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So, is it possible to weld a bar and brackets onto an older Westfield chassis to raise the steering rack and reduce bump steer? I wasn’t really aware how poor the front-end geometry was on the older Westfield chassis — in my case, the Aerorace, and also an older road-going version (although on the road, it’s not such an issue). I always thought the handling quirks were just part of the "kit car character" — until I had the chance to drive an MNR VortX Inboard on track, with similar power. The MNR, designed by race driver Marc Nordon, is a completely different experience. While the Westfield feels like an evolution of an affordable road-going kit car — and you can feel that in its behavior — the VortX is much more composed and confidence-inspiring, especially over bumps and curbs. The difference was night and day. Now I’m wondering if bump steer is the main issue here. It’s interesting that Westfield changed the design on their newer chassis to a higher-mounted rack. If that’s the case, and the steering rack position really makes that much of a difference, then welding a bar and brackets to reposition it doesn’t seem like such a complicated modification — at least not if it brings the handling closer to what the MNR delivers. Has anyone here done this mod on an older chassis? Would love to hear thoughts or some guide how high is this bar welded ?

Hi guys thanks to all those that turned up for our July meet, was a great run out even if someone managed to break down lol. Our august meet is going to be on the 12/08/25 the plan is to have a drive up and around North northumberland finishing for drink in Rothbury before heading home. Meeting point is going to be Shiremoor house farm NE298DZ, for 6.30-6.45pm from there I have route planned to head up to Rothbury, look forward to seeing you guys there, drop me a message if you need anymore info

Great write and photos up on your trip Iain, hopefully this might inspire others to take the plunge and get their Westfield out on these great roads. We had a blast when we did it.

Great write up Ian.

Brought by mistake as 2 sets of 14” or 355mm when I have standard track front end, so brought & never fitted. They are Standard fit for Rear or for Wide Track Front end. £168 each + P&P from Westfield - will accept £225 collect from Wolves or £240 posted uk mainland

As above which might fit kit body with fixed rear arches, or something similar that could be fettled to fit. Thanks! M

Yep. My helmet was on the car, but didn't leave the helmet box all trip! Excellent. Happy to have a chat at some point if you need any help/input etc. Especially in home made cars! 😎

If you've never been Steve, you really should. Even in one of your other cars, the sights are just amazing as you can see from Ian's pictures.

What an amazing trip and hats off to you for doing it with an aero screen. I'll be back again in September this year, but in a tin top. It must leave you with a great sense of achievement after having conquered such an epic tour in a very impractical car, well done.

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Yes, I'd totally forgotten that!

What an epic thread this is! I am so envious. Sadly I think maybe I've left it too late in life to deal with a mega trip like this, so for now I have to live vicariously. Thanks for the amazing write up @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO!

Mind you, car ferries, I may never look at quite the same again! …I’ve seen things, man!

Here you can see the higher rack position and additional brace of the Mega S2K chassis.

What an ace trip you guys had, love the write up of it all. you cannot beat a nice pizza 🍕

As above, the tapers are the issue. The uprights supplied under the Mega S2000/Sport 250 part numbers are nothing mysterious though! They’re exactly the same parts as standard uprights, they just came preassembled with the left and right side steering arms swapped over and the other way up, so that the tapers were correct for ball joints above the arms. But as mentioned previously, that chassis has a repositioned steering rack to suit. (The rack mounts are much higher up in the nose.)

I haven't seen the car in person, but I've known Martin for a few years through the Irish Kit Car Club. Looks like a really well maintained car. Not many registered over here! https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/westfield-sei/40154761

I'm sorted now thanks.

Wanted fuel cap , alloy type with short style straight neck .

Fingers crossed that it all works out for you Richard. Dave

Brilliant write up. Another epic trip. Looking forward to next year! Andy

Day 14 - Mon 30th June - Hull to home - via the Peaks I really needed this 'durty' breakfast for some reason....... Perhaps it was something I'd drank 🤦‍♂️ Nearly ready to roll. There's always interesting vehicles travelling with us. ...and we're rolling.... The same Tesco in Hull we fuelled at on our way out. We've driven some great, roads but it's nice to be reminded we do have some good roads in the UK too. Especially in the Peaks. Another nice tradition, the 'Queen of cakes' @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative and Glen, met us in Bakewell for a drink and catch up. We had a good natter and then all set off on our ways. Though @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) and I convoyed a little further. Bagpuss safely, home. Time to unload and clean! @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) about to do similar. My shorts will live to serve again. Car washed and back in the toybox.

Happy Birthday Simon, have a great one!

Malvern is better purely due to having working toilets and showers. Stoneleigh was like going to the 3rd world. However stoneleigh does/did have that great cafe for breakfasts

Day 13 - Sun 29th June - Düsseldorf to Euro port Rotterdam After an uneventful night and uninterrupted journey, we safely drove off the train in Düsseldorf, though as you'll note in the pic above, the cars in front get off quicker than us, as we've got to move all our stuff out of Dave's car before he can get in! Sunday morning traffic in Düsseldorf, isn't difficult! Given we'd not had a proper evening meal and a light breakfast on the train. We stopped for the first 'Fast Food' of the trip. Which ironically wasn't very fast, but was fresh (same slow service as last year). We were soon across Germany and back into the Netherlands. As we've got our TomTom's on avoid motorways, we were taken along some crazy roads. Above shows the cycle lanes either side of the road are huge, the centre lines gone and cars are forced against each other! Even in more rural areas! More of the good stuff. As we did in 2024, again as the Ferry doesn't sail until the evening. We've stopped off at a museum to kill some time-link Luckily they'd got a 'Wheels and Wings' event on- so there were cars as well and military items to view. Given our earlier restaurant disasters on this trip with closures. I'd rang ahead and booked into here. Our 3rd or 4th visit. Great food and attentive staff. De Beren It's only about 20 mins from the Ferry. Another 320kms (198 miles) covered. We'd normally refuel in Europe ready for the journey home, however it's not cheaper than the UK currently so we didn't! Into the ship we go. Luckily we've been put on the lower deck again, which should make for an easier/quicker unloading in Hull. A quick wash and we're soon in the bar to celebrate the end of another great Euro blat.