Recent snap of your Westfield

[Ansoeb]

Started up for the first time in four months after all the winter tinkering. I had the dash off, heater radiator replaced/ upgraded, wiper motor overhauled, additional gauge installed (Oil temp) and a few other jobs, cosmetic bits done as well. That’s the first time taking on such jobs but I thoroughly enjoyed it, almost as much as driving. Lots of photos taken and drawings made incase it all went wrong. Washed and polished yesterday, just got the oil change to do. It’s still a bit cold in the northern climes but will get out for a blast very soon. Also aiming for some track time at Knockhill this year.

[Buzz Billsberry]

[Flying Carrot Steve]

On 08/03/2024 at 07:40, Matt_S said:

First outing & commute of the year 😁

 

Well that's the 1st screen I've seen like that! Did you make it yourself? I have a full cage too, how have you attached it? Is it easily taken off if you fancy driving without it?

[Matt_S]

@Flying Carrot Steve Yes, I made it my self. I normally wear a helmet but I made this for my trip to Marseille as I didn’t fancy wearing my helmet in 30deg heat 🥵

 

Takes 2 minutes to take it off as it’s held on by four of these. Really pleased with how it worked for my trip (except for the rain) and now I have a template I can easily cut a new piece when needed. 

[Piars400]

First start of 2024. Needed some assistance…

[Flying Carrot Steve]

50 minutes ago, Matt_S said:

@Flying Carrot Steve Yes, I made it my self. I normally wear a helmet but I made this for my trip to Marseille as I didn’t fancy wearing my helmet in 30deg heat 🥵

 

Takes 2 minutes to take it off as it’s held on by four of these. Really pleased with how it worked for my trip (except for the rain) and now I have a template I can easily cut a new piece when needed. 

Yes I guess with no wipers it could be tricky in the rain. Have you tried using something like RainEx? As long as you keep above 30mph it works well at beading up and flying off the screen. 

 

Are there any laws in the UK about having a screen with no wipers? And how do you cut polycarbonate without it cracking or shattering? 

[Flying Carrot Steve]

26 minutes ago, Piars400 said:

First start of 2024. Needed some assistance…

What exactly did you whack with that?  Did the starter motor stick? That used to be quite a common problem with cars back when I was a new driver in the late 70s and 80s, I remember having to tap the starter motor quite often! 

[Piars400]

8 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said:

What exactly did you whack with that?  Did the starter motor stick? That used to be quite a common problem with cars back when I was a new driver in the late 70s and 80s, I remember having to tap the starter motor quite often! 

Yeah - sticky solenoid on the starter motor. Couple of taps and away she went

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

23 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said:

Are there any laws in the UK about having a screen with no wipers?

 

Yes, it's potentially in breach of the construction and use regulations 1986 act:

Factory etc Aeroscreens escape this requirement by the "adequate field of view without looking through the windscreen" exemption.

 

It's one of those things, like front number plates, or their absence etc you do at your own risk. There is every chance that you could drive the car many, many thousands of miles with it in place with no bother. But IF you got stopped by the BiB, they could pursue the matter. Also, if you were involved in any sort of accident, regardless of fault, it could possibly be problematic, both with the BiB and with your insurance.

 

A proceed at your own risk situation.

 

(At the very least, plenty of Rain X or equivalent! and try and make it a bit m ore raked than the stock screen to improve the effectiveness of the Rain X.)

[Matt_S]

8 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said:

Yes I guess with no wipers it could be tricky in the rain. Have you tried using something like RainEx? As long as you keep above 30mph it works well at beading up and flying off the screen. 

 

Are there any laws in the UK about having a screen with no wipers? And how do you cut polycarbonate without it cracking or shattering? 

 

I haven’t given it much thought to be honest as it’s only on there temporarily, but RainEx would probably help. I just took a chance thinking that there wasn’t going to be any rain in the middle of summer 🤣

 

Not sure on laws to be honest, if I was pulled over I would have just taken it off and binned it if I had too.

 

I cut it using a jigsaw and a dedicated blade to cut polycarbonate, then used some edge trim around the outside to tidy it up 👍🏼

[Andrzej]

8 hours ago, Buzz Billsberry said:

 

 

Wha is this tube between fuel tan breather and fuel in ? 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

1 hour ago, Andrzej said:

 

Wha is this tube between fuel tan breather and fuel in ? 

Just part of the venting for the tank. It’s how WSC Ltd used to do it years ago.

[Benrobson2999 - Kent AO]

15 deg today. Went out with hats and a coat and ended up in a t shirt! Absolutely lovely spring weather. Just what the doctor ordered 👍🏼

[Benrobson2999 - Kent AO]

Supposed to be gardening and doing a tip run but it’s too nice ☀️☀️ so I popped out for some grass seeds 😂 

[Flying Carrot Steve]

1 minute ago, Benrobson2999 - Kent AO said:

Supposed to be gardening and doing a tip run but it’s too nice ☀️☀️ so I popped out for some grass seeds 😂 

That's a great calendar shot for next year Ben 👍