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There was once a kit car made in Rothbury. The Kingfisher

On my calendar. Should be a nice run out. I might drag my son along for company as well. Mark

The chassis re-working for the. Mega S2000 was contracted out to Randle Engineering, who are behind the subtle and not so subtle tweaks and changes to the design. Which was then (initially) manufactured in-house, alongside the other chassis offered, before being made, again, like their other chassis, by an outside contractor - it was Caged, though not sure if they carried on after the factory reopened, or not. (the design changes for the Sport 250 were added to the Mega S2000 chassis in house by the old WSC factory, as far as I know). As a general note, be very careful with chassis mods affecting suspension or steering pick up point locations. Make sure you comply with any local legislation. And if the car is for competition, make sure changing these things is ok in the rigs for whatever series you compete in. (It often isn’t.) In the UK, (not for Westfields AFAIK), but in off road circles, a lot of Land Rover/Range Rover custom hybrids lost their VIN numbers under DVSA crack downs, and I know of at least one Caterham that ended up loosing its vin number and having to be parted out and (I think) the chassis destroyed, for the same reason.

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.