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  1. VIN stamp confirmation

    in IVA

    Posted

    I have to agree with everyone else that it is not required.

    MR IVA TESTER will check that the chassis is stamped. 

    And that you have a manufactures plate fitted showing the correct details.

    As IVA Manual Statutory Plates 18

    In my case I made up my own VIN number and submitted it on my application Form IVA 1C

    NO further action required by you to have it checked.

  2. VIN stamp confirmation

    in IVA

    Posted

    Peter

    I stamped my own number on the chassis. 

    You are not being told the correct information,

    On your application form IVA 1C it ask's for the VIN number at question 3a (ii)

    At question 3b Position of stamped VIN on vehicle.

    Your date of manufacture question 4b Is the date you submit you application form.

    Do you have a manufacturers plate fitted as sample below:-

     

    VIN Plate.jpg

  3. Brake proportion valve

    in Mechanics

    Posted

    You have the brakes designed for a 4/5 seat saloon car that was quite heavy loaded. 

    The front of our kit cars is very light so the front brakes are going to lock up very easy.

    It is more the driver learning how to brake in a very light front ended car that has little weight to hold the front wheels down on the road.

    Need I say any more, practice light braking and apply less foot pressure, we don't have ABS and driver aids, just common sense.

     

  4. Indicator relay location

    in Electrics

    Posted · Edited by maca

     

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    The image is taken from a friends wiring of the doner loom so I would assume that your wiring would be the same.

    You can clearly see the flasher unit hanging from the harness in the picture so follow the 3-core wires back to the main loom.

    So where was it located before you found it?

    Think you have a little bit of water ingress!

  5. Indicator relay location

    in Electrics

    Posted · Edited by maca
    added more details.

    If you can trace the wires from your light stalks then you should find a 3-wire circuit with a triangular 3 pole plug fitted that

    should have the flasher unit fitted as behind the dash board.

    Hope that helps. Not in the fuse box.

    It should come out the loom at about the same point as the brake light switch wiring.

  6. Headlight Stalk Positions

    in Electrics

    Posted

    Depends what switch you have maybe.

    On mine with ignition switched on you switch head lights on then the left lever controls as:-

    Away from you Main Beam, Centre position Dip Beam & Pull towards you Flash Main Beam.

    Without ignition switched on only side lights.

  7. Exmo build quality.

    in IVA

    Posted

    On 8/12/2020 at 9:05 AM, NickandNeil said:

    I m waiting for my IVA twidling my thumbs reading all the kit car forums green with envy at the blats everyone is doing.  I noticed a comment on one site saying it is almost impossible to get an Exmo through the IVA test.  Is there anything I need to know like extra strengthening etc?  You guys have guided me over the last two years of rebuild, but no one has mentioned strengthening?

    Also has anyone had a test date through yet? and if so, when did you first apply?

    Hi Neil,

    How long ago did you apply for the IVA?

    I applied for mine on 8/5/2017 received an email 11/5/2017 to say application received then 15/5/2017 application accepted 

    Made a payment on 15/5/2017 fee £450 received an email payment receipt 15/5/2017 also a email Application Assessed

    Then nothing from them until I phoned them as to how much longer it would be to wait on the 10/7/2017 

    I was told by them that I had not payed the fee, I told them that I have payed and have a recipt dated 15/5/2017

    Then on 10/7/2017 received an email (Your recent application has now been processed by DVSA Testing and Support Services (TaSS).)

    Then again on 10/7/2017 (Your application for Individual Vehicle Approval has been released for inspection.)

    Then again on 10/072017 and the 13/7/2017 (A Booking Appointment) at my choosen testing station for the 24/08/2017

    Pleased to say it passed first time.

    Then it's the good old DVLA to get it registered and Number plates. so another month and you maybe there.

    CONTACT TAS 0300 123 9000  

     

  13. Engine swap

    in Engine

    Posted

    Question do you mean a Zetec or a Vetec as you have changed the word on a regular basis?

    What gearbox is the S7 engine got fitted?

    The Zetec is fuel injection in the S7 so the ECU would need to be changed also.

    The 2B on ebay is also Injection but not the same ECU. and I am sure would have a type 9 gearbox fitted.

     

  15. Alps in July?

    in Driving

    Posted

    Thanks once again for the video, what an adventure to have a drive like that.

    Question for you what camera mount are you using as I would like to get the camera and mount with a couple of batteries,

    Has your gear lever always been that loose just wondered if the spring is not holding it firm as I see you holding it quite a lot in your driving.

     

  17. Alps in July?

    in Driving

    Posted · Edited by maca

    Once again a well put together video, how could we get bored with views like that.

    Just wondering when that big dog is going to pass you on the road started at 0.09 sec's and have not seen it yet or was that

    the lovely road you where travelling on before the St Bermard Pass.

  18. Super spec or 2b windscreen to rollbar distance.

    in Fitting & bodywork

    Posted

    3 hours ago, John Gaunt said:

    Hi found out my windscreen is to far forward, trying to sort this so weather gear will fit properly,  need sizes from windscreen to rollbar,  or back of car.

    Thanks.

    Car 2B that should be the same. Top of windscreen to C/L of roll bar 42" to back of car 68" 

    I am sure that was the dimension that Richard of RHE said that it should be in his video's. 

  19. Alps in July?

    in Driving

    Posted

    Yet another good video Neil.

    Thanks for the entertainment shame about the cable but if that was the only breakdown then an excellant journey.

    Thanks for the details of the camera used.

    Regards

    Martin

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  20. S7 Zetec passed its mot

    in Engine

    Posted

    Pleased for you that the car passed MOT mine is booked in for Friday.

    Now get in it take the car out and have a good drive much better than sitting around at home. 

    Thats what it's there for to put a smile on your face.

    Regards

    Martin

     

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