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First and most importantly Happy Birthday to Rebecca and thank you for sharing your day with us, it has been wonderful. We parked up at the Ashover Car Show. Paul and Pat in the VX, Andy and Rebecca in their newly painted Porsche Grey Westfield. This car was red last time we saw it, what a transformation, it looks fantastic, so eye catching. Alan came too And so did Simon and Archie After a few hours looking around the cars and the stalls we all met back up at 12.30, ready to leave at 1pm. It takes us half a hour to stop talking and get ready! We posed through Matlock Bath, which was thronging with motorbikes, and up the Via Gellia road to Ilam Hall. The National Trust lady knew immediately who we were and directed us to park in front of the Hall. We were bang on time, so thank you to everyone for being organised. You know that you are in the company of people who love their cars when they dress for the occasion After some photo's with the Chinese tourists it was time for the usual monkeys tea party. In anticipation of cake, Andy had bought a candle, so we borrowed Alan's lighter and all sang Happy Birthday to Rebecca. It was Raspberry Cheesecake Cake, which I for one have never had before. The View from the Manifold Tea Room, which is at the back of the Hall. The Hall is used as a Youth Hostel, it also has a Visitor Centre, a gift shop and is in the grounds of the Ilam Country Park. Now it was the turn of the tourists from The Netherlands to have their photos with the car. They had set off from Holland at 5.30am yesterday and arrived for their first ever Peak District holiday at 5pm last night. While this was happening Simon was refuelling the crossflow, now he has fixed the gear linkage. Andy and Rebecca, and Paul and Pat headed south from here, while Alan, Simon and Archie headed back east with us, but not before calling in at Willersley Castle. Simon and Archie looking good. So is Alan Well it has been yet another successful day. A car show, some nice roads to drive, a photo shoot and cake too. With only one downpour, we stayed largely dry, thank you to everyone who came. Only 5 sleeps to Silverstone, see you all there.

I am better than Chris Evans - and a lot cheaper too!

Weather wasn't great when we headed off, but as we headed north it was better...just before Inverness we stopped and for some reason the battery was dead...guy stopped and asked if he could help and when home and get jump leads and a battery meter...We got it going and headed to Halfords for a new battery...funny the guy at Halfords said, I'll fit the battery and when he seen it, maybe not never seen a kitcar before, so out with the spanners then on the road to Tongue.....

Hi all, the Speed Series Facebook page is just 4 folks away from 400 followers which is brilliant! If your on here and FB and haven't already hit the 'like' button press this link, then like the page https://www.facebook.com/WSCCSpeedSeries/ Rich

I must admit I hate track days, round and around the same corners. Boring. Its just not my thing. I left home this morning just before 6.30 for a 100 mile drive with a few mates before breakfast! Perfect!

We're going to have to head back at some stage to drive Dartmoor when we can see it lol

This would be a great item for the magazine.

Proper Job. An inspiration for all of us.

Hello all. Have just spotted that this is on. Hope you don't mind me jumping in last minute but as I'm not far south of Oban I'm going to head up in the Megabird and try to meet up with you all at the lunch stop point at Connel. This will be the first Club meet I'll have attended. I'll aim for midday-ish. Looks like the weather is going to be fab today! Cheers. Michael

I do this with SKCC every year. Used the car transporter train, sent cars ahead on a lorry and flew down. Mostly we drive there via the Black forest, Vosges mountains. Its a full on driving trip, on the road by 7am , I'm sure I could share the ITN files. Video of a previous trip.

I'm sure some of you have seen one of these before but this looks bonkers The new Donkervoort D8 GTO RS https://youtu.be/knx3hYNwMec

Great idea Graham, so I will kick off by asking, in the event of a tie for the overall champion, how will the winner be decided if both class winners have maximum points over ten rounds? This question is rather more controversial, I know SBD are to bring out there new ecoboost engined car in the near future (next season?) and I look forward to seeing it, I have no doubt this will be a competitive package. My query is, the chassis they are using whilst produced by Westfield, is not available to purchase from Westfield. I know this because I witnessed this question being asked whilst at the factory, and was told that they would not make another. So, what constitutes a Westfield chassis? And is it entirely within the spirit of the speed series for someone to run a chassis of different material spec to that which other competitors can buy? Keep up the good work ssot, it's a cracking championship for competitors and spectators alike......and if anyone wants a sprint car, I know of one for sale...,

No sooner are we back from our chippy run to Eyemouth, that we're looking forward to our next run out! Oban run is as taken from a previous year and are as follows:- ROUTE UPDATE (as of 15:45 19th JULY) - An updated route has been suggested by Matt (Matta aka MatNav) which takes in new roads, and the details are as follows:- Meeting #1: Kilmahog for 09:15 to leave at 09:30 Meeting #2: Green Welly for 10:15 to leave at 10:30 Route: Connel Bridge (A85) for lunch at the Blue Oyster Club I mean, the Oyster Hotel - Oban (A816 south) - Lochgilhead - Inveraray (A83) for coffee - Arrochar - A814/A817 for Balloch (A82) for the north/south goodbyes. Southeners then can choose between A811/A81 towards Aberfoyle/Dukes Pass/Kilmahog or round the back of Campsies towards Stirling. NAMES Matt Dave L Dave P Rab Iain Bob/Lorna

Enjoy the drive round Loch Eriboll. Thats my favourite place in the world.

working on this in the background... we will have an outcome and publish with the final say, please bear with us

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I would still say it's fluid level as mine does exactly the same thing if it's not filled enough. If it was a loose connection or faulty switch I would think it would do it all the time, not just down hills.

Face bucket won't let me in, all I get is adverts - so I gave up!

Just very glad I saved over £130k by getting my Westie instead of a Donkervoort as it means I can live in a house and not the car.

We decided to head back Wednesday as the weather was changing. The rest will have to wait for a while. We left St Austell to Dartmoor on the A390 to Tavistock, Two Bridges and Moretonhamstead as recommended by another member so thanks for that. Unfortunatly the fog was in and visibility was 10m at best sometimes. There was also the added danger of sheep that were lying in the road and even an air horn didn't move them. We then jumped on the M5 by Exeter for the trip back to Brum as we were between 2 weather systems heading north and the speed of the motorway keep us between them and dry ish

Give a shout when you're planning your trip. Let me know where you're starting from, and where you want to end up, sure I can give you some options.

Nice video with beautiful scenery and I like the music, but after the first couple of minutes I turned it off. Seeing cars going round corners like that is not my thing. If I had spent all that money going abroad, I would want to sit, chill, relax and enjoy the scenery. Twenties plenty for me I'm afraid.

PS, that presenter was still better than Chris Evans

It wasn't planned on purpose but I checked the dates on our photos and it been exactly 35 days between being at both. There has been alot of miles in between in a round about sort of way through Scotland, Orkneys, Wales twice and England with many detours, plenty of cider, wine and good food. Around 5000 miles of great roads, beautiful scenery, great company, new friends and seen so much of our beautiful country in a fantastic driving machine. Most importantly a sack load of new memories with Mrs Jones

Thankyou @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO When I think about we are knackered when we get back from our trips. See you at Silverstone. Mrs P will appreciate the rest!.

Hi Mark Enjoy your trip and don't forget the Black mountain pass if you make the Breacon Beacons Hereford has cider to lol

Hi, Chris, Welcome to the world of Westfield ownership and to the WSCC - a rather large support group for those with mid life crises! I would count myself in that having had my "Menoporsche" moment three years ago and having since built a Westfield Eleven. I also had to build a garage to effectively undertake the task, and now to house the product. This coming Thursday (27th) sees the North Oxfordshire group of the WSCC taking a run out starting at McDonald's in Botley, Oxford at 7pm to the H Cafe, Berinsfield, where there is a classic car / bike evening. If you would like to come along, you would be welcome to join us at either end of the run. We're the friendly lot with Westfields! Our normal meet is the last Wednesday of the month at the Rock of Gibraltar Pub at Enslow, north of Kidlington. There will be no meeting there this week due to the H Cafe run the following evening but normal service will be resumed in August. Simon (feel free to get in touch)

Wow Kenton, your MegaBlat 2015 vid is utterly fantastic. Has to be the best '7' driving movie I've seen. The driving and roads and the way it's all been edited together is tremendous. I did a driving trip last October in a tintop over several of the same passes, particularly Stelvio with a bunch of Porsches, so can relate. Thoroughly recommend to anyone planning the same.

Seeing an FW in the wild was what caused me to look into building a Westfield in the first place! I like the difference from the classic seven look.

Erm, @Ali and Gail did you say that our pictures were making you tired? really? have you looked back at your pictures, I am exhausted It's a bit of a rubbish word this 'thank you' but on behalf of the club can I thank you for taking the time to put all these wonderful pictures on, it is very selfless of you both.

Clearly personal taste as demonstrated above. TBH I was about to buy a Caterham until I saw the FW rear end on a Westfield. It's such an improved departure from the normal 7-esk rears that I was smitten. So, that rear potentially saved me a small fortune...!

I think the Rear end looks great ,flowing lines round modern lights ,a step n the right direction . The old rear end ,in my opinion ,was a bit boxy and the lights plain and basic ,when viewed from the back it could be a MK ,low cost, Caterahm ,Robin Hood,or any number of other makes . My rear end is curvy and distinctive and as such clearly a Westfield ..

Thanks Dave, unusual colour,think that's what caught my eye first , plus the sound.

What a great shot, fantastic colour, too, Mark.

Been following your journey, what a time you two have had, some great scenery,and the few ciders on the way, hope you both have many more trips, of on my journey to Hereford the longest journey I've would of done lol, then hoping to drive through the Brecon beacons, not sure how the fuel consumption will be, got a heavy right foot, seight V8 , but can't wait.

You see, this is why although it might not be necessary, legally, on some Westfields to retain the fog light, I always have. Just like you, out and about on your travels, if you like enjoying your Westfield, and boy you two do, then fog and bad weather happens! Had one of those disappearing into the fog moments myself a couple of years back, always interesting! At least up in Buxton there's only stray sheep to worry about. Your in hound of the Baskervilles territory down there arent you?

I too have this on my bucket list. My starting point for research was the many high priced packaged tours available. One itinery i found was 1500 miles , 5 days and covered the folliwing passes: San bernadino pass Julier pass St moritz Umbrail pass Stelvio pass Bormio pass Lake como Col de turini Route Napolean Closer to home there is plenty of choice in france La col de la bonnette Col de vence Route de thorene Route napolean Col de turini La route des grande alpes And then there's austria ......

Hi all This forum is intended to be the hot line to the Speed Series Organising Team (SSOT) for all budding, existing and past SS members to ask all pertinent questions relating to the MSA Blue Book rules as applied to Sprinting and Hill Climbing as well as the WSCC Speed Series Championship rules themselves. The SSOT will do their best to reply within a reasonable period of time and will endevour to provide clear, accurate and constructive answers to help members to fully enjoy their participation in the Speed Series. We trust you will find this new initiative informative. SSOT

I like how in the third photo a small dog in a Land Rover is monitoring Gail from above while its owner looks fixedly straight ahead.

So on Saturday I finally picked up my new toy, W7 WSC now has a new home in the midlands (perhaps it's spiritual homecoming close to Kingswinford?) having spent much of it's life up t'North! It started with a long train journey with my brother from the midlands to Durham where we were collected by Christiano (Christian really, but his user name adds flamboyance!) for the 15 minute trip to his house. Upon arrival, the garage doors peeled back and there she was - shining bright in all her glory. Behind Chirstiano's wife was the car....I'm kidding...! It truly looked spectacular. Much better than the weather which was continuing to have light rain and very grey and dark - it was North after all. After the formalities, paper work, money transfers, standing looking at an engine whilst drinking tea, we clambered in, helmet's on (it's an aero screen), water proof jackets on, and tiptoed out of the drive way. A shocking turning circle saw me nearly kerb the alloys withing the first few moments of ownership, but narrowly avoided the embarrassment! And then we were off, facing the 220 mile journey home through the rain and wet roads (running on Toyo R888 tyres tended to make you conscious of how much throttle is applied). The start was long and arduous. A1(M) south for approximately 20 junctions got tiring. A pit stop at the services was required, but the admiring glances, people taking photos, the "Nice car mate!" comments all coming in - a sign of things to come. A call of nature and a sausage roll consumed, and we're back on the road, eventually exiting at Junction 37 and heading to the northern tip of the Peak District (and a comically named town of Penistone). The rain came back, the views were stifled by the low cloud, and we tiptoed through, not knowing the grip limits and also having a propensity to not dump it in a hedge/down a hill. But still it was wonderful. Sat nav's on the blink, no signal on phones, we picked our way south eventually picking up signs for Buxton where we had another stop for a tea and to watch the Morris Dancers do their thing (whatever that is!?) at a show that happened to be on in the center. 20 mins later, we're back in the car, on to Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, Rugeley, then to drop my brother off at his house in Cannock. His road has speed bumps - turns out it bottoms out on these - noted for next time. Now just another 50 mins home for me - down the M6/M5/M42 to Redditch but I made it. We left Durham around 1pm, arrived home approx 7pm. A long day, but so worth it. I immediately took the wife out for a quick spin - "SLOW DOWN!" being the common statement made, the reply being "We're only doing 45 mph!" - a new sensation for her. Cleaned her, dried her off, into the garage (via bottoming out again - planks of wood to smooth the gradient have fixed that - thankfully the protection loop did it's job!) but then back out on Sunday for a trip to Bewdley to pick up my dad and take him out. Sun shining, roads dry, was able to start exploring the ability of the car (and me more to the point) through some wonderful roads around the area. The early evening sun starting to set, I head home, tuck her up in bed (after toweling her down again), and relax knowing I have so many more adventures to come. A wonderful start to Westfield life - a long epic in the rain, and a quick blat in the sun - I know which I preferred, but it's all so wonderful. Here's to many more!!

What car? I can't see anything.

He he. Back to play and dish out jelly

Glad to be back. Had a lot on with getting married, moving house and starting a business. Also have a new arrival on the way too. Will need a baby seat in the Westfield