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I bought one of these the first time around, fantastic umbrella and has lasted really well, still going strong. It has survived all kinds of miserable weather and the vents mean it holds up even in the strong Anglesey winds we had in may. Unfortunate for Clark but great news for me as that means I don't need another one, but I can highly recommend them!!

True, Blyton is an old airfield, but so are Silverstone, Snetterton, Croft, and probably more? Blyton has a proper tarmac surface "let" into the concrete, so it actually feels like a proper track.. miles of run off in most places too. Of course it's no Cadwell or Oulton, but definitely travelling a couple of hours for i.m.o. ...and just noticed my friend count has increased by one,,

Thanks Cleggy. I will measure the one I have and come back to you. The one I have is rectangular and it fully covers from over the front of the windscreen to over the rollbar but it just does not fully cover over the sides.

Replace head gaskets quite often

We collected £26-27 for St Luke's Hospice, thanks to all who contributed, especially the three people who put £5 each in an envelop on the Sunday. Jeff.

As I'm now embarking on this new journey in car ownership I'm using this thread to build up confidence and general knowledge Quick question, with hopefully a quick answer If I wanted to swap my Xflow for a Zetec, and the Zetec has currently a MT75 gearbox with the starter on the driver side, would that give me any (major) issues if I wanted to use my Type 9 with the starter on the passenger side? Other than clearance underneath the exhaust manifold (and heat)? I can re-use my bellhousing and clutch?

Kev - Its not as good as, say Cadwell but its much better than an airfield day. Bedford is flat and featureless, but great fun!

I picked one up at Stoneleigh when they were last available for the tin top and have been please with it. I could do with another for the Westi.

Have a good one Ian!

Happy birthday Ian.

Tom Sorry it is 50:50 if I will make Saturday unfortunately. Will know for sure tomorrow David

Happy birthday Ian.

Happy birthday Ian from Glen and Julie I hope someone is buying you a pink nose for your birthday!

If by Ford mob you mean the RS owners club Terry? .. I tried to fill a session at their Croft event earlier this year but had to pull the plug as there was no way I was going to get the numbers. Myself and a few others however took part in their Donington national day.. 118db .. unfortunately the day was pretty dire, far too many red flags and mirrorless dragsters! Tbf, we'd done the same day last year and it was OK, so maybe just a bit unlucky with this years entrants.. Not sure what's happened on this forum, but there doesn't seem to be the appetite for trackdays now? I know a lot of trackday regulars have now left this place.. either because of it, or causing it?? dunno.. I'm still doing plenty of days but have given up posting them on this site.. there's either no response or they just vanish off the "Local Area meets, Events, Track days & Kit car shows" section so fast no one sees them! That section is in my opinion overloaded. There are far far more Westy owners doing track days than Sprinting, or building X cars, both getting their own sub section. Given the nature of our cars, I'll say it again.. it's criminal to not have a dedicated track day forum. Is that my outer garment over there..

MHR Ian. Hope you get some nice shiney bits...

Happy birthday Ian. Go easy on the oat cakes..

...And one of my favorite moments of a Gold Cup, ever! Greenstreak and I were just strolling down the paddock lanes, stopping to admire the cars when Andy remarked at the mass of exhaust pipes on one of them, I was just about to make some smart A*** comment, when I realized I was looking at something with eight upper manifold runners and eight lower! A quick scan over the rest of the car, yep, there were the BRM badges! As I was wandering round the back of the car for a look at that amazing H 16 engine, it quickly dawned on me that they were about to start it, I don't think I've ever grabbed my phone out and started filming so quickly in my life - apologies for the dodger camera work; the hairs on the back of my neck were well and truly stood up and my hand may just have shook a little. An awesome sight, and an equally awesome sound!

Many Happy Returns Ian, have a great Birthday!

I think you'll find there already is a child in the car.