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After nearly a year of problems, I'm back on the road, shiny re-lacquered carbon bits are amazing!

Out with the Essex Boys this morning for monthly meet.

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Hello all. New member here having just joined and thought I'd introduce myself. I've just completed the purchase of my first Westfield from Andrew at Toybox, and the car is likely to be with me next week. Andrew has made the whole process so easy and relaxed. To say I'm excited is a massive understatement, and I'm sure you all remember that 'Christmas Eve' feeling very well. I've gone for an Electric Blue over black, FW, 2.0 Zetec on Omex TB's with Omex ECU too. Plenty of carbon goodies on this one as well. Looking forward to learning more, getting some experience under my belt, and essentially just having some fun! Steve.

Great turnout today at Kitfest! Well over 100 kits

Now that Westfield are no longer making the MegaS2000 and now we have two in my hometown, Karl and I thought we would try an experiment..... Anyone know the gestation period of a Westfield and how big the litter is likely to be!? 😂

Got out with my mate Damo yesterday, me in the Flying Carrot him in his SDR V-Storm lunatic machine. Went to 5 Zeros Supercars Bradford-On-Avon for lunch, then had a nice shortish blat to Castle Combe race circuit where we drove the perimeter road to meet a mate who was marshaling a bike track day. No great pics but a great day full of laughs and silliness.

Quick run up on Dartmoor today, great to have a bit of sun for a change! This picture makes me realise I need to get some spacers fitted for the rears, wheels look a little lost. Photography skills need working on also!

An enjoyable day of spannering in the 🌞! An oil and filter change, swapped over the wheels to my silver set and torqued up, checked all the pressures of the ZZR's, refitted the de-cat pipe (MOT was a week ago), replaced the W4 stainless Mikalor exhaust clamp (the old W2 had given up the ghost when I fitted the cat and had the horrible U-bolt type as a quick fix), a 20 minute wash and polish (the joy of Carplan No1 Super Gloss!), quick test drive to Halfrauds for some more glysantin G30 and she's all ready for Kitfest tomorrow. The old jalopy isn't looking too bad, the dailies are looking filthy now though 🤦‍♂️😂 Before: After:

A small but very select group came today. We drove into the Doddington Hall car park to be met by Chris Emmerson and Mo who were really chuffed by being the first there. This elation was soon misplaced when I introduced them to @Jakejmagee who wondered across having parked in another car park. Good try Chris. Better luck next time 🤪 Breakfast was consumed over some healthy conversation. @Jakejmagee really went for it and had the full English. The rest of us paced ourselves hoping that better was to come. We then moved on to The International Bomber Command Memorial which is well worth a visit. More food was consumed including Sunday lunch by a few of us 😁. Chris, Jake and I then went on the free guided tour which was very enlightening but cold on top a hill overlooking Lincoln city. Clare and Mo were probably the more sensible ones who stayed inside and had another coffee. Photos courtesy of Jake and Chris - thanks. We all then parted having had a good chat and food. Thanks for coming

Had a great day at Castle Combe on Tuesday. Here's a couple of the official glamour shots. I do also have some video footage of me harmlessly spinning off late in the day. Great fun!

Clares first trackday ever, novice session at Donington, she loved it. Even managed to get some heat into the tyres even though its was 2degC and blowing a gale. Might have to have his and her westfields now, I can see her taking over all track driving duties from now

I am no detailer but this is what i did this year It does not say how you are polishing but i got a cheap DA for XMAS https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hyundai-Polisher-Variable-1500-4500rpm-Polishing/dp/B09SV2R1Q6/ref=asc_df_B09SV2R1Q6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570334618003&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10150476833655681978&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-1639964677321&psc=1&mcid=d173ac3fd56e32b59161f103a95f2e19&th=1&psc=1 you get all the pads with it. there is a video on you tube that covers how to use it. Based on reviews I used the turtle wax products its called hybrid one and done it cuts and finishes at the same time they do really good deals on their website. I got better at using it the more i got further down the car I then used their spray on flex wax again easy to use and spry it on wipe off. should last 6 months but you can spray it on when drying a washed car to top it up. Happy with the results the car looked the best it has for years. I got out all the swirls. Deeper scratches would need more attention but i was not going to spend ages on it. And any excuse to post a picture ha

Parked up for a coffee at Bodnant gardens near Conwy. Next to me was this beauty, LD Integrale.

Great day had by all. No rain but a fantastic sun tan. On our maintenance day we found cracked fuel and coolant hoses. Loose nose cone and cycle wings amongst other things. Some fixed on site. Well done to all and roll on the next adventures.

Minnis Bay, Kent classic car night. Freezing cold, wet and windy but me and Rob enjoyed it

Have escaped from the bathroom. I took Glen’s advice and walk mounted the sink without feet. Ali has since taken to wearing steel toe capped slippers whilst brushing her teeth…just in case she says. As for ABCs route, all was good until we crossed the Rio Grande river. I had my fingers crossed that we wouldn’t need to go back across it after Andrews route went somewhat amiss. Thank the heavens for Miss Julie hey Andrew 😊👍

Saw the predecessor to the Testarossa at Donington a couple of weeks ago, it was one of my dream cars as a kid and not seen one in years!

I've recently did my V8 bonnet vents using some mesh and these 3D printed press templates. You can find the 3D model files in my post here, but I appreciate that not everyone has access to a printer or the skills to design something themselves. So I'd like to hereby offer these free of charge to members who can then use them to press bonnet vents in his/hers preferred mesh. All I'm asking is to cover the postage to your address and once you're finished with them, offer them up to the next person under the same terms. @HB46443 has first dibs 👍

Hi all, anyone know where I can get an Isofix base for child seat for my Grandson Harrison? His mom said “no way” but I think you’re never to young to Westy 🫶🏼

There’s one of these in my neighborhood and anyone who’s seen the film Christine will understand why it creeps me out every time I see it go by:

Just noticed why you are a clever bloke. The line in the middle of this piece is to make sure the grill is straight when looked horizontal. 🙌 Another made. All three now done. 24 hours under some weight just to humour me really. Onto the next home. @DarrenK please send address by email Darren. Quite proud I kind made something! Although others are sure to comment I’ve always been good at bending things. HB.

Along with an eclectic mix of 80 other cars, participated in Minehead Motor Club’s Spring Tour today. As usual, a very enjoyable ~70 mile run around the country lanes of the Quantock and Brendon Hills on the Somerset/Devon border. As expected plenty of mud and standing water about, at least the ford was shallow! Guess this week I’ll be cleaning the car!

Thought I’d say hello. I’m refurbishing my 2.0l Zetec after it being stood in the garage for far too long. The photo is of my car on the 2010 calendar.

A few years ago the wife sent me to the supermarket for some Brasso. I went into Tesco's and saw a sign above an aisle saying 'Polish'. 'Great,' I thought, 'a whole section of the supermarket devoted to my needs.' Unfortunately not ...

Westfield 1800 SEiW for sale. Owned for 3 1/2 years. MOT September. Was on my bucket list of cars to own but unfortunately its just not getting used as much as it should so think it's time to let it go Location Oxfordshire OX5 Spec as follows: 1999 Q Plate 13,200 miles Ducted nose and high performance ally rad 4" Dominator head lights with Phillips Racing Vision White Halogen bulbs Long range baffled fuel tank with extended sump (35L) Ford Zetec 1800cc engine (150bhp) - high output head/cams , Dellorto 45DHLA carbs, DTA ECU Westfield Stainless Headers, collector and 6" Exhaust Raceline Motorsport baffled, low profile sump Lightweight sealed race battery MT75 5 speed Gearbox Sierra 3.62 diff Carbon stone deflectors Minilite 13” wheels Toyo R888 205 rear / 185 front Spax dampers RAC rollbar Custom made vinyl seats with back and base heaters (2 settings) Sliding seat rails Custom dash with oil press, temp, fuel and water temp gauges Willans 4-point harnesses WF leather steering wheel Custom console with seat controls and 12V USB outlet Westfield half hood Soft bits custom rear tonneau original WF doors Perspex wind deflectors (interchangable with doors) Indoor semi fitted dust cover Original build manual and a folder full of receipts/paperwork Think that covers the main points but any quesions please ask

My car is not used on the road just for sprinting and track days so can't really answer your questions, I bought them as they have instant bite with no warm up required which is necessary when sprinting knowing that on the first corner you will have brakes that work.

For anyone wanting to know the colour - Polynesian turquoise.... Going back to @joolz comment - my wife was working in a Jag/Saab/Rover dealership when she bought hers....

Close enough!!!! 220 NASP (2L T16 engine but not turbo) very rare beastie these days... wife has had it since before I was on the scene and we've been married over 20 years....

Patio jet wash:

Just a bit of a social. 10am Doddington Hall car park LN6 4RU then into the restaurant for coffee/cake/breakfast then move on to Lincoln Bomber Command (LN4 2HQ) for lunch (and a free guided tour if you would like). I have time pressures so will have to depart to come home soon after lunch but obviously it’s upto everyone else what they want to do.

They look jet black to me ! 😉

Looks a well attended day and some useful knowledge shared. Well done all!

How do I pay my deposit? I’m hoping to have first pick from the litter?! 😆

Continued painting with can spray paint. Discovered great tool :

Basic biology lesson - one needs to be behind the other with its front wheels over the roll bar hanging on for dear life 😂

you were clearly staring out of the window dreaming of petrol in your biology lessons at school 😄 Looks like just a brief kiss too me

A normal day in life of a classic car owner I'd say! Thanks Ian

Hi, with the weather looking awesome, I'm heading to Kitfest tomorrow morning. Sunday will be the bigger show (the Fast Show is there on Sunday) but family commitments rule that out for me this weekend. Just a reminder, NWKCOG have a discount code for tickets (Northwest24) and you can book your ticket here for Saturday or Sunday (or both): https://santapodtickets.com/p/kitfest On Saturday morning, I will be leaving Swadlincote about 745am and heading down the A444 and A5 (avoiding the motorways like the plague!). I will be stopping just off Junction 18 of the M1 (A5/A428 Crick) at in the large layby/DVSA test station on the A428 (NN6 7SL) at about 9am for a 915am departure The What3Words for this layby is: digital.windmill.powder https://w3w.co/digital.windmill.powder I will then be taking the A & B roads down past Ravensthorpe, Brixworth, Sywell Aerodrome etc hoping to land at Santa Pod about 10am. If you are heading that way, feel free to tag along 👍

Hello all, With a heavy heart - I am putting my Westfield SEiW Sport 220 Ecoboost up for sale - Q900VAB. This is solely due to the funding of a personal business of mine, alongside this I haven’t had too much opportunity to get it out of the garage. I purchased the vehicle through a former member and believe the car is well known and has been featured in a couple of magazines prior and was owned by Tim Reid. Since ownership, I have kept the vehicle the same - with regular maintanence. Recently back in February over to Northampton Motorsport for a full head to toe service alongside an MOT. It has been garaged since this period and covered in the garage. This is an absolute beast of a car with an amazing whistle of the turbo and wastegate make this car entertaining to drive and the sheer power can propel the lightweight car to high speed in seconds. At low RPM it can quietly pootle through villages with plenty of low down torque when you need to open it up. Originally a factory built limited edition (14 of 15) SEiW Sport featuring; independent suspension, wide body, detachable rear arches and floor mounted pedals. A registration, so easy to MOT with no emissions testing and no harder to insure than any other vehicle. The last owner owned the vehicle for 14 years prior to myself. Giving it great care and continually improving it. I took it on myself as something to simply enjoy with a hunger for something a little bit crazy! However unfortunately, no track days were had and time spent driving the car has been limited. There was a major rebuild to bring it up to date with a 16 Ecoboost engine (dual variable valve timing system, drive by wire throttle, Direct injection and turbocharged engine from a Fiesta ST180, as standard 220bhp on SCS Delta ECU but it can easily be increased and go up to 400bhp). Mazda N7 (MX5 Mk3) gearbox, AIM digital dash, full Siltech suspension set up including ARBs, micro adjusters, wide track. Big brake kit with bias adjustment, 3 piece image wheels. Lightweight alternatator, battery, bodywork and steering column. Quick release steering wheel, limited slip differential LSD, quick rack, lots of real carbon fibre including a number of customer parts which are extremely rare. The vehicle was weighed in at 584kg down from 740kg but should be a little less - I haven’t had it weighed recently. The previous owner of this really took care and attention to the build and you can feel it in the drive and see from the pictures. And mentioned prior the vehicle was featured in National Kit Car magazine and always gets positive attention wherever you go! Servicing has been done annually regardless of how few miles were driven. Please note the comments on the MOT records: - 1996-2005 = Pre DVLA online records but you can see what’s in the huge folder which will come with the car. - June 2006 = 9343 miles - June 2007 = 10,674 miles - June 2008 = unknown (not read by the MOT tester but 12,000 miles) - July 2009 = new Zetec engine installed at 14,151 miles with new odometer showing 0 miles. MOT shows 16 miles. DVLA informed. - July 2010 = 12,140 (MOT tester misread the odometer! Was actually 1,214 miles as confirmed by subsequent and previous years). - June 2011 = 24,842 miles (MOT tester misread the odometer! Was actually 2,482 miles as confirmed by previous and subsequent years). - July 2012 = 3236 miles - July 2013 = 3982 miles - July 2014 = 4904 miles - July 2015 = 5396 miles - August 2016 = 6214 miles - 2017 off road due to rebuild - 2018 off road due to rebuild - September 2019 - 3 miles due to new Ecoboost engine and Mazda gearbox. DVLA informed. - August 2020 = 382 miles - August 2021 = 1045 miles - 2022 = off road SORN (I believe) - March 2023 = 1508 miles - Vehicle purchased by myself in May 2023 It has now peaked over 2000 miles will need to confirm this and update the advert! However, there is a HUGE arch leaver of every receipt, drawing of wiring loom, pluming diagrams, and the rebuild is published for all to see on WSCC. The car was originally stored in a garage its entire life and had a dehumidifier running for the past 10 years. I have continued on with this since my ownership. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the car itself and I’ll be sure that I answer them for you. I am looking for £16,850.00 o.n.o. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact. Viewings can be arranged if serious buyer.

A mostly dry day out in God's county - champion!

Thank you @AndrewBClarke for a great day out and for leading the run, that massive lamb dinner must be good fuel 😁, it meant we could get some rare photo's of our car from the front, thank you Sue @Andy Westwood. Great to meet you @Mark zawada and really glad you felt welcomed into our mad area. Watch out for @ianali they have photo's of the three point turn, Andrew got us to the right village but at the wrong end 😮, don't mention it though will you 😁 We went to the 'Member's Only Meet' at the museum first and made some new friends. Have you noticed, nobody has just 1 car😄 Car museum Car museum Lunch break Mark's wheels that we were drooling over. Toybox have plenty more of them for sale apparently. I hit the 70,000 mile mark on my odometer as we were travelling along today. That means I have driven 60,000 miles in a Westfield, yeah. On the move Great to see everyone and thanks for the laughs xxxx

I have a training session in the morning, but I'll message you as soon as I'm done to see if I can get over to see you all!

Just took the car for its MOT. All good, running really sweetly too. No issues with emissions nonsense, thankfully, despite the system seeming to want to do them. Tester just ignored that section, given it is a Q plate.

Gents, please standown. I've found a classic car specialist and arranged for him to visit on Wed at 8:30am- https://www.bcandsc.co.uk/contact-us Very helpful gent, knows Escorts and only lives mins from the docks.

Thanks for that Julie, we should be able to create a nice itinerary from that. I'll try to keep a record of what we do and where we go. Ian, yes we will be in the Westy. We generally just have days out which is not really using the car enough. Last year we did the Lakes and will be doing a road trip each year.

Have a great day @Andrew O Byrne White - Ireland AO 🎂🍺

I tried calling tuesday and yesterday and today a number of times if you press 1 you just keep getting the good old answer phone So i pressed 2 and somebody answered straight away Nick who apparently works in parts and he was very surprised when i told him about how i keep getting the anwser phone but if I'm honest i just got the impression he didnt want to speak to me in person it was please send an email 😡 Rule number 1 in business when you have somebody on the phone wanting to part with money try your very best to take there money because as soon as they put the phone down they will be looking to buy the same part from elsewhere. I'm really notsure i can be bothered to send emails backwards and forwards just to buy a simple part . Bring back Patrick and Jase the old parts boys them could smell a debit card from 100 yards away and would never let you put the phone down or leave the factory without trying to get you to spend as much as possible And Pat worked out over a 3 year period I had spent just over £120k with the factory mainly in parts just before he left you cannot even spend £20 with them these days Rant over happy Thursday 😊 😃