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I have brought our regular meet forward to Wednesday 17th December to avoid Christmas, and we are now planning on making this our Christmas dinner event. Starting at 6.30pm at the Halfway House pub, Cullompton, menu is as below. Let me know if you are interested in attending and once I have firm numbers I’ll book a table (assuming sufficient interest). They require a £10 deposit so will need money when I book. https://www.inapub.co.uk/uploads/dbfiles/deaacbce5ca348069eab4f4a2bbf2948.pdf Cheers, Stu

It’s surprising how hard they are to press out, my first go with a 20 ton press, the bushes didn’t budge, I ended up using a hacksaw to cut through the bearing just shy of the wishbone material then they pressed out quite easy.

It does indeed look a great idea, however I share you concern that compared to a press, you may struggle to get sufficient force onto the bushes, via a M10 thread- some good details here- Thread forces

Sunday 14 Dec at 1930hrs We have chosen to go to the same place that we went to last year in Maidstone as the food was good and parking was easy. https://www.mughal-dynasty.com It is booked for 10 people. One spot is remaining so if you’d like to join us. Iam sure we can add too the booking if anyone else fancies coming along too Ben

Nice car. Iam just along the coast a bit in Kent and after a Tonneau, I don’t suppose you’d be willing to sell me that? thanks Ben

Hey Kas, ah amazing thank you, I've seen your message, replying now

What is below is what it says on line and I am sure that I have seen cars on eBay advertised as being tax exempt. The Q plate cam in in 1983 so they would not have qualified until 2023 for exemption so there would not have been that many perhaps yet. Lets hope they do not change it which was raised as a possibility in the budget but did not happen. Yes, a Q-plate car can be tax-exempt if it is over 40 years old and was built before January 1, 1985, and meets other criteria. You must apply to the DVLA to change the tax class to 'historic', even if you do not have to pay. Eligibility for tax exemption Age: The car must be more than 40 years old, with a build date before January 1, 1985. For Q-plate cars, the 'manufactured' date on the V5C logbook is used for this calculation. Application: You must apply to the DVLA to have the vehicle's tax class changed to 'historic'. Usage: The car must not be used for commercial purposes, such as hire or reward. How to apply Ensure your V5C logbook correctly shows the vehicle's build date (as 'manufactured'). Gather your V5C logbook and any MOT exemption forms. Apply to the DVLA for the tax exemption. You can do this online or through a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. Important considerations Tax must still be taxed annually: Even if your car is tax-exempt, you still need to declare it as 'SORN' (Statutory Off Road Notification) or tax it each year. Substantial changes: A Q-plate vehicle that has undergone 'substantial changes' in the last 30 years may be considered exempt from MOT requirements, but the tax exemption still depends on its age. Q plates are permanent: Once a Q plate is issued, it is permanent and cannot be changed or transferred to another vehicle.

Hello, Please could my trial membership be reactivated, so I can purchase it. Thanks, Dave

approaching winter holidays with some upgrades in the pipeline... 31l tank and DIY anti roll bar 😄

Westfield megablade 1000rr seiw 2001, 12100 miles, this car has the fireblade 1000rr engine conversion done by AB performance and only done around 4000 miles since, the car has a massive build and service folder with every invoice and bill , car is fitted with composite seats, harnesses, aeroscreen, wide track arms, team dynamics wheels with 888's , MOT and ready to drive, i was gonna fit a cage and hillclimb it next year but need to change direction due to work and storage, I'm based Newport South Wales

A chilly but dry run out for the Surrey group today.

Ridiculous that my Westy is £360 when my 240i is £195

Probably be like a pension as you get nearer the government will move the goal post further away

don't buy a Lotus you would be even more upset 😆

Hi, I'll take one. Will PM you for details.

5 years to wait then, although Q plates seem to be a bit of an anomaly. No one seems to know if they will be exempt.

As I understand it once it is 40 years old it will be but they eek that out by it having to be 40 years old at a certain point of the year. It also has to be "largely unmodified from the first registration" how the hell they will do that with a Westfield who knows. Plus do not forget if it gets Historic tax it also gets MOT exempt and ULEZ exempt as well. Again that is how I understand it, hopefully mine is in 2028

Thank you, if you happen to know anyone who may like one there's a few spare ✌️

Nicely done 👍🏼

Just sorned mine for the first time! But only because Iam doing jobs that willl stop me getting out over the next couple of months. I will have to treat the car to something for what I’ve saved in tax 😂

I've just retaxed my Westfield for another year, £360, that's £1 per day (nearly). My other 2 cars, Alfa Romeo Giulietta and VW Up! are both £20, 0.05479205p per day. Why? Will my 1991 registered Westfield on a Q plate ever be tax exempt?

Monthly meet for a natter and a pint, usual venue, The Crown Inn Bridport DT6 4AX from 19.30. Usual informal format, come and go as you please. Final one of 2025, where did that year go!!

Have you used it yet? Does it work ok? I tried something similar but made up of spacers and struggled to get the bushes out..had to use a press in the end.. I hope it does work well because it looks a great solution

Just finished some ducting for the rad and sealing the joint between the fan and rad due to the bracket. Hopefully a lot better cooling when needed.

Before I order one, I don’t suppose anyone has one in good condition they would like to sell?