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Cool should come, be nice to have some westy people there, be better than hearing the chat from my lotus elise friends about how their K Series hasn't popped yet, etc etc

SOLD.. deposit taken 2010 Speed series Winning car For various reasons its now time to part with my car, A brief spec as follows Honda CBR1000 RR7 HRC superbike ECU:mapped directly HRC air filters AB performance billet sump,billet clutch standoff 147 BHP @ the wheels on TTS rollers paddle shift with flat shifter Mickmade wide track quick rack sabelt beltscarbon panelling throughout Tran x diff bailey morris lightweight prop davies craig water pump rear axle disk conversion custom sprint fuel tankKtech rear double adjustable shocks and avo fronts dynalite calipers and alloy hubs Trackelectronics race loom Mike barnby magnesium wheels fitted with Avon crossply sprint slicks Most bolts/ fastners are Aerospace grade NAS and titanium,the car is also fully rosejointed with quality rod ends,apart from the front link on the trailing arms that is poly bushed. Mickmade front diffuse,alloy rear diffuser. Also included; DL1 data logger set of minator rims with sprint wets fitted Sare gearbox :1st to 2nd dogs nick if changing quickly so I have included a new gear set ready to fit. spare machined half shaft (will accept brake disk) some lights to return to roadgoing The car is very light (sub 400 kgs) and has many class wins. It also holds or has held venue class records with a FTD at Thoresby park,64 ft times are approx. 2.05 and has done 1.98`s at curborough (even with me driving) The car can be seen in action if you search for "barney737" on you tube. As part of the sale also included will be a brian james covered trailer that has storage for tyres/tools/spares built in and is tailormade for the car so would want to sell as a complete package. sold with deposit taken The car is located not far from J24 of the m1 (east midlands airport) near derby asbc76@dsl.pipex.com 0r 07968 487393 / 01332 865273 thanks for looking Barney

Well today I picked up my Sport 2000, a faultless 70 miles later, and a 20 mile blat, cruise with the Mrs and all is well. Now washed and put to bed Mr Westy is as happy as I am. Next mission is local club meet, after a bit of fettling of course, then starts the upgrades! Would it be deemed to be "bad show" to replace chromed front wishbones with a wide track conversion? But first things first, mud flaps are needed! Ian

headlamps will be added and grill ,will try to add led's to the headlights

It's now yours to personalise just as Memsec has mentioned and I would have to agree with his advice, drive and enjoy it for this season; I can guarantee you'll have a list as long as your arm by the winter Unfortunately upgraditis is extremely addictive, once you start it won't stop, well not if you're like me

No, it would not be deemed a bad show. The car is yours and it should reflect your tastes and desires. But my advice is to own the car for a season first before making huge changes - plenty of time to make it yours. Find out the car's personality, then take advice and decide logically on changes.

Ok Rab I'll check my dates and come back to you!

I have the same engine flat mounted, and the level of oil mine is happy at the 'm', it sits there quite nicely now after advice from XE owners on here Have fun!

Good luck

4 runs in August sounds a bit optimistic to me - makes more sense that the Oban one is in September? It was a good one last year, although it was 'slightly' wet on the way back. Matt

Be great to see you lads make it down I know I met Rab, the other year! It's a cracking weekend, and an amazing Westfield experience if you can make it in the toy cars!

Thanks, Will be having it fully checked over in the next few days ready for MOT and tax. Have bought a couple of sets of wheels and tyres ready. Took a look round the westfield factory recently and fell in love with the S2000 too, but will see how I get on with mine back on the road

Stop Press...... Just been on the 'phone with Fras at BLiNK, it seems like lots of naughty motor-sport types have managed to bend, brake and generally have chosen this fortnight to decide they need the help of the North West's best motor-sport specialists. (Either that or all the Mazda lads have just ordered upgrades ) As a result the workshop is absolutely crammed (and Fras is so busy he didn't even have time for cheese and biscuits after his desert tonight ) So unfortunately, we'll need to delay the open day. I'll post the fresh date as soon as we've had a chance to sort it out. Please watch this space....

Beer, Fast racing and no sleep for the weekend What a great weekend you guys are in for. Been twice and loved it both times. Have a great time.

Its much the same as England, except they tend to use mobile speed guns. This may be a motorbike cop with a hairdryer behind a piece of bridgework, or a Gendarme leaning across the roof of his parked blue Renault estate. They've now introduced Renault Méganes and Peugeot 208s that have a large unit on top of the dash and have 360 degree mobile coverage. I usually see a speed trap at some stage, but they are few and far between, but better hidden. Why rush? Westfields aren't much fun on the motorway, but there are many Roman roads, such as the D338 (N138) which are ideal. There is an automatic 30 limit in all towns and villages. Le Mans is about 5 hours from Calais, and fuel stops can be a problem, as like the UK, most filling stations have closed as the supermarkets have taken over. The small towns are bypassed, and finding the local supermarket isn't easy, but a little research will help. Houx is quite civilised, Houx annexe is the opposite. Clearly, you don't have much space for luggage. Local supermarkets sell everything. Be prepared for rain and sun. What were you planning for food. Some is available on the circuit. There are websites for Le Mans enthusiasts, for example Beermountain.com which includes a forum where you can ask embarrassing questions, and ClubArnage who publish a .pdf guide every year. What else do you want to know? What else do you want to know

Yep watch your speed. The police will literally be hiding in trees dressed in camo holding a speed gun

Plenty of supermarkets for the beer, enjoy the trip. Bob

Number one tip don't speed in France during leMans week Other than that enjoy