christim
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| posted on 21/7/24 at 08:54 PM |
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Cheers all, yep hopefully it all goes smoothly
I'm nervous about the wheel nuts too, but the rear wheels passed and the fronts (with the +10mm extended studs) now seat in as far as the rear,
so should be ok.
Just to cover all bases though I ordered some +25mm extended studs which I'll take with me. Definitely overkill, but I can fit them there if
needed
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40inches
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| posted on 22/7/24 at 10:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by christim
Cheers all, yep hopefully it all goes smoothly
I'm nervous about the wheel nuts too, but the rear wheels passed and the fronts (with the +10mm extended studs) now seat in as far as the rear,
so should be ok.
Just to cover all bases though I ordered some +25mm extended studs which I'll take with me. Definitely overkill, but I can fit them there if
needed
I have blind nuts on mine
 
Description
The inspector unscrewed one and counted the turns fitting it back on. For Ford Sierrs wheel nuts it is 8 full turns
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christim
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| posted on 22/7/24 at 10:32 PM |
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I still have the blind nuts from the Sierra...wish I'd put them on to start with! Reckon if I put them on now it'd look like I'm trying
to hide something for the retest lol
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40inches
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| posted on 23/7/24 at 08:03 AM |
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Take the guess work out. Unscrew a nut and check that it has 8 turns minimum when refitted (more is better). Job done
I don't think that they will remember what nuts you had fitted, or care 
[Edited on 23-7-24 by 40inches]
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christim
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| posted on 23/7/24 at 08:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Take the guess work out. Unscrew a nut and check that it has 8 turns minimum when refitted (more is better). Job done
I don't think that they will remember what nuts you had fitted, or care
[Edited on 23-7-24 by 40inches]
All's well, 15 turns....they should be happy
Two days to go!
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christim
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| posted on 26/7/24 at 09:49 PM |
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A PASS!!!!
They were completely happy with the fixes, no issues with the +10mm extended studs, fuel line heater control stickers, and starter motor terminal caps
- all fine. Took no more than 15mins from arriving to getting the certificate
It was a great drive out too, perfect weather for it. Took the a64/a1079 there, and enjoyed the country roads on the way back
Now to wait for the DVLA...paperwork already sent off (that was ready to go if course, just needed the certificate adding). Fingers crossed for a
quick registration!
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MikeR
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| posted on 27/7/24 at 05:11 AM |
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Congratulations & my fingers are crossed for a fast turnaround.
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Stot
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| posted on 28/7/24 at 07:53 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by christim
A PASS!!!!
They were completely happy with the fixes, no issues with the +10mm extended studs, fuel line heater control stickers, and starter motor terminal caps
- all fine. Took no more than 15mins from arriving to getting the certificate
It was a great drive out too, perfect weather for it. Took the a64/a1079 there, and enjoyed the country roads on the way back
Now to wait for the DVLA...paperwork already sent off (that was ready to go if course, just needed the certificate adding). Fingers crossed for a
quick registration!
Well done. 
Cheers
Stot
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TimC
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| posted on 29/7/24 at 07:13 AM |
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Well done!
A thread that has been amongst the lifeblood of this site for a good while draws to a close.
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JoelP
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| posted on 29/7/24 at 02:28 PM |
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Congratulations! Hopefully dvla surprise you with a next day turnaround
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christim
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| posted on 12/8/24 at 09:22 AM |
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Thanks guys!
DVLA have been efficient & turned the paperwork around quickly, so we're on the road!
Yep that's pretty much it for the build now. I've already got a few changes/upgrades in mind, but for now will just be enjoying going out
for spin 
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TimC
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| posted on 12/8/24 at 09:57 AM |
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Superb. Are you on a Q?
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christim
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| posted on 12/8/24 at 10:16 AM |
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age related K thankfully!...I can get the personalised plate on now
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