Post Build Check

Took the car to Caterham Midlands for its Post Build Check (PBC). This service is included in the price of the car and includes them doing a spanner check and a look over to offer advice for the IVA.

Arran did the check and raised the car on a ramp to check everything underneath before doing a similar job from above. The car started OK and after a bit of fiddling to get a decent idle speed, he operated everything in order to make sure everything worked. A new hazard light switch was fitted to replace the dodgy one I had before a bit of a disaster. Just as we tried to start the car to go on a road test, the ignition fuse blew. Replacing the fuse only resulted in another fuse blowing so Arran whipped off the rear-wheel speed sensor and the car started - albeit without a speedo. The road test confirmed I had a VERY noisy differential so after all the bloody effort of getting it in the car - it will be replaced under warranty. Sadly the warranty only covers parts on a self-build (and so to avoid having to go through the frustration of re-fitting for the hundredth time) Caterham will fit it for me.

After I got home, Darren fitted the new speed sensor and the car started OK. Next up I IVA-proofed the car (copious amounts of silicone sealant, rubber trim and nut caps). The list I had from Caterham and the other bits I protected are based on protecting any 'sharp' edges that can be hit by a 100mm sphere. Imagine rolling a ball across all surfaces of the car and any projection from the body greater than 5mm needs to have a cover put on it if the 'corner' is deemed to be sharp by VOSA. 'Sharp' means different things to different parts of the car... All very clear then. At some point, I'll put the list of what I did on this blog but until I pass the IVA, it's a pointless exercise.

One last thing of significance... My hood-sticks are missing. This means I can't fit my weather gear, which means I can't fit my boot cover... Another shortage being sorted by Caterham but it also means I have to cover all sharp edges in the boot. A productive day became a frustrating one.