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Rebleed the brakes for 5th time, this time with the rear calliper unbolted and orientated around so the bleed screw was the highest possible part. Bingo.. Solid peddle. Win .. happy days

Hy guys just joined, my late brother bought this Westy about 10 years ago s/h, he sadly died last October and I originally decided to sell it, but after a bit of reflection I have along with my son-in-law decided to keep it, and maybe try a few trackdays/hill climb. So looking for some help. It was registered in 1990, so it's an old one but seems in good nick, it's just gone through the Mot. today without any problems. The engine is a 1600cc Xflow. I want if possible to get a taller screen and another higher roll bar as I think at the moment if I roll it I will have my neck shortened. With those it should be possible to get hood for it as well that doesn't rest on my head. I also want a new steering wheel either with a flat bottom or even demountable, can anyone identify the type I need to fit the splines? Any other advice would be gratefully received. Thanks olley

Welcome to the club Olley i thought the column was escort as the allegro ones are generally secured with a bolt rather than a nut? Either way it probalby doesn't matter if you're looking to upgrade to a detachable wheel as with these the top of the column is cut off and a replaced with a welded on slug for the new boss. There was no taller screen option for the early cars, they only came in one height so if you want to go higher then you'll likely need to get something custom made. I'd suggest looking at the seats instead to sit yourself lower in the car, removing the runners if you have them will gain you a few inches or alternatively look at some of the fibreglass shell type seats such as Tillet or JK.

Nothing worse than a dry bush

I would use that app as a warning device to let me know when certain members of my family were getting too close to me.

These type of apps are useful, I use life360 free app for me wife and kids we all know where we are , battery life of each other’s phone etc, piece of mind knowing where kids are. Obviously a problem if you have a mistress

I think you have done the right thing, it will be a good reminder for you. Good luck.

Hi, I know the taller guy's have the lowered floor option, I presume it can be retrofitted, might be a possibility as the race approved rollbar are taller but I'm not sure if the hood will fit over them, welcome to the club.

Hope you all have a good one tomorrow guys. Mart.

Hello mate and a warm welcome. Looks like an allegro column but someone with more knowledge than me can verify that! Plenty of wheel choice from cheap to expensive, and detachable bosses from loads of suppliers at varying prices too. The search function will reveal most of the solutions. Nice looking car by the way.....you will enjoy, of that I have no doubt! Mart

Hi Dave, et al Doubt I'll be as quick off the mark as you guys and it's a 2.5 hour drive, so see you around 11 at the Paddock 'restaurant'. Fingers crosse sit stays dry.

Car finished off, MOT done at 4.00pm and the car is on the trailer ready for tomorrow A bit too much last minute stress, but really looking forward to the first sprint of the year!

Fitting new seats, new battery and cables, replacement throttle cable, re-position fire extinguisher and replace rear light lenses and bulbs........ asides from the throttle cable, none of which are yet finished....... oh, plus a new air horn (not wired yet). Plus oil and filter change to do and clean / service the air filter. Back on the road in 3 weeks...... no problem

Fox wheels supplies and fitted by motorsport wheels Leeds 15x6.5

Fox wheels supplies and fitted by motorsport wheels Leeds 15x6.5

Removed from my 1800 Sport when engine swapped. Perfect working order. For running a Silvertop (maybe blacktop but DYOR) with carbs (mine had twin DCOE 40s). Connects to coil, crank sensor, IAT (sensor included) and optionally a TPS on the carbs. Mine didn't have the TPS, so not included. Looking for £55 posted. Would be a bargain for cheap engine swap from a CVH or Crossflow. Just add carbs. Have attached the manual for convenience K97017 (FLO383) Ver9.pdf

This was recommended on the forums before: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEOPRENE-SPONGE-FOAM-SELF-ADHESIVE-STRIP-5MTR-10MTR-3MM-6MM-8MM-10MM-THICK/121388027214?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=420327339438&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 I got the 32mm wide/6mm thick version and it's good stuff, much better than the previous foam (which although single sided, appeared to be as sticky on top as on the bottom)

I will use this but for a slightly different reason. I'm often out in the Westfield quite early in the summer months, both to avoid commuters and to have the glorious North Wales roads to myself for a few hours. Quite often my intended route will change on a whim and sometimes I'll rack up a couple of hundred miles before thinking of heading home. The wife does tend to worry about me out in the car and has been "emotional" a couple of times when I'm a few hours later than I've told her I would be. This will keep her informed of my whereabouts.... Clearly not everyone would like their wife being able to follow their every move but it will work for me.

Try a varta 530 030 030, one was fitted to my factory car of a similar age. Gary

You can have my old ones when I put in the 18 new bushes that i have stashed in the garage.

millions.

I have one, pm me

I'll be joining you for this one. See ya Saturday.

ditto.. Dash wiring completed, scuttle refitted, new windscreen fitted and sealed... remaining to complete , refitting wipers, cleaning all the rubbish out the foot wells, oil change and clean it Another year of winter tinkering that turned into a 2 month 'well as that's off..I might as well do that as well' marathon.

Weather report at the moment is 9 degrees, sunny intervals and a moderate breeze. You never know, Sir might even let me leave the MX5 at home and come out in the Westfield. Nom, nom, nom I hope they do a Jaffa cake ice cream, ha, my mouth is watering writing this

I have two vastly different wheel sets for my car. For the street I use 13x7 Revolutions with 205/60-13 Toyo RA1's. When competing I use a set of Real Racing Wheels in a 13x10 with 21x9x13 Avon slicks. One set rides very nicely and handles very well....the other set rides very poorly but sticks like glue. Both are fun. dave

13x6 Minilite style from Rally Design - with 185/60 NS2R Tyres