Wednesday, June 10, 2009

IVA Preparation

So basically, the car is complete and I'm fairly happy with the end result - all the bits that need to be on are on. So now starts the process of crawling all over it to try and find anything that may cause a problem on IVA test and do something about it.

Things that I know about include a tethered fuel cap - this was easily done by modifying the installed one using bicycle brake cable and a bit of patience to have it run from inside the cap seat.


The fuel tank required earthing, and whilst I was at it I installed a non-return valve (oriented so that outflow wouldn't occur in the event of a capsizing) on the fuel return line. The cable tidy is glued to the fuel tank by the way - not riveted or anything else that may lead to fire-related bumfoolery.

I popped on the covers for the harness shoulder buckles.

And the rather neat exhaust heat shield - shiny!

And finally the seat-cozy.


I've still got to protect a few edges with rubber trim (I need to get more) and all the bolt heads on the front suspension have to be covered with protectors. And I think I can improve on the alignment of the headlamps - well, from utter guess to educated guess anyway, but I'll worry about that later.

I'm also waiting on some IVA guidance from Westfield in case there is something I've missed or don't know about. They're putting one of their built cars through the test today so that ought to be enlightening. I think I'll put in for my test anyway - by the time a date comes through I should have addressed any outstanding issue. So next comes some form completion...