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This was always going to be the case that certain industries would be picked on and that used as a lever. The EU had and has no intention of making it a smooth transition as they fear the break up of the EU. The signs are there as the far right are gaining momentum on the back of immigration and especially in places like Germany and the Nordic states where crime has risen directly as a result of immigration and the dictates of the EU on internal matters, speak with Greeks and Italians to see how they feel being treated like naughty kids. You have to look at it this way, do the EU have the capacity to fix every plane, in short no so they will find a way to allow the aviation industry to continue and harmonization of technical certification will happen, the same as in medicine and other areas. Jobs have been lost to the EU for years, especially in manufacturing, where grants awarded to Hungary and Poland have seen thriving British Business move to there with the loss of thousands of jobs over the years, funded by money we give them from the EU pot. No one was crying about that it was progress, we were told. The EU have proved they are bullies and lie, the UK politicians are just liars and haven't got an answer to the EU's position, will we leave with no deal, it looks increasingly likely but for how long will they EU not want to sell to us? Also other countries want to deal with us again, the commonwealth, who we abandoned trade wise when we joined the EEC, are keen once again. If there is no deal, a government with a backbone would drop corporation tax and make the UK a low tax haven for EU business, business cares not about anything other than money which is why one of the clauses in the withdrawal document is demanding we do not do that, the EU know that countries like Southern Ireland and Luxembourg have prospered at our expense by offering international companies tax status there. There is lots we can do once out and the picture is clear but be in no doubt the fault of all this lies with the EU. The refusal to offer Cameron anything to stop the rise of UKIP and to stem the tide of immigration of people with no skills to the UK led to him offering a referendum. It should never have been called and by trying to negotiate with the EU we have dragged out the inevitable. It would have almost been worth Labour winning the election to see then try to sort out the mess Cameron caused, but as it is May has got an impossible job, attacked by all sides of her party,attacked by the media worldwide and the EU if we come out with any deal it will have been down to her. Whether that will be a good thing is arguable and what some miss is what is on the table is just the transition deal. We will undoubtedly feel pain all of us in pensions, investments but we will grow again and have a say in our future and perhaps that is a pain worth enduring for a while

Simon ( you eyes must be failing!) as I am the better looking one but Steve is younger Also he does not drive a Toureg but the smaller VW Tiguan. Should have gone to supersavers

Hi all, Obligatory introduction post! My name is Craig, I don’t own a Westy, but a Dax Rush - don’t hang me I’m currently building it, with a Ford 1.6 ecoboost coupled to a Quaife 60G transmission at its heart. Aiming for IVA early next year. Great forum, some very useful general kit car info - makes for good reading. Hoping I can contribute where possible also

Hmmmm almost managed! Struggling to get them in chronological order!! So, starting at the bottom is how I bought it, as a rolling chassis. Previously had a 5.6l V8 in it. Its a 2008 kit, was built by the previous owner to ~95% complete, but never finished and put into storage. I then bought it and put it in storage

Just spotted this on the TV, clearly I need to add a sonic screwdriver to my toolbox!

And that's my happy face!!!

Surely he didn't beat you?

Westfield XI for Sale It is with some reluctance and sadness that I have come to the conclusion that I need to offer this well known car for sale. The car has been on show at the last 2 Westfield speed weekends at Blyton Park, and was on display in the WSCC marque at the 2018 National Kitcar Show at Stoneleigh. This is probably just about the best spec.'d Westfield XI in the Country, and just about every part of the car was either new or professionally reconditioned at the time of its construction. It was first registered in July of 2017, and has covered just 1104 miles since being registered. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an XI which is built to a standard which should enable reliable fun motoring, and is fast enough and with road holding capable of performing well on trackdays. The body is the standard Westfield body kit, with Le Mans driver's head fairing, in Westfield racing green, with crimson carpets, dash, seats and driver's head rest. The bodywork has been professionally machine polished. The dashboard is populated by a matched set of MG Midget instruments, all professionally reconditioned, comprising fuel gauge, combined oil pressure/water temperature gauge, rev. counter, and speedometer fitted (and calibrated) with an MGB dial so that it reads to 120mph, rather than the 100mph of a standard Midget speedo. The car has a factory optional tonneau cover fitted. Suspension incorporates the optional factory anti-rollbar kit, along with softer springs and Protech alloy bodied dampers which have been extended by approx. 20mm. to give better suspension compliance compared to the standard factory setup. Braking is by discs all round, using the optional Hi-Spec brake upgrade, with 4-pot calipers at the front. The engine started life as a 1275cc. Midget A series engine, but was totally rebuilt and upgraded by Peter May of Peter May Engineering so that it has an estimated power output at the flywheel of 110 bhp. from 1330cc., and revs happily to 7,000rpm, although the engine internals are safe to at least 7,500rpm, however the camshaft spec. is such that there is no advantage in performance by exceeding 7.000. Full details of the engine build spec with supporting documentation will be supplied to any serious enquirers, suffice to say that with all ancillaries (new alternator, starter motor, Ford 7.5” rally clutch, Aldon electronic distributor mapped to match the camshaft fitted, new 45 DCOE Weber carburettor and manifold, special shallow sump) the engine build cost was £6,435. The exhaust manifold is the factory supplied fabricated 3 branch manifold, but ceramic coated inside and out. Stainless silencer is a one-off, supplied and fitted by Custom Chrome. The gearbox is a Ford type 9 'box, giving 5 forward gears, fully rebuilt by Steve Perks of SPC, with uprated bottom gear to make it more usable, So this is an SPC Tracsport 'box. The back axle is an Midget axle, fitted with Peter May competition half shafts. The differential was rebuilt by Peter May and the crown wheel and pinion is the higher of the available Midget ratios. These cars are notoriously difficult to value as there are so few changing hands at any one time, so I'm open to offers, but my starting point is £22,000 which represents only about 80% of the cost of building the car to this spec., and standard, and with no allowance for my labour. The purchaser will receive a complete file of invoices for components used in the build, the original factory build manual in clean condition supplemented by a printed and bound copy of my WSCC boardroom build thread, along with a Haynes Sprite/Midget workshop manual and a Moss Europe Sprite/Midget catalogue.

If you want to apply in writing and using a cheque you can send entries to me by post using the form on the back of your magazine delivery sheet Lets see them coming in nice and early Regulations and calendar here http://www.wscc.co.uk/regs.htm Online entry here https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/store/product/137-2019-speed-series-registration/

Yes class G

Basic spec: Chassis - Dax Rush, wide + side pods for additional stiffness. Additional Caged front hoop & bars Suspension - Gaz units & aluminium front hubs. Rear DeDion Dax set-up Brakes - Front: 285mm discs & wilwood billet 4pot calipers. Rear: RS500 Cosworth discs and calipers Wheels - Compomotive MO 17" - Standard for a Dax I guess, but planning to ditch these for 15's or even 13's (would mean changing front discs & caliper position though I guess) Engine - Ford 1.6 Ecoboost, standard hardware + Jenvey intake. ~230Bhp. Currently shopping for a dry-sump system. Plan is to change turbo and aim for ~300-350Bhp once vehicle is fully set up and shook-down and road registered. SCS Delta GDI4 PCM & Race Technology Dash2 Pro & bits and bobs for data logging. Transmission - Quaife 60G sequential, Geartronics position indicator. TTV ultra lightweight flyweel + 184mm single plate clutch. RS500 Cosworth Quaife LSD & driveshafts Aim is for a competitive Sprint/Hill-Climb vehicle, which is road registered for the odd blast over the Black Mountains

Waiting for a hydraulic release bearing to arrive so I can start building up the engine & transmission, then make mounts and plumb it all in!

Then a few months ago I decided to finally "crack on". So I've stripped it down to bare chassis, painted, and in the process of building back up. Ive just made the side panels, going to fit them tomorrow. PTFE lined braided brake lines with crimped fittings throughout. Also in the process of making the dash panel and making a new full loom - should have that finished by next week.

Definitely come to the club organised Blyton weekend.

You're a time traveller.... that explains your fashion sense!

@LukeW Yes we get the 9am out . I usually leave about 3.30am to go to pick up a passenger and then onto our rally point , we usually stop on the way down at Chievely services and fuel at Portsmouth before boarding . When we get off the ferry we then have a clear run straight out from the Port . We go via the country roads as we are not rushed , cars are older type and we can stop at a couple of cafes on the way down . Wednesday is so much better , Thursday everything gets so much busier on the roads around Lemans . Friday is a good day to go to the Clsssic British car Welcome at St Saturnin and there is usually a few hundred cars on show . Last year the new TVR was there . Our ferries are booked , they were actually slightly less than last year too !

Never buy an ex-Hethel managers car

Would make ideal gift for wife

Stephen, your car is amazing . No other words for it. You have built a fab car and sad to see you let it go, but needs must. I would love your car, albeit I am the 'majority' of funds short and also I have nowhere to keep it . I know whoever does buy it will be totally chuffed with what you have achieved with it. Also, I got quizzed on why my car needed new tyres last night , let alone why I would have needed another toy to put in the garage

Well if you really want a great Christmas present, you could do worse than make me a cheeky offer for my XI........

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/updated-bloodhound-ssc-saved-investor-buys-1000mph-project Updated: Bloodhound SSC saved as investor buys 1000mph project. The new owner of the Bloodhound SSC project, Yorkshire-based entrepreneur Ian Warhurst, has told Autocar that he intends to stick to the original plan for the 1000mph land speed record car. Here's hoping.

If anyone is thinking of using Brittany Ferries drop me a PM - I have a discount code which can save you around 15% (please note Brittany Ferries only crossings from UK to France) N.B. WSCC members only anyone else can swim