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Reviving an old thread by updating it and condensing it down… #1: Any thread that is started where the author requests an opinion as to whether or not something they do or have done voluntarily is right or wrong, will end with the author concluding they were right, no matter how strongly the majority who gave said requested opinion disagree with the author's point of view. #2: Any thread where the author states they are looking to purchase a tintop and then lists the cars they are willing to consider, will end after considerable debate, further models not on the list being suggested, and the author buying something utterly different from anything discussed or not purchasing a car after all and sticking with their current transport. #3: Any thread that is more than three pages long will end with a subject totally different to the subject that started the thread. #4: If a thread asks for a serious opinion it will not receive it - moreover, if the word "serious" apears in the title, it is open season for silly answers. #5: When asking if option A or B is the better, the answer will always be that options C to Z are infinitely superior (depending on the respondent's deep seated fears and prejudices). #6: Whatever the subject, no matter how well thought out and reasoned the subject matter is, someone will take the diametrically opposed view just to be contrary. #7: Asking what your car is worth will always cause issues and invariably will not end well. #8: Threads including references to unconventional dashboard instrument arrangement can only end in one way (see @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman). #9: There are more build diaries started than finished. #10: If you, presumably with the knowledge that you're mechanically incompetent, cack-handed, or just not interested in the oily side of things, make the simple mistake of asking about good garages / mechanics for Westfield related service work, prepare to duck and cover as the outrage at not "doing it yourself, it's easy" pours forth. #11: Any thread mentioning the word "Pinto" will also include the words "mighty", "anchor" and / or “boat”. #12: Threads asking which engine is best will only result in complete disagreement. #13: Threads arguing whether which of BECs or CECs are best will never be resolved. #14: In any thread that mentions driving a Westfield in poor weather conditions, those who don't will only say that those who do are "mental", and those who do drive in poor weather may only refer to everyone else as "wimps". #15: Whatever the tricky problem and no matter how many solutions are offered, the author with the problem will never come back and tell the members what was the actual solution to the problem was, leaving everyone following the thread wondering forever. #16: All Westfields for sale were built by retired engineers and were never driven on a track or in the rain. #17: Any claims to bhp figures, no matter how credible, will always be met with scepticism by other members unless supplied by an approved Westfield tuner and even then, those figures will have doubt cast upon their accuracy by members with identical engines producing less power. #18: Any member who starts a contentious thread that gets so out of control that it requires Moderator intervention will shortly afterwards post another thread entitled, “Where did my thread go?”. #19: Any post seeking to correct the grammar or spelling of a previous post will contain a grammatical or spelling error. #20: Using the Search facility will result in getting you so sidetracked looking at other interesting threads that two hours later, you will have forgotten what you were searching for to begin with. #21: An engine problem thread started in Tech Talk will invariably fail to state one or more of the following: engine type, engine size, or carbs or throttle bodies, distributor or ECU type, but will mention the age and condition of the battery. #22: The Westfield you really want to buy will inevitably be at the farthest geographical point away from your home, ie. you live in Aberdeen and the car you want to buy is in Cornwall. #23: When you buy your Westfield and arrive to drive it home, the weather forecast of bright sunshine will instantly change to thunderstorms, pouring rain, hail, and ten degrees colder. You may add your own below, remembering to number them for everyone’s future reference. (Please note that I reserve the right to edit as necessary or if it's not in keeping with the spirit of the thread - thank you.)

Soft lot aren’t you. Just spotted Hedley on his way up to the peaks. Can nothing deter this man?

That looks more like Trevor Harmer in his noddy car than Headley!!

Nah, his car leaks far more than that

That in fact is not a lake, its coolant 😂

I tried charging the battery overnight to no avail, but I’d the battery is knackered I don’t suppose charging it would do much anyway? Love the warning sign 😂 One unexpected bonus of ownership is the sheer amount of kudos you get from people on the street. They go out of their way to congratulate you on the car. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Carbon rear arches These are zk style and standard width Again like all my products these a made from high quality Prepreg carbon and are baked at 120°c making them strong light and really high quality These are £900 (pair) price plus postage and packing Rear light housing NOT included!

@Steve Smith - Joint Hampshire & IOW AO @marcusb PM sent

If you're driving that slow to collect the water maybe a moss planter will help 🤭

Still listed on the parts shop https://parts.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=543&search=Bonnet&description=true

A few niggles is part of the charm, after all our cars were all built in someones shed! 😂 In the Peaks, there is actually a magnet that's awarded every time something falls off someone's car..... I've won the magnet of shame on more than one occasion and I even carry a little sign in mine 😁 Take a look on the Tech Talk part of the forum, you'll find loads of help there. Someone is actually having the same starting issues as you are at the moment

Cheers Ian, not great weather today but managed a 100 mile run out yesterday down to Barmouth, over the Penmaenpool wooden toll bridge the back via Beddgelert and the the Llanberis pass.

Yes, he just can't stop 🙂 his son is also in the business now.

Speaking of Elvis… behold Tort Elvis…

Carbon dash blank (widebody) Again like all my products these a made from high quality Prepreg carbon and are baked at 120°c making them strong light and really high quality These are £185 price plus postage and packing

Anytime from around 4pm Thursday, or from 7am on Friday. Briefing will be 8.30 with sighting laps from 9am. If you are any later than that we can sort you out

Can't get the connection, so I'll go with this, 😁

Hello All, The monthly Black Country meet is due to be held this Sunday, despite the recent good weather it again looks like Sunday is going to be rainy, so it may not Westfield weather, I expect it’ll largely be tin tops all around. Hopefully see a few of you there.

You can register as a club and book a space for X cars. This is what we did in the beginning, along with banners, etc. But you'll need a firm commitment from others otherwise you'll just look silly when no-one else shows up. If you show up on the say, you'll just park somewhere on the grounds amongst other classics. If you arrive as a group, then you can still park together and pretend

Westfield avenue 2022 sorry about the vid I'm still learning

I also suffered with hi spec hubs being ****e. Machined wrong on the bearing race surfaces. Fitted a set of siltech hubs and issue went away. Mine was so bad it was not run able as it was. Was mm rather than fractions of a mm.