couch22k
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 05:40 PM |
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Had My IVA Test Today......
and I PASSED 
Arrived at Nottingham test centre for my 8:30 slot. Martin the tester came out and just cracked on. Top bloke and very helpfull.
As he went through he made notes of a few things that needed a little attention.
Forgot to earth the fuel tank.
Front top ball joints needed covering differently.
Fog Light needed a bit more angle.
Back wheels needed pulling in a bit more to get them under the arch.
While I went out to the car to get sum tools ect., Martin got his adjustable out and by the time i got back the wheels had been sorted. He then took
the wire I had and sorted the fuel tank out while I did the fog light, and finaly with a bit of rubber and super glue the ball joint was done
Cant say enough good things about Nottingham test centre and Martin.
With my test certificated in hand I stopped of at the DVLA office in Sheffield who after a bit of waiting sorted out the registration and I left with
a tax disc and reg number.
All in all not a bad day.
Just need a number plate making and ill be ready for this glorious weather 
Thanks to everyone on here who helped, especially Dunk3 who at the last minute lent me his Sierra steering wheel and let me look over his car which
helped with a few trim bits i'd missed.
Of out tonight to celebrate with an all you can eat Chinese.
Steve
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RichardK
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 05:46 PM |
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Now that's what I call a good day, well done mate.
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 05:49 PM |
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Well done that man.
Take it easy on the greasy roads .
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bonzoronnie
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 posted on 30/9/10 at 05:53 PM |
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Well done
A huge well done on your big day 
Tis really great to read that someones IVA & registration has been so painless on the day.
Enjoy the drive, I am sure that you have worked hard to enjoy it
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steve m
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 05:53 PM |
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Good result, and seems you have found a tester who wants to put cars on the road, and not x in box's
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dunk3
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 06:41 PM |
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Well done steve, ENJOY IT MATE
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adithorp
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 06:42 PM |
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Nice one!
Take it easy out there. These cars bite when your not used to them.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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dan8400
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 06:47 PM |
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Well done... it's a great feeling. Enjoy chinese too
Dan
Hey - That's Journey!!!
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franky
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 06:51 PM |
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well done and good to hear about Nottingham as I might take mine there in 2076 when its ready.
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couch22k
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 08:38 PM |
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Cheers everyone.
Hope I can still fit in the seat after the Chinese..
Steve
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Chaddy
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| posted on 30/9/10 at 08:39 PM |
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Well done mate, sounds like the place to go, good help and advice is what we need not red tape. Enjoy the drive.
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40inches
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| posted on 1/10/10 at 12:50 PM |
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Nottingham centre and Sheffield DVLA are two of the best to deal with.
Did Sheffield DVLA want to do an inspection?
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coozer
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| posted on 1/10/10 at 12:53 PM |
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Congrats, sounds very similar to my experience which made me smile no end. Bet your grinning like a cheshire cat, as they say!
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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stevegough
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| posted on 1/10/10 at 07:34 PM |
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Fantastic, can't believe the tester actually helped you put things right as well - how long did it take you from start to IVA?
I hope mine is as easy going - I am going to chadderton (oldham) for mine I think - and soon 
Well done, Steve and be careful because you know how easy it is for bits to fall off after the test
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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couch22k
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 02:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Nottingham centre and Sheffield DVLA are two of the best to deal with.
Did Sheffield DVLA want to do an inspection?
Yes they just checked the engine number and chassis number, took him all of 30 seconds.
Steve
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couch22k
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 02:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Fantastic, can't believe the tester actually helped you put things right as well - how long did it take you from start to IVA?
I hope mine is as easy going - I am going to chadderton (oldham) for mine I think - and soon
Well done, Steve and be careful because you know how easy it is for bits to fall off after the test
Iva test took just over 90 minutes, the next hour was putting the last few things right.
Already have a pile of bits that have fallen off. Fell of alot faster than they took to put on
Steve
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 03:20 PM |
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Sorry, Steve I meant how long did it take you to build the car?
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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couch22k
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 03:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Sorry, Steve I meant how long did it take you to build the car?
Bought it a year ago as a rolling chassis, and finished it in about 13 months.
Just waiting for sum nice weather, managed to get an hour in it yesterday.
Well worth the hard work and money.
Steve
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scootz
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 04:02 PM |
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Nice one!
It's Evolution Baby!
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 04:03 PM |
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Sounds a bit like me - bought mine two years ago (6th oct) as an 'unstarted' kit, took me until 17 oct '09 to get it to rolling
chassis, now doing the last few jobs before IVA (boot / mirrors / bias bar) then applying! EEK
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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sbean
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 09:19 AM |
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Well done and congrats.
Will you be having a drive out to Ackworth on Wed 13th, for the Yorkshire meet, if it's still on, weather permitting?
I could do with having another look at some pinto engined cars. I just seem to be doing a lot of head scratching and staring at the mo, not getting
very far, quickly
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couch22k
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 11:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sbean
Well done and congrats.
Will you be having a drive out to Ackworth on Wed 13th, for the Yorkshire meet, if it's still on, weather permitting?
I could do with having another look at some pinto engined cars. I just seem to be doing a lot of head scratching and staring at the mo, not getting
very far, quickly
Hi Mate
I'll probably pop down if I get the car sorted before then. Not running at its best at the mo, got the carbs set up for the emissions, but not
running very well when i took it out on sat.
If I dont go on Wed, your more then welcome to come and have a look at the car, U2U me and ill send you my mobile to arrange summit.
Steve
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sbean
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| posted on 5/10/10 at 02:54 PM |
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Thanks Steve
U2U sent
Cheers
Simon
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