Many thanks to all answering my questions. I assume that we all love the cars classic appearance and beautiful body line. Therefore I never would destroy this...
... The later blocks are the best, as they did away with the hole in the center bearing web, a failure point if you are going for more than 120 HP. The block...
Hi, I own car 132. I'm going to sell it to make room for a d-type replicar. The car is located in New York. I just stumbled onto this group and saw someone is...
I am interested. How about some PICs and stuff. What can you tell me about the car? Is it built? Who built it? Engine? Paint? So forth... Thanks, Jim...
Jim, The car is Black with red interior. It a leMans spec car. Its factory built. Has a 1600 cross flow engine. what is your e-mail address. I Will send some...
One thing that I found during my search for an XI was that most of them had Weber Carbs. In every case, the owner said that the carb was "set up for racing",...
... Mark, Nice piece of useful information. I find it i nteresting that most of the modified cars ended up with F15 Emulsion tubes, but I seem to be running...
Hi all, what car/parts is/are the donor for the W11 front suspension (vertical link,stub axle assembly, hubs, brake disc/caliper, bearing..) If possible...
... Spridget. ... I've noted lots of variation in the cars as they passed thru their production cycle. I suspect it had more to do with parts availability ...
... The front end uses the entire upright assembly of the Sprite. This includes the trunion, bushings, spindle, hub and wheel bearings. As for changes in...
I have not been receiving any emails from this group in several weeks.? What do I need to do to start getting them again? partyinmartinsville@... Will...
The group has been quiet, save for the last couple of days. I show you on the list of 'active members' -- everything is good on this end. Check your spam...
Good evening folks - I took the XI (formerly Mike Washburn's car) out for its first Minnesota drive yesterday. I couldn't help it! The temperature outside...
... Aaron, FIRST!!!!. The transmission has a NON SYNCHRONIZED FIRST GEAR. DON'T TRY TO PUT IT INTO GEAR WHEN MOVING!!! To put the car into gear without...
Thanks for the input. I bought the car through The Sports Car Shop in Eugene, OR. The owner - Bob Macherione - Gave the car a VERY thorough going over and...
Hi Folks - I just got my latest Motor Books Catalog, and they have listed as new the "Westfield Performance Portfolio 1982-2004". Has anyone heard of it, and...
Like all the 'performance portfolio' series, its a compilation of magazine articles. Reproduction is usually poor, and content on Westfield Eleven will be...
Thanks Martin - I think I'll pass on this one. That being said, anyone know of a good XI book? Aaron ... From: Martin Stuart [mailto:m.a.stuart@...]...
The Lotus Eleven by Dennis E. Ortenburger They show up on ebay every so often. Expect to pay nearly $100 for this out of print work. David A. Small ...
Yes, I'd go with that - the definitive book on the Lotus Eleven, to be sure. I certainly wouldn't part with mine. Remember that it is about the LOTUS Eleven,...
... Aaron, Parts for your Westfield are CHEAP. Moss Motors, Victoria British, Mini Mania, Rivergate Restorations, anyone that sells Sprite or MG Midget parts....
Thank you SO much for all the detailed information you provide! It's nice to have such a wealth of knowledge at one's finger tips. Sincerely, Aaron ... From:...
... Aaron, It is my dream to see one other XI on the road sometime. One thread that runs through the small group of cars that comes up for sale is long...
More shake-down update(s) on my "new" XI. Car is SO much fun to drive! That being said, I've probably driven it at 20% capacity so far. Until I get the shake...
... The SU probably has the wrong needle installed, and may need a new float. Leakage would be from the bottom of the carb if there was any. I might consider...
As a newbie, you may not be familiar with the old British tradition of "filling the dashpot". Unscrew that black plastic knob on the very top of the SU and...
I thought this, Mark, but then I noticed the comment about a very rich gasoline smell. The oil in the dashpot damps the piston, slowing its movement and so...
