pekwah1
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 08:42 PM |
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Balls balls balls balls balls
Well i've gone and bloody done it again!!!
Was getting all pleased with myself getting close to the end of the build, and have just realised that where i've fitted my fog light is around
20mm away from my stop and tail light, anyone with IVA knowledge will know that this is supposed to be at least 100mm!!!!
Crap!
Now the decision on whether it is recoverable or if i just buy a whole new rear clam for the car instead.
What a crock!
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steve m
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:00 PM |
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Andy, if i was taller i would slap you in the face, for being a TWIT
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GOJO
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:04 PM |
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Mount a universal one on a bracket from the chassis and cover the hole from where the fog is now with a large reflector on sticky pad , remember
radius 3mm plate or normal bracket a u trim and radius on reflector, then do as most after iva and put it all how you want it
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pekwah1
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:12 PM |
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it's ok steve i'll get you a ladder!
And thanks for the suggestion gojo, could be nice and simple!
Out of interest, if i went to the IVA with two fog lights fitted but only one wired up, would they be unhappy about this?
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steve m
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:26 PM |
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Andy,
you can borrow mine, but i will need it back for MOT in oct 2013
bottom right in pic
steve
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pekwah1
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:30 PM |
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Thanks steve, i hope you're not trying to imply my car won't be ready by then.....? 
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:33 PM |
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Can you not use it as a reversing light
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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steve m
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:33 PM |
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Hahahaha, not at all m8
Just want to see you on the road, and soon!
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pekwah1
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 09:45 PM |
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Yeh steve, i want to be on the road too!!
Really not far off, well doesn't feel it anyway, apart from crap like this happening anyway!
Not a bad suggestion big-vee-twin, think i'll get another reverse lamp and do that and use a bracket-ed fog light at the bottom instead!
I'll post a pic of my cock-up tomorrow so you can all have a good giggle!
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 10:01 PM |
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Guess what - did the same thing!!
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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pekwah1
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 10:14 PM |
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makes me feel a bit better i guess!
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ashg
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| posted on 20/10/12 at 11:00 PM |
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turn the fog into another reverse lamp. fit a bolt on fog for iva then revert after the test
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
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Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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BobM
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| posted on 21/10/12 at 05:39 AM |
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quote:
Out of interest, if i went to the IVA with two fog lights fitted but only one wired up, would they be unhappy about this?
Yes, any lights on the rear of the car must be functioning.
Not very Locost but very BEC 
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loggyboy
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| posted on 21/10/12 at 06:38 AM |
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Post a pic...?
Mistral Motorsport
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GOJO
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| posted on 21/10/12 at 01:14 PM |
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In anwser the other fog must be removed, thats why i say use a reflector to cover holes as they can fail it if they expect it to be reverted also the
holes may fail on radius, i had to do the bracket thing for mine for iva as both my lights are mounted in the arch, outer side brake indicator and
inner fog o/s inner n/s reverse all led so fog too close to side light joke?
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 21/10/12 at 01:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GOJO
In anwser the other fog must be removed, thats why i say use a reflector to cover holes as they can fail it if they expect it to be reverted also the
holes may fail on radius, i had to do the bracket thing for mine for iva as both my lights are mounted in the arch, outer side brake indicator and
inner fog o/s inner n/s reverse all led so fog too close to side light joke?
With fog that close to brake, no one will see your brake lights when you have the fogs on and you'll get a tin-top or worse straight into your
fuel tank. It's a sensible requirement and I would not suggest it's a good idea to fudge it for IVA and then change back afterwards. I
would say best plan for the OP is to fit two reverse lamps or reflectors symmetrically, one of which will cover the hole, and fit a single fog in the
centre of the car.
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pekwah1
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 06:47 PM |
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Well finally took some photos...
Before sorting the cock up:
And after:
I will be adding an LED fog at the bottom!
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blakep82
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 07:18 PM |
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get one of these, 135FME
http://ledautolamps-uk.com/productshow.php?catid=4&productid=23
and hang it under the back panel, as long as the height is ok. i got some of those 90 degree angle brackets out of homebase and fitted with those.
i've not got a picture that shows it though
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pekwah1
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 07:20 PM |
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That's exactly what i've got sat in the garage!
I'm going to fit it properly into the bodywork though....
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AdrianH
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 07:29 PM |
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If it does not have the correct markings then find another, quick look at the picture does not show any
12. All rear fog lamps must display an “e” or “E” mark with a “B” or “F” (see note 2).
I will download latest version in case of change.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 07:44 PM |
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Pic of mine with fog in centre I think looks ok on the striker
 
striker rear slicks
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pekwah1
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| posted on 26/10/12 at 08:09 PM |
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it definitely has an E mark, not too sure about the F, i'll need to check!
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 08:37 AM |
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Looks like you have got is sorted, looks good- much better than buying a new rear panel
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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matt_claydon
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 09:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pekwah1
it definitely has an E mark, not too sure about the F, i'll need to check!
More likely to be a 'B', which is also OK.
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blakep82
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| posted on 27/10/12 at 09:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pekwah1
it definitely has an E mark, not too sure about the F, i'll need to check!
if its the same as the one i posted, its definitely got all the right markings
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