Mark, you're absolutely right. I glanced at the photos and shuddered. Glad to see it wasn't just me! Alex McEachern http://www.Alex.McEachern.com ... From:...
Right after Westfield sent me the new bushings for the XI, I traveled to Las Vegas for the SEMA show. There, I found an Australian company that may have just...
Hi all My ELEVEN has standard spridget brakes. Disks in front. It also has 14 inch wire wheels. They work ok, but could really really use some improvement....
I understand that the larger MGB front disk assembly will adapt without much effort. My car has the same set-up as yours, but with semi-metallic pads I've...
Mark Any of the spridgets that I have driven certainly do not have substantial braking power. I know that the lighter weight of my car probably had a positive...
... What exactly is your braking problem? I find it hard to lock the front brakes on my car, running the 13" wheels. This is due to a lack of pressure from the...
... More on the bushings: Global Performance Parts has a suspension bushing for the Westfield XI. Their bushing is a two piece urethane bushing with a center...
I built the car about 18 years ago and the car has been debugged , upgraded and maintained since.I have tried several original equipment master cylinders. I...
... Hard pedal can be fixed by installng the Porterfield R4S pads. If the pedal is still to hard, you can try a smaller master cylinder. Old pads, glazed...
I am looking for a nice Westfield XI. Sprite or Crossflow powered, preferably without body modifications, such as scoops, bulges slots or holes (except over...
Saw the comment about headlight covers. I will be visiting the Westfield factory on December 23, and would be glad to buy as many headlight covers as anybody...
I have an accepted offer ... From: westfield136 [mailto:westfield136@...] Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 1:01 AM To: westfield_eleven@yahoogroups.com ...
... Should Westfield actually have headlight covers, I need a pair. If you could bring them back with you, that would be even better. I really don't think that...
For you Westfield owners that want to take the winter to get your cars in shape, here is the list of parts that you can from local suppliers, but not from...
Hello Folks - New member, but long time LOTUS owner. I'm looking for an 11. Does anyone know of one for sale? I appreciate the time and consideration. ...
I have finally finished the installation of the AVO rear shocks. In this installation, the rear shocks are the larger diameter units used with 2.25" springs....
I was looking for info on the very early version of the Westfield Seven replica which like he Westfield Eleven used a Midget/Sprite donor particularly shots...
It was that time if year again, time for the annual New Year's Day Drive hosted by Jan Voboril. This year, the start point was again changed, but this start...
I received the following email from 'Paul' who is moving to Arizona from the UK. He has a partially built SuperSport that he is looking to pack over with him....
Hi Folks - Many thanks to those who responded to my questions about cars for sale. I have now purchased Mike Washburn's AMAZING example of these great little...
The Lotus Twink is a lot taller than the BMC-A series in your car. It can be made to fit -- but it will require dry-sumping the engine and bubbling the bonnet...
Thanks Mark - I appreciate the feedback. Lucky for me this car is supposed to already have a 1275. I have a friend who runs the local Austin Healey Club and...
Ummm... The last time I saw Mike's car, it didn't have a 1275 in it. Looked like a 1096 to me. Could be wrong... The Cannon manifold is compact, but doesn't...
Mark, Do you happen to know of any engines which will fit without bonnet bulges or significant chassis mods? I'm looking at purchasing a new Westfield Eleven...
Remember, this car only weighs 1100 pounds. You don't need much power to push it along. My 1275 pumps out around 90 true HP (marginal street cam, extensive...
Thanks Mark, Does the Alfa Twin Cam fit without a bonnet bulge, do you know? I love the Alfa engine, and it would be a bit more 'authentic' than the Mazda...
I have some photos of an Alfa-engined car; I'll have to dig them out and see if the bonnet is intact. I had an Alfa coupe with the 1300 Twin, and it certainly...
Thanks Mark - would be interested to know whether bonnet mods are needed for the Alfa, if you have time to find those pics. Snap oversteer if you lift in a...
