sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 06:50 PM |
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Pre IVA pics **IVA PASS!!**
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]
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 07:09 PM |
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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]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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MsD
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 07:09 PM |
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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
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 07:26 PM |
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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.
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franky
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 07:46 PM |
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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?
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:08 PM |
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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?
Under drivers side all wiring inside a big conduit.
Passenger side has a cover.
Cheers for the cycle stay tip much appreciated, will get the flap disc on that tomorrow.
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johnwilders
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:09 PM |
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Boot cover ?
Nice tidy build.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:16 PM |
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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!
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johnwilders
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:26 PM |
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Mine went through with clip on harnesses but they did have covers over them
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:26 PM |
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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................
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johnwilders
Mine went through with clip on harnesses but they did have covers over them
I did buy some pajero covers but my harnesses are 3" so wont fit. Just hope my tester is ok with them.
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franky
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:31 PM |
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Hi had clips too, went through fine.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 08:34 PM |
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did you cover completely or edge trim?
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johnwilders
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 09:32 PM |
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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
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stevegough
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 10:00 PM |
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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).
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/7/12 at 10:06 PM |
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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).
Thank you very much for the kind comments.
The brake bias seemed fine when i gave it a spirited test to get it to lock up, i just hope i didnt move the bias any when locking it off.
Fortunately no bmw electrical components were harmed during the course of this build, therefore I have a fully functioning set of indicators.
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 07:25 AM |
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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.
www.shock-factory.co.uk
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 10:10 AM |
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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]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 10:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
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]
Cheers!
I will put cable ties on as well. Go for belt and braces.
I've just done the wing stays now that's one off the list.
Cheers
Steve
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deezee
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 01:51 PM |
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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?
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loggyboy
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 01:54 PM |
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Great looking build, good luck with the IVA.
What battery is that?
Mistral Motorsport
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 03:47 PM |
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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?
Hi there
Fuel filler is tethered. Don't think the rear view nut will contact the sphere. I have covered it now just in case. Vin is etched on Rh side
lower chassis rail.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 03:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Great looking build, good luck with the IVA.
What battery is that?
It's a standard yuasa battery as standard fitted to the R1.
Cheers for the good luck.
Steve
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Andy_B
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:07 PM |
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Good luck I am over in Houston will keep an eye and ear out for you !!!
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 06:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy_B
Good luck I am over in Houston will keep an eye and ear out for you !!!
Where abouts ? Im only In bridge of weir. And cheers for the good luck.
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