>Subject: New guy...
>Sent: 10/12/98 8:43 PM
>Received: 10/13/98 5:25 PM
>From: Joerger, joerger@open.org
>To: 'chapman-era@autox.team.net', chapman-era@autox.team.net
>
>Hello!
>
>I ran away from some other lists that had way too much chatter, but this
>is getting too quiet for me.
>
>I'm a long-time early lotus fan with the serious handicap of being over 6
>feet tall. This places me firmly into Chunky's "mutant" category. About
>three years ago, I decided to confront my handicap, and built a Westfield
>Eleven (which does, more-or-less, accomodate my proportions).
>
>Two years ago, it was driveable -- with some "quirks", like sudden massive
>oversteer. I've since tamed the handling, but keep searching for the
>perfect carb jetting (anyone here a Dellorto genius?).
>
>Some photos and Westfield history are up at:
>
> http://www.open.org/joerger/westfield.html
>
>Who else is out there??
>
> - Mark Joerger
> Salem, Oregon
Hi Mark,
You didn't say what engine you're using. Ah, but then I went to your
website (very nice ... both website and car). I know the standard is a
1275 Sprite engine but I didn't know Delortos were used. My Elans are
Weber-equipped and I know they're similar but I wouldn't presume to
advise.
Chapman-era is a great list for technical information and general moral
support if you like the earlier philosophy Lotuses as we do.
Unfortunately though, there isn't a lot of traffic. I think the
lotus-cars list has more activity mostly because there are so many in the
computer/information technology business subscribed. I suspect
chapman-era listers are not on-line as consistantly possibly because
they're under or in their cars a lot. Anyway, we appreciate you and
you're beautiful Westfield.
Rod Bean
3 Elans
1 Europa TC (anyone with a Westfield Eleven want to make a deal?)
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