Registration complete

Documents arrived from the DVLA today I'm now the owner of a 66 plate Westfield SEiW, went straight to Halfords and had two plates made up, phoned A-Plan Insurance and she's street legal!

DVLA Contact 01

Had a call from the DVLA today, confirming that they have received my application and needed the following additional information:

• Copy of a recent utility bill as proof of address (the DVLA website said that a photocopy of my driving licence was sufficient but obviously not!)
• From V267 - Declaration that a vehicle is new (again the website states this is required when importing a vehicle)

Emailed the above to kar@dvla.gsi.gov.uk

IVA Pass!

Whoop, whoop the lovely chap at the IVA test center has passed my car and given me a bright Individual Approval Certificate (IAC). I was at the test center for a whole 50 minutes!
Once again took a couple of sneaky photos at the test center - so don't tell anyone.

Then it was onto the registration process - three hours of paperwork later I've popped the following in the post to the DVLA:

• V55/4 Form
• Photo-copy of Driving Licence
• Cheque for first registration & 6 months road tax
• Individual Approval Certificate (IAC) 
• Certificate of Motor Insurance (against chassis number with place-holder registration)
• Built up vehicle report Form – V627/1
• Supporting Original Receipts / Invoices
• Westfield Sports Cars Starter Kit Price List (to demonstrate kit contents)
• Photos as evidence of self-build

The clock is now ticking to see if the registration comes back before the weather closes in.

IVA 2nd Retest Booked

Booked for September 26th @ 8:00am.......

Mods Pre 2nd IVA

Emissions:

Spoke to Omex again - this time they sent me a manual to help with the specifics of ITB throttle setup of the Zetec 2.0. This required adjustment of the throttle body air bypass screws at idle using a synchrometer to measure air flow to circa 5kg/h per pot. Followed my an adjustment of the main idle screw (all four cylinders) until the Spark Feedback is hovering around 0˚ and Fuel Feedback is fluctuating between -2% and -6%. 

I also ensured that all the manifold (inlet and outlet) and exhaust bolts were tight and there was no sign of any leakage

Handbrake:

Further adjusted the handbrake pads, they are now as tight as I can get them while still being able to turn the rear wheels by hand.

I took the car back to a local MOT station and both elements passed so hopefully ......................

IVA Failure - Again

Failure Again!

• Emissions were much better but still too high
• Parking brake power still wasn't strong enough

Running out of time before the summer holiday!

IVA Mods

• Emissions were too high  - Omex sent a new calibration map / Lamda probe, also replaced plugs, leads and coil pack to cure misfire, checked at local MOT garage.
• Exhaust noise was above the 99db threshold - hopefully connected to above emissions and misfire 
• Parking brake needs adjusting as there's too much travel on the handbrake and the braking power wasn't strong enough - adjusted (this involved removing tunnel carpet)
• Speedo was over reading - adjusted pulse setting to -15% of 'correct' setting 
• Full beam headlight on one side wasn't changing over properly (sticky solenoid) - cleaned solenoid and adjusted lights at local MOT garage
• Gear box earth cable not connected
• Rear view mirror vibrates - replaced mirror with dash mounted one
• Starter motor electrical connections require rubber terminal boots - covered

Hopefully this is enough to satisfy the tested - re-test booked for Monday 11th July

IVA Test Day

I had to be at the Southampton test centre at 8.00 so I set of at 7.00, it was raining so I had a damp, chilly drive in. 

Unfortunately the car failed on number of counts including:

• Emissions were too high
• Exhaust noise was above the 99db threshold 
• Parking brake needs adjusting as there's too much travel on the handbrake and the braking power wasn't strong enough
• Speedo was over reading
• Full beam headlight on one side wasn't changing over properly (sticky solenoid)
• Gear box earth cable not connected
• Rear view mirror vibrates
• Starter motor electrical connections require rubber terminal boots

You're not allowed to take photos in the centre so please don't tell anyone.

Fill up ready for the IVA

First venture into the big wide world

IVA Test Confirmed

The Southampton test centre phoned today - I was expecting a test in a couple of weeks but they had a slot next week on Monday 13th!

Finishing touches continued

Front nut covers - off-side

near-side 

 under dash panels - off-side

 near-side

 harness clip covers

 wind screen wash

 chassis plate

Excitement Building!

Received a host of emails from the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency today

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has been accepted for assessment,

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has successfully been assessed,

Both mails were prompting for payment so I jumped on the phone and paid the £450 test fee which lead to a receipt email followed by:

Your application for Basic Category A, S, C has been released for Inspection,

Now just waiting for the Southampton test center to call to arrange a date.

Start of the finishing touches

Starting to add the finishing touches

Rear boot cover

rear view mirror & wipers

home-made side arm rests, gear and handbrake surrounds - near side

off side

front grill

rear reflectors

car from the front

Windscreen First Fix

IVA Applied For

Windscreen finally arrived from Westfield today (3 months) so I submitted my application for the IVA test. Used the online app system which allows an upload of the form and supporting evidence. I uploaded:
IVA Application Form
Ameteur Built Decleration Form
Build Photos
Invoices for Major Components

Fingers crossed for an early date

Harnesses fitted

4 Point kit car harnesses from Prima Motor sport (trade name Titon) 

Interior first fix

Crash pad, carpet and seats first fix

She Lives...........................

Exhausting........