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Cooling down after a great morning run to The Danery, Quatford with Mrs G first thing, then another run out locally with Mini G afterwards. Great day for it, but didn't see much else of interest on the roads.
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SteveB21 started following New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
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New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
SteveB21 replied to ariches's topic in The Start Line
I would agree with all the above and add that it is worth getting out to join one of your local area meets - Westfield owners are a friendly bunch, if slightly mad…🤪, and always like looking over another car as every one is different. -
New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
Mark19691 replied to ariches's topic in The Start Line
Being a relatively new owner myself (bought car in Nov24), I would say go through the car front to back. Put a spanner on every nut and bolt check for stripped poor condition fastener's, and replace where required(use nylock nuts) Free off any seized ball joints, rears get neglected as there hidden away. Check condition of suspension bushes while your in there. After that replace fluids, bleed brakes, check pads and disks. Mine was a factory built car and came with a folder of invoices, mainly from the first two owners. The car when viewed presented well, unfortunately the last owner had not maintained it very well. After you have checked it over, the most important bit - fuel it up and enjoy driving it! -
New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset replied to ariches's topic in The Start Line
Without wishing to be a boring old F**t….. 😆 If you’ve not driven a Westfield before, just remember they are lightweight, relatively powerful, rear wheel drive cars and can catch you out if not aware of how they drive. Nothing to be fearful of, but well worth getting used to it over a period of time, don’t go balls your first time in it! Doing your own maintenance on the car as much as possible really helps you understand it better. I won’t add to the advice already given as it covers everything already, but I do agree with the fuel gauge comment. I once ran out of fuel on a left hand bend on a dual carriageway with no hard shoulder. Not fun and taught me to fill up sooner rather than later. Enjoy the car, they really are great fun. -
Peak District Run Out, Easter Sun 20th April, 10am Quacker's
Tony H replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Oh no, thought because I hadn’t definitely said yes I wasn’t included, sorry Julie -
New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
Captain Colonial replied to ariches's topic in The Start Line
The fuel gauge is for amusement only and not to be trusted. Fill up every 100 miles and avoid the panic when the gauge plunges from just about 1/3rd of a tank to near empty after 2 miles. -
Happy Birthday Alex
stephenh replied to Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO's topic in Stuff & Nonsense
Many happy returns, Alex, from Mr & Mrs H. -
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Happy Birthday Alex
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO posted a topic in Stuff & Nonsense
Have a great day @Alex Gaskin 🎂🍺 -
Blyton Park 17/18 May
Richard Houlgate replied to Richard Houlgate's topic in 7s Speed Series / Hill Climbing / Racing
Thanks Terry. I have just entered for the weekend. -
Clear cycle wing indicator side repeaters used
RickRack replied to RickRack's topic in Parts for Sale
Yes Andy, I’ll PM ya -
Peak District Run Out, Easter Sun 20th April, 10am Quacker's
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
I have included you @Tony H -
Blyton Park 17/18 May
Terry Everall replied to Richard Houlgate's topic in 7s Speed Series / Hill Climbing / Racing
LDMC Entries will open today at 1200hrs for the Blyton sprints in May. -
Peak District Run Out, Easter Sun 20th April, 10am Quacker's
Tony H replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
I will leave it then as I left it too late , have a great day everyone -
Clear cycle wing indicator side repeaters used
AndyIoM replied to RickRack's topic in Parts for Sale
Hi - are these still available by any chance? - Yesterday
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John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO started following Nuts. and British Racing Green.
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Various items for sale
HB46443 replied to Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator's topic in Parts for Sale
yes please! HB @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator -
Smudge62 started following Cage side mounts & Tillett seat mounts and MOCAL Oil Cooler and catch tank
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Mocal 19 row 115mm -12 JIC oil cooler which has had very little use £75 Alloy 0.5L Oil Catch Tank with vented cap 3/8" BSP ports, 1 off elbow to suit 3/8" hose, 1 off elbow to suit 1/2" hose £35 Collected or plus post
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Bolt in roll cage mounts £25 Base mount seat mounts to suit Tillett B6 seats £30 Collection or can post for extra
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Peak District Run Out, Easter Sun 20th April, 10am Quacker's
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Our “maybe” is now a definitely 👍 edit to add no lunch for us, on a diet 😮😂 -
djtom started following 13” x 8J wheels and Pirelli slicks
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13x8j Wellers with 200/540/13 slicks, full set of 4 wheels. Tyres have plenty of meat left with the wear markers still clearly visible. Wheels are in good condition bar a couple of marks from clumsy tyre fitting on one wheel. These are dual PCD and will fit ford 4x108mm (ie Westfield!) as well as VW and lots of Jap cars with 4x100mm. Offset is ET15, and these were fitted to a SEiW as my track day wheels until I recently sold the car. Please note the spare pair of tyres visible in one of the photos has now been fitted to the wheels to replace the two tyres that were worn out. Collection ONLY from West Horsley KT24 6HS.
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Various items for sale
LoneWolf replied to Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator's topic in Parts for Sale
I'll take the splitter if you're ok to pack it for shipment. I can take care of the shipment with collection at your address eventually. -
New owner - what advice would you give to yourself back when you were first starting out?
Captain Colonial replied to ariches's topic in The Start Line
Check your handy list of expletives and learn when and where to use them, and at appropriate volume levels. Stock up on beer as it’s an essential lubricant during maintenance. Just because your missus says it’s okay to store spares and rebuild your carbs in the dining room doesn’t mean she’s happy about it. -
Smudge62 started following Various parts
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Stainless braided rubber fuel hose, AN-6 fittings £15 Stainless PTFE lined AN-6 approx length 135cm & 90cm £10 Grp clutch cover from Sport 250 £15 Clutch pedal from Sport 250 £10 Stainless braided brake lines approx 48cm long 1/8npt one end 3/8 unf AN-3 the other £25 Collection or can post at extra
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Peak District Run Out, Easter Sun 20th April, 10am Quacker's
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Thanks for sorting the directions out Dave 👍 I have booked us all in for lunch, so no more entries please as there will be nowhere for you to eat. Thank you for understanding on a busy Easter Sunday (I had to negotiate a table booking without a £10 a head deposit, trade concessions as my sales manager used to teach me 😉)