/12 by sdh2903]
Nice tidy looking build (unlike mine!)
What I would look at:
My tester wanted more secure wrappings on tie-rod sleeves, I used tie-wraps and he was OK with that although I had to remove them to prove they were
locked.
You will want to cover the camber adjustment nut on your upper WBs
Not sure about the cycle wing supports, they look like they might be a tad sharp at the upper end of the tube?
I don't think you will get away with the adjustable bias bar lock-wired even though you have the notice sticker. My main fail was the front/back
brake balance, and when I asked about fitting anything adjustable but locked, he didn't sound to keen, suggested a fixed device.
I'm sure you will get some more useful comments.
And GOOD LUCK for the test, my re-test is on Saturday, hope it was worth the extra £19 for a Saturday appointment.....
JB
Just realised, I can't see any side-repeaters?? (probably my old age 
)
[Edited on 31/7/12 by Daddylonglegs]
Are your front indicators high enough?
Im not sure on height of the fog and reverse lights, but they look quite low?
A nice loooking build though! Well done.
I have a few questions though-
Have you got any pics of how you have fixed the aerocatches? Have you welded plates on plates/ drilled through the chassis? Have you got any tips on
how you fitted them without messing up?
Your front wings look exactly like mine, even cut the same way- have you strengthened the side of the wing (where it has been cut) to stop it
flexing?
PM me if you want- so that it doesnt hijack the thread!
Good luck with IVA though
Daddylonglegs
Cheers for the input!
Side repeaters are on rear wings
Front cycle wing stays are radiused i might chuck some edge trim on just in case.
With regards the bias bar it actually says in the manual that locking wire is acceptable. I did take the car out last night down a private road and
the fronts locked first and did a brake test on rollers today so hopefully all will be well.
The track rod sleeves are a bitch to get on and off they are very tight, would you suggest cable ties too?
MSD
Lights are all within heights, front indicators are a bit close due to the droop down on the extenders which i forgot to allow for.
Cycle wings, yes i did reinforce, i bonded a strip of 3mm ally flat underneath to give a bit of rigidity back.
With regards the aerocatches. I drilled through the chassis, put some crush tubes in and adjusted for the pull down. No pics unfortunately but it was
just a case of measuring three times before doing anything. Once fitted I Did have to bend the keeper pin inwards to allow for the curve of the
bonnet. Its an ally pin so bends easy.
Looks like a great build, love the stack stuff.
Wing stays - where it goes from round tube to flat bar, grind the edge down or off(I got picked up on this).
Thats all I can see, have you anything under the dash that isn't covered?
quote:
Originally posted by franky
Looks like a great build, love the stack stuff.
Wing stays - where it goes from round tube to flat bar, grind the edge down or off(I got picked up on this).
Thats all I can see, have you anything under the dash that isn't covered?
Boot cover ?
Nice tidy build.
when my car went to mnr for iva prep they said those clip on top harness buckles are not allowed. i had to buy a new set with a single bolt hole through!
Mine went through with clip on harnesses but they did have covers over them
Boot cover ready to fit tomorrow.
With regards to harnesses, I haven't found anything in the manual to say you cant have clip in harnesses and I know people have passed with them.
I have split pinned the locking lever to render them un removable with out tools.
runs off to re-read manual................
quote:
Originally posted by johnwilders
Mine went through with clip on harnesses but they did have covers over them
Hi had clips too, went through fine.
did you cover completely or edge trim?
I made cover out of bacon containers but it wouldn't work on your set up but I was going to do same as you I cant see why it should be a problem
Very, Very tidy looking build - you should be proud of what you've created there!
Lockwire on the bias bar nuts is fine - just hope you have the adjustment right!!
Good luck with the test - by the way, do your indicators work? (I'm going by the badge on the steering wheel).
quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Very, Very tidy looking build - you should be proud of what you've created there!
Lockwire on the bias bar nuts is fine - just hope you have the adjustment right!!
Good luck with the test - by the way, do your indicators work? (I'm going by the badge on the steering wheel).
Just one small idea that may help you. If the heights of the lights/indicators are close to the limit add some more preload to the shocks before you
go for the test. You can always adjust the suspension again afterwards.
As Franky said, 'I did it my way' ooops, sorry couldn't resist . but as he said, where the round goes to flat on the stays is what I
meant.
Regards the trim on the tie-rods, I only mentioned it as my tester wanted me to show him the lock nut underneath which meant moving them and then
re-tie wrapping.
HTH
[Edited on 1/8/12 by Daddylonglegs]
quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
As Franky said, 'I did it my way' ooops, sorry couldn't resist
Regards the trim on the tie-rods, I only mentioned it as my tester wanted me to show him the lock nut underneath which meant moving them and then re-tie wrapping.
HTH
[Edited on 1/8/12 by Daddylonglegs]
Have you got a tether on your fuel filler? Do you need to cover the rear view mirror nut? Where abouts have you stamped the chassis?
Great looking build, good luck with the IVA.
What battery is that?
quote:
Originally posted by deezee
Have you got a tether on your fuel filler? Do you need to cover the rear view mirror nut? Where abouts have you stamped the chassis?
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Great looking build, good luck with the IVA.
What battery is that?
Good luck I am over in Houston will keep an eye and ear out for you !!!
quote:
Originally posted by Andy_B
Good luck I am over in Houston will keep an eye and ear out for you !!!
In the Oilfields area of Houston ...build has come to an ubrupt stop until I work out what to do about bodywork !!
Good luck with the IVA tomorrow.....
Your both not too far from me, im down in Greenock-ish. Fancy a blat out sometime once your all sorted?
Yes well up for a run out once all sorted that would be great.
Last couple of jobs done today:
Boot Cover on:
boot
mirrors on:
mirrors
Late Night load up ready for morning:
night
I'm off to bed ready for 5am start, will report news good or bad tomorrow afternoon. Thanks again for all the input.
Steve
It passed!
But only just. Emissions and handbrake were an issue but the tester Raymond was superb allowing me to tweak the carbs and handbrake. Bit strange with
emissions as they were bang on when checked on Tuesday.
All in all an excellent morning. Thanks for all the pointers much appreciated.
Now onto dvla...........
Who's a clever lad then!
Well done, easy bit now.
Cheers
Rich
Well done chap! 
Just hope I can say the same on Saturday evening
A 1st time pass, well done 
congratulations! Well done!!
Congrats man, tidy build too.
Well done
Bit like winning gold isn't it.