garyt
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 09:33 AM |
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its getting close now
only 4 sleep (less) s to go iva on thurday, 8am at Aberdeen........
I've been over and over her so hope all is well now. Insurance paid , tank full, and ski clothing looked out as it will no doubt be a tad chilly
up here early in the morning.
As a note , and I have no commercial interest, but got my insurance through Footman James very good price, service and knolagable friendly staff and
yes I added the breakdown cover...... just in case 
So everything crossed all I can do now is pack a box of bits n pieces, and the toolbox .................. and wait........
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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bi22le
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 09:36 AM |
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Good luck and a prefect time to compete a build.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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metel matt
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 10:44 AM |
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Hope it all goes well I'm still looking and looking and then the other day relised I forgot to wire up my horn and what a pain that was had to
strip the dash out and re wire it all. Not to long for me now either but good luck
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/50/viewthread.php?tid=202165
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Slater
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 12:47 PM |
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Good Luck and enjoy the drive.
I had an eventful SVA at Aberdeen in 2009, I managed to fail then pass all in the space of a morning.
Linker to thread
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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garyt
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 01:55 PM |
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Thanks guys, and I will report back on what happens.
Hi Slater, thanks for that now I really don't need to tell you what is getting twitchy... lol
I read your post so that gives me some confidence also I had a chat with the center when they booked me in and was told to bring some tools etc , just
in case.
She has been to the local garage and passed the cat1 test there, set the headlights and then had to slacken them off to trim the foot grrrrr.
your post was 2 weeks earlier in the year so hoping it wont be so frosty, but it will be an early away, no burger van there now but there is a
mcd's a couple of hundred yards away
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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Kdempsie
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 03:34 PM |
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I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on. Got my 'released for inspection' Mail on Thursday so hoping to have a date in
Aberdeen soon. I think it's all too squeaky tight for me to pass IVA and get to Stoneleigh now but I'll keep pushing, I'd be
interested to know how you get on with registration, it looks like a bit of a lottery time wise but I'd guess if IVA goes well you could be
registered in time - are you planning to go if you do? Quite a hike from Lossiemouth though!
Good luck with the test.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 06:09 PM |
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Dont forget to take tools especially to adjust headlights and also a wheel brace so they can check the wheel nuts.
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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garyt
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 06:44 PM |
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yes got the tools sorted out and a wheel brace all packed I had a spare 19mm spanner specially cut in half so that its easier to do the headlight
nuts,
I am trying to push on a bit as my dads driving days are getting close to an end and would really like for him to have an outing in it, also there are
a couple of westy club trips organised for June (open to all 7esque cars or indeed any like minded folk) lads from Yorkshire doing a tour , 1 day is
kilin / dunottar castle (via the coast road) up over the lecht round to cairngorm (up the funicular) back to killin, next one is clan mcwesty trip to
applecross on fri/sat/sun 19th june
I will report back on how it all goes.
kdempsie I hadn't planned on Stoneleigh as its a fair trip as you say, maybe once your through we can meet up sometime
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 20/3/16 at 10:34 PM |
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Good luck for Thursday Garyt, I'm sure it's going to be fine.
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Toprivetguns
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| posted on 22/3/16 at 01:14 PM |
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Good luck ! Fingers crossed for good weather there and back.
Only drive as fast as your angel can fly... !
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garyt
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| posted on 23/3/16 at 07:42 PM |
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thanks Andy, just watched the forecast , it looks like I may miss the rain and then its forecasting sunny and warm for the afternoon.
Well I have done as much as I can now, so in the hands of the tester now.
I really didn't think I would be this nervous , sleepless night tonight lol, anyway all is ready for an early start meeting up with one of the
westy guys on route and transferring all the tools etc to his car.
So win lose or draw I will post up a report tomorrow night .............
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 23/3/16 at 10:22 PM |
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Good luck - fingers crossed on the weather too
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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garyt
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 06:40 AM |
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cheers guys, a sleepless night so up and woke the neighbours (they were warned), loaded her up and set off
so have just arrived in Aberdeen having breakfast at McDs mmmm.
weather is b#;'#]# cold and drizzily car ran fine driver was a bit sketchy on the first roundabout after home ... mmmm... still getting used to
that quick rack
then a nice steady run in a wee bit of traffic I have to say the drive in was amazing the power of the s/c , exhaust note ..... miles with smiles for
sure
more to come
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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Pojo
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 08:41 AM |
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GOOD LUCK !!!!!!
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ken555
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 09:25 AM |
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Has it passed yet. 
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garyt
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 05:54 PM |
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HAHA sorry to keep you all in suspense its a ......... PASS
Left early doors this morning, drizzle and cold, add in a quick rack and she was a wee bit twitchy, had a steady drive through to Aberdeen, topped up
with petrol and then mcd's for some much needed coffee, ready to head over to the test center and met up with Campbell. we arrived at the center
and went in against their one way system, oops....
went in to reception and was met by the tester who really wanted the car to pass and even helped a bit later on.
So we got called over to the test bay and emmissions first mx5 2003 1.8 supercharged, failed the BET test on rich idle so on to CAT1 test and passed,
next noise, (he later found the wire wool packing amongst the tools and said worried were you? ) so as it was raining he opted to try inside first ,
fail, put the car outside and passed (scraped). then he did the lights, exterior / interior projections, all the time explaining, you could tell he
was really interested , onto the brake tests fronts great, rears great, handbrake the cable pulled through so as I tried to refix he carried on with
the other checks , One flexi was just touching and the headlights needed a wee adjust, Thanks Campbell for sorting these out with the handbrake cable
back together there was an imbalance, we will come back to that, so speedo check and
its spot on, so don't rely on 10%, he then took it away to do the self centering, and came back and asked if there was any way we could sort the
handbrake for an equal pull.
So while he went to do some paperwork we tried again Campbell said to remove the plastic cable covering so we could secure it without it slipping, so
with it all together again, nerves meant a toilet break, when I came out he was back with some paperwork so we did the handbrake again and bingo she
passed.
After collecting the paperwork and chatting I had a wonderful drive home in the sun and dry too
So a very big thank you to Campbell, and although he will not see this a very big thank you to the tester, now to deal with dvla for a reg number
a very very happy gary
remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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ken555
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 05:54 PM |
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Well Done
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 07:35 PM |
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Well done!
Let's see some pics then....
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Kdempsie
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 07:56 PM |
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You must be delighted and exhausted! Well done.
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garyt
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 08:47 PM |
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"Well done!
Let's see some pics then...."
here are a couple more in my build thread
"You must be delighted and exhausted! "
yeah absolutely shattered but over the moon The first proper drive this morning, wind trying to blow your bunnet off, exhaust growling away and tools
rattling so your on edge trying to hear any probs and the roads are damp so its twitchy , hardly slept worrying if he will spot something obvious now
tonight probably wont sleep cos i'm excited
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remember we are not mad just creatively insane !!!!!
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 24/3/16 at 08:55 PM |
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well done, tester sounds good too ;-)
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JSArmstrong
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| posted on 25/3/16 at 08:04 AM |
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well done garyt!! enjoy the car!
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Dudefladge
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| posted on 25/3/16 at 08:46 AM |
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Congrats Gary!!!
Rob
Looking & Learning
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adithorp
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| posted on 25/3/16 at 09:27 AM |
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Nice one!
A first time pass is something to be proud of.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Slater
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| posted on 25/3/16 at 05:38 PM |
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Epic, well done!
A first time pass is no mean feat. A rare thing.
Its a good feeling, eh.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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