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johnemms - 6/6/12 at 10:57 AM

Ok.. Finished front indicators.. Any one see problems please shout now!
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Daddylonglegs - 6/6/12 at 11:26 AM

Yep! One obvious defect....

....they are far too neat!

Nice job, looks IVA-friendly to me chap

Edit: Assuming of course they are no more than 400mm in from the widest part of the car?

[Edited on 6/6/12 by Daddylonglegs]

johnemms - 6/6/12 at 11:40 AM

Centrer to Centre of indicators apart are 790mm
Centre of indicator to outside edge 350mm
cheers guys..

EDIT!! Just ran back with tape measure to 'double check' .. dont you just hate it when you have thet little doubt...lol..

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[Edited on 6/6/12 by johnemms]

rodgling - 6/6/12 at 11:57 AM

They failed me because the indicators were close enough to the outside edge at the front of the car, but the rear arches were a little bit wider. So make sure you've checked the width at the rear (or whatever the widest part is).

johnemms - 6/6/12 at 12:09 PM

Just run outside 'again' ... :p
61 inch rear - 61 inch front - phew...
same width front & rear ..

Bye the way .. anybody have any tips how to 'ease off' new steering rack & ball joints besides driving it on the road?
Any 'special' grease/lube?
cheers..

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Daddylonglegs - 6/6/12 at 12:16 PM

That's why I say the widest part of the car, I have a slightly wider rear of the car than the front (not ideal I know ) and that caused me one of those 'double-check;' moments after I put my pre-IVA pictures up .

SteveMX5 - 6/6/12 at 12:37 PM

Nice job there
Only one thought (hope 'm not the bringer of doom) have they got the correct E number markings on the lenses?

johnemms - 6/6/12 at 02:52 PM

01792 454 288 VOSA TECH Helpline

No lights including headlights need 'e' mark except - FOG LIGHT & LED & HID Lights... but must perform same/similar to 'e' marked items

Sorted

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iank - 6/6/12 at 06:26 PM

One minor thing to watch is the edge radius of the screw recess. Some people have had to fill the recess with clear silicone to get through the test.

SteveMX5 - 6/6/12 at 10:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by johnemms
01792 454 288 VOSA TECH Helpline

No lights including headlights need 'e' mark except - FOG LIGHT & LED & HID Lights... but must perform same/similar to 'e' marked items

Sorted

[Edited on 6/6/12 by johnemms]


That's a useful bit of info. Can use those old land rover lights I've had knocking around for years now

johnemms - 7/6/12 at 06:53 AM

Yes.. silicone on all screws .. its on my chalkboard in the garage of 'last items'
cheers


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Slimy38 - 7/6/12 at 07:04 AM

Seriously? They consider the screw holes to fail the radius test? Isn't that a little too picky?

I don't know whether it's just the camera angles, but I'm assuming they don't foul the front wheels when you're at full steering lock?

johnemms - 7/6/12 at 05:39 PM

eeek ... Just checked ... 3 inches of good clearance on lock!!

Slimy38 - 7/6/12 at 05:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by johnemms
eeek ... Just checked ... 3 inches of good clearance on lock!!


It was my eyesight then, that's good! I guess it might drop a little more when you put your cycle wings on?