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Winter tinkering complete! just two ball joints and the most thorough clean i think shes had since i had it (8years) I got a DA for xmas so gave it a go. It has not got rid of the bigger marks as I did not know what i was doing so went cautious, but it got rid of the washing swirls of the slap a wash mit over it job that i like to do😜. I removed side stripes as they were starting to show there age but have added some decals this year. RL200 is the engine spec being a zetec r from Raceline. I was a little unsure of how they would come out but think it works well to break up the blue. Super happy with how its come out 👍 roll on summer!11 points
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Time for a related confession… Years ago now, a member who shall remain nameless was publicly obsessed with his point count and hitting the next level, posting a load of nonsense just to hit target. Those of you who know me will understand why I did what I did next…😇 I went backstage several times in the space of three hours and kept knocking 10 off his post count, so that every time he got near to target, he suffered a setback. Now most of you would have smelled a rat at this point, but not our friend. He was furious and contacted the webmaster (at my suggestion). Sadly for him, the webmaster was in on it too, and claimed nothing was amiss. Our friend’s fury was most amusing indeed, and he finally did hit his target the next day, although he fumed for several days that he had been cheated. Wrong - he’d been robbed. 😇 (I added the points back in a week later.) The lessons: > Point levels on member accounts can be fiddled by motivated admins > Never show your weaknesses in front of me > I don’t kick people when they’re down - just when they’re not looking > I’m more devious than you ever realised 🤣10 points
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Hello All ( back in England for a short stay and borrowing Marks PC and account) Mark has been updating me on all your exploits and the success that you have all had over the years, not just in the SS but in some major championships - just what the championship was started for to develop an interest in motorsport and its fantastic to see - just to wish everyone success and best wishes for the years ahead. I'll be back to jolly France shortly - have a great season - Tom & Cynthia8 points
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Non Westfield related…. Hired a decent ladder and cleaned our guttering out. We are right on the A30 in Crewkerne, albeit in a 20mph zone which everyone ignores. Nobody seemed to want to take the job on, so me and the Mrs parked our cars infront of the house early on Sunday morning and I got it done. I’m not a great fan of heights so the knees were knocking a bit, but we had a few comedy moments when trying to manoeuvre the ladder, and I managed to splatter the Mrs with mud dropped from height which fortunately she took on the chin, almost literally 🤣.8 points
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Factory built (invoice available) first registered 2003, 5-speed box (LT77 I believe), LSD. Current mileage 12285, MOT (non-cat) due October 2024. Odyssey battery fitted 30/05/22 at 11500 miles (spare available). Just had oil and filter change at 12281 miles (previously at 10068 miles) and new clutch slave cylinder. I believe engine is from a TVR Chimaera and enjoys ACT carbon plenum chamber with enlarged trumpets and ports. Toyo Proxes all round (R888 front, new R888R rear. Rears fitted 14/9/21 at 10982 miles. Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts fitted now (so much easier day-to-day) but I still have the original Sabelt 4-point harnesses. Hood and sidescreens, perspex wind deflectors, Walker St Clair cockpit cover. Lowered floor for the taller driver, underslung rear exit exhausts, Ctek trickle charger hard-wired to battery. HPI checked at purchase, has been mine since July 2020. Lovely condition all-round. Price £13500 o.n.o. Email: barriegiles68@gmail.com7 points
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Beautiful weather for a drive out so enjoyed that bit 🤪. Attendance at GBS was not particularly good and was clearly adversely affected by Mothering Sunday and people having other things to do. Good to catch up with @Martin Bell - (Bellyboy) Joint East Anglia AOand @Bigfoot Shame Emma couldn’t make it 🤪 Summers coming!!7 points
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Managed to do over hour ride - first time with doors attached Its for sure less cold inside than with Lexan side wind deflectors. Warm from heater is like "keept inside cockpit" , outside arm and shoulder not frozen . And a little easier to talk with passanger. But.. soo tight! lot of joy gone 😕 And dont know why ? - more exhaust fumes smell especialy in passanger side (exhaust is on driver side) , strange.7 points
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Started up for the first time in four months after all the winter tinkering. I had the dash off, heater radiator replaced/ upgraded, wiper motor overhauled, additional gauge installed (Oil temp) and a few other jobs, cosmetic bits done as well. That’s the first time taking on such jobs but I thoroughly enjoyed it, almost as much as driving. Lots of photos taken and drawings made incase it all went wrong. Washed and polished yesterday, just got the oil change to do. It’s still a bit cold in the northern climes but will get out for a blast very soon. Also aiming for some track time at Knockhill this year.6 points
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We plead guilty your honour of getting out there and enjoying our cars together, it was a wonderful day out with friends driving our cars in convoy, love it! I chose the car museum to meet because here in Derbyshire it is half term and I thought it might be busy with excited kiddies wanting to see our cars. How wrong I was, the child count was nil, oh well, we had a tyre kick before heading inside for breakfast. The Great British Car Journey car park Jake proudly showed off his repaired front end, it was concluded that a hairline crack in the upright had caused the failure. Glynn prayed to the Westfield Gods for it not to be his turn this week, as Andrew had broken a wing stay Warming up inside the car museum cafe Next we went a run out, avoiding puddles, pot holes and keeping up high in the sunshine on our way to Chatsworth House and the Carriage House Cafe. The cafe is located in the 18th Century stable block, but first we needed to stretch the rules a little and grab a quick photo. The stable block is at the top of the photo and the house is behind us, we are not allowed to drive in front of the house so we settled with this. Lunch was taken in the stable courtyard Then birthday boy @AndrewBClarke had a cake buffet, eat your heart out @Andy Westwood @aeg beat that! Thank you for bringing your cars out and joining us on another great trip around the Peak District, see you next time xxxx6 points
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The Sunday should be a good show day as it's running along side the Fast Show which is the Pods first big show of the year👍 Saturday is a RWYB day so £40 gets you unlimited runs up the 1/4 mile strip😎 Sunday is limited to three runs up the strip as it's a big show. Need some competition see if you can better my 11.91 run!😁👍6 points
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Rear end Thursday! Finally completed all my planned mods to the back of my car. AJM Designs carbon boot cover AJM Designs rear diffuser Hella high level brake light - many thanks @jonjh1964 for 3d printing my mount LED Autolamps 82 rear light conversion - many thanks @Quinten for all your 3d printing assistance Cartek FIA Rainlight as fog light Black Newton Equipment Aero 300 fuel cap I have a set of adhesive reflectors to stick in come MOT time….. Pretty happy with the much cleaner look.5 points
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Spookily, after copying your door idea, I also cleaned out gutters out Saturday just gone. I am also not great with heights but was a brave boy. Oddly enough i through a large lump of crud straight onto my wife’s head.5 points
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A fun morning at Curborough despite the cold weather. Lee and Steve joined us in their Westfields, quickly followed by Martyn, Dexter, Hedley, Rachael and Iain in their respective tintops. After a brew and a buttie, we got to watching the hot hatches, MR2's, MX5's and MGF's having fun navigating the coned layouts of the Autosolo. We were then joined by an old friend Ian who, after 8 years of owning an MK Indy had moved into classic car ownership last year. He had finally got his stunning Mini finished ready for this year's show season. Great to see everyone, feels like the season is properly starting now!5 points
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Thanks All - I'll copy all responses and send through to Tom - just an update, to say Tom & Cynthia are hoping for a short stay in the UK in July, once they let me know dates - it would be great to arrange a surprise catch up with as many folks as can make it - ssssshhhhhh .... 👍5 points
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We have a number of the WSCC Speed Series guys in action at Mallory Park on Sunday so we will be going along to spectate and cheer them on! Assuming the weather is kind we will get the cars out and meet at the Ashby de la Zouch KFC/Starbucks services (LE65 1JP) for a 9am departure, aiming to land at Mallory about 930am. If the weather isn't Westfield friendly, we will going in the tin tops 👍 Alternatively, you can just meet us at Mallory. Oh, and spectators are free! If you park overlooking the pit straight you will be able to cross the circuit on foot via the bridge and get into the paddock to see the drivers and cars 👍4 points
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Westfield Megabusa 1298cc 2001 factory built car Y registration 6001 miles Immaculate condition for age Standard spec Engine/chassis: 1300cc standard Suzuki Hayabusa Westfield dry sump system Westfield reverse gearbox Freelander 1 rear diff fitted with Quaife ATB Westfield non cat silencer Nitron height/damping adj suspension Westfield Front and rear Anti-roll bars Westfield HS Alloy 4 pot front calipers Westfield aluminium front/rear uprights Braided brake hoses Image split rim 7 x 13 wheels Avon zzr 185/55/13 83w tyres Trickle battery charger fitted Bodywork/Interior: Orange gel coat factory Carbon arch protectors Carbon fairing for clear aero screen Carbon effect rear light housings Carbon effect rear top cover Fia cut out switch Half cage MSUK approved Carbon dash Momo gear knob Alpha leather detachable steering wheel SPA tacho/rev counter with shift lights SPA water/oil temperature gauge SPA rear view mirror Racetech oil pressure gauge Geartronics gear indicator Willans 5 point harness's Westfield padded race seats fixed subframes Floor mounted pedal box Westfield tonneau cover Westfield half doors Extra parts included: New bonnet New headlamp New gear change rod New oil filter New Castrol racing oil Used Westfield cat silencer Used Image alloy wheel 7x13 Used front Nitron shock absorbers Used Smoked aero screen I have owned this Megabusa since 2006 Maintained to the highest standard regardless of cost Oil and filter replaced every 100 miles Checked over after every outing and detailed Mostly used for Hillclimb's and road use Mot till 28.9.2024 V5 Also MUK logbook Original order form/invoice for car and other various paperwork/invoices The car is as it left the factory apart from a Flat shifter system for up and down clutch less gearshifts More info/images available Car is based in West Lothian Scotland £147504 points
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No, in fact there is occasional debate in kit car circles whether driving a car with a full helmet on is technically legal at all on the public road. The reality is, in an open top car with no screen at least, I don't think anyone has ever been stopped for wearing a helmet, provided it didn't obstruct their vision. (never actually found a regulation prohibiting it personally, in the UK, anyway. But, if it in anyway hindered vision or "got in the way" of driving, it could possibly contribute to a careless or dangerous driving charge if you were really, really unlucky)4 points
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I've been asked about the Speed Series cards for events sign in. I'll be sending these out to registred competiors by post before the first event. Just waiting on acceptance of our regulations by Motorsport UK. Any problems and I'll email a photograph copy to the member. Hopefully that's it covered.4 points
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Me. Mee. Meee. Meeee. Meeeee. Meeeeee. Meeeeeee. MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! 😁😁😁😁🤪 Did I say ME! Pete might - you never know. 😁😁😃😆😀4 points
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I have V5 showing it registered as a Westfield SE (see photo) I built this car during period 91-93, kept it a while then sold it then bought it back. 1.6 Ford Pinto with twin DCOE’s and from memory a Piper 285 cam. Rs2000 alloy sump so has slightly better ground clearance than a standard Pinto. 3.4.5.1 rear diff (form a Mexico I think). Has a cd player and 4 speakers built in. It’s hard wired to accept an Optimate IV trickle charger (included in sale) although the battery is brand new a couple of weeks ago I have all receipts form the original build and an itemised page for each major section containing part numbers etc (see photo for example) I have full build photo albums and original instruction manuals plus various Westfield related articles and the such like from the press of the day. I have new chrome headlight bowls for it. It’s based on Folkestone, Kent - (5 miles from the Channel Tunnel). I could potentially assist with a European trailered delivery subject to price and travel cost agreements. New MOT 28th Feb as although I think could get this MOT exempt I wanted an independent view on it so am happy it passed with only a minor adjustment needing to be made to the headlight alignment. Happy to address any questions - 07885 784115 £85003 points
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Thank you all for the good wishes 👍 I’m not sure how much use my Westfield will get this year, we will be out here for the birth at the end of June, and on 16th April Margaret will be getting a new shoulder, that will be a full set for the Bionic Woman 😮 Meanwhile she is about to ditch the crutches and walk unaided this week, hope the weather holds up 😎😂3 points
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John has pointed out a couple of positives back, there are many more. Don't underestimate the value of the insurance side. Motorcycle racing in Ireland had to be cancelled as they couldn't get insurance!!! Motorsport UK has a very good relationship with the insurance providers due to its Governance over the years. Also to point out their fee for a championship is £177 for the club.3 points
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Their jurisdiction and indemnity insurance amongst other things3 points