I can't believe its been a year and 2300 miles already! It's been little turbulent in that time: Shortly after SVA pass we lost a wing stay (oops) During December...
It passed SVA today, thanks again to Mark top bloke! (couldn't get a pic of us with car due to government regulations, never mind!)
With the belts repositioned the boot floor needed to be modified so they clear. Smoother out the edges around the holes for the belts. Belt holes all done and cleaned...
Lets get the mundane stuff out the way first: Edge trim now firmly attached to the bonnet and surround Holes in the tub for the belts to clear Edge radius...
Bracket made and installed for the brake compensator valve. Its now solidly bolted in place with a P clip. Also add an extra P clip to one of the brake...
Here's a piccy of us at SVA: A trip to Metal Supermarket in Southampton in the morning to get some steel tube, then a visit from TA member Black-Cat (Tom)...
It failed. However it's not that bad: 1) Seat back strength. As the seats have harness holes in an impact all of the force gets taken up by the back...
SVA man from Southampton called today - we've got a date! Next Friday 5th Also booked an MOT for Tuesday afternoon to check emissions and have a pro look over...
Small SVA related update. Got a letter from VOSA asking for proof that I built the car so I've photocopied lots of invoices and printed some pictures from the site...
The SVA1 form went in the post today! Just need to make sure the car is ready for the SVA now! :D
The sets of pics today: Interior: Gear gaitor now completed properly. Handbrake gaiter, this has the original E30 rubber cover (top part of rubber only) underneath so there''s nothing sharp...
Hand brake gaiter installed, this was an eBay item made from leather, much nicer than the one that comes with the kit! Do have a nice handbrake handle but it...
First off some construction pictures, added some new silcon hoses specificially made for the M20: SVA safe brake line attachment, thanks to folks on madabout kitcars for this tip! And...
A set of brackets to attached the number plate to. These are held on with body sealer. Will do these again when the cone is off for painting with fibreglass....
Updated FAQ's: Q: SVA Tips & Common Sportster Issues (Updated: 24/07/2007) Q: Wobbly Bumper Fix (Updated: 24/07/2007)
Filler cap attached Fog and reverse lights attached - these are just for SVA, the round ones will go on afterwards! Bonnet clearance - just fits! Under bonnet scuttle panels...