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Just got home and sorted from a very enjoyable weekend at the show. Think the Dorset Group put on a good stand, but I'm probably biased! Big thanks to Colin for organising us. Started for me at 06.20 Satuday morning, donned waterproofs and ventured out of the garage into a rainy dark early morning, with no "lid". Took it very gently, never having driven the car in the dark or on a wet road. Soon found that as usual on the. Somerset levels fog was also added into the mix! Really glad I knew the road, a lot of standing water everywhere. Soon discovered that over 40mph, I stayed fairly dry, however wipers are mediocre, and the inside soon got fogged up, so regular wiping with a cloth required. Had a warm peaked hat on, but even so, every time I had to slow down below 40, started to get rain on my specs, which then started to steam up! "Baptism of fire" for my Westfield ownership, but still couldn't help smiling! Anyway made it to Podimore services and meet the Dorset crew crew, some of whom had to travel further than me in the s--t conditions! Left there just after 7.00 and our little convoy "paddled" North to the B&W Show ground, and straight into the welcome shelter of the kit car shed. Cars positioned in our area and cleaned our "pride and joy's", never seen so much polish! I was pleased with how dry the inside of my car stayed, despite the conditions, no sign of water in the footwells, so sealing can't be too bad! In fact was pleasantly suprised with how dry the entire inside of the car was, no soggy carpets or seats, big relief. Our stand covered a good spectrum of Westfields of various models and engine combinations, plus an immaculate Xl in an an advanced stage of build. We removed/opened our bonnets and it was fascinating to see the variety of engines, layouts etc in five externally similar looking cars. Enjoyable day spent in good company, and chatting with a lot of interested visitors. Retired to Podimore, (luckily one of us had a 7 seater vehicle, so the cars could stay secure and dry for the night) relaxing evening spent drinking beer and eating. Even though we had to sit outside the pub and wait for it to open at 6.00 pm, good job they had a picnic table outside, at least the rain had stopped. Crisp clear start this morning, back to the Showground for 8.30 and another day of chatting with interesting visitors. Couple of photos of the Dorset stand first thing this morning, before show opened, in case you're wondering, was told to put my car in front, along with Xl! Show finished, packed up and ready to head homewards just after 4.00. Drove out of the shed, to find grey clouds over us and a few drops of rain, b----r! Anyway good trip home with intermittent light rain, nothing compared to Saturday morning thank goodness! At least it was daylight, just, even some sunshine (low and looking straight into, but mustn't complain), and no fog. Car now tucked up in the garage, wash and freshen up tomorrow. A great weekend all round, good to meet lots people, think we flew the Westfield flag successfully, both as make, and as a club. Apologies for lengthy post, thought it may interesting to give my take, as "newbie" to the Westfield scene.

In keeping with the general theme of this thread, here's my first attempt at editing a GoPro video - of my "other" hobby. A climb to 20,000 feet* in mountain wave in a glider. *- although I fumbled with the GoPro on the way up and missed the top of the climb. It was recording to over 18,000. https://vimeo.com/240778824

Excellent write up and the stand looks good too. Dont forget, any Areas doing things like this, if you need more feather flags, banners, pop ups etc, the club has a good selection; as seen at Stoneleigh every year! Just get in touch with the Shows and Events Coordinator, @Stuart Faulkner - Shows & Events Coordinator And he will help sort out sending you whatever flags etc you need. We even have things like the gazebo and bbq available! (Though they’re both too bulky/heavy to ship, so you would need to come and collect and bring them back again, at the end.)

You may like to see this https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/westfield-kit-cars-autonomy-car-maker-who-wont-quit Geoff

@CosKev, watched the first 3, Celica supra and mustang episodes 2 and 3. Do you want me to put the episodes into my Dropbox folder and give you access?

You sound like my mum now.

It's alive! Got my Westy back on the road today! Had the gearbox rebuilt whilst the engine was out - new selector forks, synchro cones, seals, bearings, pump and breather. Changed the clutch to an organic clutch plate, new cover, release bearing, strengthened fork (the part that failed) and a McLeod Racing lightened flywheel which took over 3 months to come from the USA. Even sailed through its MoT Happy days.

I didn't video that

Chasing @Howsafe Workwear and Safety Equipment

The best day's I've had at Cadwell were MSV mid week days, preferably with no racing the following weekend.

I like the look of that! I'll be following the build. TBH, I think I enjoyed building the Westfield more than I do driving it! I bought a cheap Audi TT for the wife that needed a new clutch and cam belt and did the work on the drive at home-I miss messing with cars, but it was a lot easier with the car in the garage!!

Knowing the grief the wife will give me if I crash used to slow me down, but she seems to have made her peace with it now....

That's never influenced the track commitment before

Hopefully be there,I am at Rockingham the day before.

it was good to get on a trackday with people from the same club. i do seem to be following you around though andrew lol

I thought that I was the luckiest girl in the land today, with the autumn sun bouncing off the burnt orange leaves, as I could hear Dave's engine powering behind me, but Sue beat me to it. Martyn arrived in Matlock Bath and could not resist the wet, slippy tarmac....donut time!!! Sue was giggling away as she went round and round. Matlock Bath, Trevor, Dave, Martyn and Sue met us. We drove past Chatsworth house, the deer in the parkland and arrived at Chatsworth Farm Shop Cafe, with it's spectacular views over Edensor Church Chatsworth Cafe Car Park We travelled right through the middle of the Peak District, getting an exciting clear run up the Curbar Gap, until we found the horses, over Surprise View and up the Snake Pass. The views are fabulous at this time of year, because the shadows exaggerate the 3D effect of the hills. We arrived at The Snake Inn Martyn was getting some good photo's 4 cars were soon to become 6 As we ate our lunch the landlady announced that another car had arrived, then shortly after she announced that a pink one was now here, that could only be Bagpuss Now we were a 6 car convoy, Bagpuss, in good working order hooray, and the brand new factory built GBS Zero came with us too. Not before we had a photo shoot in front of the pub. We got a second run at The Snake Pass and found some other great roads with not a single car on them AND NO COW POO, to fetch us out at Tagg Lane Dairy With a bowed head, Trevor begged not to be thrown into the hedge bottom by Glen Dave and Ian were trying to find the cuddly toy Bagpuss Trevor, Dave and Ian - otherwise known as the Westfield Running Club - did the panorama photo dance in order to build an appetite up for the cake and ice cream that was to follow next We all went our separate ways from here, our journey home was in a pink/orange sunlight, freezing, but pretty. Thank you to everyone for making today fantastically exciting, it's been great and the Bakewell Pudding Ice Cream wasn't bad either! Next week it's the snickers ice cream for sure xxx

Glad that time worked!!! Looks pretty cool!!

First to post....

Wow, that was some impact. A superb job by all the responders and great news your on the mend mate. On a lighter note, im sure TVR Glen will have it down as light bodywork damage and an easy repair shortly on Ebay

Thanks Pete, It was the first time I watched the video today (4 months later) after seeing it I paced the house saying f**king hell for about 15 minutes before I could event start editing it. It felt like it's taken me a long time to get kinda back to normalish until I watched the video today and now it feels miraculous that I'm even able to walk. I'm not hundred percent just yet but it could of been worse so I'm glad to be able to do some things that I used to take for granted. Thank god the Medics, Marshalls and Fire Crew were there. Cheers Mitch

Welcome to the club hope you find what you are looking for. I was looking at this time last year. It can be a bit slim pickings around xmas. Did pick up after Cool name by the way!

At long last,it's on the road!

Anyone know when its due out?

I've seen a couple of Edds on-line "staged" interviews in the last few weeks. There's definately something behind the scenes that's resulted in a massive fall-out between Brewer and Edd, a bit more than the artistic differences being quoted all over the net. I did enjoy watching Ant do the For the love of Cars series with Phil Glenister and can see how he will easily slot into Edd's place, although Glenister should stick to acting IMHO. Time will tell, WD is a tried and tested format despite most people being aware of its shortcomings. I personally prefer the UK based episodes rather than the USA ones.