Had the first Test today

A guy from the SFRO (IVA) came around to the house tonight and did the first test. In Sweden there are two tests before the MOT test. It's a good idea as there could be a need to modify some basic bits before building too much. This is basically what happened tonight. This is NOT UK IVA!

• All the brake pipes must have the connectors changed to the "pressed" on type and also be surrounded by a clear plastic tube for shielding.
• no comment, apart from the clear plastic will keep them looking newer, longer I suppose!
• The fabricated lower steering shaft must not contain welds.
• Maybe I can get one made up.

• Track rod end must not contain welds. Swedes are a bit strict on welded joints but apparently they have had one or two accidents with welds giving way!
• Perhaps I can buy one the same length without the weld.

• Cannot use a 4 point safety belts!
• Bit daft this one, I just have to disconnect one of the shoulder straps from the anchor point! 4 point encourages street racing
• A comment: The total weight of the vehicle + fuel + driver (70kg) plus 50kg (extra!) must exceed 6.666 Kg per kW(103) = 686kg.
• I have no idea at this stage but I'll add something heavy if needed!
• Sound level must be under 84dB - no idea at this stage what it's going to be. Told there was an I-Pod app to measure this.

Apart from that everything was fine, I can use my sports steering wheel with boss connector, long extrusions like switches etc. are totally okay for the dashboard etc.

VIN number punched into the chassis

Overall I'm a little disappointed as it would have been okay in a UK test (I presume) but better to find these things now than later. The next test I'll have to trailer it 130km across to Västerås but that is when it's all complete. But for this task there's going to have to be a bigger hole in the wall than just a door!