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So Ben helped me, and I made this new plastic case - the mill works really well

This year is the 20th yer of the FW400 model and I am after anyone out there who has one. The club is hoping to have a parade lap at the Silverstone classic and it would be nice to have one lead the parade. Also, If one was available we could do with one in the marquee at the Stoneleigh Kit car show to display for either or both days. So, shout up or PM me if you wish. You only get one 20th birthday.

Here’s Gunter’s distillery that we will be visiting

That was an expensive month with a new forged short motor, and replacing all the front uprights, hubs, wishbones and bushes.. Engine back in an running.. I don't want to think about the total cost but it will be worth it.... Spent so far this month... Far too much again in March and its not over yet …….. Well March is turning out to be a bit of a nightmare... Discovered the slight oil leak on the axle was from the mounts welded to the axle (keep it in place and prevent torque twisting it) so I had to replace the case as well as the planned crown wheel and pinion, bearings etc.. So basically I now have a brand new axel with a 4.1 Burton crown wheel and a Quaife LSD... Gearbox refreshed with new seals and serviced, oh and some strengthening added to the underside of the chassis to cover the extra power.... Just waiting for the engine to return and we should be fully up and running... Hooray.. Another busy month.. New radiator and oil cooler fitted just in time too remove the engine and gearbox which are are now out, as is the rear axle. Fitting new pistons with a re-bore, new shells, balance etc. The gearbox has a slight leak on the main seal so that's being replaced and I'm fitting a breather just to be safe. The axel had badly fitted bracing (very poor welding that resulted in some oil weeping) so I've thrown the case away and invested in a replacement along with a new 4.1 diff and a full set of bearings and seals... The exhaust was a bit of a pig to fit and required some re positioning of the engine and some stressful cutting of the bonnet. This should give good gains in booth power and torque along side the other engine work that I have carried out... To improve the rear I have fitted some graphics (well I will do once its all back together) and a couple for the sides of the bonnet... Car has been renamed as 'Triggers Westie' Nearly at the finishing post (for this year anyway....) Spent last month £950 so far this month £240 on dyno time, but a new dif arriving Sunday so going to go up a bit..... March is going to be painful with change of pistons, hone and new bottom end (just to be safe) oh and the gearbox refresh and some seals replacing.. Well its been a long year of Westfield ownership and I feel I have come a long way with my first rebuild since 1984 (which was a Mini). I started with a tatty but sound Westfield that I intended just using on track.. Butt as they say best laid plans and all that- and so it began. I had it set up on the dyno and sorted the Geo out and all was well for my first track day at Blyton. Was a bit disappointed with 176bhp but my feeling was the exhaust was too restrictive, but I still had a good day even though it was way to over geared; I didn't touch 5th once. Still managed to gel with the car and to my surprise I pretty much cleaned up and wasn't passed once the track dried out...

Why don't you phone mike at AutoPro who built the car he is a nice guy and sure he will tell you the full spec of the car when he built it

I'll put the word out to an owner in the Northants area

@AndrewBClarke you can call at our house to break the journey a little bit if you like. We will be leaving at 10.15am. Snow, don't mention snow.

I think you know how that conversation would go with Tamsin! The CBA for the Business Case is weak...”It’s already got a bonnet...”

Are you sure its 40th and not 60th ?

@Marto303 Is your former lithium battery the "green" one that came from Lukes? If so, is that the one that Isn't approoved? And does that include fully road going cars?

Spare oil for a crossflow

Next episode is just released. Enjoy !

Sure, it’s a bit tatty though! ill keep hold of it until I’m next passing yours.

Yes but he asked about 4 yrs. ago

Yes, something like this https://www.halfords.com/motoring/bulbs-blades-batteries/car-bulbs/501-blue-led-car-bulb-halfords-essentials-twin-pack?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=-awmapqatr&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:1341111785|agid:57838006070|tid:pla-327722804350|crid:261734680760|nw:g|rnd:10601800787063305063|dvc:m|adp:1o9|mt:|loc:9045016&gclid=CjwKCAiAyrXiBRAjEiwATI95mdEZWFhmOe8kfr_7ds3WU0ChKBUFZaL6451t329SF45Y8KLb6s3WXhoCOvAQAvD_BwE there are plenty like this on eBay as well and in different colours if you want. I fitted blue ones. Doesn’t matter if they are canbus friendly or not but you do need to buy the short ones as in my link above.

I'd put a decent (Pegler) ball valve inside the house anyway, and turn it off with the end tap open when frost is expected. If you prepare for it to freeze, it won't matter when it does.

I’ve used Dollar a few times and the last twice had a Camaro, 1st time I picked up a bright yellow SS but their usual stock is the RS models. The SS was tremendous. Mustangs are 10 a penny and Challengers are quite rare from the regular rental company’s. I’ve also had a Chrysler 300, Ford Crown Victoria and a couple of Chargers. I’ll ask about as one of my mates goes out to California loads and is into his Challengers.

Looks well made Mike. if you need any help with the programming side of things let me know. as you know i have a bit of experience with cnc's

Finished, all the motors are working, seems like good value for total cost of £400 approx, including the CNC controller that just hooks up to a laptop with the USB lead. It should be perfect for machining the small plastic electronics cases that I play around with.

Let me correct that for you Robin, some of us had Yorkshire Puddings with our all you can eat breakfast @Rickyboy100 So now you really have seen it all. Thank you Robin for having a meet conveniently on a Sunday and next to the motorway, it's been great to meet you and the Yorkshire crew again. Her with her camera has been busy photographing everything in sight, brace yourself for the Motley Crue one up next. Robin and Simon entertained us with the snazzy Westfields Avoiding low bridges, important that in a Westfield Robin nearly got a dog as a passenger 2nd car park of the day Glen and I didn't go straight home, as we never do, and called in the Dog and Partridge on the Woodhead Road to see if it was suitable for a joint Manchester/Yorkshire/Peak District meet in the summer. @Paul Hurdsfield @Dave (OnliestSmeg) - Manchester AO The pub was good, car park was big and views were far reaching so it gets my vote. The car park Toasty inside, but I do mean for us all to meet up in the summertime The pub Thanks again Robin and everyone for making a great morning.

Or you can print an sticker of your favourite brand, stick it to your battery and have your battery discretely covered so it doesn't raises any concerns.