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Finally managed to find time to make a tool for removing/installing suspension bushings as I don't have a press.

I thought I would resurrect this thread as we are entering the time of year that see's mental health issues raise their heads again. Local to me a young girl hung herself after being made redundant which was the straw that broke the camels back from what others have said. Plus today a person has been hit by a train again near where I live, not clear yet if this was an accident but it was on a stretch not readily open to the public. I like many have had issues in the past and most of us may know people who might appreciate a friendly chat, so I know we are busy but that chat might be just what they need. Just a thought

Winter tinkering just got serious - was a big “postie” van that brought this 🤣

A chilly but dry run out for the Surrey group today.

Just finished some ducting for the rad and sealing the joint between the fan and rad due to the bracket. Hopefully a lot better cooling when needed.

Arrived unexpectedly Wednesday! Obtained courtesy of a local WSCC WhatsApp group member Rory Jones. He's probably on here too but I don't know his handle. He and some friends did a charity event for the British Heart Foundation. It was a box-kart race in Bristol. This was their 2nd time hence the 'return' bit. It made the Points West news and he very kindly allowed me to buy a shirt! I mean how could I resist right! This will be my shirt for Malvern next year, hopefully it will be 4th time lucky as I've been kiboshed every time so far! 🥺 It would be nice to meet some of the names and faces I now know from this forum! Your efforts are much appreciated Rory!

Can’t remember what I ordered but at the moment it’s a bit difficult to open!!

Christmas wrapping done, ball ache! Sleeve type might have been easier when the engine was out but it’s done now, next back on to the suspension and chassis.

they love a parcel

Human CO2 production? That's pollution, right? Sounds fair for taxing

approaching winter holidays with some upgrades in the pipeline... 31l tank and DIY anti roll bar 😄

don't buy a Lotus you would be even more upset 😆

bush_install_tool Drawing v1.pdf Tried to get all the information on ones sheet - tolerance is pretty loose on this as long as it fits. It should be pretty self-explanatory in how it is used. The tube component has a rebate for the wishbone so fits on one way around. The part that fits on the end of the tube is designed to be reversible - so is used one way around with the tube for removal, then the other way around without the tube for install. The smaller component is used for removal of the old bushing (and install of the new one) and has clearance for the inner crush tube on one side to ensure it presses against the outer metal sleeve of the bushing.

You thought Westfields weren’t too aerodynamic…I’m guessing the udders aren’t good diffusers:

Have I just found my local Lotus independent service dealer? 😁

Exactly this. Done it many times.

Hi All, I'm new here.. I have recently purchased this race only Arrows/Westfield and have had 2 outings at the local Track in Perth Western Australia Extremely good fun to say the least!! https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d9b505f2e406a13e917d5ff1374491be16da6392d3da732f49977b312a8dfb97JmltdHM9MTc2NDExNTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=03fd3379-7177-65d2-1cc4-253d70b46490&psq=arrows%2fclubman+for+sale&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL21hcmtldHBsYWNlL2l0ZW0vMTE2ODk5MTAyNDkwNDI1Ny8

I will be there 👍

The pence per mile charge for EV’s in to offset the decline in fuel duty revenue so in theory the Government lying toerags should not start adding pence per mile to petrol/diesel vehicles

addition dash for oil temp, usb charger and afr will be 3d printed is ASA. 3D design of ARB and dash will be free for anyone interested 😄

I still believe vehicle licence should all be on fuel and not Car TAX, we all know this is just TAX and nothing to do with enviromental reasons My own fleet... Westfield, which does ~2k miles in 6 months costing £~180 which works out 9p per mile or 40p per leter VW camper, which does ~2k miles in 6 months costing £~180 which works out 9p per mile or 73p Per leter Tintop bmw 16K miles £165 per year. 1p per mile or 11p per leter I can't justify taxing the Camper or westfield thoughout the year for maybe the odd drive out in the winter. So they are Sorn 6 months of the year. I can't drive more than one car at once! so the more cars I have the less each one will do yes more revenue for the government I know there's Electric cars but i'd be suprised if something could nto be written into the software to create a pay per mile. Or app.. or black box....

I have brought our regular meet forward to Wednesday 17th December to avoid Christmas, and we are now planning on making this our Christmas dinner event. Starting at 6.30pm at the Halfway House pub, Cullompton, menu is as below. Let me know if you are interested in attending and once I have firm numbers I’ll book a table (assuming sufficient interest). They require a £10 deposit so will need money when I book. https://www.inapub.co.uk/uploads/dbfiles/deaacbce5ca348069eab4f4a2bbf2948.pdf Cheers, Stu

Considering selling my 2009 Westfield Megabusa due to doing about 300 miles in last 2 years . Has done circa 29k Gen 1 engine Caged cage Orange zk bodywork with black rear arches and carbon front arches ( one has a crack on the side ) Westfield race seats with piped orange seat pads . Carbon dash Carbon sill protectors Carbon pedal box cover Powerspeed silencer Cxr 7x13 with r888 Westfield brand Race technology digi dash Softbits tonneau No reverse fitted . Looking for offers very close to 13.5k More than happy to keep if no interest 😃 Based in Sussex .

I made one of these for my own car, and have a few spare sets manufactured as back ups. The kit will come with the metalwork needed to make the unit. You would need to make 8 folds, and then bolt the parts together. The folds would depend on the exact measurements of your car. I will send out some instructions to use as guides, but you could customise it further if you wanted to. I can price in fixings if you need however you may wish to use your local supplier. Some additional modifications may be needed to suit your car, but it fits in my SEIW nicely without fuss. The main features are a cubby to put stuff, and the switch panel which can be replaced if you later choose to change the switches, without changing the whole front piece. There's also a small compartment on the top, out of sight to hide things under the dash. I've priced them close to what I paid, I just want them to find a new home! There's a bunch of photos attached to show the parts and the assembly of mine. Hopefully these can be if use to someone! I have 1 full kit in stock, however I have 2 sets that's are missing the side panels, which I can remanufacture if the demand is there or you can make your own. £53 posted or £50 if collected from Hailsham. Hopefully these rambles make sense.. cheers!

let me make sure everything works as it should then I will see if I have any spare time over Christmas!

You might laugh at this.. But I've got or had... a nice expensive pair of ear phones that have a silicone covered volume/on/off control built in. Not the first time it's happened, but I've realised sun tan lotion, manages to destroy silicone very well! It goes all very soft and falls apart. So theres an option... probably a bit expensive though 😆

This is the actual Flying Carrot that took part in the race 😁🥕😁🥕

I think we may have started another topic…….

The rules vary slightly by state, with it generally being more difficult and involved than the UK but it is doable. I was building mine for use in Australia before moving back to the UK and the IVA seemed easy compared to requirements there...

next episode is up 😎

To the top of the Exige’s roof! 🤣 All info here https://bhrepairs.co.uk highly recommended. There are cheaper ones on eBay but I figured this one is worth the extra. Cracking bit of kit.

just been in and paid for full membership, thankyou

Book me in please, looking forward to it

Looking forward to my curry

It would be a bit of a jaunt to get back from Fuertaventura 🤣

Wiper motor and mech/wiper bottle/Jets etc (used, all works properly 4 years old) £50 wide body chrome yellow scuttle trim (used but good condition 4 years old) £40 Black screen pillars (used but good condition 4 years old) £150 Wide body ZK westfield dash trim surround (used but good condition 4 years old) £60 located in Kent, possible collect from South Wales delivery possible but much prefer collection

Try heating it with a hair dryer 1st, that may help no matter which method you use.

Yes I can package up the wiper assembly. Just need to find some boxes today… My lad is going to south wales for the weekend if that helps?

I have a short video of a prototype Aston Martin that drove past near Solihull on the 16th but can't post it unless I put it on YouTube I think? Screenshot, best I can do atm

Thanks and welcome! I’ve extended your annual membership as above, which now runs until 6 January 2027 👍

Nice McLaren Artura at Fleet Services this evening 👍 https://youtu.be/O5keKECSzwU?si=qKoci_tFFzegtnHg

WD40 works well. If you can get it on a cloth and let it soak for a few minutes, then use a soft plastic scraper of some description (or a thumb nail) it should come off easily enough.

I've used isopropyl alcohol on mine when I removed the white mastic stuff someone used to glue the vinyl covers that fit over the side as you get in. It took loads of rubbing and scraping with a soft plastic scraper, but got there in the end. Didn't damage the paint either. No idea of it will soften up silicone though???

If you go to Full Membership before your 60 day membership expires on 6 January, flag it up in this thread and any remaining days from the sixty can be manually added on to your annual membership. 👍

Fitted a new alternator and belt today as the old one gave up the ghost after I decided the belt looked a bit slack and that was probably why the charging light stayed on for a while after starting. All working as it should now, but I noticed a small puddle of coolant on the floor. That’s the next job lined up then 😂

Just a quick heads up to our fellow member @Rednop1. After thinking for quite a while, in May I've pulled the plug and messaged Ash to order a carbon bonnet and nose. It was a difficult request for him, as the lot needed to be shipped over to Italy, and I can tell you, it's not easy to ship such large parts outside the UK post-Brexit. He kindly agreed, and two days ago those beauties showed up at my house: They were packed like nothing else I've ever bought, could have been around the world a few times without getting a single scratch. He even messaged me a couple of months ago about my bonnet which was ready, however it showed a small imperfection, and he offered me a discount or to redo the part if I wasn't in a hurry. Top guy, top parts and top service. Couldn't ask for more.

We picked up our hire car this morning and headed north, En route i spotted signs for this place, it wasn’t planned honest 😉 it was 30$ each to get in Margaret wasn’t really interested (she’s followed me round loads of car museums) so I said I’ll go in you wait out there in the sun I’ll only be 5 minutes, the young lady at the desk said it’s ok it’s free today, she must have taken pity on two little old folks😂 so in we went, Margaret lasted 5 mins, I lasted quite a bit longer.

And just in case anyone happens to be a fan of old Lambo’s, my current ones are:

Yeah it's quite a collection isn't it. Looks like there's been a couple of changes, apparently there is another 2 storage facilities with even more cars. Just a pity that they are crammed in, would be better in a purpose built space.

Had a quick trip down to Classic Collective's usual monthly meet in Bicester this morning (just round the corner from Westfield), and a fellow XI owner @Jeremy Higson was also there. It's the first time outside of the National Show that I've ever seen two XIs in the same place.