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Been plenty of times, stayed in Beaujesoir two or three times. It's huge... Disclaimer. Haven't been for quite a while so some of this may have changed. For the drive down and back, try and avoid the peage if you're not in a hurry. The N138 (as was) which I think is now the E402 is a terrrific drive down with plenty of towns and villages to drive through (respectfully) and to stop for coffe, snacks and a slash... There used to be a free shuttle bus to the main entrance from the gate at Beaujesoir but never used it. On arrival the fiirst thing to do is tune in to Radio Le Mans. It's all British and an absolute MUST for entertainment, interviews, information and all sorts, and the race commentary is second to none. Paul Trusswell is amazing and an absolute legend. You'll see why. But all the Radio Le Mans team are fantastic. I have them on here in the UK for the whole week thanks to the Internet, but they broadcast locally in Le Mans on FM to, so take a "normal" radio if you have one. They used to sell small "walkman style" radios in the village. Mine still works and it's about 22 years old... Then, with the tent pitched, head in to Le Mans supermarché to stock up on water, disposable BBQ's, beer and meat! Expect long queues for the showers in the morning. We used to forego that and shower at night, OR use wet wipes for a "squaddie bath". Plenty to see in "the villlage" in the centre of the circuit, and plenty to eat and drink but do also go to Arnage town (or further afield if you fancy a run out) as there are good restraunts, bars, boulangerie and butchers for a morning meat filled baguette and an espresso. Wednesday night and Thursday night is quali so you can rehearse your race day viewing spots. There's not much on during the day so maybe a walk/drive to the Le Mans Museum if it's open. Can't remember if it's Thursday or Friday but there is (or was) "The British Welcome" in Le Mans town and the drivers parade, but the parade is heaving and I never made it there. Friday is "Mad friday". Do the pit lane walkabout (very crowded) and then drive about enjoying the atmosphere. You WILL get stopped and asked to do wheelspins/burnouts. A refusal is often met with a supersoaker... Be careful. If the gendarmes see you wheelspinning etc they can be quick to issue tickets. The public road section of the track is open, but it's two way traffic and there WILL be radar traps on the Mulsanne at various points. That was taken at Indianapolis about 10 seconds after I dumped the clutch. And that's Friday day time... Friday night is fireworks, bbq's and drinking. Plenty of times that has been with whoever was camped nearby and there have been some great nights with French, German, Dutch, Danes and all sorts around the camp fire sharing beers and telling tall tales. From Friday night, sleep can be at a premium. Ear plugs can be a god send. Get a spot for the race start (if you haven't got grandstand tickets) early, a MINIMUM of 2 hours in advance of the start. During the race once the first hour or so is over with you'll be able to drive around reasonably freely to most areas of the track to spectate. Late evening/night viewing for me was at Dunlop and the approach to Terte Rouge. Glowing exhausts visible though thin carbon bodywork and of course brake discs glowing are great to see and can make for brilliant pictures. Terte Rouge can be a bit of a walk, and it's crowded for long periods. But 11pm to 1am was when we found ourselves there and it wasn't too bad. For the rest, well you have 24 hours so you can easily get round just about everywhere and have time to go back if you find a spot you really like. Do go to Arnage/Indianapolis, Porsche Curves, Terte Rouge/Dunlop Chicane, the main straight and Mulsanne Corner. Also if there are seats in grandstands, after the first hour or so it used to be ok to use them. Reserved seats are always taken up at the start and end of the race but for the most part they are not used, so if you can, help yourselvees. If the weather is even half decent you WILL need hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, a brolly for both wet and dry, and ear plugs, not for the race (well, maybe) but for sleep. And if it's hot, then it's HOT so keep up the fluids and keep the brolly up even if you have hats on. If you're staying over until Monday, the two times I did that the camp sites had groups of pikeys wandering around trying to steal anything unattended. If that still happens keep a close look out. Both times for me they would send their kids in to lift stuff that was unattended. Then you'll have the bug and you'll want to go every year. I still want to go every year but haven't made it for a while. But every year I hope...

Hi! I presume at that age it's a KIT body? Which parts of the bodywork are usable, for sale and at which cost, please? Nothing is broken on mine, but I think it may be a very good idea to have a backup at home for an older Westie... Cheers

Yep we should be there

Quick picture while doing a fuel run ready for tomorrows commute

Just on the back tab with a spacer. Was fitted in a rush and planned to add a bracket but all seems well.

@westfield_bumble, do you have your Corsa tank secured using anything more than the single drillable angle on the back?

I’d be intrested in the shocks and springs if there any good.

Evening blast to Monsel head.

I don't know if it's just the angle of the photo but it looks like quite a crank on the gear lever. Does the reverse lockout give you problems with that bend?

Hi Ash how much would you sell engine gearbox and wiring loom for?

Hi everyone. Thankyou to all that are helping and have come forwards to volunteer so far. We really need the extra people to assist with one of the busiest stands at the show. If you are coming either Saturday or Sunday and can give us just a couple of hours we would appreciate it. You would recieve a free volunteer t shirt and breakfast if your staying over. We really need your help! Reply on here with the day your coming and we will be in touch. Cheers Martin.

Hi Ash. An acquaintance wants to know if it has a flat bottomed steering wheel? He is after one, MOMO Mod 27 or similar he says.

@sebdangerfield the Lakes and Dales tour group are staying in the Kendal town centre Travelodge in June. It has an underground car park

just to give you an idea; this is the midilite kit from rallydesign with 15" wheels

The spec is amazing! What a fab Westie that is 👌

Having tried and miserably failed to keep up with David around the highland roads, I can confirm that it is one seriously quick car! But not only that, it is also of impeccable build quality. Has to be of the best out there.

308hp & 300lb/ft torque, weighing just 600kg (1/2 tank) Resulting in around 520hp per ton. Ford 2.0 ecoboost engine. (chain driven) hybrid Turbo. (Capable of 380hp) Uprated turbo actuator. GFB adjustable (full re-circ/atmosphere) blow off valve. RadTec radiator and intercooler package. sport 250 rad duct cowling. 3” exhaust. Westfield carbon fibre 6” silencer. Thermo-Met custom exhaust insulation. Ford Mustang inlet manifold. Ford Mustang engine cover. PowerTorque RWD baffled sump. SCS Delta GDI4 stand alone ECU (fully mappable. SCS closed loop lambda control. Ford Duratec 85 degree coolant stat. Setrab oil cooler. Setrab oil cooler fan. (Controlled via AIM dash temp info) Mocal billet remote oil filter with integral 80 deg thermostat. DanST billet oil take-off plate. High flow torques hose fittings with PTFE hose on oil and fuel lines. Millers race oil. Odessey battery. Mazda MX5 mk3.5 5 speed gearbox. Westfield sport 250 Helix clutch with billet pressure plate. Vitesse concentric hydraulic clutch conversion. AP racing clutch master cylinder. 3.62 Ford Escort cosworth LSD. Custom made long range fuel tank (38L) top mounted filler, and anti surge baffle-ball filled. (250+ mile range) External Swirl pot dual pump set up - Walbro 392 HP pump. Walbro 395 lift pump. Focus RS mechanical DI pump. Fuelab billet fuel pressure regulator with gauge. Fuelab Billet HP fuel filter with replaceable filter. Billet pre pump filters for both pumps. APS alu AN fuel hose and fittings. ATL 0-5v fuel sender probe. (No moving parts) Siltech racing front 4 pot lightweight brake package Including custom super light front vented AP discs with aluminium bells. Genuine VAG rear calipers (handbrake retained) Westfield grooved rear discs. Tilton adjustable brake bias bar. Dual AP racing brake master cylinders. Braided 3AN Teflon brake hose throughout with APS stainless steel fittings. Motul RB660 brake fluid. 2.4 quick rack. Siltech Racing super-wide front wishbones. Siltech Racing Micro adjustable (rose jointed) rear wishbones. Siltech racing front and rear adjustable anti-roll bars. Westfield alloy front uprights. Lightweight billet alloy front hubs. Westfield alloy rear uprights. Protec shocks, re-valved and calibrated by Procomp motorsport. Faulkner springs. NMB rose joints used throughout. Force racing billet 3 piece wheels Weighting just 3.8kg! 13 x 8 13 x 10 Avon ZZS tyres. (Nearly new) Caged FIA spec full cage. Longacre rear view mirror. AIM XMS strada digital dash and sensors, linked to SCS ECU via Can-Bus. BlinkStop wireless steering wheel buttons (programmable Indicators/high beam/horn) Fan override (on) switch. Push button start. TRS 3” harnesses. OMP 300mm wheel. Racetech quick release system. Dual USB power socket LED lights all round (inc headlights) Gerbing heating clothing power socket. Lightweight race ZK bodywork in ford stealth grey (gelcoat, not painted) Currently professionally wrapped with Hexis ‘Wasabi green’ metallic. Extra wide rear arches (305mm) Carbon nose cone Carbon NACA duct air intake. Carbon chassis/interior panels. Carbon flared side panels. Carbon front splitter. Carbon headlight pods. Carbon indicator housing. Carbon boot cover. Carbon diffuser. Carbon aero+ wide front wings. Carbon aero screen. Carbon kick strips. Carbon dash. Carbon tunnel top, rear and side interior panels. Carbon chassis & cage trim. Carbon cage protectors. Carbon gear knob. Audi TT gear surround. OBP ‘dark matter’ passenger foot rest. JK composites seats. (Both on runners) Built for the Ultimate Road and Track Experience The goal was simple: create a car that’s perfect for road trips—capable of being driven to the track, enjoyed all day, and then comfortably driven home. By focusing on weight reduction throughout the build, the car retains exceptional handling and delivers a superb driving experience. Countless hours of development and fine-tuning on the dyno have resulted in a car that’s incredibly fast yet remarkably smooth and easy to drive. It cruises effortlessly and responds with precision, a testament to the quality and attention to detail invested in the build—truly second to none. In 2019/20, the car underwent a full, chassis-up ‘nut and bolt’ rebuild. During this process, the chassis was heavily modified and reinforced, especially around the rear end and differential, to handle increased torque. Additional strengthening was applied to the front suspension area. Lowered steel floors were installed, and the entire chassis was shot-blasted and powder-coated in satin black—effectively making the car like new. The track width is approximately 160mm wider than a standard SEIW, contributing to its enhanced stability and performance. The cars had covered 14,500 miles since. Registered on a Q plate, the car is exempt from emissions testing at MOT, meaning a catalytic converter is not required. This also provides greater flexibility for tuning the fuel and ignition system to achieve optimal performance. The car comes in 2 colours! The fibreglass is ford stealth grey (see pics) which is currently professionally wrapped in stunning Hexis ‘Wasabi green’ £27k I’m Happy to listen to feedback on the price, I just haven’t found anything to compare it to so it’s been difficult to value. But it’s quicker than a 620r and half the price

Same as me then. I thought mine was further back but just looked and I guess it's about the same. What differences have you noticed with the new stick?

@Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - Treasurer please find a roll for John and let him know what he'll be doing. @jmathews thanks for stepping forward.

Yellow things from curborough.... how about this 😜 ..... sorry Greg!

Everything is for sale This car is road registered on a q plate Duratec 2.0 engine Seiw The car is a 1995 which had a rebuild in 2013 new chassis bodywork from westfield Damaged on the front passagers corner Unrecorded damage The car will be 30 years old in jun this year so if anybody in france or any other country is interested i will sell you the whole car or bare chassis with the v5c as over 30years old makes it easier to register Drop me a pm if you interested

It's a type 9 on the back of a zetec.

Standard width I also have a green pair aswell in nice condition

I'm laughing so hard here, you seem to spot things mere mortals can't!

Your less Dick Mayo and more Dick Emery!