Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > SVA/Legal
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 23rd April 2010, 09:59 AM
Enoch Enoch is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Near Boston, Lincolnshire
Posts: 788
Default 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.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 23rd April 2010, 10:14 AM
spud69's Avatar
spud69 spud69 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Hartlepool
Posts: 1,678
Default

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
__________________
Haynes Roadster / Saturn GRP Bodywork. Now available direct through http://www.gillhamonline.co.uk/ or contact me direct on andrew.hugill@ntlworld.com

Regards..........AndyH
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 23rd April 2010, 10:18 AM
AshG's Avatar
AshG AshG is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rochester
Posts: 1,882
Default

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
__________________
My Roadster Is Finished NerNer.......
Pigs can fly, you just have to carry them onto the plane.

My Pictures
http://s707.photobucket.com/user/ashgardiner/profile/
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 23rd April 2010, 01:02 PM
Enoch Enoch is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Near Boston, Lincolnshire
Posts: 788
Default

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
Thanks again,
Dave.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 23rd April 2010, 01:47 PM
AshG's Avatar
AshG AshG is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rochester
Posts: 1,882
Default

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
__________________
My Roadster Is Finished NerNer.......
Pigs can fly, you just have to carry them onto the plane.

My Pictures
http://s707.photobucket.com/user/ashgardiner/profile/
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 23rd April 2010, 09:31 PM
Enoch Enoch is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Near Boston, Lincolnshire
Posts: 788
Default

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!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 23rd April 2010, 10:12 PM
AshG's Avatar
AshG AshG is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rochester
Posts: 1,882
Default

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

__________________
My Roadster Is Finished NerNer.......
Pigs can fly, you just have to carry them onto the plane.

My Pictures
http://s707.photobucket.com/user/ashgardiner/profile/
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 24th April 2010, 01:22 AM
MightyMouth MightyMouth is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 132
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AshG View Post
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.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 24th April 2010, 01:22 AM
spud69's Avatar
spud69 spud69 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Hartlepool
Posts: 1,678
Default

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....
__________________
Haynes Roadster / Saturn GRP Bodywork. Now available direct through http://www.gillhamonline.co.uk/ or contact me direct on andrew.hugill@ntlworld.com

Regards..........AndyH
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 25th April 2010, 08:53 AM
Enoch Enoch is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Near Boston, Lincolnshire
Posts: 788
Default

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
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
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.