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GarethS09 replied to DamperMan's topic in The Start Line
Prints in the pictures are still in PLA as these were my final test prints to confirm sizing and mounting with 2mm foam around the print. Ive sent the final designs, 4 different vent designs, to get printed in ASA carbon so I'll see how they hold up. "ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is a high-performance, UV-resistant, and durable 3D printer filament designed for outdoor, long-term, and high-temperature applications. Often considered a superior alternative to ABS, it resists weathering, chemicals, and fading." Vents are NOT symmetrical, they are a reverse image of each other, look at the top row of hex's in the below image. I also found that the vents on my bonnet/hood where different sizes. I found the passenger side to be 2mm wide and longer than the drivers. I ended up making a number of test prints 1mm larger than the last to get the best fit. This was one of these quick weekend projects Im now 4 weeks into. - Today
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Warwickshire Area visit to Vulcan XM655 at Wellesbourne on 18th April
Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO replied to Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
All 24 places now filled for this event. Any last minute cancellations will be posted here. -
Yorkshire Breakfast Meeting. 15th March
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Breakfast meeting next Sunday, 15th at The Darrington Hotel, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BL from 10am. I will be taxed by then so I'll be in my Westfield. If it's not raining. -
AndyD-Yellow Peril started following Sharing what you’ve just done. Not questions. No comments required.
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AndyD-Yellow Peril replied to DamperMan's topic in The Start Line
I was going to do similar a few years back but never did it in the end. 2 questions 1. what material did you choose? I’m just thinking on thermal loading 2. did you find the vent in grp is symmetrical or did you design each one independently? To me they don’t appear symmetrical on the gel coat bonnet -
What happened to windys escort?
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO replied to tex's topic in The Start Line
I sold him some heater parts at Malvern 2 years ago. -
If you are after narrow body, then I have a pair for sale . .
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His membership expired almost a year ago. I'd like to know as well.
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tex started following What happened to windys escort?
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Does anyone know if he got it finished?
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Mat Jackson 1975 replied to DamperMan's topic in The Start Line
First go at painting in preparation for colour change…. Need to tweak the air flow and gun settings as there is a bit too much orange peel and a couple of drips (too much paint and not enough air…) -
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Great British Sportscars Cars and Coffee Saturday 7th March.
AndrewBClarke replied to AndrewBClarke's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
nope. By the time I got home it was too late and dark. I think the first opportunity will be Wednesday due to work commitments and that has to be weather dependent. Going away to stay with my Mother on Thursday ready for Mothering Sunday so if Wednesday doesn’t work out, the car will remain filthy till mid next week!! By then the mud etc will have hardened on nicely! -
Great British Sportscars Cars and Coffee Saturday 7th March.
ianali replied to AndrewBClarke's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Have you cleaned yours yet after yesterday? I was silly enough to follow J&G’s directions into the overflow carpark yesterday. My car must have weighed twice its usual weight with all the mud attached. Also Ali seems to have done a mud dance before getting into the car.. -
Great British Sportscars Cars and Coffee Saturday 7th March.
AndrewBClarke replied to AndrewBClarke's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
See @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative , my car is clean sometimes. It is only on trips with you that we are obliged to find all the farmers muck etc to plaster all over the car! Thanks @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO for the write up and photos. -
Great British Sportscars Cars and Coffee Saturday 7th March.
Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO replied to AndrewBClarke's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
On the way home the engine decided to shake the thermostat housing bolts loose and leak coolant rapidly. I managed to get to a lay-by and stop in clouds of steam! I contacted the AA, and when the engine had cooled I tightened the housing bolts and checked all the hoses etc. Once Jordan from the AA arrived, we topped the coolant up, bled the system, pressure tested and ran up to temperature etc. All appeared well so we set off, albeit after a 2 hour delay. We didn't go straight home, we went to the services first, and then decided to eat whilst there. We set off for home as the rain started just to end the day on a high note! -
Great British Sportscars Cars and Coffee Saturday 7th March.
Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO replied to AndrewBClarke's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Some pics from GBS. Good to see Roger and his XI. Dan's Robin Hood with a Vauxhall VX turbo engine. A nice XR3 just behind too. Andrew's very clean V8 Westfield. A variety of cars were present. Roger and his XI. A great turnout for the event. Tim's Westfield and mine with the bonnet off. -
Knee support on Sports Turbo Seats
Steve G. replied to Hedley Bennett (HB46443) - Club Chairman's topic in Stuff & Nonsense
I've found I could really do with having a knee support on my car. Due to the height of my knee it's difficult to keep my foot still on the accelerator on bumpy roads. What have you done to cause the problem ? - Yesterday
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Peak District Run Out, Sun 8th March, 10am Car Museum
Lee beech replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Fab day out views was amazing hopefully car will be sorted for next run out , Tracey xxx -
Peak District Run Out, Sun 8th March, 10am Car Museum
ianali replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Had a great day thanks Julie&Glen. Not sure how many more we will have, now that we are probably on the terrorist watch list. The conversations today did drift toward the dark side, maybe something followed us out of the fog. Great roads, great views(apparently) and brilliant company. Our car is completely plastered with muck and s… hope to have it clean before our next trip out. -
Peak District Run Out, Sun 8th March, 10am Car Museum
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Meeting on a dry and foggy day at the car museum were 5 Westfield's Breakfast and a good catch up on everybodies car stories We went on the run out, which was the same route as last time as it was excellent for 2 main reasons, one reason being it is full of nice bendy roads for the drivers and the second reason is that the views are great for the passengers. The fog on the high ground added a more interesting and challenging element to the driving but did spoil it a bit for the passengers. I think we will go for this route again on a brighter day. We arrived at The Calver Arms and Lee checked his car out as he seemed to have filled his tank with Kangaroo Juice. Parked at The Calver Arms Carvery at the Calver Arms In the Calver Arms We popped down the road to the Pavillion Cafe, Baslow to finish off This normally very shiny car does get down and dirty and it got much more sludgy on the way out of the car park, good job it's 2 owners love washing cars Ian followed us into the overflow car park, the only way out was through the thick sludge, don't spin those wheels! The rare Lesser Spotted Westfield hiding in the bushes Mild enough to sit outside It's been a superb day out, the driving was excellent, the views were garbage, the company was hilarious, quuite how we did cars, death and semtex all in one paragraph I don't know. It's a good job we never get any alcohol flowing or goodness knows where we might end up. Thanks for coming everyone and see you next time, The Angel of Death -
AndrewBClarke started following SAVE THE DATE - Christmas Dinner in the Peaks Saturday 28th November
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SAVE THE DATE - Christmas Dinner in the Peaks Saturday 28th November
AndrewBClarke posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Sorry it’s early but letting you know so that you can keep the day free, change your shifts etc. Christmas Dinner in the Peaks is booked for 12.30 for 1 at The Calver Arms, Calver S32 3XH on Saturday 28th November 2026. Open to all members plus partners and club sponsors. Seasonal menu and all necessary further details will be available late September. Rooms are available at the venue but I would assume you will need to book early.-
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Nick Mucklow started following Warwickshire Area visit to Vulcan XM655 at Wellesbourne on 18th April
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Warwickshire Area visit to Vulcan XM655 at Wellesbourne on 18th April
Nick Mucklow replied to Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Sounds good I'm interested? -
Knee support on Sports Turbo Seats
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO replied to Hedley Bennett (HB46443) - Club Chairman's topic in Stuff & Nonsense
You can pull the bar off with a piece of wood levering against the seat. No need to remove the seat.
