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Enoch 23rd April 2010 08:59 AM

Spacing of P Clips
 
Hi Folks, just started doing by brake pipes, fuel pipes and wiring to the back of the car. The only reference I can find in the IVA manual regarding distances between fixings is in the electrical section where it suggests 300mm. I thought the fixings down the tunnel had to be much closer together - can anyone throw any light on this?
Thanks in advance,
Enoch.

spud69 23rd April 2010 09:14 AM

Has to be 150mm down the transmission tunnel Dave. If you can also make sure the no pipes are touching rails or gearbox when its moved on mounts (top will move a fair bit). Plus entry and exit points to tunnel need to be clear of anything, if in doubt split some rubber tube and fit round copper pipe to protect it.

The above will be fine....>AndyH

AshG 23rd April 2010 09:18 AM

i did mine at 150mm all over the car. didnt even get a mention at iva so must have been ok and im happy that nothing is going to move

Enoch 23rd April 2010 12:02 PM

Thanks chaps, I will stick to about every 6 inches then:) Seems about right to me anyway but thought I could perhaps put a few less along the tunnel. I went to the HandyAndy school of economics:D
Thanks again,
Dave.

AshG 23rd April 2010 12:47 PM

when it comes to economics maplin is your friend. They do big bags of them for around a £1. They have plenty of different sizes to cope with everything

Enoch 23rd April 2010 08:31 PM

Hi Ash, I went for the stainless ones with the rubber insert. I think the Maplin plastic ones would probably have worked just as well and been a lot cheaper. I got lucky though as I bought my ones at 30 for 3 quid:)

PS, I saw your car in CKC today - quite an inspiration!

AshG 23rd April 2010 09:12 PM

looks nice dont it. im sure its all camera tricks as i dont reckon it looks this good.


MightyMouth 24th April 2010 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshG (Post 36798)
looks nice dont it. im sure its all camera tricks as i dont reckon it looks this good.

I am sure it looks just as good as that, you have done a stellar job. I can't wait to see it in the flesh.

spud69 24th April 2010 12:22 AM

Photoshop's great isn't it......;)

Didn't recognise my car in TKC, they always look better in fotos instead of close up after 6000 furious miles. Gotta start cleaning mine up ready for Stoneleigh. One crate of RedBull ordered for next week....:eek:

Enoch 25th April 2010 07:53 AM

Well you can't polish a turd:) A decent photographer will always bring out the best but even David Bailey could not make Susan Boyle look like Lady Gaga:D
Tis a mighty fine looking vehicle ( your car - not Susan Boyle) and if mine comes out anywhere near it I will be well chuffed.
Best and all that,
Enoch


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