Afternoon all

Few questions on IVA thanks


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Photo attached is the IVA4 form im filling in

Ive used a 1979 Mk2 Escort as Donor

Engine = original
Gearbox = orginal
Prop was modified by D&F
Rear Axle (there was a spare with the donor and it looks exactly same and that the one ive used)
Steering Rack = orginal
Steering column = Sierra

Q1. Can i tick the Steering Assembly if i only used the Rack and no column ?
Q2. any recommendations for VIN Tag and Plate makers ?
Q3. Do Tyres go out of date?
Q4 When Belted in - all i can reach is the steering wheel and indicator / light stalks - no chance to reach dash switches - is it a requirement or does the IVA man not put the seat belt on when testing switches?
Q5 Make = Locost Model = Seven but what have you put for Manufacturer ?

As on one else has answered my car was sva but will try
1 I would say yes
2 don’t know ?
3 yes they get hard and not good
4 I don’t know but it makes sense to be able to .
If you have made the chassis etc I would say it’s a locost
If you bought it from say mk I would think you could call it a mk
I must say I do not know for definitely it’s only my opinion
Graham

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Originally posted by jacko
As on one else has answered my car was sva but will try
1 I would say yes
2 don’t know ?
3 yes they get hard and not good
4 I don’t know but it makes sense to be able to .
If you have made the chassis etc I would say it’s a locost
If you bought it from say mk I would think you could call it a mk
I must say I do not know for definitely it’s only my opinion
Graham

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for Q6. think you need one of these wired in with your fog light switch.

https://www.kitcardi rect.co.uk/products/iva-compliant-fog-light-wiring-module?_pos=2&_psq=fog+light&_ss=e&_v=1.0


Q3 On the tyres. I had a crash when my 8 yr old tyres locked up when braking, they'd gone hard before they wore out. Blamed the tyres anyway...so best to get new ones after say 5 yrs of use.

Q4 and you really need to be able reach all your switches when belted in, that's just common sense.

I'd be waiting till it's ready before the test to change all the tyres, especially if it has been sitting or they are getting old. Chances are they are not even round now! If you want to preserve car tyres, take the wheels off and stack them on their side on some wood and make sure they are kept dry and in the dark, but they will still age. My old car is being stored over the winter and each week I push the car a bit so it is not sitting on the same bit of the tyre to avoid flat spots. If you can jack the car up and remove the wheels. Place hubs or suspension on blocks/stands so the suspension is at normal ride hight to avoid stretching or damaging bushes. The date is written on the side something like 0920, month and year.

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Originally posted by ianclark1275
Afternoon all
Q1. Can i tick the Steering Assembly if i only used the Rack and no column ?
Q2. any recommendations for VIN Tag and Plate makers ?
Q3. Do Tyres go out of date?
Q4 When Belted in - all i can reach is the steering wheel and indicator / light stalks - no chance to reach dash switches - is it a requirement or does the IVA man not put the seat belt on when testing switches?
Q5 Make = Locost Model = Seven but what have you put for Manufacturer ?

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Q6. When pressing the fog light switch it must illuminate and turn the fog light on when the lights are on - then when you turn off the light the fog light goes off - all good so far, then when you turn the lights back on the Fog light must remain off - is there a type of relay or switch that holds the switch closed under power and then releases it ? i seem to recall the MG Metro i had was like that - big square button that was just a push and release type.

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Just to expand on Gremlins point for fog light, the IVA manual is very badly written and many places (including kit car direct) are selling complex and expensive wiring solutions for a requirement that isn't there.

Specifically the text reads;

'Note 4: Either of the following scenarios will also be considered acceptable: The rear fog lamp(s) may continue to operate until the
position lamps are switched off, and the rear fog lamp(s) must then remain off until deliberately switched on again'

The word 'also' is important here. The required standard point does the same;

The rear fog lamp(s) must only illuminate when dipped beam, main beam or front fog lamps are lit (see alternatives in Notes 3 & 4).

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Originally posted by Slimy38
Just to expand on Gremlins point for fog light, the IVA manual is very badly written and many places (including kit car direct) are selling complex and expensive wiring solutions for a requirement that isn't there.

Specifically the text reads;

'Note 4: Either of the following scenarios will also be considered acceptable: The rear fog lamp(s) may continue to operate until the
position lamps are switched off, and the rear fog lamp(s) must then remain off until deliberately switched on again'

The word 'also' is important here. The required standard point does the same;

The rear fog lamp(s) must only illuminate when dipped beam, main beam or front fog lamps are lit (see alternatives in Notes 3 & 4).

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Originally posted by gremlin1234

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Originally posted by ianclark1275
Afternoon all
Q1. Can i tick the Steering Assembly if i only used the Rack and no column ?
Q2. any recommendations for VIN Tag and Plate makers ?
Q3. Do Tyres go out of date?
Q4 When Belted in - all i can reach is the steering wheel and indicator / light stalks - no chance to reach dash switches - is it a requirement or does the IVA man not put the seat belt on when testing switches?
Q5 Make = Locost Model = Seven but what have you put for Manufacturer ?

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Q6. When pressing the fog light switch it must illuminate and turn the fog light on when the lights are on - then when you turn off the light the fog light goes off - all good so far, then when you turn the lights back on the Fog light must remain off - is there a type of relay or switch that holds the switch closed under power and then releases it ? i seem to recall the MG Metro i had was like that - big square button that was just a push and release type.

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my answers:
q1, I think so
q2, you may need to get a vin from Dvla Kits and Rebuilds before making a plate
q3, yes tyres do age, but the iva does not check that for M1. but... replace if deteriorating
q4, don't know, but... it would be pointless having a switch you cannot use
q5, see answer to q2, make sure the name/model is consistent on ALL paperwork and plates.
q6, you don't need any complicated switching for rear fogs if they can only light when headlights are on.

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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I'd be waiting till it's ready before the test to change all the tyres, especially if it has been sitting or they are getting old. Chances are they are not even round now! If you want to preserve car tyres, take the wheels off and stack them on their side on some wood and make sure they are kept dry and in the dark, but they will still age. My old car is being stored over the winter and each week I push the car a bit so it is not sitting on the same bit of the tyre to avoid flat spots. If you can jack the car up and remove the wheels. Place hubs or suspension on blocks/stands so the suspension is at normal ride hight to avoid stretching or damaging bushes. The date is written on the side something like 0920, month and year.

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