Pre IVA Checks

I thought it might be of interest to post a few details of steps taken in preparation for IVA. A few pictures will make a nice change after the last couple of posts !

Fog light E-marked and baffles fitted to ensure noise level acceptable.

Outside edge of harness buckle is deemed to be outside of cockpit and needs to meet radius requirements for exterior. The rubber around the washers behind the eye bolt is self amalgamating tape in case the edge of washers are deemed to require a radius.

Boot T-handle edges need to be blunted.

Steering wheel needs a padded centre.

Alternative side vents without sharp edges, holes (needed for heater inlet on GD) drilled 20mm and rubber grommets from electric socket backbox used.

Door handles fitted with rubber caps.

Interior mirror "stem" fitted with rubber cap.

Vectra controls remarked to shown horn operation.

Dash switches marked to show operation. Sticker sheet from Car Builder Solutions

Clock adjustment knob fitted with rubber cap.

Aero style fuel filler cap fitted with tether made from brass picture wire, 2 spade terminals and a short piece of wire coat hanger.

T-piece on other end fitted inside fuel filler neck.

Hex bolt changed for button head on number plate light.

Number plate blank fitted inside nose. This is just a piece of MDF suitably radius'd, painted black and fitted to the number plate bar with rubber lined p-clips.