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Thanks both... I think I'll phone Paul discuss it.

One thing that also bothers me, and I wrote on my snagging list, is that the key is slightly 'sticky' in the barrel. I.e. It is slightly awkward to remove. Have you found this with your cars?

Bad news folks.

I found out today that my car failed on two counts. A fuse blew on the windscreen wipers during testing - I think that there might be a problem with the wiring. It also failed because of the seat belt mountings (which Caterham put in).

Caterham will get it sorted.

more waiting though 

Ned, it makes a good place for the 12V Socket if you fit one. (You can do it for a few pounds).

Ah that will be why. Normally, they are quick at getting back.

No news from me today. I emailed Paul but no reply yet...

Oh no, that is very annoying  . I hope that it get sorted very promptly.

My car's big day is tomorrow... I'm hoping for the best. 

Simon

Yes, the knee trim panels did take a bit of persuasion. Peter found this as well. The fuse box is a little confusing too. It took us a while to get the right orientation (but it does fit).

good luck

I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps the engine and CAT take a little while,to bed in?  

I'm glad that you enjoyed the drive at least. I'm counting the days...

Come on then Martiin, good news?

I wish I knew this before I did my front brakes. This is one thing that needed to be corrected at my PBC; the lines were slightly twisted and there was slight seepage under the copper washer.

Simon

That is good news indeed. Well done!

I found out today that my IVA date is 28th April. I hope to share in your good fortune.

Ned , you are, of course, welcome to come to Somerset too (160 ready or not). I have also sent a message to Mike. Let's wait until be get a few cars registered before going further.

Great, let's see how things develop. 

by the way, good luck tomorrow, Peter.

I forgot to mention, my none starting problem was due to a faulty crankshaft sensor (that has now been fixed apparently).

With the Caterham gone, the garden has got a bit more attention recently.

Simon

Ah ha, I got my feedback today...

1 The steering wheel clamp is upside down

2 A small amount of engine wiring requires tidying

3 The front brake pipe hoses are twisted & leaking

4 Rear brake hose pipe is missing the fixing washers

5 Brakes require bleeding

and this adds up to 2hrs work. I knew that the front brakes were dodgy and I just couldn't get the air out of the brakes for some reason. Other than that I think they were pretty positive about my efforts!

I'm not sure of my IVA date yet, but I am just about to start teaching for the summer term so I have let Caterham do the test (and just take the extra cost on the chin).

Once you have your cars going, perhaps you would like an expedition to Somerset. We have a wife friendly 'Clarks village, shopping outlet' near us and some nice pubs for lunch.

What is the news then folks?

Has anyone has a bill from the PBC? Martin, when is your IVA?

My PBC should have been done yesterday but I have not heard anything yet.

Simon

Er yes, some educated guesswork went on (and phone calls to Derek). I remember discovering a big shiny pipe after putting the engine in; this was a water pipe that was a late delivery. Thankfully I could slide it in just.

Martin took some good engine bay shots which I uploaded here

good luck, Simon

Thanks Mike,

You can try installing the plastic film yourself, or pay Dave to do it. However, I didn't have the option as, until yesterday, he didn't have a template for the 160 wings.

Thanks for the PBC comments Peter, interesting.

I managed to sort some of them before I took the car off today. However, I didn't have time to sort others.

Simon

Keep it up Ned!

I did wonder whether to post those photos (it may not matter).

I copied the IVA forms that you kindly forwarded to me but VOSA queried the missing gross weight. I had an email from them today saying that they are now OK with my corrected axle weights and gross weight.

it is probably best to check with Derek.

Simon

Hello Mike, Any news about your car? Did they solve the non starting problem? Simon

Keep us posted!

I'm dropping my car off on Saturday (after is gets some 'premier paint guard' protection on the rear mud guards).

Interstingly I had an email from VOSA today asking for the designed gross weight (which I didn't put on the IVA form. Apparently this should be 733kg or whatever is on the plate on the car.)

If you look at Martin's photos, the orange and blue 160s have different gross weights/axle loads

This one is different to this one

However, I think that the gross weight is supposed to be 733kg (?)

maybe this is just pedantry.

Simon

Peter,

Interesting news. Good luck for next Thursday.

Simon

Here is a 160 for sale... It looks like a small firm built it.

http://youtu.be/0PfwrZ1s1Z0

one thing that made me pause... the battery is the other way around.

Simon

A very speedy turn around, and looking  good.

I wonder how this will develop for us all... Hopefully few problems.