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Here's my T1 run - including my stupid mistake on the last corner would have easily been a 57sec run http://youtu.be/xrD8FATM7N8 Camera didn't run for the T2 which was a slight improvement at 59.13 sec and even though a PB felt I could have done better if I had managed to string it all together more tidy.

What about short legs, can we do that joke?

My Wet / Damp track first run at Loton on Saturday. I wont lie to you I was a bit fired up because Mike broke my car if Im honest. Bit silly really to push so hard when everyone else was doing 70s runs. - 58.x seconds.

Well guys my trial period expired this morning, so Ive taken the plunge and now got myself affiliated The information I've received so fat has been great, and Im looking forward to getting one sorted and hitting the road. Will try and get along to meets etc when time allows.

For all other Landrover series 1 fans out there - Val d' Isere in open top british vehicles!! Enjoy... https://youtu.be/egKaD4SPINg (This is part 4 of 4 )

Jeez, doggin in a Westie....?

Windy may be able to rebuild your existing rack with a new pinion and rack. I used a Rallydesign rack with no problems. If you are bolting the Tilton seat to the floor give either Gluty or me a call for some tips. Keith

2.4 which is fast enough for me! When it comes to correcting a slide I have a feeling a too fast a rack can induce over correction but that is only in my experience others may have other views! Glutey

Barney For what it is worth I have the Rally Design quick rack on Cortina Up-rights and it has seemed to work OK for a few years now! Glutey!

Sounds like you have lock stops fitted to limit the stroke of the rack. 1.9 to 1 is the lowest I've ever heard off and that was one of the very rare and expensive adapted Titan racks

For those of you at Loton that said you might enter this still. Just to flag that the closing date for entries is 19/20th Sept. Apply on line via the Longton website.

Spent an enjoyable, and very informative, morning at BLiNK Motorsports in Cheshire today having a geometry check and setup on my car. To be honest it felt good beforehand but I'd always promised myself the "peace of mind" to know that it was optimally setup for me. The digital kit used ( Hunter Hawkeye Elite TD wheel aligner) has been mentioned in previous threads and I was flabergasted at the precision of the measurements and how accurately the system could detect even the slightest setting adjustment. The only problem we encountered was the ride height, which Fraser thought was a shade too high. However noting the wear to the chassis loop inder the gearbox, where (I assume) its been grounded previously, the front was left alone at 157mm. The rear was lowered slightly to 180mm. The rear offside wheel was also slightly out on one parameter but after a few cycles of "measure, wheel off, jack, adjust, lower, wheel on, measure" it was brought within tolerance. Many thanks to the BLiNK team for their work and friendly attitude. I'd have no hesitation in recommending them to other WSCC members.

I had the same done and really pleased with their attention to detail and their friendly approach. Fraser also makes a good coffee.

BLINK transformed my Westie when I 1st went there I also recommend them, not just for Geo's either.

are you sure it hasnt got a paper label in the window saying Survey in Progress :-)

Barny I do have a new quick rack. I can't recall if 2.2 or 2.4 I'm not looking to sell but you are welcome to borrow and test in your car to see if it gives what you want before ordering.

380 hp 413 lbft torque 700 kg Need More power You get used to it and just need more !!! And more!!

The most impressive drive I have ever seen in a Westfield. A few of us saw you enter Triangle and were convinced you were going off. I think that tyre warming might have matched Marto too ;-)

One of my fastest runs. This is P1 on Sunday as my logger ran of memory and failed to get my fastest P2 run of 52.34 or of course Mike's big off. This is a 52.60. Still pushing on a bit. http://youtu.be/T7m8kZbKPzc

I'd like to thank all the speed series lads for helping man handle what was left of my car into the trailer. Anyway a couple of runs here for your viewing pleasure: First one what is now called mikes minor off on his first ever run at loton. it was a damp track. My fastest from Saturday in practice 53.24:

one handed most the way

I think out of control is closer to the truth As Matt said .. 'at least you are committed !!"

Great control there David!

look like you could do with bigger steering wheel to me

Its all Westfords fault! Having a background of bikes and classic cars, and having built a Crendon replica (Cobra) my long time mate who bought a semi completed kit and I believe detailed the build on here, has been trying to persuade me for over a year to get a Westfield. Having sold the Cobra meant I could consider it, but in all honesty wasn't feeling it! We attended a couple of hillclimbs at Gurston near Salisbury and talked about competing at a 'lets have some fun' level as opposed to a national level. Eventually I started looking, missed a load of cars but eventually found one locally on the forum. Its a 1800 sport, silver top, on throttle bodies, MT75 box British racing Black It had only done 1000 miles since it was built. Even on the day of collection I cant honestly say I had the overwhelming feeling of excitement I should have done, I think a big bike accident a few years ago gives a sense of vulnerability. However.........very quickly after having the car a few weeks, with some miles under my belt and making a few changes to 'make it mine' I can only describe it as having as much fun as is possible with your clothes on! Totally converted, makes me smile every time I get in it Don't know why I didn't do it years ago! So far upgraded to 13" CXR rims with R888's and fitted the RAC roll bar that was included in the sale. Plan over a period of time is to fit an ST170 engine, already obtained, a type 9 gearbox, picking up middle of September (also forum sourced!) consider a CNC head and hopefully get to around 220BHP. The motivation for the upgrades is to make some vain attempt to keep up with Westford in his very sorted Westie at Gurston otherwise he wont let me forget it I have some bits for sale already so will post those when I can, 5x15" wheels, hood frame, hood etc. Its a really great club and a great forum, looking forward to being part of the fun

Martin I couldn't agree more. I showed Matt Hillam my practice video below and aghast at my understeer he jumped into action at lunchtime changing ride height and anti roll bar settings to improve things as best he could. It definitely helped although quite a bit is still there but we have a plan now to sort that too hopefully. (also have a good laugh at the dangler up as I hacked my way around museum with dazzling hand speed ) https://youtu.be/Zfg02kQsE8k David

Hi Guy's I am sure the car will be re-incarnated in one form or another! I hope Duck is not too worse for wear and will recover quickly from joining the "Cedar Spin Club" Thinking of you all Glutey

Looked an impressive run at an imposing course. All of us novices have an unbelievable amount of help and support from others, for which we're very very grateful But at the end of the day credit has to go to the drivers who transfer this into good run times like you have Marto.

Thanks Guys I really appreciate all your comments ( praise is always very welcome ) But in reality I wouldn't be going as well as this without all the help and encouragement from you lot. One of the things I love about this speed series is the camaraderie in the paddock, without exception every expert driver I've met has freely given advice and tips on improving a run or car set up. With a little help this weekend on damper settings and tips for a fast run at Loton I've been able to find a couple of seconds that would otherwise have taken years to workout for myself, so you should really be giving yourselves a "pat on the back"

Teasers https://goo.gl/photos/d1FHpGHKUzULwW5e7 https://goo.gl/photos/RcpZRYNhngzCzSty8