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Daughter was flicking through my pics last night. She asked me if all Westies get their own colour coded bins?

Hello everybody I introduce myself. So, Stéphane, 42 years old, i leave in the west south of france and i m mechanical enginneer. I've a wife and 2 children At job, i design hooklift and at home, i built cars and motorbikes It makes more than 15 years that i begin to built, transform or upgrade motobikes and cars and i arrived today at this forum because i will start the complete rebuild of a SEI sport carbon from 2001. So, i think i will have some question and i also want to share my work and have some feedbacks. I share some pics of some of my project!

Just back my final run before Sorn and it was a cracker. Brilliant weather and clear roads, almost 600mls over 2 days. Glen Docherty, thanks @Kingster Torridon Bealach na Ba

Decided to roll the tax on for another month and needed a break from the kids half term, so quick blast out

Something from Shakeshaft engineering…. I have a plasma cutter and make various arty things in my shed…

A HUGE thank you to Andrew and Clare for hosting another excellent Christmas Party. The venue served lots of yummy food in a timely manner at a fair price, good choice, well done to the winners of the quiz, Martyn and Sue. Look forward to the other photo's.

It’s that time of year. Thought I’d keep the nose cone safe while Iam tinkering… just need a solution for the bonnet up on the ceiling now

Thank you everyone for coming. Good time was had by all and the venue seemed to work out well 🤪 Couple of photos -

I've been a tad quiet on the WWSC this year, and I'm putting it down to not having the best weather this summer. However one last blast tonight as it will be sorn'd from tonight and then getting tucked away for the winter for some tinkering.... She went well tonight😉

Been slowly setting up my side line making steel stuff with a plasma cutter.. Now on my office wall I have a 1m long Westfield… but been doing all sorts … I trace a photo into a cut file… then burn it out… clean it up before powder coating. www.shakeshafteng.co.uk

A Big Thank you to Andy and Clare for organising this meal. We had a great afternoon and the food was delicious. It was great to catch up with everyone and have a good time Here's a few photos of the winter Westfield hardcore leaving the pub. I pretty sure Jake is crouching to take a photo definitely nothing else 😂

Just fitted my freshly built BARA diff with a new LSD which has been tightened to 120NM Cant wait to be trying this next year Think it will make such andiffeeence to the open diff that was in it

Hello guys, I introduce myself. Cyril, 39 years from France and work in Luxembourg. I just got Friday my Westfield SE 1991 with Pinto 2.0. 🥰

Afternoon All. So I picked up my first Westfield last weekend. It’s a very clean and tidy car built as a retirement project. See photos. It’s picked up a nickname already in my household. No prizes for guessing. Thank you again to all the people I talked to about what to look for with a first car. I think I’ve made the right choice for me and my intended use. Car is a 2011, 2.0 Zetec Blacktop, Type 9 gbox, Omex, single throttle body, lowered floor and pretty much as standard as you can get otherwise. Couple of things I either was unaware of or not prepared enough for / didn’t notice before buying the car. Keen on any opinions. 1 - only driven it in ‘fresh’ autumnal days but the dials seem to fog up quite quickly. Is this normal? Makes sense that they do but after only 5 miles there’s visible condensation. 2 - cold starts on injection engines. I anticipated a bit of TLC on carb engines but modern ish injection with an ECU I thought would be more robust. A 10degC start after a few days in the garage and it did need the throttle poked and for me to get in and going to be happy idling. I’ve not really got any history from the seller (was a classic car dealer) on the pedigree of the calibration the car is running but a couple of cold starts in a warmish showroom were fine. No issues when driving and warm. 3 - longer down time / storage tips? As weather gets pants it will live in the garage more between uses but anything recommended to make spontaneous outings not disappointing? Other than that the car is everything I hope it would be and more. Thanks Dan

I think I can call this a wrap now. I’ve fitted four 1.5m LED battens, two each side, plus wired up all the sockets I need by the work bench and also to power the Carcoon more conveniently. It is much brighter now, no real shadows and much easier to work in. I know it still looks quite ‘busy’, but I don’t have cash to throw at nice tool chests etc so this is the best I can do, quite pleased with it given where I started back in July. Still some sorting out to do but that can happen over time, have plenty of house projects to be getting on with!

7 Westfield's and a MEV met at a very sunny cafe in the Peak District After refreshments and a bit of a catch up we all set off up the Winnat's Pass onto the high ground to soak in those stunning views of the Autumn colours of the Peak District, WOW. The convoy ran really well with Dave behind me in communication with Ian at the back. We flowed nicely and arrived at The Rambler Inn, Edale in a timely fashion. We filled the empty car park. The MEV belonging to Anthony and Caroline was very eye-catching The view from the pub was stunning too You know what happens after lunch, we go cake hunting, it was successful!! Missing @Andy Westwood at this point The guilty party all had cake, even Ian and Ali. The Cow Shed, Tideswell. We finished off by wriggling over to the A515 and all splitting up from there, a fantastic day to be driving our cars. Thank you to Becky for being Chief Motion Photographer and thank you to everyone for your wonderful company x

Probably my last run of the year in the Westy. Took it up Zig-Zag hill near Shaftesbury (a Dorset version of an alpine pass!), then to Guy Ritchie’s airfield for a nice slice of cake.

2001 NBFL SVT version. 75000 miles Blue Metallic. MOT till Oct. 2025. 6spd manual box and Torsen 3.6 LSD Conversion was carried out 5 years ago by a mechanical engineer, he also renewed the front chassis rails to factory standard , converted the car from auto to manual gearbox, fitted a half cage and all alloy Mishimoto radiator. In my 4 year ownership I've fitted Meister Zeta CRD coilovers, stainless steel chassis stiffeners and under front wing frog arms (no more scuttle shake), Conti Premium Contact 6 tyres, new starter, alternator battery. Cills were rebuilt by professional bodyshop and painted in body colour with factory finish. No rust, dents or damage to body panels. Interior trim is all original undamaged with Radio/CD player. Hood just been revitalised with Renovo Hood Restorer kit. V5 updated by DVLA with new engine details. The full Rocketeer conversion kit would cost you almost £12,000 if they were available but they are not at the present time. Also save yourself up to a years work on conversion time. Bad bits, Some inevitable stone chips to front panel and bumper, boot lid and passenger door paint faded. Price £12000

7 Westfield's and their hungry owners met at Hulme End Tea Junction for drinks only, in anticipation of a 3 course Christmas dinner at lunchtime. We welcomed Matt, who was joining us for the first time in his green Westfield Sport 250, very nice, take a look here Sat in the cafe, Glen sporting his double fractured thumb 🤕 Ian in Bagpuss, his en-suite Westfield 😁 It was cold, still and rather suitable weather for driving our cars. My opinion is, winter is the best time to be out in the Peak District with your Westfield. Like today, the roads were dry and very empty, nothing stopped us on our excellent route, turn after turn, excitement building as we knew that this was good and there was only better to come, the grande finale of the Bentley Brook road. Ian temporarily parked in his favourite spot when we arrived at The Bentley Brook Inn, Ashbourne Glen provided the strip show in the car park After a little photo we went inside to join the others at the Christmas Party. It was just great to see everyone, even without their cars, this is a great social event, the biggest outside of the big kit car shows for us. Thanks for coming everyone and joining us on the run out.

For sale is my Westfield SEIW Sport 2000 2lt Duratec, first registered 11/05/2007,owned and garaged for the past 7 years and loved every minute of it but the time has come for a change. Listed below is the spec and many upgraded parts fitted, also parts bought that are included in the sale to take it further, mileage is 18k 2ltr Duratec [crate engine,brand new when car was built] Raceline sump Webber Alpha Pro 4 throttle bodies ITG air filter Omex 600 engine management system Ultimate performance cams Oil cooler Rolling road tuned by Northampton motorsport 208bhp / 162lbft Limited slip diff Mt75 gearbox with quick shift AP Racing clutch Lightweight alternator 2000 S exhaust manifold and repackable silencer fitted with catalyst Radtec Racing Aluminium radiator Siltec Racing rose jointed front wide track Siltec front and rear anti roll bars Cornerweighted and professionally set up for fast Road use 2.4 Quick rack ,updated mounting bushes Protec rose jointed shocks AP Master brake cylinder AP Racing Front callipers Westfield lightweight rear callipers FIA battery cutoff switch Detachable Momo team 300mm steering wheel Lowered floors JK seats on adjustable runners 3inch 6 point harnesses RAC roll bar 15”Team dynamics wheels with 205 Toyo R888 tyres Aero dynamics carbon tunnel cover V8 bonnet Carbon NV ducted aero cycle wings Electric adjustable mirrors 17” Longacre curved rear view mirror Heated windscreen 8 channel freewheel system Gauge wizard fitted to fuel gauge LED headlights Full doors Half doors Wind deflectors Half roof Walker stclair cockpit cover Hamilton full car cover Also included Brand new rear wide arches Brand new Mickmade carbon dash Heater matrix,silicon pipes,diverter valve and controls Original scuttle with aero screen Omex software,manual and cable MOT’d till 11/11/25 Price to include all the above £15,250 Located West Yorkshire Contact via email : Des@cl8uk.co.uk

Showing the Cobras up at the Motorist this morning.

Nice little ride out to The Danery at Quatford with my lad.

Thanks @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative for another great day out in the Peaks 👍 this was our last day of 2024 as we will be sorn now till March 25, take care folks and see you for Xmas dinner at the Bentley Brook in a couple of weeks cheers Andy & Becky The slippery slope of the rear gully access to our garage 🥴 into the garage till next year 🥲

A good day indeed- Peaks were slightly misty in places at the start NWKCOG Friends Tony and Caroline in their great Red Mev Rocket, trying out the WSCC Thanks for arranging @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative and for great company from everyone else too.

Had a quick trip down to Classic Collective's usual monthly meet in Bicester this morning (just round the corner from Westfield), and a fellow XI owner @Jeremy Higson was also there. It's the first time outside of the National Show that I've ever seen two XIs in the same place.

My lovely wife, Ali, returned from home with a surprise for me. Not long after she mentioned how mucky the roads were as she drove her car home. I suspect I maybe about to get some fresh air…

Who likes free mince pies? with free coffee? come along to the GBS factory meet in any car/bike, everyone is welcome. The Kit Spares shop is open for you to buy your Christmas goodies too. All details here https://www.greatbritishsportscars.com/my-events

Plugged into the Omex today. Cylinder head temperature sensor giving dodgy readings. At ignition on, or at least in the minute after i’ve turned the key jogged round the car and connected laptop, the temperature starts to climb with the engine off. After 15mins or so its climbed to 75 deg C and stays there. All this with engine off in a cold garage. Poor cold start seems to be explained…new sensor ordered.

An excellent afternoon with great company. @AndrewBClarke thank you for organising 👍

Good to meet up with you guy's, thanks for the warm welcome and lots of advise. Big thanks to Ian for taking me for a quick run out. On to find a car that's right for me now.

Saw this near Harvey Nichols in London today.

Starting to get to the shiny bits of the rebuild now… This afternoon was cutting out the CF dash and test fitting it to the scuttle. White dials looking really good against the CF!! Dash courtesy of @Rednop1

Been tinkering with car today. Had a little dash for a picture

Agree - the Javelin photographer always likes a good flame-out shot 😁 (this was after the big flames in the video above were mapped out!) ooh found another 😎

First drive after fitting the side screens and they really make quite a difference in the cold weather, I was noticeably warmer inside. Had a 3 figure blast on the motorway too and they performed well, just a shame they've arrived just before Sorn.

Yes, the car is registered to drive on road . left side wheel and standard paper! It was crash 14 years ago and stored in a garage. So i need to make the repairs with an automotive expert follow up in order to put it again on road.

And bonnet holder which folds away when not in use

Just needed a little bit of croppage 😁

Got some new parts for the Westfield today. A set of Lusomotor MK10 seats with custom headrest of my design, and the electric pump for the charge cooler. Really pleased with the seats, the LineX coating looks great and they just fit in the car.

Look what I've just done .. starting early on my winter projects! It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and it isn't the first time seats have been tartanised in a car! 😁

Not the best pics think they was something on the lens lol

It was another brill day with brilliant people I will upload my pics tomorrow hopefully if they have turned out

Home, washed, and put into hibernation.

whilst holidaying in Bridport, I wanted to recreate the iconic photos above from @Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset here’s my attempt:

Solo Westfielding but it is always good to see Richard Usher and the guys at the museum. It was mainly members that attended and it was a quiet meet, also it was the last meet of the year for them. Weather was amazing I must say, no wind at all and even felt warm, so it was rather a pleasure driving home seeing Matlock Bath by night all lit up.

Got this little baby this morning... Was seriously waiting for it 🤩 The guys at ProAlloy really did a great job, especially Chris who took my CAD drawing and made sure the final product was up to spec 👌🏻