who is builing a speedster

oliver365 · Post by **oliver365** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:23 am

Lets get this site more active ,is anyone building a speedster now & can we have some photos & some input please

356_outlaw · Post by **356_outlaw** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:07 pm

I have something tasty in the offing soon... until such time i'm keeping tight lipped

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:00 pm

I'll second that, lets get it up and running again. I'm still building although nearly finished ten years later, on and off.......

ronalddejong · Post by **ronalddejong** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:01 pm

http://www.356speedsterclub.nl/

Dutch speedster Site with more than 4 actual building topics ...... and a lot of info!

Also my restauration topic on, my one off the first Intermeccanica's, and the new green Vintage Speed I am building at this moment.

We have visitors from Canada, England, Sweden, Belgium and Germany already.
Welcome!

Translation for now through google translation please.

Ronald

ger · Post by **ger** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:37 am

Hi Ronald and welcome !

I found the NL forum a few weeks and joined up

A pretty active forum and lots of good information.

The bonus is that most everyone speaks perfect english......And Google translator works for the other posts

Cheers
Gerry

chief · Post by **chief** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:56 pm

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T4_356 · Post by **T4_356** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:08 am

Hello, yes I am rebuilding my one rather than building from scratch. Its been on the road for years, but i have decided i want to do some upgrades to the brakes, interior maybe a respray....oh dear, will i be able to stop!

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:29 pm

Hi to all builders (car),

here is a list of recomendations from Chesil to get through the IVA.

A list of DOES

1, If no steering lock, then will need to fit an immobiliser by a qualified fitter. Will need to show certificate from govening body at the time of test. Note this is not currently required.
2, H.T leads to have suppression markings.
3, If there is no permanent hood, more of the interior wil fall into the exteria zone.
4, Fuel cap now only needs to be locked by a key and not tethered.
5, Fuel tank filler to be external. Internal fill not accepted. However, for the kit builders already with an internal filler, acceptance for 12 months expiring 29th april 2010.
6, Fuel tank to be earthed witha seperate lead other than the fuel gauge earth.
7, Pedals are still exempt from sharpe edge requirement.
8, Handbrake may need cover over the cable ends, may appear sharp throught he gaiter.
9, Fuel & brake hoses to show markings.
10, Reflectors to be vertical and at right angles to the axis of the car. If using the oringinal square reflectors, then rubber to be fitted around the edge.
11, Fog light to be E & F marked. Switch with light to be fitted on or under dash.
12, Demister-either heated front screen or to have independent warm air blower( no longer from engine). Heating for the passenger compartment NOT a requirement.
13, Headlight fixing tab to have rubber around the edge.
14, Teardrop rear lights may need internal adjustment to stop light bleeding from the brake-light/ side-lights section to indicator section.
15, Washer jets, passenger jet ok, covered by wiper. Drivers side needs to be removed and a plastic tube with nozzle to be fitted to the wiper OR just use IVA compliant jets.
16, Mirrors must break away and have good rearward vision.
17, Interior mirror must have rubber surround.
18, Speedo cannot be checked with test centre equipment. Chesil can supply proof of calibration with tyres sizes 195/60/15.
19, Brake fluid reservoir must have a low level warning switch and a label to identify the type of fluid used Dot4. Labels & reservoirs available from Chesil.
20, Warning light and est switch to be fitted on/under dash, visable from drivers seat.
21, Fit high backed seats, or seats with headrests only (bucket seats not accepted).
22, Ensure bolt heads under dash, fixing bonnet hinge are covered.
23, Spare wheel, if fitted, will be termed a space saver as it's not the same size as the road wheels and will need 80kph/50mph sticker on the wheel.
24, Ensure all pipes and cables are well clipped. Not all with cable ties.
25, Chassis number to be 17 characters long and stamped on the r/h side fo chassis or permantently fixed (welded not riveted).
26, Chassis plate must be fixed in a visible position with the manufacturers details and must have chassis number stamped on.
27, Make sure the steering self-centres at 10mph.
28, Age of engine proof needs to be taken to the test centre. This can be either oringinal engines V5, official letter from VW confirming age or letter from the VW owners club confirming age.
29, Remember to fill fuel tank full of fuel fro the test.
30, Exhaust level is 99dba. Stainless steel exhuast just passes. If you need it to be quieter it may be possible to fit the oringinal beetle tail pipes.
31, Vehicle must be in a road worthy condition.
32, If re-tested, make changes to parts required only.Do not change anything else until you have the certificate in your grubby mits. Examiners can fail it if alterations are seen that do not comply.

A list of DO NOT'S;

1, DO NOT FIT - Bonnet handle.
2, DO NOT FIT - Dash grab handle or the door pull handles.
3, DO NOT FIT - Woodrim steering wheel, fit old beetle 1302/03 type.
4, DO NOT FIT- Outside hood latch blocks, centre block is fine behind mirror.
5, DO NOT FIT - Hood.
6, DO NOT FIT - Heater slides-, leave carpet uncut ie cover oulet.
7, DO NOT FIT - Back-seat, its just a parcel shelf.
8, DO NOT FIT - Switches beyond the 127mm (5") line from edge of steering wheel.
9, Also been told not to install the wind-up windows mech's or handles and glas runners. Temp fill door top gap with ????

This is not necessarily all. It does seem to vary from test centre to another. Typically, the bonnet handle sometimes passes and sometimes not, as do the internal door and wind-up window handles.

Well, hope this puts a few of you in the right direction for a pass. Got mine ready, paid my £450 (it HUrt) and waiting my test date at the Derby branch. Will let you know how it turns out.

Regards Rich

oliver365 · Post by **oliver365** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:37 am

F**K that

ger · Post by **ger** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:08 pm

Excellent stuff Rich !

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:09 pm

Thanks Ger.

Dropped a boo boo with the IVA application, so anyone filling in your application make sure you put the power output in k/watts and not bhp. If you know your brake horse power simply x by 1.34 and that gives you your power in kwatts.

Still waiting for the test date, been told by VOSA they have a back log. Should here something soon

ger · Post by **ger** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:05 pm

Hi Rich,

What did you do for mirrors??

Gerry

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:06 pm

Gerry ,

l take it you mean door mirrors, nothing as yet as Pete from Chesil is posting me one up, failing that will just take a trip to Europa and buy one thats Iva compatable as l will be fitting my own after the test. The rear veiw mirror does need to have rubber around the edge though.

Finally got my car booked in for the 13th april, nothing like leaving to the last minute...

ger · Post by **ger** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:14 pm

Hi Rich,

Good luck for the test !!

Would be great if you took lots of pics and notes

I know its not quite the same but this lad just took his newly built car thro the test...(CBS mirrors)

http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=38198

Cheers
Gerry

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:01 pm

Gerry

Thats an intresting read, will take some photos and do something similar to help others preping for the test. Will keep you up dated.

Regards