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Just saying hi as new to Westfields and the forum.. Another convert from two wheels as too old and busted up to race anymore !! Borrowed a mate's "redtop" for a couple of weeks and got hooked.. Really keen to get my own car now but not too sure what spec engine to go for ?? Want to enjoy blasting along the lanes to Wales and maybe the odd trackday or two.. Understand that outright bhp isn't everything but want something quite torquey (30-70mph fun) with great handling.. Redtop, zetec, duratec ?? (not keen on bike powered car).. I appreciate that this question / topic has probably been done to death in the past so any brief snippets of advice would be appreciated.. Was thinking of going to Curborough next week as long as there were a few Westfields there ?? Many Thanks..

I think it's a nice car and honestly I thought Mrs C might like it.

Surely he has at least one redeeming quality?

Fair's fair, she has to look at you every morning

I've just had similar idea... But i couldn't look at that every morning and no chance she'll get the garage!!!

Have you shown this to Mrs guest? she's after a pink Westfield but I reckon this would be just as much fun...

Already done it. My new 328i (2.0 turbo 245bhp but emits ony a waft of CO2) is averaging about 37 mpg over the first 7,000 miles. A a comparison the previous 330d got about 42mpg. Company cars and I'm paying about £25 per week net less when tax and private fuel taken into account. 330d a better drive though (same bhp but of course much more torque). But I won't go back to diesels.

The mother-in-law.

I have fitted a Caterham red start button (cheaper from Farnells - order 3 and sell 2). Just use the outside terminals on the starter switch and wire one (with Schotchlock or better) to the large white ignition wire from the ignition switch barrel. Then cut the white/red starter solenoid wire near the ignition switch, insulate the short cut end at the ignition switch, and then connect the other side of the start button to the white/red wire to the starter solenoid. No need for a relay with this Caterham switch. Wiring it this way, the engine won't start if you turn the key to it's normal start position, the start switch takes care of the final key turn.