Jodieshann
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| posted on 23/8/14 at 05:08 PM |
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removing windscreen for IVA - what mirrors?
Hi guys,
I've got a Westfield that I've all but completed. I have a windscreen fitted but no wipers or heater. As such i was planning on removing
it for the IVA and testing without anything or maybe an aeroscreen. My question related to the wing mirrors. As it's a westfield the wing
mirrors are integrated into the windscreen pillars. What should i do about these for the test?
Would it pass without a screen but with the pillars and mirrors left in place?
If not what should i do about mirrors? I don't want to drill another part of the side when I'm going to put the current parts back on
after IVA.
Any ideas?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 23/8/14 at 05:40 PM |
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Can I suggest you do consider heaters and wipers and do it properly first time? I once had a VW Golf that unknown to me had a broken heater, a cool
evening after a hot day meant a bit of condensation inside and with no means of heating I was completely blind. No amount of open windows or wiping
with a cloth could get me seeing where I was going.
I'm also fairly sure your windscreen wouldn't pass any MOT without wipers (don't know about lack of heating as the aforementioned
Golf had 12 months MOT when I got it).
As a direct answer to your question, I think the IVA man would take a dim view of having quite obvious windscreen supports in the test.
I was also thinking of doing my car with an aeroscreen for the IVA and converting it later, but even then I'd have done it with wipers and
deminsters.
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 23/8/14 at 05:42 PM |
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I doubt it... If it is obvious that it had a screen then I have heard people have failed because of this. How are the pillars attached? If they have
holes through the scuttle panel then I would use these to mount some mirrors. I went with a screen but still attached my mirrors using one of the
pillar holes.
Dave B
[Edited on 23/8/14 by Dave Bailey]
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 23/8/14 at 06:30 PM |
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the iva test manual is quite specific on 'missing' items
in particular section 45 (safety glass), note 6
"To confirm that the window has been deliberately removed an examiner should ensure that there are no window mechanisms, runners etc. or
other window fixings that would indicate that a window should be fitted. If it is clear that, without modification, a window can be fitted then the
window is to be considered missing."
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Macbeast
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| posted on 24/8/14 at 06:45 AM |
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If you have a windscreen, at least you are gong to need wipers any time you drive. Why not do it now and fit the demister at the same time ?
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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black fingernail
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| posted on 24/8/14 at 09:22 AM |
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I fitted wipers without demisters, thinking I wouldn't be going out in the rain, big mistake, when you are caught out in the rain, not only do
you get soaked. but to add insult to injury, you have to stop because the condensation on the inside cannot be wiped away quick enough, that is, the
bits you can reach when you are strapped in.
Do it properly in the first place, it stops kids pointing and laughing.
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 25/8/14 at 09:24 PM |
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Furore products (Russbost on here) do some IVA-compliant mirrors which are just what you need, and not at all expensive. Mount them through one of
the existing windscreen holes, or drill a new hole which will be covered by the windscreen support.
Oh, and if If you're driving without a windscreen, wear a full-face helmet, would be my advice.
And you'll definately need wipers if you have a screen. Can't see a demister's much use unless you have a hood.
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