potster Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hi guys (& Girls) Wonder if anyone on here can help me!? I've been fancying a Westie for some time now....but I have quite a steep drive that leads into my garage. (anyone guess whats coming next?) So if there is anyone in the Skipton (North Yorkshire area) that would fancy a free brew (or something stronger) and the chance to park on my drive please let me know as I would love to buy a westie but would be devastated to build/buy one and find out it doesn't fit in the garage Thanks in advance, Stuart p.s. Oh and Hi from a newbie! Great forum you have here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Welcome aboard Stuart, I'm sure you'll find some helpful soul who'll come and test your drive Good luck! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Welcome aboard Stuart, I'm sure you'll find some helpful soul who'll come and test your drive Good luck! Andy That was very polite Andy.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Had the same problem with a steep slope (and it was a LOT worse getting the single seater from the trailer into the garage involving changing the wheels for taller ones ) The problem was that the council had resurfaced the pavement which lifted it another inch into a real 'hump' that I had to get over - a couple of 2ft lengths of 6" x 2" wood solved that though When I sold the Westie it went to someone else with a bit of a slope but still went in OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-rad Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Wey Hey Skipton Person! If you PM me yer fone no. i'.m sure i could be of help as i'm local to you (in Skipton). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerman33 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Welcome Potster !!! I live in Harrogate about 20 miles from you and as far as I remember the road between us is flippin fantastic . Haven't had the car out for a while so a trip down you way would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potster Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Thanks for all the replies guys. Is it worth getting a couple of different cars tried on my drive? Being new to this game is there any diffences in height/ground clearance between vehicles? P.S Thank you for the offers Mr-Rad and Boxerman33, I'll be taking them up shortly (....Wonders off to stick the kettle on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 That was very polite Andy.....! I have been practising. Anyway, he didn't post a photo of it Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Is it worth getting a couple of different cars tried on my drive? Being new to this game is there any diffences in height/ground clearance between vehicles? Maybe. There is bound to be some difference in ride height and clearances between cars. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-rad Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Boxerman the road between us i wonderfull but so is the blue 54 plated scooby that patrols quite often, you cant miss it with its huge spoilers and big gold wheels. The big give away is the blue lights hiding in the grill and the bloke in the shirt and tie talkin in to his radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerman33 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hope you drive isn't too steep as my westy has the old boat anchor engine and with all that weight on board it might not make it back up the slope again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerman33 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Boxerman the road between us i wonderfull but so is the blue 54 plated scooby that patrols quite often, you cant miss it with its huge spoilers and big gold wheels. The big give away is the blue lights hiding in the grill and the bloke in the shirt and tie talkin in to his radio. Yes, he caught one of my mates doing 145mph .....needless to say he lost his license Don't think it's the right weather to be blatting too quickly in the Westy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartT Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 my drive is quite steep. Not entirely obvious by the picture below, but it may give you some idea. I had to raise the floor (lengths of wood screwed down for the westie to drive onto) by about 4 inches. HTH Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I remember going to view a Westy nr Stone. Chap had a steep drive:kerb but just had 2 planks of wood ready to use whenever he went out/in! Worked for him. Where there's a will........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Billsberry Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I have the same problem with my garage in Horsforth Leeds, so I made a pair of ramps about 3ins high I just drive over them. Its a bit of a pain placing/removing them everytime I come and go but what the hell. Can't help with the car as its SORN'd at the mo Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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