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The Scalextric Westfield is now finished. Just need to get some track out and go for a blat.

History is littered (no pun intended) with things that at the time were seen as a good thing but in hindsight were not. Asbestos in lagging and buildings killed people but at the time it was a wonder material. Same with plastic, great idea but with hindsight rally bad overall and no one cannot be appalled by the sight of plastic in the oceans and rivers, but we can do something about it but as always it is at a cost. We use reusable bags and as they wear out are using hessian ones, they cost more but housewives in the past never had anything but proper shopping baskets and bags that lasted years. The biggest issue is how we deal with waste. Eu rules on landfill tax has meant we in the west export our rubbish and then are shocked to see it simply tipped into the sea at the other side of the world. We need to start having more incinerators and use the heat to create power and then the ash goes to landfill as it is inert by then and with carbon capture technology better than the alternatives. Reduce our consumption of all goods and push suppliers to use alternatives.For example our magazine comes in a plastic bag, my wife's WI magazine is a clear bag made out of potato starch that is 100% biodegradable. We have the technology to reverse many of the issues, so long as we the consumer is prepared to pay or to alter our ways which may be a little more inconvenient and those who deliberately pollute are held to account.

Here's some advanced notice. The provisional dates are 26-28 July 2019 which will be confirmed in early December, once the FIA has met to ratify the F1 calendar for 2019. Tickets will be available as before as a package with two adult tickets and one infield display pass for the WSCC area. I've asked for slightly more space than last year but, in any event, the space allocated will be based on cars registered when booking opens and our club code is generated. I've requested a parade lap to celebrate the 20th year of the FW400. Tickets will go on sale in early November, here are provisional car club prices. Super Early Bird Car Club Display Packages Prices from early November until 31st December 2018 Friday £43 Saturday £72 Sunday £60 2-Day Fri/Sat £82 2-Day Sat/Sun £94 3-Day Weekend £99 Early Bird Car Club Display Packages Available 1st January until 31st March 2019 Friday £45 Saturday £75 Sunday £62 2-Day Fri/Sat £92 2-Day Sat/Sun £101 3-Day Weekend £102 Standard Car Club Display Packages Available 1st April until 31st May 2019 Friday £52 Saturday £79 Sunday £67 2-Day Fri/Sat £102 2-Day Sat/Sun £112 3-Day Weekend £120 I'll post more information as it comes through.

The 3 models together,

I numbered all the leaves in my trees so I can stick them back on next year.

Just testingtesting twotesting threetesting four Thanks Ian I think I'v got the hang of it now Thanks again Jeff

I may have spent about two hours last night watching the first few episodes - there go my next few evenings!

It's there now.

Hi , will be great to meet you all, put some faces to names , and see the cars for real ,and have a holiday too. Cheers Jim .

It's an ECO lamp, tells you when you're not driving economically.

Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th November, the Bath & West showground hosts the above event. An eclectic mix of classic vehicles, with kit cars in a separate hall, plus an assortment of accessories, spares, tools and second hand vehicle parts. Dorset area will have a stand at this event again this year. There will be a number of cars on display, representing a variety of Westfield models. Please come and say hello, we allways enjoy meeting fellow owners, prospective owners, or anyone interested in our cars, promise not to bore you too much! Wear your thermals if it's cold, the halls (cattle sheds!) can be chilly. More info via https://cvrs.bristolclassiccarshows.com/

Came across this event yesterday and (as I'm a bit of a rally fan) wondered if anyone from the South West would be interested in a meet on Sat 20th October at Wiscombe? Weather dependant for me as I have no weather gear but will keep my fingers crossed for no rain. http://lombardrallybath.co.uk/spectators-where-to-watch/

Anyone want photos of their car last weekend? Free to a good home!

Military Chopper came for a look and followed alongside breifly ....Llandegley area

That’s the WSCC Committee helicopter. I remember it well. Happy days.

@Steve (sdh2903) I've seen several of the different systems in my day job (building control) and if done right there's no reason why they can't be built to pass the Building Regulations approval (which would be required BTW) and then be fully legal but to do so you need to think about all aspects of the roof. That is to say that if you are insulating then you also need to consider the potential condensation risk and therefore ventilation. Likewise the existing roof structure was only designed to carry lightweight panels so any works or insulation could significantly increase structural loading onto the glazing frames. i've seen two roofs today but both very different in their design and approach. The first was a guardian roof system whist the second involved removing all the existing roof structure and replacing with timber and lightweight composite slates.

All being well I'll be there again

Now the guys are on it full time, they’re coming through much faster. Not weekly, to be sure, but not yearly now either!

Looks like you found some good roads John. I'll make sure I'm there next time.

We may be joining you for this but I'm not sure I can follow the rules about the hot water bottle!

Ah I see , at least that's a start then , someone up on Webcon seems to be what you need then .

Hi Jeff, Write some words. upload your pictures to the uploaded images area: Then put the cursor in the words were you wish to add the pic (e.g. Mine is placed after the colon:), then click the + symbol on the image you wish to insert. Then write some more words. Leave the cursor where you want the image to appear in your post and again click on the + symbol of the next pic Here's a few test pics from me I hope this helps?

Well done to all the winners (and runners up!) I've really enjoyed my first (rather limited) season and I'm looking forward to doing many more of the events next year. Thanks to everybody who has provided invaluable guidance and help particularly @John and @terry everall Tony

Other option is having 2nd set cut down windscreen pillars with persex/carbon between cut to height preferable to you.

Thanks for the reminder Adge for some reason it's not in the "upcoming events calendar"! This is the only kit car related show in the West Country now. It was great to meet you and your lovely car last year.

Hoping to attend especially if my half hood is made/fitted by then :-) Will be good to meet some more club members.

We shall be there! Be aware that Wiscombe parking is in a field and if it is wet or has been raining a lot the day before it does have a tendency to turn into a quagmire! One year we had to be pushed out. All adds to the fun though Likewise re the weather gear at the moment. Planning to get there for 10.

Yes my standard one is Ap also. It's not ap racing just standard ap. It still works fine as my earlier post

From the Standard Lucas wiring colours for comparison, Green would be ignition switch live (which you could check and confirm) and Yellow/Green is alternator rectifier.

Yes mine is also an ap but I don't think they are the upgraded ap racing ones.

Neither the Westfield style double bubble, nor the Caterham style blade screen is a particularly easily interchangeable screen. (Unlike on a Caterham, where swapping from the blade to conventional screen is quite straightforward) Essentially, it’s not possible with the currently available aero screens to have a set up that won’t show lots of mounting holes, one way round or the other. Unlike on a Caterham, where common mounting holes are used, and those that aren’t required are pretty much covered by the aeroscreen. On a Westfield, there are pretty much no common holes, and some of the biggies, aren’t covered when you put the windscreen back, or vice versa. Those that do want to swap regularly, generally, end up getting a spare scuttle, so that you have one with a windscreen, wipers etc and one with just an aeroscreen. Of course, this does also mean making sure all the parts normally mounted on the scuttle that would need to stay on the car, are mounted elsewhere. It can be done very effectively though.

Could be! No but just asked the previous owner and they said they never bothered to see what it was for but noticed it was always a mild glow, I think it’s alternator light like you say.... on plus side my handbrake light is identified and wasn’t working..... now it is thanks wd40

Derby and Notts have done rather well this year

Eventually we found each other. Billy no mates. Found something interesting. Here we all are. Many thanks Jeff for organising this, what a great turnout on a great day, nice meet friends old and new

You've been spotted by my son!

+1 for nilfisk here too

Another switch to Nilfisk after Karchers failing on me too many times, I’ve also had a number of things from the Cleanstore, linked to above, now, including the Nilfisk and wet/dry Hoover’s etc. they’ve been very good to deal with.

I've used a nilfisk for the past few years with no complaints as I was sick of my karchers failing. Used these guys with great service http://www.cleanstore.co.uk

The tyre itself has nothing in the construction that prevents it from being run 'backwards', except for the tread pattern as has been said (but only in the wet). If you are wearing tyres that unevenly I would suggest there is a setup issue somewhere. If you can post a well-lit and in focus photo of each tyre, I can tell you what changes are needed.

Hi all After reading that average Caterham owners don't often modify their cars, or keep them them for very long I thought you might like a look at this link found by one of my mates at work: https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/forever-cars/seven-heaven-the-teenage-dream-that-never-died/?utm_source=c12w2fccaterhamsevenlink&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=c12w2 Perhaps I'd get out in the sunshine this week... Gary

Can't make this one I'm afraid.