Just got back from the test, And would you beleive surprise surprise it failed.
After worrying myself daft over the last few days, once i got the car to the test station, it all went very smoothly, in a very calm and organised manner. the inspector (Dave) was very helpful and not at all judgemental on the quality (or lack of it in some areas) of the the build.
I do however have a 2 page failure list which is loads shorter that I expected. sometimes we can be over critical of our own abilities.
The list is:
Seat belt reels loose and can be rotated-Might need some help with a solution to this .
Contactable edges- 2 wing nuts under nosecone, 6 bolts without nutcovers
Reflecters in wrong location
Contactable edges- mirror brackets,exhaust bracket, interior mirror bracket,fuel cap.
Locknuts or loctite needed on 6 nuts
no self centreing ( toeing in so I could get it on the trailer)
a small amount of sleeving required for wiring
unable to prove age of engine so subsequently tested as if cat was fitted -FAILED
brake tester at test centre broke during test- FAILED
Speedo reading 10mph when true reading 46!! assistance required at Stonleigh chaps!
Off to get some celebratory fish and chips for tea. I know, flash git.
After worrying myself daft over the last few days, once i got the car to the test station, it all went very smoothly, in a very calm and organised manner. the inspector (Dave) was very helpful and not at all judgemental on the quality (or lack of it in some areas) of the the build.
I do however have a 2 page failure list which is loads shorter that I expected. sometimes we can be over critical of our own abilities.
The list is:
Seat belt reels loose and can be rotated-Might need some help with a solution to this .
Contactable edges- 2 wing nuts under nosecone, 6 bolts without nutcovers
Reflecters in wrong location
Contactable edges- mirror brackets,exhaust bracket, interior mirror bracket,fuel cap.
Locknuts or loctite needed on 6 nuts
no self centreing ( toeing in so I could get it on the trailer)
a small amount of sleeving required for wiring
unable to prove age of engine so subsequently tested as if cat was fitted -FAILED
brake tester at test centre broke during test- FAILED
Speedo reading 10mph when true reading 46!! assistance required at Stonleigh chaps!
Off to get some celebratory fish and chips for tea. I know, flash git.