Thursday 4 June 2015

Final photos before the car goes off for its PBC and IVA

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.


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

Small stickers added to the anonymous switches.
Possible IVA requirement - nobody seems to know

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!

5 comments:

  1. Very shiny Ned! The 7 on the grill is not a problem for the IVA (I think that the design might have changed). I hope that it gets sorted soon.

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    1. Many thanks! Yes, it's PBC today and then no sign of an IVA date... Apparently the grille is not an IVA fail now.

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  2. Ned, did you get any feedback from he PBC? Spill the beans if you are willing. Simon.

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    1. It's going on today... But my IVA date is 1 month from today. Huge disappointment!

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    2. PBC was fine. Just a couple of things on handbrake and one of the brake hoses (odd, as I thought I'd sorted that out). Plus, they don't like the Bighead cycle wings fasteners, and are going to bond them on instead. All in all, I'm happy.
      IVA is today...

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