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Depends what you want from the car. My last kit (non westie) was aero screen and it was a very raw exhilarating drive. Unless just popping to the shops the helmet was worn. Especially after taking a wasp strike to the face whilst wearing sunnies. My recent build has a screen and I don't think I'd go back to aero now. For pottering and cruising its nice to enjoy the open air with no lid on. Just to add. A windscreen on it's own is also useless. Anything above 50 mph the buffeting is horrendous and takes your breath away. Coupled with a set of wind deflectors is much better whilst maintaining a feeling of raw-ness. Add the full sidescreens to a screen and it becomes very civilized and you can even hold a conversation with a passenger. And stops your right arm getting covered in cow poo.

So that a few post codes put in the sat nav and packing done. Just needs tieing down. Leaving in the morning for a day in the Peak District with the lovely @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO and Glen before our first stop in Chorley to then meet @Geoffrey (Buttercup) - North Yorkshire AO Sunday midday at Alston for our drive to Glen Coe. Getting a tad excited now.

The wife had a meeting in the big smoke so was off early leaving me to get the kids to school. One goes with a friend the other I had to drive.... he was very pleased . Even had his guitar. It's only 1/2 a mile and max speed 20mph

Have a good trip

Went again today.

Now - I thought this was a Westy wanted ad - and looking for one that was more touring than track focussed. Never thought about caravans!

Good evening yesterday, it was good to meet you all and thanks to Matt for chauffeuring, hope you have some of your diffuser left??! Perhaps I'll see some of you at "Wings and Wheels" on the 17th June, I'll bring my car next time - if it doesnt break down again in the meantime.....

Hi, As usual I've booked two days at the Curborough Track. This post is about the first event of the year on Friday 26th May 2017. ** To save the WSCC from any liability issues I have to let you know that the Curborough Track days ( As for the last 13 years ) have been booked by me ( or the previous Area Organisers ) and are not organised or sanctioned by the Westfield Car Club. ** There will be a £30 Deposit ( Non Refundable ). The remainder then will be paid on the day depending on the number of people attending ( with a maximum of 15 people ): Attending 15 people – £23 to pay on the day Attending 14 people – £27 to pay on the day Attending 13 people – £31 to pay on the day Attending 12 people – £35 to pay on the day Attending 11 people – £41 to pay on the day Attending 10 people - £45 to pay on the day Attending 9 people - £52 to pay on the day Attending 8 people - £62 to pay on the day I don't make a profit on these events and if there is any left over it will be given to the Local Hospice Charity. Warwickshire Area WSCC Members will get 1st Priority Non-Warwickshire Area WSCC Members will get 2nd Priority Non-WSCC Members will get 3rd Priority Both of the Track Days are usually over subscribed so if you are interested in attending please get in touch ASAP ( You will need to pay your deposit to secure your place ). These are always a great day and a safer way to explore the limits of the car / driver going round the circuit one at a time. If you need any more information on Curborough please don't hesitate to get in touch. Attending 15 out of a maximum of 15 : 13 Confirmed With Deposits ( £ 445.00 ) - 2 Deposits Pending - Maybe 1 Space Available. 1. Martyn Vann - £20 Deposit Paid ( Cash ) 2. Paul Medhurst ( ) - £25 Deposit Paid ( PayPal ) 3. Ben Draper ( bunje ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( PayPal ) 4. Tony Shakeshift ( Damperman ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( PayPal ) 5. Andrew Wilkes ( Sycho ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( PayPal ) 6. Surinder Singh ( Rusty Nuts ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Bank Transfer ) 7. Rakesh ( Via Rusty Nuts ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Bank Transfer ) 8. Trever ( TrevTurtle ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Paypal ) 9. Adam Byfield ( resto157 ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Paypal ) 10. Nick Clark ( NickPC) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Bank Transfer ) 11. Mick Spode - £30 Deposit Paid ( Paypal ) 12. Stuart Vann ( ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Paypal ) 13. Justin Lever ( ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Cash ) 14. Scott Collingwood ( Scottc88 ) - £30 Deposit Pending 15. Stuart Falkner ( Finkangel ) - £30 Deposit Pending Reserves 1. 2. Pulled out : 1. Andy Gilbert ( ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Cash ) 2. Ian Perry ( Yanto ) 3. Emma / Stuart FitzGerald ( ) - £30 Deposit Paid ( Bank Transfer ) 4. Julie & Glen Unfortunately, as some of you may be aware that I had a small mishap in 2016 which ended up with 2 broken vertebrae. The spine has been operated on / cemented / repaired and I'm still able to get move around. Although I'm still not going to be able to drive the Westfield for a while I'm still intending to be running the events and cooking the BBQ lunch. Be safe and see you soon, Steve

Lovely day again today, so thought I'd use the Westfield for an errand this morning. All ready to head back, sat in the car park, go to put the key in the ignition and got the dreaded "mushy" feeling I've been half expecting. Tried to, very carefully insert it and turn it, but no dice, with a jangle, the key ring falls to the car floor, but no ignition key! The metal blade is now firmly in the ignition barrel, but the plastic fob has broken up, just like the first key did. Thank goodness I've got tools in the car, had to use a pair of pliers on the broken off stub of the key to turn the key and start the car, (and later to turn it off). So that's it, officially both my ignition keys are f@@@@d

He does seem a bit slow at updating stuff. I called him and got through straight away

At least you won't get in the wrong car mate.

Just realised as well ali car is yellow, Geoffrey is yellow, bob is yellow David is yellow ...... and mines red mmmmmm

Cars all checked and polished work finished, dad to hospital tommorow then roll on Sunday morning going to head over to Oban before meeting up in glencoe as I want to see the colosseum see you all soon

You can have a screen with a full cage but I don't think you can have side screens aswell. Best thing would probably try and get to your local meet and see if you can blag a couple of passenger rides. You'll know fairly quickly what feels right.

I had an aero screen to start with and really needed a helmet as my eyes watered up too much - also not that keen on flying beasties or pigeons (my son hit a pigeon in his face when riding his motorbike and was lucky to tell the tale ). My wife would never go in the Westie with the aero screen (good or bad depending on viewpoint). I changed to a windscreen about 18 months ago and have both wind deflectors and solid half doors and it's totally transformed it for me and my wife - I can still hoon it on my own but don't even wear a hat (though a peaked cap comes in handy for shade) - we now see the Westie as a slow or fast fun sports car and my recent half hood adds another dimension. Summer days out.... Windscreen every time for me now but I have raced single seater's and I can appreciate the buzz of an aero screen but for me never ever without a helmet....

@Yanto , I'd sorted that original place and scott was taking it. Another member has had some issues with his car so it was another place thats available. I'd been in touch with Stu about the 100% chance of a drive. There is 50% possibly another place as well is there is someone else who would like to put their name on the reserve list.

Seems like it unless anyone else pipes up.

Same happened to my keys and I couldn't trace anyone who could cut a replacement. The factory seems to be the best chance. My solution is daft but it works. I coated the plastic fob in JBWeld epoxy with the metal key shoved back into its original fob slot (with some epoxy) and when dried (say 24 hrs) there is a useable and unbreakable fob. Just overlap a small amount of epoxy onto the metal key but not going too far down the key otherwise it might not fit in the ignition. Heath Robinson stuff I know.

I've used mine, but only at home in the garage.

I can go back to his "Ivanhoe" TV series days , (giving my age away now ) One of britains better exports

I didn't see the caravan coming either lol. I'm after a Westfield more touring focused than track.

I've got a bailey senator Indiana series six 2008 for sale which has everything you need including full bradcot awning and caravan mover we bought it new and has been dry stored all of its life (it's the last of the solid built caravans) contact phil 07711469741

Can I be the first to tell @PAUL WYMARK he needs a BlinkStop?

Isn't that a Moby song?

Have a great day @Stuart Faulkner - Shows & Events Coordinator

or some Gulfkini's

If you have a laptop you could bring, I could do it on Saturday, along with one or two other back-office bits and bobs for the Boardroom?

Happy birthday Stuart, hope you have had a good day.

This year The Air Ambulance was the nominated charity for the Stoneleigh show. As some of you will have read in @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO winter 2016 WW report we sadly lost member Ian Welch aka 'Molestrangler' in 2016. We asked Ian's wife Pat to nominate a Charity of choice and she chose The Air Ambulance. So we collected donations at Stoneleigh by selling tea, coffee, biscuits and crisps. We were also very generously given 8 charity drift rides by @Westfield Parts Dept @Julian Turner - Westfield Sportscars Ltd @Simon Westwood - Westfield Sportscars Ltd Westfield Sports cars Ltd which were raffled off over the weekend. We have managed to raise a total of £542.49p A very big Thank You to all who donated we were never expecting to raise this amount so all the fun of the weekend at Stoneleigh 2017 has also helped a very worthy cause.

A sad passing, almost lost in a bad day. Such an amazing public speaker too. The Bond I grew up with, so always my favourite. I still remember seeing the Spy Who Loved Me at the cinema while on holiday with my parents, a huge build up to the films release had me bouncing off the walls with excitement, and I wasn't disappointed! After the film, dragged my dad around half the toy shops of Bournemouth as I had to have the toy Esprit and matching "Stromburg" Jet ranger helicopter, to shoot down with the little toy missiles the Lotus fired. happy days. And another little piece of childhood gone.

Gulf racing PJ's

Many Happy Returns Stu, have a great Birthday!

Happy birthday Stu from Sunny Manchester

Happy birthday Stu

Happy Bday Stu old bean

MHR Stu. Any more gifts in Gulf colours??

MHR

Happy Birthday. It's a sunny day.. maybe a birthday blat followed by a beer

We know he gets around a bit but blimey he kept this one in the dark ! Eggheads tonight