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Car found in the very early hours, the police wouldn't recover the car so I had to. However I am not going to moan about that at the moment the main thing is the car is back.

Ok chaps. Mr 'Slide is looking to get an AC/DC tig setup so I can get cracking on with some of the more complex bits of my single seater (sump/catch tanks/fuel tank ect) I really need to be able to weld aluminium hence the requirement for AC. I think that 5mm would be the maximum thickness in ally so an out put above 160A would be required as would pre and post gas and slope up and slope down amps and pulse. Water cooling would be nice. I have had a look at some of the Chinese stuff and some hybrid sets (R-Tech Europe sourced parts assembled in the UK) but I'm unsure about comitting and not really knowing what I'm getting. The Chinese sets don't seem to have a good reputation and it seems that many UK "manafactures" re-brand the chinese sets to sell on but the backup and support is p*** poor. Murex/Esab/Miller/Hobart ect are very good well known makes but are well out of my price range even second hand ones are hard to find and make good money. I have had a good look at R-Tech (European sourced parts and assembled in the UK) and so far like what I see and hear but I'm still not sure. Any advice in general or a pointer to second hand sets that would be suitable would be good. Chaz.

I would echo those sentiments Paul. I am truely amazed that no one has kicked off in a major way and this can only be down to the fact that people love the car and the brand and are HUGELY tolerant as a result. Yes I had a bit of a frustration whinge yesterday but hey wouldn't you!! In this compensation led consumer world it is amazing that I have not seen the word mentioned once in any moan. That is great praise indeed for the members here who I have to say are collectively the most helpful and selfless bunch of peoeple I have ever come accross. Crickey Cleggy the ****e is catching!! But Paul is right. People do need to know what they should expect. A previous poster hit the nail on the head. When you know this is likely, tell them you will not part with your money until they confirm delivery details. Cleggy I really do appreciate your concerns over damage to the brand but if you look at the tone of my posts it is clearly not my intention. It is easy these days to set up campaigns to bring attention to a poor company and get something in return for your silence. So whilst I acknowledge your seniority here mate I would respectfully suggest this is the right place for such a discussion. Please do not think this is a vengeful post or some way to gain recompense. I actually pitty this company as it will be the cause of it's own demise which will be very sad for me, past, current and future owners. I suppose I am hoping they get the message and see the light. Trust me if my intentions were different they would get a more "direct" reaction!!

Speaking personally I have no desire to damage Westfield after all I am depending on them to deliver the rest of my car, however I feel the forum whilst reflecting the great car it is should also reflect what the current situation is or it is letting down members who may not know. From my own experience what the salesman tells you is drivel, what the parts guys promise when you collect is fanciful and what the front of house staff tell you when you pay the balance of your money is at best ill informed ! Yes they are nice people, yes the car is very good but the buying experience is woeful and no amount of hedging around the subject will change that. My build is enjoyable but soured by the buying experience. I hope when I finally get it on the road all will be long forgotten ! Oh and thanks to all on here for help and advice ! Paul.