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They look like a standard Ford item part no. L9138

I know its been talked about a lot, and I have read up loads but I can not find this camshaft identity, Its a black top zetec, exhaust cam is the lower on in the pic , many thanks Pete

Hoping to be there first thing Friday morning I’ll look for the flag and start banging pots and pans👍

@Hedley Bennett (HB46443) - Club Chairman do not fear I am bringing a lot of paraphernalia and hopefully none will classed as prohibited 😇

Don't forget to bring the lump hammer. Silenced your snoring well. Needed for new tent. @marcusb

Quite! 🍻

please be quite @Hedley Bennett (HB46443) - Club Chairman and myself might be hungover 🤣

We won’t be there until Sat am - so will hopefully get some where near you…..

Cancelled I’m afraid, and the announcement sounded like permanently.

That's brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

Sounds totally fair enough to me. People can and have been seriously injured or even killed on track days. We witnessed a horrific incident at Castle Combe in the last few years by some lunatic driving way too quick for his skill level, nearly killed himself and his girlfriend in the passenger seat. Worst track day accident I've ever seen. Can't have idiots behaving like that in something as lethal as a car.

Popcorn remap - a remap bought for approximately £15 quid off highly reputable Facebook marketplace sellers... they are generally installed on body kitted 1 litre Corsas, Fiestas, Polos etc that appear in groups after dark in a Tesco car park....... there they sit, bouncing off the rev limiter making "sporty popping noises" until either, young ladies flock around them, or more likely their Ebay rods separate from the Temu pistons in spectacular fashion 😂

Anyone camping at Woodlands this weekend look out for a large 6m WSCC flag which will be erected tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon 😎

Just picked up an email ahead of the show, which I assume most of you have also received. Not sure how to interpret this. Maybe it's a simple as 2 events next year, one branded as a Festival sans racing, and the other as a Classic sans concerts? Anyone ever been to CarFest? ...earlier this week, it was announced CarFest will be taking place at Silverstone over the August bank holiday weekend next year, which means that this will be the last Silverstone Festival in its current form. It marks the end of an era, with a new chapter beginning in 2026. The summer of 2026 will also see the return of a Silverstone Classic event, which will focus on classic car racing on the iconic Grand Prix circuit, and displays of classic cars. The enthusiasts among you will still have the chance to admire these motoring icons up close. Further information and dates will be announced soon.

It's a bit of read, but this is what it's like in the east mids! To be fair to open track, I've done 2 evenings at Donington after this, and it's been great. Literally no red flags on the last one. Donington evenings for the remainder of 2025 Good afternoon. After taking this morning to consider my email I thought I would drop you all a line regarding last night at Donington Park, and also in general the attitude of some drivers towards other drivers on track and the Opentrack staff. This email is being done without the aid of Ai so it may be blunt and contain spelling mistakes in parts but I am sure you will all see my point. Track days are fun, they have been and always will be a fun way to explore your limits and that of your car, no one is standing in the pits looking for the next Lewis Hamilton trust me I would of been spotted years ago as everyone knows a Vito van is always the fastest vehicle. Joking aside last night and indeed some other past evenings at Donington have seen some truly shocking behaviour both on track and in the paddock area. We have had people doing Doughnuts in the pit lane ... Yes thats right Doughnuts in the pit lane at the end of the night. People selling and others smoking Dope in the garages, groups of drivers changing wrist bands, people with fake driving licences or even claiming to of lost it only to find out when we check DVLA that they have actually been banned, the list could go on and on. Now this behaviour does not happen at other circuits we visit, so why Donington ? Well everyone has a theory, maybe it is because we have larger group bookings where large groups of friends attend on Mass with maybe 4 or 5 drivers trying to share one car and impress their mates. But whatever the reason is, it must stop. Last night in particular was shocking, I gave up counting the Red flags. One just 47 seconds after a re-start. I do wonder how some people managed to make it to the circuit up the Motorway alive let along home again. Simply put things have to change at Donington Park as I will not allow the minority of drivers to spoil it for everyone else. Not only do you put yourself at risk but also other drivers, speed is fantastic and we all love it, but if you have been sitting in the pits for 10 minutes do not expect the slick tyres that offered great grip last time you were out to be back up to working temperature for two or three laps, not just 1/2 a lap. Moving on at Donington we have 10 evenings left this year : ( If I can cope ) So from now on at every evening for the remainder of 2025 there will be a mandatory drivers briefing in the pit lane at 17:10 a wrist band will also be issued for this drivers briefing, with out it you do not go on track. If you miss sighting laps you will have to sign an extra indemnity form before going on track. Should you get ONE BLACK FLAG for poor driving standards that will be the end of your night. ( I will make the decision not Circuit staff ) Should you cause ONE RED FLAG due to poor / careless driving that will be the end of your night. I am sorry if this seams "harsh" but before there is an incident that costs an innocent party Financial loss / Car damage / Physical damage / the list is endless this has to stop. If you or your group do not feel that you wish to play by the rules there are plenty of other Organisers that I am sure will take your money. Apart from that please all have a great weekend. Dave.

All happens in the East Midlands @Flying Carrot Steve. It really is the place to be and to be seen! 🤣

That's the Westfield insured for another year, thanks to Kacey who got a great deal for me.

Do you mean cars or drugs? Do people really deal drugs on track days? 😂

You're gonna have to explain that one to me please Rob 😂

Yep, my Westfield with full cage is super stiff compared to some kits I've been in with just a roll bar.

I had one on my Tiger. Didn't realise it was only cosmetic until I looked one day and saw it was just bolted on with one nut and bolt each side and could probably be bent to 90° by a strong wind 😂

The Kit and Sports Car Show at Lincoln is the one I was thinking of. It's on at the end of this month I believe? Although I also hear it's been cancelled?

Wrong thread mate, should be in Bad Pun of the Day 😛

Fine for home, but what about in the car?

I did try searching, but unfortunately, the old faithful sites with parts weights seem to have finally succumbed to time and disappeared. (not really surprised, they must have been twenty or more years old at this point, with the old owners not having much involvement for some time).