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It appears that I’ve owned my Westfield for 6 months! It needed re-taxing the end of last month. I’ve been on this forum almost as long. I have damper oil in my blood now and have worked for Dynamic Suspensions on very shinny stuff (part of Multimatic inc.) and Woodhead shock absorbers (now gone). I joined Spax back ~15 years ago, I became technical director about ~10 years ago and 9 months ago Managing Director. I’m primarily a straight engineer type and definitely not into the dark arts of sales and marketing. As some of you may know, Spax has manufacturer adjustable dampers for over 60 years now. We are an Original equipment supplier to the likes of Morgan Motor cars. Over the years we have made massive leaps forward in quality and performance, most of which has been my hard work. I know we don’t always have the best reputation often based on past experiences. But there are a hell of a lot of Westfield’s running about on 25 year old Spax dampers. Mine was one. Spax are now free from any supply agreements with Westfield or any of the Westfield Specialists. I have made a decision to deal direct with forum members offering trade prices and a more personal service. I have created new part numbers and mostly ignored the dampers of the past. These part numbers will not be available else ware. All dampers have 304 Stainless steel ride height threads on their bodies. They don’t corrode like plated steel or aluminium threads. “More” SVA friendly curved and radial drilled adjustable springs seats apposed to the traditional castellated ones. Main bodies are blasted, phosphated and powered coated. Fully synthetic damper oil. Dampers gas pressurised reducing cavitations, and increases the damper sensitivity. All dampers have tethlon banded pistons and shaft guides (low friction and very constant sealing). This is much better in every respect to tethlon banding. or steel piston rings. Dampers valved to suite a Westfield direct from the factory. No need for 3rd party re-valves or balancing. Front damper. Standard Track £99.99 inc VAT each · Open 325mm · Closed at bumpstop contact 270 (no packers) · Closed cell bumpstop, progressive rate, · 12 mm of removable packers to limit suspension travel for low sumps on the road, but still leaving the opportunity for much lower ride heights on the track · Rebuildable/ Revalvable Rear based on SEiW Sierra Diff £99.99 inc VAT each · Open 355 · Closed at bumpstop contact 280 · 40mm Closed cell bumpstop, progressive rate · Some trick valving in the piston to allow the wheel fast recovery after going over bumps, raised humps in the road · Rebuildable/ Revalvable Rather than rely on historical information I have based on fresh information. From your details I can also supply dampers for, live axle, wide track, other models… . I just need a little information from you which I would talk you though so there’s nothing to be scared about. Damping… The valving, supple enough for every day holy roads without over stressing the occupants and car, but still stiff enough for track days. The damping adjuster will be set on a guide setting from the factory these can be adjusted to your preference. I’m assuming most people will be using ~ using 250-350 lbs/inch springs on the front and 175-250 on the rear. Colour… By default all the dampers are SPAX yellow, we can also supply in BLACK, Post office Red, British Racing Green, Royal Blue and Silver. Additional cost £ 5 per damper If you have any Special requirements such as your using significantly different spring rates or Spherical bearings on the dampers, different lengths, these can be catered for. Contact me Direct any questions etc. Tony_Shakeshaft@Spaxperformance.com

Hello All, Having spent many months looking for my perfect car I finally found one. It was delivered today, cant wait for the weather to dry up so I can take her for a spin! My first Westfield and im pretty darn happy Pic below Martin

Is this it?

I've just bought a set of wind deflectors from an eBay vendor by the name Maisy999, and I just thought I'd post a hearty recommendation for him. Extremely well made items which arrived with comprehensive fitting instructions and helpful advice about how to get the best fit etc. Had an email conversation in which he came across as a right decent sort. Can't fault him.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_hf6ke1-i3E Outstanding tyre shredding!

^^^ all very true. When we got the early learning center car it had been through a few owners, done little mileage etc.... not surprising as it drove like a total dog. Mapping? What mapping??? I think a blind mans dog did it, mega lean up to 2000revs then mega rich and ran out of injector around 5500 (although it was "mapped" to 7000), toe was 2 deg out, yes 2 deg on the front, all wheels pointing in different directions. It took a bit of jiggery pokery and now it's mint :-)

Austec in Crawley RR and tuning

Well that's my entry pulled from Rockingham !

I normally wear my Converse when I go out in it, but I've now ordered a couple of pairs to try, spoke to both Demon Tweaks (Sparko) and Nicky Grist (Alpinestars) and they both offer refunds if not suitable. Should get the Sparks tomorrow and the Alps Monday. While Im on Ive also ordered my new cycle wings, number plates and some money put aside for geometry set up, after my 'nudge' with the kerb!

Superb!! :0)

Good turn out last night, great to catch up with everyone again! I'll remind everyone again nearer the time, but please note, next months Cheshire meet WILL NOT BE AT THE WHIPPING STOCKS! They're going to be doing some decorating/renovation work for about three weeks in April, this means they'll be completely shut for a few days right at the start, including our normal meet day, so even the car park may be fenced off! Instead, we'll meet up at the Swettenham Arms, and if the weather is favourable go on a shirt run out, before returning to Swettenham. http://www.swettenhamarms.co.uk This will be for one month only, and we'll be back to the Whipping Stocks the following month.

possibly or bring it over to mine for a drive one weekend. cant this one but maybe 12th

I'm all booked in for volunteering, so I guess I'm OK

... its constant in my opinion, we just call it something different once its on the road

This is the bag I have bought to keep it all in.

had my visit today . hopefully get my log book in the post within the next couple of weeks

What can you say.... Superb car, superb driving, superb location, superb video production.