My DDR GT4 build

[Hoonigan]

killerferret666 said:

...and its on its way, its taken its time but none the less on its way. It will be about 20 days now till its in the UK.

Looks great, all very exciting. Looking forward to a good build thread

[matlee]

Brilliant news!

Looking forward to this.

[dom9]

Good times! Let us know how the build goes!

[ezakimak]

does UK costoms allow importation of wood products with out getting things teated for pesticides. if its going in a container it might have been better to get them to put it on a steel frame.

[killerferret666]

ezakimak said:

does UK costoms allow importation of wood products with out getting things teated for pesticides. if its going in a container it might have been better to get them to put it on a steel frame.

They'll be able to tell it pressurised wood but worst case scenario is it causes a longer delay which on the scale of things will be no time at all. It will be in a container that will be sealed, it will only be opened before it reaches me if randomly choosen by customs for checking.

[killerferret666]

....that feeling when you realise just how far away you are from that completed car.

[smash]

Love the UK's first Miami GT badging! Congrats on an awesome looking car

[killerferret666]

smash said:

Love the UK's first Miami GT badging! Congrats on an awesome looking car

Thanks, I'm hoping I can make it look as good as it does in my head! The badging looks good, free advertising lol, but will definitly not be back on once sprayed!

[Fastpedeller]

That does look so good - hope it works out well, and I join the list of PHers waiting for the next instalment...

[killerferret666]

Due to unloading logistics, I'm going to have to organise for a Saturday as I need Human bodies for lifting and a fair few to say the least!

So looks like delivery will end up being saturday the 2nd november....seems a mile away!

[Steve_D]

Invest in one of these it will make moving it around so much easier.


£238 well worth it.
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cm06.htm

Steve

[killerferret666]

Steve_D said:

Invest in one of these it will make moving it around so much easier.


£238 well worth it.
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cm06.htm

Steve

Thanks for link Steve. I've built a car dolly for moving it around. As you say it will be a good send! I made as it will sit the chassis just under 2ft off ground so will be a good working height and useful for unloading.... I hope!

[Fastpedeller]

Just make sure you don't drop it! The car, not the trolley.....

[biggerbigben]

What's the sketch with the windscreen? Can they provide an e-marked item?

[killerferret666]

biggerbigben said:

What's the sketch with the windscreen? Can they provide an e-marked item?

Simply put no, they are just DOT marked. I could of had the tching added, but you can guarantee id get a stone chip or crack at some point. So what I'm doing is having a mould made from the one being sent to me and then E marked windscreens can be produced. Not the cheapest by any stretch of the imagination but at least ill never have a problem getting a windscreen quickly if chipped and if anyone in Europe needs a screen ill be able to have one made quickly and easily.

[matlee]

Daft question alert....

Would it not be possible to put the car through the IVA without a windscreen and then add the DOT marked one afterwards?

[killerferret666]

matlee said:

Daft question alert....

Would it not be possible to put the car through the IVA without a windscreen and then add the DOT marked one afterwards?

The IVA booklet / test doesn't require a windscreen, however if the surroundings / mounts for a window is present, its deemed a windscreen should be fitted and therefore would fail.

I wont be fitting the side windows till after the IVA as they are not required and can only test what's in front of them.

Also with only having one windscreen and production being in America it made sense for me to have a mould made from it with the bonus of E markings as well.

[rdodger]

I'm looking forward to seeing this built. I have had my eye on them for years.

My advice re IVA would be to get in touch with your local tester early on. Explain the situation and take his advice. Most of them seem to be enthusiastic about cars and genuinely want people to pass.

Get clarification about things like not fitting side windows. I believe some testers are getting a bit fed up with cars being sent for testing clearly not finished as they will be later.

I had my car tested in April at Chadderton. The guys there were great. Very helpful and fair. It failed first time of course!

Rear fog light seems to be one thing that's unclear at the moment. Should it have a buzzer if it's left on when the lights are switched off etc? There are a few things like this that crop up. As you will be the first person to try and test one it's worth while getting your tester interpretation on things.

Have fun and keep us updated!

[khm]

i was told i needed side screens, if not the car would be deemed incomplete, know the place to get them from with e marks, send a pattern and they'll send the new e marked ones ;-)

[killerferret666]

khm said:

i was told i needed side screens, if not the car would be deemed incomplete, know the place to get them from with e marks, send a pattern and they'll send the new e marked ones ;-)

thanks for the info ;-) Id been following a lot of GT40 builds and they don't put the side windows in hence my thinking if i trim it off around where the window would go.

But none the less if the biggest headache I have is side windows ill be happy man