We arrived with the trailer at 7 (test was at
and we left at about 4!The tester called me the evening before to tell me he would be training 3 other testers on the car so we were prepared for it to be a long day. To be fair, my pal and I learnt an awful lot from the instruction and it was a very interesting day. He also told me he’s been testing for 7 years and only been able to pass two cars first time.
I was expecting a fail (and wasn’t disappointed) but very pleased that the car passed on so many points. Most of the fails are pretty minor and could probably be all fixed in a weekend. The only thing that’s going to requite assistance from you guys is the brakes.
It has a balance bar fitted, 4 pot fronts, jag rears and a servo just on the front circuit ( I presume this is normal!)
On testing, the brakes were all fine but the backs locked slightly before the fronts (with the servo connected and working) they want the fronts to lock first WITHOUT the servo working. I’m concerned that there may not be enough adjustment on the balance bar......Is this a common fail point with Hawks?
They were very complementary about the quality of the kit, and I feel they did a fair and very thorough inspection certainly not the sort of thing a well built kit builder should be nervous of. All round a very good day.
Simon
