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What a truely fantastic and eye opening event! I thought it might drag at first, but not a chance, Ian carefully skirted any issues and addressed any concerns!

Happy Birthday Ian.

What another great day. 259 miles. Got up at silly o clock, went and did some cable pulling then called for my mate and we went to Ca**ington Water in the Peak District for a late breakfast. You had to pay for parking which I suppose is the norm these days. The menu was not cheap but not to expensive with quite a good choice. Clean toilets and lovely views. Apart from some fog this morning, glorious sunshine reigned supreme.

I bought from the main dealer in the end. Motorpoint were nice to deal with, had a good choice of cars, priced competitively, but they do need to leave the hard sell on GAP, coatings and warranties until you actually decide to buy a car. Perry's Mazda at Barnsley were the polar opposite regarding a hard sell, they were nice guys. The car sold itself really, it was purchased new 2 years ago from them by one careful lady owner, and she traded it back in for an anniversary MX5 a few weeks ago. With 6000miles on the clock it was the best value and in the best condition. At Motorpoint the cars history seems to get lost as they haul them around the country. I got a full tank of fuel, a years warranty, a service and because I was buying in August I will be sent a dashcam from head office, don't think MP offer that. Interestingly the salesman at Perry's asked me if I was aware of the very active and local MX5 Owners Club. It would be nice if the Westfield Factory and Toybox could do the same for our club. It was a nice drive home back through the Peak District!!

So @Alfascozzesi, you want photo's do you? well prepare yourself. I have legs in black stockings, holding Westfield car keys with pink painted nails, are you ready...open your eyes NOW Today is Ian's 50th birthday, and his family set him up good and proper. He was to come out on a run through the Peak District and then we were to finish near his home so his wife and 2 daughters could come and join us all for lunch. The car was trimmed up with '50' banners and Ian was.........well I will let you decide what Ian was - a ruddy good sport for being brave enough to entertain us all with it, I think. It's the hairy chest in the dress that disturbs me the most A mad granny making a run for it Hilarious, I haven't laughed this much since.....since we all dressed as Santa in the cars last December....it was so funny and really set the party atmosphere going It's a good job that Marks and Spencer are up to date with their gender neutral facilities because Ian was not sure which toilet to use, ladies or gents. Dry your eyes and stop laughing for a minute while I get on with my story. We met at Ashbourne - Ian and Charlotte, Jon, Dave, Stuart, Paul (VX220) and Pat, Rob, Luke and Lucy, Andy, Scott and Emma, and Stephen in the XI. That made for a 10 car convoy, we set off through Ashbourne to very soon leave the main road and onto the finest of Peak District routes, especially found for Ian's birthday treat. They were empty, twisty, there were fast bits and there were scenic slow bits. It was a thoroughly good run and we arrived in good time at The Rudyard Hotel. Leaving Ashbourne Cars as far as the eye can see Through Ashbourne. We picked up Jordan and his father at Hulme End, which is where we regrouped. At this point we had lost Jon, who was a little bit over hot and went home to sort it out. And to The Hotel Rudyard Ian's wife and other daughter arrived soon after, then the Manchester Mob arrived Richard Paul and Margaret Jim and Julie Graham and a couple in a Tiger were there too, but I did not get a photo, sorry. Thank you to Paul for adding to our day by bringing everyone down with him. I had booked a table for 18 and there was actually 27 of us, credit to the hotel though, they coped very well with it. Ian and his daughters with the 50 candles blazing on his cake The Hotel is on a lake so we went down to have a sea-side moment. It certainly was a day to remember, we will laugh about this for a long time to come, it's a good job that Ian takes it all so well, he is brilliant like that, always up for a mad moment, happy birthday Ian and enjoy the rest of your day. Next weekend Ian is back in his normal attire, I hope so anyway, he did seem to get quite comfortable as the day went on, with his Dyno Day in Warrington. We hope to see you all the weekend after. Jon, you looked great, it's the first time I have seen your Westfield, I need a peek under that bonnet though. Hope you get everything fixed ready for next time.

Good to meet you all, had a really good day, Ive only got a couple of pictures, @darve How did you get on with the car? Here’s the clip of the first lap we did @DE04* for some reason the GoPro turned off

Emmisions are engine related at IVA and will be stated on V5. Will be BET standard at most.

You only missed the Chairman’s Chat page, so no big problem.

The Mrs has been on at me to decorate the hallway so thinking it would be a good way for getting some westy upgrade credits I agreed...big mistake After removing to layers of old wall paper In one half of the house I started at the other end and Found woodchip under the top layer of paper but the best part is it's stuck straight to in un-plastered plaster board and it's not coming off without the plaster board Any one got any ideas to cover it up or get rid of it Cheers

...and it’s 1:1 scale...and it’s driveable...get it on your Christmas list! Clicky

I’ve decided to sell my Westy.. Factory Built 2015 Westfield ZK Special Edition 2.0 Zetec. This is the one you have been waiting for... It is without doubt one of the cleanest Westfields in the country. It is factory built and registered in August 2015. I have a comprehensive build folder and every single receipt for the car. It comes with - Special edition ZK body and V8 Bonnet. (Standard bonnet is available if preferred) Lowered floor. Carbon look front guards and rear stone guards. Polished, brand new at build, 2.0 Zetec Blacktop running Omex Throttle bodies and Omex 600 ECU and Omex Shift Light. Stainless Exhaust. Alloy Header tank. Setup on Dyno at Northampton Motorsport and running 175 bhp. Just serviced today, 1/9/15. Type 9 5 speed box and LSD. Protech shocks all round which were serviced, a couple of months ago, and revalved with the latest valves by Protech. Go-Race quick release column and boss with Momo 290mm leather steering wheel. Carbon effect rear lights. Heated windscreen. Push button start. Special edition Leather sports seats. Programmable Speedo able to do standing 1/4 and 0-60 times. Lockable bonnet and boot. Full Westfield wet weather gear, Doors, Hood and retractable frame. Wind deflectors. Westfield brake calipers. Front carbon canards and relocated LED indicators. Rubber mats and factory carpet ones included. TRS four point harnesses. Rear diffuser. Storage nets for your bits n bobs. 5256 miles Mot till August 2019. V5 in my name. The price is £14500 Viewing is essential, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. The underside of this car is as clean as the top. I also have a Softbits half hood and a Softbits Storm cover. Both unused. Also a brand new set of Yokohama AD08’s. These will be offered to the buyer first for an extra cost.

Sorry I didn't find you again. After 10 minutes the starter cooled but you were long gone. Just an unfortunate set of circumstances. Will be coming on more if weather permits. Ian was an absolute good sport. I actually wondered if he does it more often, he seemed quite comfortable.......

Great to meet everyone again, these meet in the middle runs are just the job to sort out the North South divide

What a great run out. Massive thank you to @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary who lent me a passenger seat for the day (Still fixed to the car) Thanks also to @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO for organising another good one.

I don't know the crak but I want to see photos or do I

Some of the bends were a bit tight and those at the back of the convoy had to make up ground.

Hi Ian. I did look at where you where all going. The problem was I didn't know what time I would be finishing work and I had to go collect Graham. I thought he was coming to work but he couldn't leave his dog for long so had to get him back. I thought we where going to the Roundhouse in Chesterfield but Cassington Water only got decided on last night.

Replied Adam!

Happy Birthday Ian.

Happy birthday Ian

Happy birthday Ian, have a great day!

Enjoy yourself, Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Ian, have a great day.

Funnily enough saw this yesterday. @marcusb You know what you need to do.....

Happy birthday Ian.

All the very best Ian - have a great day!

Happy Birthday Ian, have a great weekend.

MHR

Sounds like we've got ourselves a convoy!

Happy 50th birthday darling, we are very honoured to put a run out on for your big day, and I can't believe we got the weather, we were doing it, rain or shine. It's a great turn out today and it will be a day for you to remember. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Glen and Julie

Happy birthday Ian. Age is just a number! Enjoy

Happy Birthday old chap.....

I will be up for a run out see you there

Happy birthday, see you soon

Happy birthday Ian!

I used to let Blatgirl take care of that

No, no it's true, honestly, she even left her driving licence in with the car paperwork. Does make me laugh though, I bought my mark 1 specifically for taking on the track, and then sold it smiling sweetly as though butter wouldn't melt, I don't look like a boy racer though do I? Got a coffee, no biscuits, no cake, umph. Lots of cake tomorrow though, eh, Mr BP

You of all people, shouldn't have fell for this line It's probably been round the ring 3000 times with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabine_Schmitz driving it Did they seal the deal with Cake?

Thus has just come up and is cheap for a Zetec powered car