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I am looking at this but I am not even sure my car will be ready for it lol best be getting my finger oot! craig

I might be getting a Megabusa thats been stood for a couple of years that someone finished but hasn`t been registered yet. I`ve joined here to get any tips I may need to get this up and running. I know it needs a clutch master cylinder and a new battery. Wish me luck.

Having had mine (AZ) last Sunday, I suffered from a feverish feeling all day Monday, followed by a headache all day Tuesday into today. I've sacrificed myself to be 1 of the 10 so you don't have to

Condition and build quality is everything - the worse things are where you can see them, then things that are hard to get to or buried away, will frequently be even worse. Look for signs that someone has kept an eye on the car, and maintained as they've gone along. (Westfields belong to the generation of cars that needed comparatively frequent, but minor, checks; 90% of this is checking fluid levels and "spanner checking" the tightness of critical nuts and bolts on suspension, steering and brakes, along with making sure joints aren't worn/rubbers perished) With that age of car, look at condition of perishable items, like fuel hoses, rubber seals on joins etc. They're not big things to sort out, but will give you an idea of how well looked after it is. They say the turbo motor is a recent change; how recent, how many miles since it was done? For me, a car sold after a big, expensive change, doesn't necessarily set a red flag, but it does raise lots of questions. Sometimes, it's simply that the owner made the change, realise they didn't really like it, and hasn't the will to go through changing back any more, bargains can be had, here. However, often, it's because they've only just realised how much development work and/or expense is involved in big changes to engines and things. This can lead to a basically running/mapped car, that may have all sorts of niggles to sort out, or additional bits to really finish off the conversion properly. Or sometimes, it can be a runner, but with issues needing more mapping and fine tuning on the rolling road. If the price is right, and you enjoy doing the work necessary to complete projects like that, then again, some great bargains to be had. But if you want a car to just use, I'd always look for one with a good few thousand miles plus, on it post conversion. Oh, and I fail to comprehend ANY advert for a specialist/enthusiast car that does not include engine bay photos. When it's a car with a non-standard, upgraded engine, that tends to swing to mild suspicion, for me. Why are the no pictures of the conversion you boast about, what problems would they show? (Usually, this is just an omission by the seller, but it is more common with non technical sellers...)

Thanks all, appreciate your time 👍 Any advice on common problems and things to look out for when viewing? Also if any if you have had a look at the link to eBay above, your thought would be much appreciated on value for money and your opinion on the car. I will sign up this evening once I'm home from work and enquire about the cars available on here also - Nice to see a forum where people are so active and willing to help, I've been a member of a few forums for various cars and people are more concerned with nitpicking than actually helping! Cheers, Joe

How dreadfully sad, how dreadfully unfair. 😥 Thanks for everything Sabine. 🏁 Oh... and f**k you, cancer. 🖕🤬

Some photos. Not sure on the green tape yet though.

I’m on the interested list.

I don't come across many Virgin hubs in my line of work but the ones I have seen have been 100% terrible with their wifi. I ALWAYS turn it off and install access points.

Tough... 😁 Robin has already played his link!🤪

Mmmm.... Kylie - my guilty secret pleasure! I have a few if her cd's.

Welcome from Buckinghamshire. I have a narrow bodied wez with a x flow.. I don't however have a narrow body myself, don't really need a seat belt!

Admit it, who doesn't love a DeTomaso Mangusta?

Every person is different. I expected to have a reaction as I tend if bitten by an insect to get swelling around the bite and have had a very sore arm from the Flu jab. I had nothing. I spoke with my daughter who told me that it did not mean it was not working, as I too had read that the greater the reaction the better it was. Which is not true. Her and a couple of colleagues have a view that when people are ringing GP's following their injection having had a reaction, that maybe they are being told that like the flu jab reactions, this is good as it means your body is taking action. As this vaccine works differently that clearly is not true, but it might explain why this appears to have become an internet myth. There are so many experts and the man who has the Youtube channel is pretty good in many ways, however he speaks for himself, not the NHS. They have been woeful in this area. You have the Live conferences where people switch off after the first 5 PowerPoint slides as it is too technical. All they need is a dumbed down version suitable for the public who now have a short attention span from someone they will believe, get Kim Kardashian to present it as they will believe her more than a medic I suspect. Whatever the overwhelming research and data that is coming back shows beyond a shadow of doubt it is effective and safe, which ever one you get that we are using

Bet he has a Caterham.....

Oh don't Old Stager, I'm a cynic and always peer behind the arras!

I've been luckier than some of you chaps as far as joint and skeletal pains are concerned - I'm a devout coward when it comes to risking my body! A couple of years ago I found that I had a persistent pain in my right shoulder area and the view of a family medic was that it was a minor rotator cuff injury and that it would resolve itself in time. Take paracetamol and an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen, I was advised. In the ensuing month or so I took two ibuprofen tablets at bedtime every night and, sure enough, the pain began to ease. We went to Airbourne air display at Eastbourne on the weekend I stopped the ibuprofen and it was warm and breezy - a good way to get dehydrated. When I got home and had a well deserved pee I was alarmed to see a blood clot pop out, just the one, but no more during the evening. Next day I experienced what I can only describe as a pee/blood-clot explosion when the clot that was blocking the urethra burst out! Long story shorter, I saw my GP and was referred to a urologist, but just as an afterthought at the end of the consultation slot, I mentioned taking ibuprofen for a few weeks and I saw the light bulb come on in her head! Apparently it is an infrequent but documented side effect of extended use of ibuprofen, especially in men who've been operated on for an enlarged prostate by the TURP procedure. None of the hospital tests revealed anything except the gorgeous young Oriental female urologist commented as she peered into my bladder with the telescope she'd shoved in by the only available aperture, "...the bore of your prostate is a bit rough..." Now I thought that was rude at such a short acquaintance!

I have no knowledge regarding Dr Campbell's competence to comment on medical matters, but it is certainly worth noting that even a medical specialist doctor would hesitate to broadcast as widely on various matters as Dr Campbell does. Medical (and surgical) consultants do tend to dive for cover when asked about matters outside their field - perhaps because they aren't able to charge a fee, or maybe because they fear being caught out! Dr Campbell is a competent lecturer of long standing so I doubt that he would comment on such weighty matters without doing some background checks. Nullius in verba is generally prudent.

Maybe he's a YTS Doctor.....🤣🤣

Thanks, yes I am aware of those things, one of the main treatments of it is for Epileptic fits amongst other things. Regarding the two halves of the NHS, I don't know, technically I am no longer under the supervision of the mental health dept, since I left therapy a few years back. I would have thought that at least my main medical records would show that I had gone through the system, as it were. I do get a few side effects of the Gabapentin however, although none are mental issues, mind you, you all be the judge of that, lol. And I know the questionnaire very well,lost count of the times I did that, we ended up binning the concept after a while as my answers were always the same back then. Good spot Dave though.

No, I presume it's a legacy name. the details are filled in on on-line forms now, the address is on the pamphlets you get with the injection. However existing medications, alergies etc were verbally checked and then recorded by the nurse that did my injection.

Well done and thankyou for sharing the build. Price please🤣?

Due to taking an immunosuppressant drugs to control my arthritis and asthma, my consultant advised me to stop taking it for three weeks after the jab to give my immune system the best chance to work with the vaccine. Has the jab, no side effects. 😊👍 By the end of the second week I was in constant moderate pain in both feet and both hands, both knees and both wrists. I was wheezing like an old accordion and a grumpy bar steward. It took another fortnight after getting back on my meds to recover. Would I do it again to get the jab? Absolutely - but I’d want more alcohol and dihydracodeine. 🤬

To be perfectly honest, mine is such a rare thing, and no worse than having a proper bad sleep through it flu episode, that I've avoided mentioning it on social media so far, as I really don't want to put anyone off. Like I say, it hasn't/won't put me off!

Hi and welcome from South Derbyshire! I can also vouch for the value of being a member here, it really is money well spent. My advice would be to look at a few cars and maybe get to see some members cars (as soon as we are able). Not sure where you are based but owners are always happy to talk cars and take you for a quick spin. Every westie is different, so make yourself a list of "must haves" and "like to haves" to narrow your search. Personally I'm always a bit wary of turbo's and the power delivery in such a light car.... but that's probably more about my meagre driving skills! 😂😂

As @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary has suggested. A turbo conversion is a big change to a car. Has the cooling system been upgraded, have the brakes been upgraded too. No mention of ECU or who's mapped it. Needs more exploration. Come back with more info and we'll help as best we can.

Anyway - my arm has just started aching ever so slightly- so I’m ok! 😜

Hi Ben, it's for a 2 1/2" bore pipe, I'll measure the outer silencer diameter and length shortly.

I did this in a previous house, pretty much what you are proposing. As long as you take the turf out carefully it won't cause issues, domestic type grasses are pretty resilient. What I would suggest is to leave the pipe/shingle to settle for a while before covering with soil , this allows the whole thing to settle. May be worth tamping down the shingle too, as long as it does damage the pipes. Once settled place the turf back over. I did mine all a bit too quick, and ended with dips where the pipes were, which needed further soil over the top to fill them. Richard. ETA. I also in the end , had to add a sump pump as although the pipes quickened the drainage it still took far too long to clear ( it was a clay based soil), a bit more work and expense but never had a flooded lawn again after that.

NHS website now updated as i thought. Over 50s can now book online ahead of their GP letter.

Oh my it's true, So so sad, and I was only just watching her last night on YT. RIP Ring Queen.

If this is correct I am stunned, your link Ian takes me to another thread on here though, not a news site ( I pressume it to be)

Once again ditto to the above info, I suggested looking on here first because it's what I DIDN'T do when buying mine and I paid far far more for it and the standard was poor, which causes more cash to be spent. Good luck with the ongoing search anyway.

Thanks for the warm welcome all. for those that wanted a pic see attached. The pub meet at Lee on the Solent is great thanks for this. Ill make sure i head down there.

Bungee my late car was a Speedsport modular build first registered in 2000, 1.8 Silvertop zetec which was a Scholar motorsport engine, engine code started with SP and block was originally painted in a maroon colour, ported heads with Kent 1802 cams, ARP type bolts on Jenvey throttle bodies with a MBE 956E Ecu, reported to produce 170bhp, front and rear ARB, MT75 box and led, ducted nosecone Hope this helps Steve

Another narrow Xflow owner good stuff

Welcome @Moodybonbon You have picked what for me is the perfect car, but then i'm biased , yes pics when you can. Can't help with meet locations for you, bound to be someone along soon to fill you in there. Richard You've not been at the pies again have you Dave 😄

Ok just a "heads-up" to anyone in the 50 to 55 age group. The NHS vaccination booking system says 55 plus at the moment. Ive tried each day to enter my wifes nhs number and dob and as expected it says she isn't elligible yet. However, 10 minutes ago it gave her a slot, tommorrow....! Im guessing the booking algorithm is now seeing lots of free slots available as the 55+ cohort get jabbed, and is keen to fill them. Im also convinced it will vary greatly by region and even vaccination centre, but its worth a look if you're keen to get jabbed. Edit: I'm not condoning "queue jumping" here but just following advice from a close mate who runs a vaccination centre..... 👍

Any use?

10 points to the first member who tries this:

RIP Sabine, another taken way too early. Sabine