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Something she actually ordered for christmas 2015?

I thought I could answer some of the questions and thoughts above as my brother and I own the car. The car has been modified, but IMO a great deal of thought was given to the modifications to ensure that no holes were put in the chassis or any changes made to it. The reason the chassis is white is it has been wrapped and removal of the wrap would reveal the carbon chassis. The current bonnet is made from the mould we had made using the original. We did this so that we could retain the original bonnet with side scoop and put a hole for the exhaust, one for the throttle bodies and lose the side scope which we did not need. The original exhaust has also been kept as this will fit through the original bonnet to restore it to original. The original carbon headlights have been kept and could be fitted in minutes. The most difficult modification was the dry sump. The bracket to mount the scavenge pump needed to be designed to fit the pump inside the chassis to ensure there were no changes to the chassis (there is not much space and access is very restricted due to the chassis). The oil tank was then designed to fit in the chassis and utilise an access hole that was original to the chassis. All these changes can be removed and the original engine refitted. We have fitted Tillett seats but again retained the original seats. The only modification that we do not have the original parts for are the rear lights. The lights just fell to bits and we replaced them with LED. I am sure the originals would be easy enough to source. We also own what was left of the factory spares for the car which include wishbones, uprights, Penske shocks, drive shafts, 2 more sets of wheels and so much more. Frankly, boxes and boxes. The car is the only FW 400 with carbon bodywork and could be returned to original. That said my brother and I have made some changes to improve the car, but I stress with thought. The Hellier engine with dry sump being the main change which is a great engine. It was rolling roaded a few weeks ago at Northampton Motor Sport at 214 BHP. I am pleased with the condition of the car and the respect in which we have made changes. My brother and I wanted an FW400 and really did not want to butcher one or work it as a track dog. We are not under pressure to sell it, as we both have an emotional attachment, and it is still being used. That said too many toys means I need more garage space. If you have any questions on the car I will try and answer. Thanks for reading

Kids are too old for Vtec toys nowadays Oh and found the other one on Sunday

Uprated flange?

Yep. The cheesy Christmas songs have been loaded to enhance your driving pleasure

Worth a google first to makes sure it would be alright and assuming its just dirt that is making the keys sticky rather than a misalignment etc. but wouldn't a general degreaser be alright? I'd imagine it would just flash off.

WD40?

Everything organised for tomorrow night food booked, questions all sorted get swotting guys, meeting at 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start please note Mancs Crew will be tested for any illegal substances, Dark Dog will not be tolerated in the Lancashire Area Quiz Steve

Your very own westfield bush. Grow your own parts starter kit.

I was gonna say V-Tec but then you wouldn't really know what it was when you opened it on Xmas morning....

1982 Westfield T shirt (if they were on special offer)

A pair of grease nipples?

an invsi-cracker?

Call PlaysKool.....

Which you'll then blow on external swirl pots and extra plumbing...

Yeah, only paid £50/60 or so when I had my RAC bar done a couple of years back. And that was full media blast and powder coating.

Hi Q, Steve at SH Powder Coating did a great job on my wheels. They are in Banbury. 01295 262999. Cheers Gary

Come to think of it,I've never been to Wales either.

October 2016: (Current pic to follow when I get chance!) The eagle-eyed might notice it's not exactly the same car But interesting that I've gone 'backwards' in terms of spec, yet the car is just as enjoyable

Mines the opposite to Quinten, in being this at June This in October ........ I'll have to scan photos of my other 2 westies and report back...............

Heater? HEATER! "My God man, you have a woman's car!" *Capt, Rum* Blackadder II Episode 3...

I need plug to fit on the reverse switch of a T5 box. Preferably with a few inches of wire still attached. Anyone got one they can spare? It needs to fit on one of these: thanks Mike