Ian
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Was going to say the rear lights don't look vertical either, must be within tolerance.
Suppose there's no discretion to be had about the wiper motor. Easy fix I suppose.
Only one minor fault like that is the sign of a good kit / build although they should have spotted that, it'll be in the IVA manual somewhere.
[Edited on 24-02-2012 by Ian]
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Ben J
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My dad hasnt read the manual cover to cover so must have missed it! Birkin being based in SA don't build the kits to pass IVA either so they probs aren't aware of the need for twin speed wipers.
What do you mean with the lights?
[Edited on 24-02-2012 by Ben J]
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Ben J
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Originally posted by Chris x
Shame they failed it on something so stupid! Does it really make that much difference? 
Pain in the ass! Looks great though! 
Rules are rules tbh. The whole IVA test is a joke because once passed it never gets IVA'd again so you can change what you want and not worry if it's IVA compliant.
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Ian
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I meant the manual as supplied by VOSA, assumed the kit manufacturer would be familiar but as you say, it's just one of their markets.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual_Version_1111.pdf
Rear lights I thought would be pointing up too far but you get 5 degrees for the fog and 15 for all others, pages 22 and 28. Not sure what it used to be under SVA but I remember Ste had to make sure his were not flush to the bodywork because that would have aimed them too high.
That manual is an interesting read, you do wonder how many modified cars would pass it.
And re not needing a re-test if you change anything, there was a story about a guy had a feature in a kit car mag with his new engine, box, few other major components, VOSA made him get another SVA. Not sure how true it is.
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Ben J
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Yeah I meant that manual too. We've got a copy but it's pretty heavy going so easy to miss something!
Yeah, get what you mean about lights now.
We are mainly going to be making cosmetic changes after IVA, like nicer wing mirrors etc, although the ones we want wouldn't pass. Also we've had to put edging strip on alot of edges too like around the exhaust heat shield, and that will all be coming off.
[Edited on 24-02-2012 by Ben J]
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Ben J
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Car booked in for re test 8.30am on Wednesday.
Turns out wiper motor is able to work 2 speeds, so its been wired up to allow twin speeds to operate.
My Dad's drivivng it the 7 miles to test centre this time instead of getting it trailered. Bound to get pulled with no plates on, although obv it perfectly legal to drive to and from the test.
[Edited on 27-02-2012 by Ben J]
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Ben J
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It's just passed IVA!
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Steve
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cool m8 nice
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Chris x
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben J
It's just passed IVA!
Nice one!
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Ben J
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Spare wheel carrier on. Rear number plate on. We got this reg a while ago.
J for Jackson, 7 for Lotus 7 replica and BKN for Birkin.
Excuse the poor qual pics. My dads having issues with camera.
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Ben J
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Both number plates on now. Better pics. Just waiting for V5 now. Press studs also fitted for boot cover and hood etc.
[Edited on 11-03-2012 by Ben J]
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looks good whens it going to be painted? and what colour is it going?
April 08 feature car
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Ben J
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Looks like we are leaving the paint until back end of the year. It will need taking off the road and parts removing so seems sensible to do this over winter. This might change though.
Its going to be metallic silver with an anthracite (same as wheels) stripe down length and around nose cone tip. Headlights and a few other details will probably also be anthra too.
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Ben J
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V5 and tax disc finally with us after DVLA took 11 working days to sort it out. Useless fuckers.
We are down in Norfolk end of month so will get more pics, and pics from my first drive etc.
Hoping to get a bullet cam or Go Pro or something at some point too.
[Edited on 16-03-2012 by Ben J]
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Ben J
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Sooooo....
Went down to my parents last Wednesday - Sunday and went out in the Birkin 3 times in all. Once as a passenger and twice driving.
All I can say is bloody hell its fast!
My Dad took me out first of all and I have to say he's rediscovered his love of speed. He's 62 now but back in the day he was involved in several forms of motorsport including Autotesting and Rallying for a lot of years. But since stopping and getting "old" he's lost his feel for it and had slowed down alot.
Well he scared the shit out of me when he took me out. I was trying to press the brakes from the passenger side!!
Acceleration is insane, and it handles like its on rails. The roads round where my arents live are perfect for a blast too.
My first drive was interesting. In hindsight I was trying to drive it too fast straight away instead of learning to drive it first. The clutch is ultra responsive, almost like an on/off switch which takes a bit of getting used to, as do non servo assisted brakes (that aren't properly run in yet).
We had planned more trips out but unfortunatley one of the front AVO shock absorbers blew a seal and started leaking oil so we couldn't risk it.
AVO have been awesome and even though the shocks were bought 2 years ago at the start of the build they have replaced it no fuss. Its only done 120miles tbh. They asked for us to send it back and they rebuilt it, checked and tested it and it was fine but were unwilling to risk it so are sending us a new one. Great service.
So now its a case of learning how to drive it properly so we can get the full potential from it. Tbh we've got no way near that yet. Keep telling my Dad that on track is the best place to learn but he's not convinced yet.
4 point harnesses have been ordered too.
[Edited on 04-04-2012 by Ben J]
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djgritt
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Looks great!
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Ben J
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Will look even better once the shit wing mirrors are swapped and its painted!
Also looking to soften the rear springs as the back is very feisty when lifting off, even on the straight.
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Ben J
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The Birkin has finally gone into a bodyshop for paint. Hopefully finished by next week .Main colour going on tomorrow, then stripe masked up and checked by my Dad, before being sprayed next week.
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M Sutton
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Awesome!! Bet its great fun to drive. Always wanted to drive a caterham/lotus 7 type car as there such a popular track day car!
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Darryl H
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Looks great, just re-read the thread What gearbox are you using?
Is it a type 9?
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Ben J
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Yep type 9.
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Darryl H
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Are they supposed to cope with that kind of power?
I think I may have missed it if you've said anything about it as I only really read the updates.
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Ben J
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Its only producing 180bhp, which isn't huge figures?
They are rated up to about 200bhp I think.
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Darryl H
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Oh ok I thought they were rated lower than that. Should be fine for your needs then!
Looking forward to seeing it in paint
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Ben J
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Yep. To break 200bhp it would need uprated internals etc. That won't be happening for a while.
Its plenty quick enough as it it tbh. It does around 4.5second 0-60 at the mo.
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