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Hi everyone, I collected my Westfield today and joined the club. New car day is up there with the best! It’s a 1998 SE 1700 Crossflow producing 120bhp. It’s a recently completed lockdown project by a chap who’s done a really nice job on it. I’m not a mechanic but interested in learning so I wanted something ready to drive and this ticks all the boxes. As a beginner in these cars I felt it sensible to start with modest power, as much as I love going fast. The first drive was spectacular, I couldn’t stop smiling. The noise from the carbs is addictive. Driving on familiar roads was awesome and something I’ve dreamt about doing in one of these cars for over 20 years. Rather unfortunately I stopped for fuel during the 2.5 hour drive home and it wouldn’t start again. I’m getting the “click” but it won’t turn over. A nice bystander gave me and push and I jump started it to carry on home. This evening it still won’t start so I’ve popped it on the trickle charger which read less than 50% charge. My gut feeling is the starter needs some loving. The first modification will be raising the steering wheel a bit for more knee room. I can’t really drive too fast as my knees are in the way of my hands at the moment. Anyone have any pointers here? The seat is bolted into position as far back as it can go. I’m 6’3” but must have long legs 😅 I hope to see some of you out and about. cheers, Dave

Hi! It obviously makes a huge difference where you are in Cornwall and hence my suggestion might be pants... If you are anywhere in North Cornwall, maybe even close to the Devon border I can highly recommend Dave Baskerville in Barnstaple. Ever so knowledgeable and enthusiastic + very reasonably priced + all round good guy. A full rolling road tune with him is <£100! and he'll do a tune without rolling road if he thinks it won't help = not after your cash, just loves to see a car run properly.

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Got one!

Some more Costello music...

It’s well worth it, best brake upgrade I’ve done.

Arrives on Monday so will do some checks before starting.

@LukeW Are these the discs you're after?

Thanks for posting the video, looked like you got the good weather that day too. I got a Caterham R360 hire day coming up soon (July) down in Chipping Sodbury should be fun😎.

Morning! For those that have signed-up for the Lyn Valley Classic on 12th. Meet at Cross Keys Taunton, TA2 6NR If you need to tank up, or to empty yours, please arrive early as we’ll be LEAVING Cross Keys at 8 sharp. Taking A358 then B3224 across to Wheddon Cross, Exford, Challacombe to Blackmore Gate - arriving 09:05/09:10 Meet Devon folks @ Blackmore - LEAVING @ 09:15 Arrive Lynmouth 09:30. We’ll park up and breakfast planned for 10:30. There’s some passes etc that I’ll pass out at the stops. My mobile in case of problems: 07747 037206 Please let me know where you plan to join? Thx, Sean