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Hello Community, my name is Udo and I leave near Cologne in an area called "Bergisches Land". Recently sold my Lotus Elise, that I had for ten years and purchased a "built" version of Westfield SEIV FW through CCK in Germany in August. So far I was able to drive allmost 3 months with great joy, including a long weekend in the Dolomites. The car is great fun and I am enjoying every meter and hour, I am able to spend with it. As the Westfield scene is fairly small here I was thinking to look for forum membership in the home of kit car scene, which UK definately is. The car is equipped with the 2l Zetec and provides great fun, allthough some minor tweaks with gearbox oil leak and some water ingress during rain session in the Dolomites, but the winter is long and the will to improve as well. Did spent time already with build reviews here and liked the way, members help each other. I hope I will make it to UK once for some local events, but available time is always a factor. Regards, Udo

I was out for nearly 3 hours today. It was cold and brisk but still brilliant in the sun. Made 2 flasks of coffee and it was lovely sat on the sea front. You just cannot beat being out on a day like today. Roll on winter.

Anyway, Round One. Today I have paid a visit to Carlie at A Plan. Now some of you have already known of this visit , from the 'banter' I was given on another thread. So, over toast and tea for breakfast, I had to quickly scribble a few questions to ask her when I popped in. I was asked to bring the Westie down to the shop, as they wanted a new picture of another car , hopefully to be used for their adverts for next year. So, apparently , I was heard a way off before parking up . Nothing like making a bit of an entrance, I suppose. I was asked to park out front , so can push the car to the right spot. So, after a few photos involving Carlie avoiding the traffic on the A4 and the photoshoot of a lady expecting ( yes, you read it here first) and never thought I would see a pregnant lady clamber into the car for a photo !, we headed indoors for interrogation. So Carlie , what is your job title ? I am an insurance consultant and marketing manager for A Plan. How long have you worked at A Plan ? I have been here for 2 1/2 years now Age ? Yes, I know , not I am not printing it !! Current Car ? I have a Mini Cooper JCW Convertible . Dream Car ? I wouldnt mind a 60's Mustang , one day !! Any stories to tell in the insurance world ? Just the usual stuff really. We do seem to have people who seem to think their cars are worth far more than they actually are, which can be interesting , when we discuss it with them. Pints or Halves ? Er............... Pints Future Things ? Being a mum and also wouldnt mind having a kit car myself. Weird cravings in you current state ? I seem to have a liking for Olives, even though I have never liked them Carbon Fibre ? No, not at the moment. The only bits I can find for the Mini is black and I want red stuff to match the rest of the car. So, I hope with the mods you do inform your insurance company ? Oh, yes, of course I will So, with my hurried questions answered, I bid farewell. I believe you will be seeing Carlie at the awards event soon, so make sure you offer her a chair or she will bring the big bouncy ball hidden under the front desk to give her comfort. Oh and thanks for chocolates and cuppa. Very kind of A Plan, who are great people and lucky to have them locally and also as a main sponsor for our club.

This is the man who stated that he would lead the country no matter what the result of the Brexit referendum, then resigns very shortly after the result went the wrong way for him. I wonder if he's bored because when he applies for a job, they remember he has a tendency to not see things through despite commitments to the contrary. I wouldn't employ him either...

The 'main' idea of this was to meet other members, but just happened I was asked to let my car be photo'd outside their shop, so thought I would try this on A Plan first . Carlie 'is' going to be on here probably next week, if I link the thread to her, so please be polite and nice . You can edit your posts if you wish. I do have a list of potential members , in my head currently , but as I said, weather and time of year is against my plan. I just am trying something new. Something to develop into a more interesting thread and focus on individuals involved with the club . There is a lot of members here but only a few attempt to try different things to write about especially on these dark miserable non driving months.

Now you've just progressed to proper stalker status. Your gonna end up on one of them registers........

So, something new I had thought to do. In real truth its just an excuse to go and drive my car to meet other members and chat cars and stuff. I am obviously not starting this thread at the right time of year, but hopefully I can meet up throughout the future years, at different places and talk mainly cars in an off the cuff interview with fellow members and people who are involved with WSCC . You can tell me to sod off if you want and if you think I am going to Dufftown for an hours chat @Gary Taylor - Scotland AO , however much I would like to, Skype may take a precedence to driving. I hope it may answer a few questions of aspirations and dreams that people may have within the club. I will try my best to get the first one done later today, so watch this space.

Never take a scotsman seriously. Thats a rule . We will meet up Gary, when its warm, not raining or snowing

Great idea, looking forward to another installment! Ignore them TJ, they’re just jealous!

Don't have a pop at poor Thrusty, his hormones were clearly all over the place....oh, wait a minute: that was Carlie. Looking forward to the next episode................

Foot rests complete. I decided against the carbon unit from Rusty as I will leave for another day. Too much work to remove the ally panel by the pedals on the drive. I gauged the position with 2 numbered pieces of masking tape on the tunnel (1 removed) on a drive and noted where my foot was comfortable to get the angle and height

Happy Birthday.

Humm.... I don't think I'm really in with a chance given my current milage. 329 miles in the last 4 years....... 88 of which would have been driven taking it to the MoT station and back I need to get out of the garage more

69? You must have had a hard life. Happy birthday Paul, make the most of it.

Ok you should be a salesman ....and breakfast on me

Happy Bday Mapreader

Happy birthday Paul

Happy birthday Paul from Glen and Julie. 70 next year then, 1 year to get your dress dusted off, you know the WSCC rules

Mhr

No comment on that one

Im definately interested in another. Can you pm me your number

You can tell me to sod off if you want and if you think I am going to Dufftown for an hours chat @Gary Taylor - Scotland AO , however much I would like to, Skype may take a precedence to driving.  right while I appreciate what your trying to do here, and am looking forward to it WHATS WRONG with travelling up here ???????? Soft southerner can’t come north of hadrians wall ? I mean where’s your commitment ? Seriously ( really can’t believe I just used that word in context with TJ) it’s a good idea crack on

All the very best Slasher - enjoy (the rest of) your day!

Chill out. I was only pulling your chain. Think you'd make a good southern version of parky. Who's next on the hit list?

Steve, I will delete the thread and forget the idea of trying something new, if this is how it is received ? We can then just write the usual crap on here. Not how I was expecting it to go................ but hey

Many Happy Returns Paul, have a great day!

Have a great day, @Paul Hurdsfield

Why not buy a 2CV. Good enough for Monkey Harris...!

I'm in the USA so the car is left hand drive and therefore there is no way to install the left foot rest into the side panel. So I've done two things. First is that there is an adjustable foot rest that catches the edge of ball of my left shoe. It's adjustable fore/aft and for angle. I knew I'd never get it just right so I made it adjustable. It does a great job of letting the foot relax while cruising and never gets in the way while using the clutch. Secondly I made a heel rest for both feet. It's made of 1" x 1/4" aluminum bar and bent into shape. It allows me to brace my feet very securely while cornering and braking....and at the same time I can operate the throttle and brake with great modulation with my right heel braced against the heel rest. It is amazing how much difference the heel rest made for both comfort and for car control when driving at the limit. Without it it seemed impossible for me to have subtle throttle control while my heel slid around on the floor so my inputs tended to be jerky and anything but subtle. But once I made the heel rest I could brace my heel on it and then with great control meter out throttle and brake inputs. I tried driving without it after having it in place for some time and it felt so jerky and insecure. I think there are lots of ways to do this for sure and no doubt mine is not the best way....but that said it will help so much in terms of comfort and car control I strongly suggest that you try making one. dave