Progress Report

[davedew]

Hi all, thought it was time for a quick progress report.

Nearly 4 months to the day that my chassis was started, it is all finish painted, ready to be taken back to my garage.

Cannot thank forum member Gus, enough for the hard work he has put in making my chassis with me during our half hour lunch breaks. At least his shopping bills have been cheap. Didn't give him time to eat!!

Attached are a few pics of the chassis & cage all painted and assembled.

Sorry if they are a bit dark. They look better on the camera.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis/CIMG0956.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis/CIMG0959.jpg~original

Cheers

Dave

[3GE Components]

Looking good Dave :cool:

Kind regards

John

[davidimurray]

Wow - that is looking brilliant. Lovely job you and Gus have done there.

Gus - is your car on the road now?

[spud69]

Looking real good, nice roll cage to.

Well done to you both.....AndyH

[MightyMouth]

Here, I have adjusted them for you.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PkMjTNMiIh4/TGrPlSL59NI/AAAAAAAAEwQ/RI6Yxkd76KQ/s800/CIMG0956.jpg

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[Jimmyd]

Looking good.!!!

[gus]

Hi
What he forgot to say was it had all the fittings and brackets done,so hopefully no welding on it when at home.

Davidimurray - hope to have my car finished next week . Dash needs fitting , gear and hand brake gater and lots of trim. Then send off paper work .


Gus

[Bonzo]

Dave's chassis is looking fantastic :cool: :)

Nice to see that you have managed to crack on with your build Gus :)

When will we see the grand unveiling :cool:

[HandyAndy]

WoW looking nice :cool:

Dave / Gus..... May I ask ......are the roll cage back stays & front down tubes welded to the chassis at the bottom?

reason I ask is that I,ve recently done mine but bolted them in with 4 bolts similar to the upper roll bar mounting, just in case I ever need to remove the roll bar.

I take it you both only have time for a kit kat in your lunch breaks, chassis is looking really nice :cool:

cheers
andy

[davedew]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I'll be glad to get it home to spend a bit more time on it. Not that i'll get much with a 3 year old boy to play with.
He does like cars though. He was sat in Gus's at the weekend eating biscuits, and getting crumbs all over the place!!

Andy the rollcage in completely bolted into the chassis. The rear stays each have 2no. M8 bolts welded into the bottom of them, which bolt through plates welded to the chassis rear frame. The front tubes each have 3 fixings which go through a plate welded into the corner of the chassis. These bolt will eventually go through the ali floor and a spreader plate underneath.

Yesterday was the first time the rollcage had been back on the chassis since we welded it all up. Went on like a glove and all the bolts went in first time.

Cheers

Dave

[Enoch]

Looking good, glad to see you have attached things like your rad brackets at such an early stage. it's 'orrible when you paint something then have to weld on it again and ruin the paintwork.
Enoch

[davedew]

Enoch,

Luckily we had gus's chassis to copy all the additional brackets from that I needed. The only thing left to weld on will be a plate with the vin number on.

Cheers

Dave

[HandyAndy]

I'll be glad to get it home to spend a bit more time on it. Not that i'll get much with a 3 year old boy to play with.
He does like cars though. He was sat in Gus's at the weekend eating biscuits, and getting crumbs all over the place!!


Yesterday was the first time the rollcage had been back on the chassis since we welded it all up. Went on like a glove and all the bolts went in first time.

Cheers

Dave


:eek: I,ve got a 3 yr old too...thanks for the tip to avoid biscuits , my little lad was sat in mine the other day too, using the indicator stalks like he was pumping up a bicycle tyre :eek:

Roll cage looks really nice on the chassis, nice proportions if that makes sense.

Look forward to more pics as you "build her up".

cheers
andy

[Deanno]

great looking chassis but arn't you missing RP1 and RP2?

[davedew]

Andy,

My little lad does the same thing with the stalks. He also pulls the gearstick backwards & forwards, and rips the handbrake up while making a screeching noise!!

I dread to think how his mother drives!! lol. Bet she blames me.

Cheers

Dave

[twinturbo]

My wife put our 6yr old on the bonnet of one of my cars a few months back, I was not best pleased even though the bonnet is scrap.

The 2.5yr old has ripped wiper blades of my headlamp wipers on two cars...

But they are enthusiastic :rolleyes:

TT

[davedew]

Deanno,

I will be using the grp rear tub eventually so do not need RP1 & RP2. Well spotted though.

Dave

[davedew]

Well it's been a while since I posted any updates, so thought I best get out of the garage and upload some pictures.

With christmas & my birthday having just gone the fairies have been busy dropping of parcels. So far I have finished the engine coolant, and breather systems. Fuel system complete, horn fitted, brake flexi's, calipers rebuilt etc etc. Loom from Premier Wiring has also arrived.

Deal of the week has to be the 16" alloys I got. Set of four, with only two tyres, but I can source the other two some cheap enough. Got them off a friend at work for £40. They need a repaint, but I will put them through our sand blaster at work. Lucky for me we have got a job in at the moment using 2pk traffic black paint. Guess what colour I wanted my wheels?

Below are a few pics for you comments.

Cheers

Dave

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0723.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0724.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0725.jpg~original
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0721.jpg~original

[HandyAndy]

Now that looks very nice indeed :cool:

I really like your full cage , is it removable? can/could it be retro fitted?

Sounds like a bargain on the wheels ....getting like me :D

Nice work Dave .

cheers
andy

[davedew]

Andy,

The cage is held in by 18 bolts. With a little bit of work it could be retro fitted. If you can build a car fitting the cage should be no problem.

Cheers

Dave

[HandyAndy]

Andy,

With a little bit of work it could be retro fitted.

Cheers

Dave

Ever thought of supplying them ready to fit? afterall...we,re all building the same chassis ....I,d like one possibly after IVA tho ;) :)

cheers
andy

[Spikehaus]

What size are the wheels? they look like they are 14" ? If so have you tried them on the rear uprights? Should look great when painted up. I am looking at the bespoke centre caps you can purchase off ebay, to add that finishing touch!

[davedew]

Andy,

Gus and I made the cage as I wanted something a little different. Never really thought about making anymore. John at 3ge did ask to use the plans to market them, but don't think it ever got off the ground.

Spike the wheels are 16" so no problems with them fitting over the rear uprights, I did try one on though just be sure.

Cheers

Dave

[CTWV50]

I'd be interested in one of those cages too, after I finish building my car!:rolleyes:

[davedew]

After having my bodywork for about a month now, and spending a few hours messing about with it I thought it was about time I put an updated picture on the forum.

The bodywork still all need fixing on, but it is starting to take shape.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1346.jpg~original

[CTWV50]

Car looks great. Would there be any chance of you making and selling the roll cage as a flat pack kit.

[davedew]

Myself and Gus made the cage where we work. Mainly did it because I like a challenge and wanted something different.

I have posted the plans on the forum previously if you wanted to try and find somebody more local to you to bend the tubes.

Never thought about making flat pack kits. 3GE were going to do them, but they didn't get enough people wanting one to make it worth doing.

[MarkB]

I can see you are heading down the same meticulous route as Gus..:cool:

[davedew]

Thanks Mark, don't want to be out done by him.

[MikeB]

thats looking nice,
I'm probably going for white when the time comes.
How have you sorted the cooling on the cvh, blanked off manifold outlet and escort thermo on the back. A couple of pictures in that area would be good!

[davedew]

Just for you mike here are some of the pictures you asked about.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0173.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_0301.jpg~original

Like you said. Take core plug out of head & fit FWD thermostat housing. Manifold flange for bike carbs covers over the original water outlet, and I have fitted the sensor for the Acewell dash in the same position.

You may notice in the first picture that I dog legged the chassis rail around the housing.

[MikeB]

Thanks dave.
Thats how I'm doing it, I've tried to notch a bit out of the chassis rail and added a peice behind to add strength back, I wont know if the notch will work untils the engines in an revved up under load, as I've got the extra bit already in I can always cut the orginal rail out if it fouls,

What carbs are you using?
Where did you get the manifold plate from?
Is there a cover for the part above the old water outlet (not sure what it is two bolts)

[davedew]

Mike,

This is where work comes in handy. Being a CAD designer I drew up the manifold plate from a gasket & we have a CNC flame cutting machine at work so I cut it myself.

The carbs are GSXR 600 carbs with a TPS. The manifold has been remade since this picture. No matter how hard I tried the carbs kept falling out of the silicon hoses so I bought the proper inlet rubbers.

I then had the manifold skimmed on our mill at work to get it perfectly flat both sides.

The cover you mention is where the fuel pump should be, but my engine started out as a CFI engine so had no fuel pump fitted, and that is how Ford blank the hole in the head.

Hope that helps, any more questions feel free to ask.

[MarkB]

Some folk are lucky to have machines to play with, must be a git having to "work" though when you want to get on and do your own stuff...

looking damn fine matey:)

[davedew]

Good thing with it Mark is that if we had a quiet time, and the apprentice had nothing to do. "Just make this for me".
Got all the machined items need for the roadster & and few more besides made FOC ;) and help improve the skills of the work force :D

[MikeB]

I think theres a guy on lcb that will laser cut a plate for a good price!

Which way are you heading for the exhaust, that doesn't look like the standard sierra manfiold or down pipe,

M

[davedew]

Manifold is a series 2 Escort turbo manifold with an adapter plate between it and the head. Exhaust can is a Suzuki 1200 Bandit can with a custom stainless steel pipe between.

Again all made at work and polished by my own fair hand.

The outlet of the can is rolled so will pass IVA but aims towards the rear arch. Providing the arch doesn't get damaged by the exhaust gas it should all be fine.

The exhaust is actually quite quiet. It's the carbs that make all the noise when the engine is running.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_1046.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/100_0905.jpg~original

[baz-r]

looking good but whats the deal with that odd push pull setup you have on the throttle cable?

the back cable was where the return cable would have been for the twist grip
what is the deal with the spring and stuff?

[davedew]

Baz. I found that the throttle was lazy closing due to the extra weight of the pedal. By adding an additional spring the throttle closes more positively, and means the coil spring on the throttle spindle does not have to work as hard.

[mark]

Baz. I found that the throttle was lazy closing due to the extra weight of the pedal. By adding an additional spring the throttle closes more positively, and means the coil spring on the throttle spindle does not have to work as hard.

A squirt of wd40 down the inner of the throttle cable really helps too, mine closes like a rat trap!

[davedew]

Bit more progress to report this week. After finishing fitting the side panels, scuttle & nose cone. I thought it was time to put the front suspension back on. I have still got to set up all the geometry, and do the cycle wing brackets but it is starting to look good I think.

It also meant I could fit the front brake flexi's and put some fluid in the system. Borrowed Gus's Gunson easy bleed. What a brilliant tool. Bleed brakes in about 10 minutes. Had one weeping joint that needed tightening but that was all. Pedal is rock solid. Left brakes jammed on overnight, and glad to report I had no leaks this morning.

That's another job off the list. Couldn't resist trying one of wheels on to see what it looked like. A few more pics follow for those of you who like to see how it is coming along.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_1461.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_1462.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Chassis%20Assembly/SAM_1463.jpg~original

Thanks for looking

Dave

[Bonzo]

Looks as if you are making good progress Dave :)

Coming together nicely :cool:

I bet Gus is keeping a close eye on your progess.

Is that a polo radiator that you are using ?

Not been happy with the positioning of mine ( too high )
Been having a go at moving it a bit lower & nearer the front of the nose cone.

Have you managed to get the botom hose on the inside of the front frame or does it run to the outside of the front frame ?

The bottom hose of the Polo rad just seems to want to run staight into the front frame :confused:

[Bonzo]

You can scratch that Dave :)

I have just had a proper look at your album & I can see exacltly how you have mounted the radiator .... That'll teach me for not paying propper attention :o :o :D

[davedew]

Well a few more photos for you showing the last few weeks progress.

Bonnet is all fitted now & the vent cut out and trimmed. Should help keep the engine temps under control.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1643.jpg~original

Gus also let me have the fibreglass dash panel he never used. This took a bit of modifying until I was happy with it. I extended the middle until it touched the top of the transmission tunnel. I also was concerned about the radius to the bottom edge. So I have extended it to have a full 180 degree 20mm radius to the bottom edge. Should hopefully meet IVA requirments.

Dash still needs trim to the edge, but I think looks good (maybe a bit plain) with the Acewell, and Savage fog light switch fitted.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1638.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1639.jpg~original

All keep up the good work.

Dave

[HandyAndy]

:cool: Nice progress Dave, your car is really coming together nicely , lots of nice attention to detail too :cool:

I like where you have put your chassis number, thats where mine is too :cool:

May I ask....have you removed the stalk for the wipers from the Sierra steering column? is it easy to do? as I,d like to remove mine seeing as it has no use to man nor beast :D

keep the progress pics coming please


cheers
andy

[davedew]

Thanks Andy for the comments. I have removed the wiper stalk. I cut it off flush at the base with a hack saw. Nothing hitec I'm afraid lol.

Eventually I want to do away with the light switch, and fit some more savage switches, but the £50 to do it is better put to something else at the moment.

[twinturbo]

I won't bother with the wiper/light switch, I will just fit a dash switch for that.


Looking good dave, the wide scoop bonnet looks fab.

TT

[spud69]

Looking really nice there Dave, it does look good the big scoop to. Want to change mine but i wont get the gel colour to match now after 3 years.....:(

Will look even better when you can get that big ugly steering wheel off to.

AndyH

[Bonzo]

Brilliant stuff there Dave :)

Your " To do " list must be getting a lot shorter.

Soon be out on a cruise with Gus :cool:

[HandyAndy]

Soon be out on a cruise with Gus :cool:


But.......Dave,s not using the Pinto engine , hasn,t got an anchor in his car :D

sorry, couldn,t resist :o

crawls back under my stone :p

cheers
andy

[baz-r]

looking good dave
looks like your going to have a firm ride with them shocks :p

[davedew]

Thanks for all the coments guys. I was going to put some mesh in the vent on the bonnet scoop, but I tried some edge trim that I had left over on it, and I think it is going to stay like that.

Like you say Bonzo the "to do" list is getting shorter, but all the things that are left to get cost big money. Seats, shocks, seatbelts, lights, fuel filler cap etc etc. Christmas & Bday coming in the next 6 months, so reckon some arm twisting might be happening.

I have still got to sort a rolling road session out to get the carbs tuned. I knew I was going to have to hire a trailer for this, but Taunton VOSA have stopped doing IVA's now. Which means I have got to hire a trailer again to take it to Exeter as I don't fancy driving that far to IVA. Plus point is DVLA is just around the corner from VOSA, so if I pass I can go straight in with the certificate.

[vmax1974]

Looking good there I quite like your rollcage where did you find it

[davedew]

Gus & I made the rollcage from scratch where we work. It isn't perfect but only cost £50 for the tubes, and is something a little bit different on a Roadster.

[davedew]

Well I have made a bit more progress these last couple of weeks. Got the cyclewing brackets made and fitted.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1862.jpg~original

Got the front arches with side repeaters fitted as well. Still got to stick them down yet. Waiting until I have got enough to do to make it worth opening another tube of Silkaflex.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_1860-1.jpg~original

Grill & front indicators with extensions for IVA fitted.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Electrics/SAM_2001.jpg~original

Just waiting for santa to bring the Dominator headlights now.
Still got to sort a couple of tyres, been saying that for months. Hopefully with christmas then birthday might get enough to finally sort the shocks out.

Enjoy the pics, and all keep up the good work.

[davedew]

Had to take some photos for the agreed value on the insurance the other day so thought I would post them up. Still got to get back lights, and do tub cover but pretty much there now, just a few odd jobs.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_2310.jpg~original

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/SAM_2311.jpg~original

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[davedew]

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[will_08]

Looking good Dave, i like your wheels :cool:

[twinturbo]

Very Smart.

TT

[davedew]

Finally started it again after drilling out the carb jets. Runs quite well now, but after a trip to the rolling road should be loads better.

Actually got to drive it under it's own power. Only out of the garage but still counts as a maiden voyage.

Couple of vids for your viewing.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Videos/th_SAM_2446.jpg (http://s831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Videos/?action=view&current=SAM_2446.mp4)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Videos/th_SAM_2447.jpg (http://s831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Videos/?action=view&current=SAM_2447.mp4)

[baz-r]

looking good dave :)

is there any dyno's rolling roads in the taunton area? the only one i know of in the exeter area is @ tipton st john on the other side of the airport

[davedew]

There is a rolling road at Power Crazy Motorsport in Kentisbeare. About 20 miles from where I live. Gus has just had his zetec tuned there. Really good prices, does corner weighing as well.

Bloke really knows his stuff. Does a lot of rally car prep work.

[davedew]

Well after 18 months with the Roadster being covered up in the garage I thought it was about time I got my backside in gear and got it finished.

I purchased the last parts just after Christmas and here she is all finished.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSCN0462.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSCN0462.jpg.html)

After a six week wait this Saturday was the day we went to the rolling road to get her checked & tuned up. Needless to say I was bricking it. All I was hoping was that the engine survived!!

Steve from Powercrazy Motorsport, near Cullompton Devon is an absolute legend. Explained exactly what he was doing at all times.
Carbs were setup spot on before I got there. Purely by luck. Just need a small tweek to the megajolt map.

Here we are all strapped down ready to go.
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/DSC_0200.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/DSC_0200.jpg.html)

Rear end was light and jumping on rollers, needed some more ballast!!
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/DSCN0469.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/DSCN0469.jpg.html)

Thats me sat on the roll cage lol.

Engine was a 1.6i from a 1990 Sierra, standard output of approx 70 bhp.
I binned the injection and fitted bike carbs & megajolt.
Final output was 109 bhp!!! With more to come if I want.

To say I was happy would be an understatement.

Any how couple of videos also attached. One before adjusting megajolt & one after. Enjoy while I go and fill in IVA forms.

http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/MOV_0205.mp4.html

http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Rolling%20Road/DSCN0475.mp4.html

Must say a big thank you to forum member Gus for towing the trailer, and taking some cracking pictures for me.

Cheers

Dave

[ayjay]

Looking really good -well done:)

[TheArf]

very nice build in deed, good luck with the test

Arfon

[SeriesLandy]

Looking great, not far off.
What did you trim your aero screen with? I'm thinking of putting mine on for iva.

[davedew]

I used either a 7x4 or 10x5 rubber U trim from CBS, and super glued it on.

Well the IVA forms have gone in the post today, so just got to wait now :eek:

[TheArf]

Don't just wait, go over everything again make double sure, it's such a nice build it would be nice to see it pass first go

Arfon

[davedew]

Thanks for the comments.
Trouble is the more I look the more things I find to adjust and alter.

I've already replaced the front ball joint rubbers, as the originals had perished with it just sat in the garage!!

[SeriesLandy]

Thanks for the comments.
Trouble is the more I look the more things I find to adjust and alter.

I've already replaced the front ball joint rubbers, as the originals had perished with it just sat in the garage!!

Was that on the maxi ball joints? Mine were shot after 2 years just sat there.
I keep on finding little annoying bits which makes me think I'll never be finished.

[davedew]

Yeh the maxi ball joints, and the track rod end rubber split around the joint!!!
Luckily I found I was able to buy replacement boots on ebay.

I've added gauges, changed gearstick gators, adjusted headlight height, all sorts of little things.

In the end I just decided to go for it. At least if it fails I will have a list.
Fingers crossed though if it goes as well as the rolling road then it will be a first time pass!!!

[davedew]

Well I just spoke to a nice lady from VOSA. IVA all paid for, just need to wait for the local office to call now!!! :eek:

[baz-r]

if you are getting tested at exeter and im off shift i might be able to pop down and lend a hand come test day.

[davedew]

Have asked for Exeter, but still not heard anything about a date yet.
If your off pop on down, I've got Gus towing the trailer for me.

Maybe if we turn up mob handed, they'll be more likely to pass it!! lol

[MikeB]

Good luck fella, my build is on serious stall at the moment.

My ball joints have split to just sat there, anyone got the linke for new rubber. Can't remember where I bought mine from now.

Thanks

Mike

[MikeB]

Is it these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-A-BOOT-LARGE-UNIVERSAL-BALL-JOINT-TRACK-ROD-END-RUBBER-GREASE-COVERS-/181329586741?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

Thx

[davedew]

They look something like the ones I used. Haven't got the paperwork with me to double check.
I think it took something like half an hour a side to change, was pretty easy.

Well just spoken to VOSA. Paperwork was approved and passed to my local centre yesterday. Apparently I should hear from them with in a calendar month, but it could be a couple of days!!!

Think I'll give them a couple of days then chase.

[davedew]

Well two and a half weeks after posting my application I'm still waiting for a IVA date!!

Exeter currently have no inspector so cannot offer me a date, so trying to get the paperwork sent to Avonmouth.

If you are thinking of using Exeter VOSA, phone first and check if they have got an inspector, it will save a whole lot of hassle!!

[baz-r]

Well two and a half weeks after posting my application I'm still waiting for a IVA date!!

Exeter currently have no inspector so cannot offer me a date, so trying to get the paperwork sent to Avonmouth.

If you are thinking of using Exeter VOSA, phone first and check if they have got an inspector, it will save a whole lot of hassle!!

i went in last week to ask a question and there is a stand in tester i spoke to that is down from kent fyi

[davedew]

Exeter were pretty useless when I spoke to them. Kept getting told they didn't know what was going on until they'd had a staff meeting, 'sometime this week'!
Transferred my application to Bristol in the end. They have got an inspector which is progress. It is only 10 miles further so not a real problem.

[davedew]

After 4 and a bit years I'm pleased to say my Roadster passed IVA first time at Bristol yesterday.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0597.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0597.jpg.html)

Was an early start but all went well. Nowhere near as nerve wracking as I thought it could have been. Tester was a really nice guy.

Only had two things to alter during the test. Reflectors didn't have E marks. They don't need to, but for your own sake I would make sure they do. Luckily I had a spare set that did.

Also the nuts that secure the mirrors to the car, even though they are sold as IVA ok needed to be covered.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0612.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0612.jpg.html)

I asked what he required & the response was 'your the manufacturer, do what you consider acceptable'.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0611.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0611.jpg.html)

He was happy with this LOL.

Everything else went through fine. Emissions were well within limits. Speedo was spot on. Brake balance was near perfect. Noise 96.5db with a 1200 Suzuki Bandit exhaust can. Self centering all ok. Dominator headlights from Furore were perfect.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0603.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/IVA%20Test/DSCN0603.jpg.html)

Foglight wasn't quite vertical, he said 'seeing as it was so close I could sort it when I got home!!'

My response was yes of course

I thought that was nice of him. No where in the manual does it mention the word 'vertical' only square to the rear, but didn't need to argue with him

Started test 8.20. Tea break 9.40 until 10.30. Test concluded at 11. Car back on trailer by 11.15. Certificate in my hand and gone by 11.30.

Not quite 2 hours actual testing. Easy £450 for them if you ask me.

If anybody wants any more info about the IVA just ask.

Just got to fill in the form for DVLA and post it all tomorrow.

[j.brownster79]

Well Done fella all in time for the summer!! car looks awesome!:)

[CTWV50]

Cool, well done on the first time pass!

[rpjg1975]

Good man, that's another one through :)

Look forward to some nice scenic pictures

Russ

[skov]

Congratulations! Nice tidy looking car you've built there.
Great to see another one on the road - just be careful pulling out of junctions :o

[K4KEV]

Nice one Dave....next hurdle... registration, hope you get a first for that too:rolleyes: . then your sorted for the summer ...again well done bud

[SeriesLandy]

Well done again, what are your mirrors, are they feoure ones?

[davedew]

They are from kitspares. Same ones as used on the GBS Zero

[TheArf]

Congratulations on your pass, i'm getting well left behind need to kick it up a gear when I am back from the hols

Arfon

[MikeB]

Well done, car looks great.
Where did you get your headlights by the way, I'm after some IVA compatibel dominators.
Did you have to raise them up to meet IVA, any close ups appreciated.

[davedew]

Mike,

I bought them from Furore via ebay, a direct link is below.

http://furoreproducts.co.uk/dominator-headlamps/14-single-dominator-headlight-black.html

I did raise them up to meet IVA viewing angles over the cycle wings.
I removed the standard mount, then machined a combined stool / mount.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0186.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0186.jpg.html)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/mounting.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/mounting.jpg.html)

HTH

[davedew]

Spoke to DVLA on the 16th. They received and logged my paperwork on the 14th but were only then processing stuff from the 8th!!

Just spoke to them now and they are processing paperwork received on the 14th.

Was told I should hear in a couple of days. Fingers crossed this time next week plates will be on :D

[baz-r]

Well done finished and nearly on the road.

If you need a pitstop for tools and checks I'm just off the M5 @ Exeter I will pm you my number

[davedew]

All documents returned, tax disc & V5 arrived in the post today.
Number plates made today on way home from work, then off to burn some rubber!!!!

[SeriesLandy]

Have fun and don't over do it. I've managed to get mine going sideways changing up to second.

[davedew]

Been doing a few post IVA mods to the Roadster while waiting for DVLA.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0250.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0250.jpg.html)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0251.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0251.jpg.html)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0262.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0262.jpg.html)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz233/davemdew/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0263.jpg~original (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/davemdew/media/Haynes%20Roadster%20Pictures/Bodywork/DSC_0263.jpg.html)

Can't wait to get out in it and see what it can do.