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Lovely run over Clee Hills this morning with my lad. Good couple of hours, before the roads got busy. Stopped at this spot for a break, and a lovely chap who was there on a bike came over for a chat. Turned out he worked at Westfield on our cars in the 90s developing things like the V8 and a lot of other things that were still in my car now. He had some great stories. After we left, wished I'd got his name.
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Neptune started following Change dampers , Roller Shutter type garage doors and 7 Spot Live August 2025
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I fitted garage doors for a living for over 10 years. Ive been out of the industry now for 10 years. If you want a secure roller shutter there was only one manufacturer that had any security accreditation. That was Securoglide. Rollers shutters are inherently insecure as they are so flexible. It takes very little force to push on the slats and bend the sufficiently to push them out of the guide tracks. The wider the door the easier it is . The insulated profiled slats offer strongest resistance and single doors upto 8' wide. Their was also compact shutters that needed less head room for the roll above the opening. These were less secure than the non compact doors with wider slats. I replaced so many that had been broken into or bent beyond repair by parking incidents. Always buy from a long established reputable manufacturer that can supply all parts as replacements. Especially slats. If you opt for automation, make sure all sensors, control boards, motors are available as spare parts. I've seen so many people buy from Sunday paper adverts, only to find out that the company they choose won't supply a control board or slat and they are faced with a bill for a new door. If security is crucial then an full panel steel up and over with 4 point locking is the lowest cost, a sectional door with operator and no handle would be my personal choice. They are prone to rattling when the wind blows. I have a neighbour who had one fitted and even in a moderate breeze it sounds like we are in a boat yard. I cent image what it must sound like sat in their lounge.! There are so many roller shutter suppliers and bit all are equal .
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7 Spot Live August 2025
Neptune replied to Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO's topic in The Start Line
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I recently all 4 if mine with a set from Spax. Tony has an incredible amount of historical information and knowledge about Westfield's. They were delivered within a couple of days of me ordering and Tony was very helpful throughout the installation. Particularly when it turned out my car had been running front shocks on all 4 corners for all of its life ! Installation is straight forward as is set up. There's a suspension setup sheet from Westfield in on the forum. I'm sure someone will be able to point you to it which will help you set up the ride height. As for damping, Spax documents give great advise.
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Silverstone Festival 22nd to 24th August 2025
Rob Hunter - Club Secretary replied to marcusb's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
I like that @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative ! Loving the new seats too 😍 I'm excited to see how the 255bhp version compares to the MegaS2000 and Sport250 after the development work. - Yesterday
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Protec are good as well. Easy to deal with and comprehensive website.
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Richard jolley joined the community
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Silverstone Festival 22nd to 24th August 2025
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to marcusb's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
More information to be released soon, for now here is the latest update. It is a stunning drive apparently, can't wait for the official launch, so stay posted on this forum! -
Silverstone Festival 22nd to 24th August 2025
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to marcusb's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Parked up on the Westfield club stand The Caterham club stand had 20 cars on it The Caterham club stand had a manned tent too I like a Caterham but it doesn't have a club quite like ours and you need a few more pennies The Lotus, Caterham and Morgan factory stands were all together and just across from the Westfield Chesil Ltd and GBS stands The Caterham deals were available and were interesting to compare to our new Westfield model. This one plus this one and finally You want to have a peek at the new Westfield model? -
Are they still for sale?
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Hi! is this still for sale?
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Hi! Would you be interested in selling your side screens and top as they don’t fit the car with roll cage?
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Silverstone Festival 22nd to 24th August 2025
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative replied to marcusb's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Richard Hammond was very polite and friendly, nice guy A mini committee meeting We had an earlier start than the other’s it seems -
@DamperMan to the forum....
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Hi want to buy a set of coil overs, could anyone advice a set new reasonably priced, I’ve no problem fitting, can I set them up myself, if so How please cheers Dave
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Flying Carrot Steve started following Westfield kit bodied Ford 1600 CVH engine. Twin Webers.
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Westfield kit bodied Ford 1600 CVH engine. Twin Webers.
Flying Carrot Steve replied to marka's topic in Westfields for Sale
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Cage was made by Pinnacle Motorsport, for the previous owner. It's t45 steel, very nicely put together.
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Lack of use forces my reluctant sale of my Westie. LONG MOT UNTIL JULY 2026. 2001 KIT BODY WITH A LOVELY FORD 1600 CVH ENGINE RUNNING TWIN WEBER CARBS. CARBS RECENTLY REBUILT AND NEW EXHAUST A YEAR AGO. 4 GOOD TOYO PROXES. ALWAYS GARAGED SIDE SCREENS AND WIND DEFLECTORS INCLUDED. BODYWORK NOT PERFECT SO PLEASE BE REALISTIC WITH A 24 YEAR OLD BODY. DRIVES AS A WESTIE SHOULD!! LOOKING FOR £6,500 BUT MORE THAN OPEN TO SENSIBLE OFFERS. ANY QUESTIONS WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER. PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PICS. (some not right way up, but you get the idea!)
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Gadge started following Pinto Alternator Mounting Bracket
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Does any one have a Pinto alternator bracket for an early 90s SEiW chassis? With the number of Pinto swaps that have been done, I'm hoping someone might have one spare. Happy to exchange for some beer tokens. Thanks, Gary
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Been meaning to pop by, looks really popular.
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Splitter now sold.
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Mathew Vernon - Membership Secretary started following Hello Everyone, new(ish) member
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Hello Everyone, new(ish) member
Mathew Vernon - Membership Secretary replied to symonh2000's topic in The Start Line
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Hello Everyone, new(ish) member
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) replied to symonh2000's topic in The Start Line
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Curborough - Sunday 24th August @10am
Chester replied to Rob Hunter - Club Secretary 's topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Good to meet you earlier today Rob. We stayed until about 2pm. There was also a 1921 Bentley turned up. Chassis number 16. Definitely a well used car. Like you spent time chatting to the Caterham guys. Mark -
JanG joined the community
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Thats nice don't they do orange carbon fibre yet