Kugawestie's MX5 SDV Build Thread - Now An Upgrade Thread

[KugaWestie]

That's a shame Rick, sad to hear you're thinking of selling it

Yes, it would be a shame, dont be hasty there Rick. You need to make some time to enjoy it after all that hard work building it to a fantastic standard

[KugaWestie]

I picked up the trade plates today, and they are now on the car ready for tomorrow's blat down to Theale for the DVLA inspection

Weather is looking cold, overcast and 20% chance of rain, hopefully I will miss the showers

I think a few layers and a pair of gloves with a wooly hat will be the order of the day

I am intrigued to see how effective the sidescreens will be in keeping the wind out and keeping me warmer than the very cold drive I had going to the IVA test

[deanoecosse]

I am intrigued to see how effective the sidescreens will be in keeping the wind out and keeping me warmer than the very cold drive I had going to the IVA test

Gary the sidescreens make a huge difference when driving the car, its almost a civilised experience compared to driving without them. I had a windchill temp of -8 when I did a 75 mile round trip to my IVA, so you'll be fine.

[KugaWestie]

I had a windchill temp of -8 when I did a 75 mile round trip to my IVA, so you'll be fine.

Yeah but you are used to them sort of temps - us southerners, different matter

I am looking forward to another "pre-registration" drive tomorrow

[TIG Brother]

As dean said they do an amazing job. Driving the car without them becomes a pain in the A***

[Captain Colonial]

Wind deflectors. eBay. Do a search. That is all.

[KugaWestie]

Wind deflectors. eBay. Do a search. That is all.

Sidescreens are fine for me

[Captain Colonial]

Hey, not so fast! How did it go today with the DVLA?

[KugaWestie]

Well I have just got back from my blat down to Theale for the DVLA inspection.

The car ran perfect again, although the suspension/geo does need some proper attention, which will be sorted soon.

The good news is, I will get an age related plate

There was a slightly sticky moment when the inspector asked me why the engine number had been changed when I bought the donor (ahem), to which I replied this is the engine that came out of the car so it must have been changed by a previous owner. I quickly followed this up by showing a load of photos of engine, gearbox, drive shafts, hubs etc.

So I now have to wait for the DVLA Oxford office to process the paperwork which they have told me will not be today due to staff holidays, so I guess it will arrive in the post sometime next week

Then it will be

[Captain Colonial]

Excellent news! Bummer you didn't get the reg today and had to go through all that nonsense. When you get your plates, Godzilla will do another dance for you!

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Good news. over the last hurdle and just the short run to the finish line. :laugh:

[KugaWestie]

Gozdilla will have to be patient for a few days while the DVLA bods eat chocolate.

I am itching to get out in it for real now!

[Captain Colonial]

Still got the trade plates?

[KugaWestie]

No, I promised to drop them back as soon as I was done with them. I did not want to take toooo much advantage, honest person that I am

[Captain Colonial]

I honestly think you need them over Easter...don't you?