I've waited a few weeks for a PBC slot at Caterham in Crawley. And I still haven't received a date from DVSA (was VOSA, was DLVA etc) about the IVA check required before the car is legally roadworthy.
So in the meantime, there's been a bit of polishing going on, thanks to Autoglym.
So in the meantime, there's been a bit of polishing going on, thanks to Autoglym.
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| IVA documentation says the '7' should be behind the griller. But on mine, it is impossible to separate it without ruining the paintwork. It's painted in, not just clipped in |
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| Small stickers added to the anonymous switches. Possible IVA requirement - nobody seems to know |
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| I know... the headlights look wonky. Final adjustment will be done pre-PBC! |
IVA update:
The car failed on two things:
1. the windscreen washer fused. Apparently the inspector was trying to turn everything on and off in rapid succession, and finally got something to fuse. Caterham are fixing this...
2. the brake balance between front L & R brakes was not acceptable. This isn't something that's adjustable, as a builder, so the factory are going to have to figure this out themselves too
Next IVA date: 3 August. Three months after the end of the build.
Final update:
The car passed its IVA, DVLA took about 3 weeks to turn around the V5, and now the car is finally on the road.
It is huge fun to drive, and is well worth all the admin hassle over the past months!
Final update:
The car passed its IVA, DVLA took about 3 weeks to turn around the V5, and now the car is finally on the road.
It is huge fun to drive, and is well worth all the admin hassle over the past months!
