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HI all, Hope everyone is well. We are pleased to announce that going forward Westfield Chesil will be using Yokohama tyres on all models. After research and testing we believe they offer the best performance for our cars and are now offering them on our online shop. https://sapentia-fg-westfield.odoo.com/shop/category/brakes-suspension-wheels-tyres-104 Tyres can be purchased individually or in sets of 4 were a 10% discount is applied. If you have any questions please message us either on here or email to parts@westfield-sportscars.co.uk Many thanks WSC Parts Dept

Another great night. Thanks for organising @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)

I remember years ago, the first year that Toblerone did the really massive bars for Christmas (about a yard long and 10lb in weight) I bought one for the wife. I wrapped it up and put it under the tree, a parcel really obviously Toblerone shaped. She went around for weeks saying to people "I don't know what David's bought me. It's like a Toblerone but really big." People would say, "maybe it's a Toblerone" but she'd answer, "no it's like a Toblerone but really really really big." It was hilarious.

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.

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

A new record?

Two Westfield related deliveries today😀😀

A merry good time was had by all. Congratulations to Peter’s team on winning the quiz.

Xmas pressie from the wife! Kinda spoiled the surprise 🤣

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.

Plenty of liquid refreshments and a great festive curry, thanks chaps!

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

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 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!

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.

Watching some Caterham Caribbean Cup at Bushy Park in Barbados 😎

Agreed, thank you @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) for organising an excellent night. merry Christmas to you all Andy

I'm sure a service kit includes new wheels and tyres🤣

I have had a few more deliveries over last few days that bought in sales. The wife said she pay for the service kit for the car for my Xmas pressy.

I’ll be confirming numbers later on this afternoon, so one last call for anyone joining us…

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

Stop giving them ideas...

This Government will tax breathing if possible.

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 😄

Already on short rations ready for Thursday.

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

Probably be like a pension as you get nearer the government will move the goal post further away

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

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

and exhalation😁

I am in the process of doing exactly the same job. I have also bought this product for added heat protection for the starter solid wires.

Thanks Ben, great meeting you and some of the members on Sunday at the Stag. Luckily my Se is a wide body and they seem to fit nicely although the hinge hole on the windscreen pilar had a lip in the casting half way down which was cured with a small round file. Hope to catch up with you all when I've got the car tested, registered and on the road, can't come soon enough. with regards john p

OTOH.... When I bought my pre-lit in about 1990, one of the first things I did was wrap the header. It lowered under bonnet temps significantly. I only had it about 3 years, sold it to go vintage racing. When I bought it back several years ago, it still had that same wrap on it. The header was in excellent shape, except that the chrome plating had acquired a green tint. 25+ years 5 or 6 years ago, I built a new header (larger pipe) it's wrapped as well

Very neat 👍

The EV 3p/1.5p per mile are ADDITIONAL to the annual road fund licence though. So be careful what you wish for...

It is the highlight that concerns me.....

Sorted out a slight coolant leak that appeared the other day. Test fitted my second hand SBFS half roof (designed for an MSA roll bar, but actually fits over my JAP bar quite nicely with the roof struts folded out. Taken my key to the guy in the village so I can get a spare cut and he's putting some poppers on the half roof tension straps so I can use the poppers on the rear body work to do the job nicely. Ordered a higher range fan switch sensor and will be replacing the old fuel hoses with R9 stuff when we get back from a few days on Fuerteventura ready for a blat before Christmas hopefully. I do need someone to look at the map though, as cold starting is still an issue.

It’s surprising how hard they are to press out, my first go with a 20 ton press, the bushes didn’t budge, I ended up using a hacksaw to cut through the bearing just shy of the wishbone material then they pressed out quite easy.

It does indeed look a great idea, however I share you concern that compared to a press, you may struggle to get sufficient force onto the bushes, via a M10 thread- some good details here- Thread forces

What is below is what it says on line and I am sure that I have seen cars on eBay advertised as being tax exempt. The Q plate cam in in 1983 so they would not have qualified until 2023 for exemption so there would not have been that many perhaps yet. Lets hope they do not change it which was raised as a possibility in the budget but did not happen. Yes, a Q-plate car can be tax-exempt if it is over 40 years old and was built before January 1, 1985, and meets other criteria. You must apply to the DVLA to change the tax class to 'historic', even if you do not have to pay. Eligibility for tax exemption Age: The car must be more than 40 years old, with a build date before January 1, 1985. For Q-plate cars, the 'manufactured' date on the V5C logbook is used for this calculation. Application: You must apply to the DVLA to have the vehicle's tax class changed to 'historic'. Usage: The car must not be used for commercial purposes, such as hire or reward. How to apply Ensure your V5C logbook correctly shows the vehicle's build date (as 'manufactured'). Gather your V5C logbook and any MOT exemption forms. Apply to the DVLA for the tax exemption. You can do this online or through a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax. Important considerations Tax must still be taxed annually: Even if your car is tax-exempt, you still need to declare it as 'SORN' (Statutory Off Road Notification) or tax it each year. Substantial changes: A Q-plate vehicle that has undergone 'substantial changes' in the last 30 years may be considered exempt from MOT requirements, but the tax exemption still depends on its age. Q plates are permanent: Once a Q plate is issued, it is permanent and cannot be changed or transferred to another vehicle.

Nicely done 👍🏼

Only just finished machining yesterday so I haven't had a chance to use yet - will update once I have!

Sun tan lotion is nasy stuff! Apart from stopping sun burn. Never thought we'd ever see a thread on a motoring forum on Sun Tan lotion 😆

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

Quick question - I have now organised 4 Peaky Christmas meals. First was at a carvery in Newark, second was at The Crispin in Great Longstone and the last two at The Bentley Brook Inn in Fenny Bentley. Where would you like to go again / next?? ‘Like’ if Newark was your favourite ‘Ha Ha’ if The Crispin is your choice and ‘Thanks’ if The Bentley Brook is preferred or make a suggestion via PM