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JeffJeffers

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:10 PM Reply With Quote
Pictures before Wednesday IVA

Ok big day Wednesday at Nottingham. So I thought I would post a couple of pictures in case anyone can spot anything I have missed.
engine
engine

suspension
suspension

exhaust
exhaust

engine2
engine2

dash
dash

side
side

back
back

steering
steering

front
front

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austin man

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:21 PM Reply With Quote
I think my rearview mirror is the sameand it failed on the radius I had to glue tadpole beading around it ps is the rear fog light adjustable cant see in the picture what angle it sits at





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big_l

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:27 PM Reply With Quote
looks nice mate good job

martin is a very nice bloke hopefully ill be seing him soon too





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tegwin

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:28 PM Reply With Quote
That is a smart looking car!

What are the regulations with regards repeater indicators?

if the steering is at extreme lock you wont be able to see the repeater from the side/behind? Exactly the spot a cyclist is likeley to be...





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Canada EH!

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:42 PM Reply With Quote
I hate to ask, but what is that colour? It looks like a slightly darker shade of UDT Laystall colours used in the 60's by their race teams.
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JeffJeffers

posted on 22/4/12 at 10:49 PM Reply With Quote
The mirror was sold as IVA ok but I will get some trim just in case.
The rear fog lamp is attached to the chassis with an aluminum 'L' shaped bracket, which can be bent a little to change the angle.

I have put the side repeaters in the same place MK do and I'm taking it to the same Easter that they do. So I hope they will be OK.

It is ultimate green the same colour as a Focus RS.

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Valtra

posted on 23/4/12 at 12:13 AM Reply With Quote
Can't see any obvious problems but something will crop up just make sure you have plenty of spare guff to cover edges etc plus tools and tie wraps. They are super helpful at Notts . if you present a crisp and tidy car they will do all they can to help get you through (unless things have changed)

Looking very nice indeed , good luck and look forward to seeing it about the area soon.





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withersdelivers

posted on 23/4/12 at 06:06 AM Reply With Quote
sorry Cant be of any help with the dreaded iva, but a great build ! Fantastic looking mk! Well done fella
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adithorp

posted on 23/4/12 at 08:46 AM Reply With Quote
Looks good. Very tidy build.

Only things I can see...
The wiring on the column doesn't have any protection from chafing. Either spiral wrap or split convoluted tube will do. A lot of people have failed on the odd bit of wire being uncovered, so I'd go around the whole car and check there's no more as well.
Are the top seat belt mounts higher than the bottom edge of the holes in the seat back? Can't tell from the pictures but if they're not (so the belt runs uphill) then the seat becomes structural and you'll fail.





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steve m

posted on 23/4/12 at 09:09 AM Reply With Quote
I would cover the gap between the steering wheel and dash, if not only just to neeten it up

I used a baked bean tin wrapped in green vinyl and araldited to the inside of the steering wheel



Good luck!

steve

[Edited on 23/4/12 by steve m]

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JeffJeffers

posted on 23/4/12 at 09:46 AM Reply With Quote
There is a better view of the back and fog lamp bracket.

I did think it would be a good idea to cover the steering column but I was sure of the best thing to use. Could be beans on toast for my dinner tonight!!

Rear 2
Rear 2

fog lamp
fog lamp

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dunk3

posted on 23/4/12 at 09:52 AM Reply With Quote
Have you got a reversing light , can not see one.
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Daddylonglegs

posted on 23/4/12 at 09:54 AM Reply With Quote
Gotta love the bean tin solution......very Locost

Oh, and good luck for Wednesday, keep us informed

[Edited on 23/4/12 by Daddylonglegs]





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JeffJeffers

posted on 23/4/12 at 10:15 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dunk3
Have you got a reversing light , can not see one.


The reverse lights are in the middle of the refelectors.

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Are the top seat belt mounts higher than the bottom edge of the holes in the seat back? Can't tell from the pictures but if they're not (so the belt runs uphill) then the seat becomes structural and you'll fail.



Its kind of levelish. Can I space that with some washers or would that fail?

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Toprivetguns

posted on 23/4/12 at 10:52 AM Reply With Quote
Good effort ! Best of luck to you





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adithorp

posted on 23/4/12 at 11:04 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by JeffJeffers

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Are the top seat belt mounts higher than the bottom edge of the holes in the seat back? Can't tell from the pictures but if they're not (so the belt runs uphill) then the seat becomes structural and you'll fail.



Its kind of levelish. Can I space that with some washers or would that fail?


Yes, I think that'll be fine. A lot of people have passed with longer bolts and a spacer (bit of tube) under the buckle to raise it up; Some as much as 2" long! Can't believe it's good engineering, but they pass. They checked mine with a spirit level so be carefull if they're "levelish"





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Dangle_kt

posted on 23/4/12 at 11:24 AM Reply With Quote
Does the front edge of the wing mount need some radius material near the top? See where it gets flatened out?

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johnwilders

posted on 24/4/12 at 07:48 PM Reply With Quote
Nice Build.
Have you checked the field of view from your O/S mirror, Is that toggle switch legal.
Good luck, Just posted the forms myself.

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withersdelivers

posted on 24/4/12 at 08:05 PM Reply With Quote
its the big iva day for you tomorrow! ... Good luck to you . Let us all know how you get on... If your not too busy drifting around roundabouts lol
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JeffJeffers

posted on 24/4/12 at 08:44 PM Reply With Quote
Been a busy day doing the finishing touches. The car is all loaded on the trailer ready for the 5.30 start in the morning.
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Andybarbet

posted on 24/4/12 at 09:05 PM Reply With Quote
Good luck
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big_l

posted on 25/4/12 at 05:39 PM Reply With Quote
How did you get on mate good news I hope

I spoke to them today and booked mine in for Tuesday





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