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What a fitting previous post Did a practice Scafell on Monday and visibility above 400m or so was worse than in the photo above! We took a route from Seathwaite rather than the shortest jaunt from Wasdale in order to turn it into a loop with Great End. I was 'learning on the job' and it was therefore also a bit 'in at the deep end' for my navigation skills, but having an experienced Munro-bagger and an army major making up the rest of the group meant I had backup if needed. Everything went to plan, though I found the whole thing significantly more mentally tiring than physically, despite the various boulder fields being treacherously slippery and ~60mph winds! I've been informed by my girlfriend that I'll be disowned if I can't navigate up Nevis and Snowdon so no practice runs planned for there. I have decided to do Nevis first though, since I can then pick a weather window and do the majority of the driving in (hopefully) dry(ish) weather, rather than being tempted to head up there on Day 3 no matter what the conditions and spend 10 hours p*** wet through Car is probably just over half built now, most of the time-consuming custom fabrication is done, but it's time to start assembling now and that means my pet hate - wiring / anything electronic. Have a month away soon so that will put paid to progress, but still hoping to have the car done for April-ish.

As recommended by @Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO & @Andy (Sycho) above. I bough mine from here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00YZS7VTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They've done over 12,000 faultless miles over 3 years! Easily stuck to the bottom of the top wishbone with the self adhesive they come with.

I shamelessly followed @IanK (Bagpuss) and bought exactly the same cheap chinese units and also mounted them to the top wishbones. For the money they're stupendous value....

Mine are on the top front wishbone - they are brighter than they look in the first pic though.

WSCC CAR DATA SHEET INFO: Built or Bought: Bought Year: 2008 Area: Devon Donor engine/gearbox: Rover V8 Model: SEiGHT Mileage: 5008 Use: 99% road use, very occasional track day car Registration: VX58KXM *** NOW CORRECTLY REGISTERED ON THE V5C AS 4556cc *** BODY WORK Black/Green gel coat/3M wrap V8 bonnet Ducted nosecone Carbon fibre wrap cycle wings Twin exhaust rear valance Westfield carbon fibre effect rear light clusters Detachable rear arches Carbon fibre effect rear arch protectors Carbon fibre effect dash New carbon effect 53/4” headlights LED daytime running lights Plays-Kool carbon fibre effect front indicator pods Westfield powder coated roll bar Detachable, lockable boot box INTERIOR Westfield Sports Seats customised matching green/black on runners TRS 3” five point harness Westfield RaceTech Dash 2 digital dash Carbon fibre effect panels Battery cut out switch Westfield black carpet set Removable OMP steering wheel with RaceTech boss Fire extinguisher & quick fix tyre repair ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN Fully rebuilt 4.6 Rover V8, by V8 Developments, Spalding 240+ BHP and massive torque Fully reconditioned LT77 Rover 5 speed gearbox Baffled sump; LSD 13 row oil cooler Long range fuel tank Weber 500 (Edelbrock) four-barrel carb on Edelbrock manifold Mallory distributor with Magnecor leads, new coil K&N air filter, ‘pancake’ style Power Performance custom stainless exhaust, Westfield V8 sports boxes & chrome tails Uprated cooling system – high efficiency radiator and silicone hoses Westfield wide track front wishbones Adjustable front & rear shocks and ride height Vented disks all round, AP Racing 4 pot front/ Polo rear brake calipers Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 black wheels with Toyo 205/50/15 888’s OTHER Full wet weather gear, inc side screens and hood Hard wired CTEC battery charger/conditioner New Yuasa battery Engine and gearbox rebuild by specialists V8 Developments, Spalding, Lincs Geometry and suspension set-up by ex-Lotus race development engineer at TLC, Attleborough, Norfolk (copies of diagnostics available) MOT to 21 June 2019 Currently SORN Commentary I bought this, my fourth Westfield, in the dark, on a filthy wet February day in 2014 from a trader for £13,500 basing my decision largely on the written description, specification and photos. It had 750 miles on the clock, looked great and sounded ok. Got it back at the workshop, up on the ramps and reality set in. I’m surprised it had any mileage at all, given that the alignment was so poor that all four wheels were pointing in different directions and it was virtually undriveable! However, it had - as in the words of the old Morecambe & Wise sketch with André Previn – all the right ‘parts’ but not necessarily in the right order. Since then I’ve spent at least the same amount again putting the car right. Poor panel fittings, loose suspension components, an underslung exhaust almost touching the ground, overheating problems, oil leaks, thrown in with some dodgy electrical connections…. It has taken me four years to get it to the state it is in now. I’ve done 130 miles in it since the engine rebuild and gearbox re-furb, sorting out one or two minor snags. They often say Rover V8’s always leak a bit here and there. Not this one. So it still needs running in, but I’m entirely happy with it now and that it’s entirely fit for purpose. I will be including 6 litres of 20:50 Valvoline VR1 Race Oil, new oil filter and copper sump washer in the sale as whoever buys this Westy will need to complete the running in process. I'm looking for what I originally paid for the car: £13,500 or nearest offer. In the meantime, I’m looking for my next project…ideally an older Westfield in any state, unused, forgotten or even one with minor accident damage could be considered……. Or possibly even something newer on which I can stick a personal 64 plate! I would consider an exchange/swap, with/without cash balance….Any takers? If you need more photos or info please PM me or email 474gareth.hd@gmail.com or 07771 683133

Meet at Nether End Car Park and Toilets, Church Lane, Baslow, DE45 1SR (Across road from Wheatsheaf) at 10.30am for a quick comfort break before going for a coffee in a pub with lovely views, only a 10 minute drive away along empty country roads. Next we will continue with the empty country road theme and make our way to The Knight's Table, Buxton, SK17 0SN, where we will have lunch in a pub with a medieval Knight's theme (Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to be exact). Meet us at either destination or participate in the whole event, it's up to you. We will be at The Knight's Table for 1pm and I intend to book a table, so please let me know if you are coming. Anyone joining us?

@Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO looks like you need a haircut

They look familiar As Chris said brighter than they look & very discreet.

I must have been too focused on the drive! Awesome week that was!

On the subject of the condition of the moulds, this shows an issue that wasn't overly apparent until the body had been pulled from the mould. When I dropped the moulds off with Applied Fibreglass we identified there was a few imperfections in the surface so we discussed applying a thicker gelcoat layer so these could be sanded, smoothed and polished out. The moulds having been taken from some already quite old and tatty bodywork transferred all the imperfections from these warts and all. Luckilly these all sanded out ok by progressively working through the grits and now all it needs is a final polish to finish.

Did I just say 'it's not a run'? Well I lied, the sun was shining and the air was exceptionally clear, so it was a particularly beautiful run out. After a brew at Ca**ington with the Burton Car Club, the Westfields did what they are made to do, and moved it. We went to the only place we dare on a busy Bank Holiday and that was The Travellers Rest at Bradwell, we even got the same seat next to the fire, just like we did on the Santa Run. A great day out and thank you to @Martyn Vann - Joint Warwickshire AO and Sue for great company, both in and out of the cars. Michael, the head of the Burton Car Club It was really weird, I could take a panorama shot and I didn't have a load of monkeys dancing about in front of the lens, can't say I liked it as much though. Ca**ington Water, Derbyshires answer to the seaside And at The Travellers Rest, Bradwell

A superb car that’s a bit different from the rest. The car has been owned by me for the last 12 months and prior to that by a WSCC member who extensively improved the car during his tenure. I bought the car with 9,597 miles and it has now done 10,578 miles. I am the forth owner. The car will be missed and is in near perfect condition. The car comes with a full pack of receipts for each and every purchase, since original build. I have a detailed log of all the servicing and works that has been done to the car. I have a copy of all the MOT's. The current Mot expires on 10/12/19 . Based on the Sierra single donor vehicle kit and first registered in 2009. Literally thousands have been spent on this car (with receipts to prove). When the previous owner first bought the car he took it to Northampton Motorsport for a thorough check-over and engine re-map, with the aim of ensuring reliability. The eventual bill was £2,245.00, but it’s been reliable ever since. The works at NMS included a new fuel filter, new starter motor, replaced engine pulleys and belt, new alternator, replacement temperature sensor, new battery, steering rack gators and a full set-up. All the suspension bushes have been replaced for nylon items, the front wishbones changed and Tillet seats fitted at Neil Garner Motorsport. The bill was £2,439 but these works drastically improved the handling of the car and addressed an inherent maintenance issue with the Sierra SDV's wide track. In 2015 the car was taken to Blink motorsport for the engine to be improved. The cams were replaced, the head was ported and polished, the throttle bodies were changed for longer items for improved torque (with new filer) and the cambelt was changed. The bill was £2,215, but the power increased to 182 bhp and 146 lb/ft. The car then went to Clear Motorsport to have ‘Playskool’ anti-roll bar’s fitted front and rear, along with new springs fitted to compliment the chassis changes and a full set-up. The car has a genuinely superb balance as a result. Since then the car was professionally maintained by Corinium Motorsport until my ownership a year ago. I have maintained the car to a very high standard with the help of a skilled Motorsport Engineer and I returned the car to the rolling road in April of this year where it achieved 181.6 bhp and 133.4 lbf.ft Dyno,print out sheets available. This car would make a great all round road, track or competition car. The car has always been run on super unleaded. Specification as follows: Engine, Cooling, gearbox and exhaust: 1.8 litre Ford Zetec with ‘Type 9’ gearbox. Jenvey throttle bodies (with long throttle body trumpets), polished and ported cylinder head and uprated cams by BLINK Motorsport, producing a proven 182 bhp and 146 lb/ft. Omex 600 ECU. Wrapped headers and carbon fibre exhaust (approx. 96 DB so will pass trackday noise tests). Raceline baffled sump and Raceline water rail cooling system. Cambelt recently changed. Coolex radiator with integral fan (new in May 2016) with recent coolant change. Safety: Professionally fitted full (‘Playskool’) roll cage with side protection, battery kill switches and plumbed-in extinguisher (serviced in Feb 2017). Schroth 6 (driver) and 4-point harnesses (passenger). Chassis: Independent rear suspension. New, professionally rated and fitted springs all round with Protech 2-way adjustable dampers . Corner weighted and full set-up by Clear Motorsport. Solid nylon bushes all round. ‘Playskool’ adjustable anti-roll bars front and rear. Limited slip dirrerential with breather. Team Dynamics wheels with new Avon ZZR's tyres (95/50/15 and 205/50/15). Spare set of Team Dynamic wheels with nearly new set of Kumhos Brakes: Uprated AB master cylinder. Sierra brake callipers (renewed rears) and recently changed disks. Uprated pads. Braded break lines and recently changed DOT 5.1 brake fluid. Bodywork: Carbon fibre front wings, carbon fibre aeroscreen. New nose cone and new rear arches. Interior: Tillett GRP seats, both on adjustable runners. Carbon effect tunnel cover and rear parcel shelf. Quick release Momo steering wheel. Westfield aluminium gear knob. Matching black leather with yellow stitching gators to hand-brake and gear stick. Omex Shift light integrated into the dash panel. Others / Misc: Tow straps front and rear. Longacre rear view mirror. 2 litre aluminium catch tank. ‘Dominator’ headlights. ‘Odyssey’ lightweight battery. Swirl pot assembly. A limited number of spare parts to be included with sale. £11950 ono 07775 730481/gaius.ghinn@hotmail.com WSCC Member. Located near to Guildford No canvessers

So, I've come up with an idea. I'm going to do the 3 peaks next spring (April most likely), in 3 days, using a Westfield that isn't even built yet as my transport https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/130867-the-lobster-88-se-rebuild I know the 'proper' challenge is doing all 3 in 24 hours, but those people aren't doing the driving themselves in a home-built car, this is designed to combine two of my passions into one Given my location, it makes sense to do Snowdon first, then Scafell, then finally Ben Nevis. Will probably use the easy tracks up each, depending on how I'm feeling and what the weather is like. For driving, I'll aim to skip as many motorway miles as possible but Chester to Kendal is kinda slow without using the M56 / M6. Accommodation... Will probably stay at my place after Snowdon, then between Scafell and Fort William either grab a B&B / hostel or camp / bivvy if the forecast is solid. This is designed as a 'selfish' trip and something to give me a focus for the coming months, but if anyone is interested in joining me for any of it (the driving or the hiking!) then let me know and I'll put up an approximate schedule when I've calculated it. I'll be going at my own pace throughout though, and not either waiting for or rushing to keep with others Any tips / suggestions also welcome, of course!

Putting my Megablade up for sale as I hardly use it and have another itch am wanting to scratch. The car has a AB supplied 893 blade engine and FW rear with diffuser, V8 bonnet and nose all in very good condition with some new Carbon NV arches. I have owned the car for about four years in total. In the last few years I sorted it to do some upgrades and got a bit carried away. All the following parts that I have fitted have done less than 600 miles. Body- New full cage (caged), Tillet B6 carbon seats with runners (both sides), Schroth harnesses, lightweight steering column with Momo where and QR, Lipo-battery, Longacre wide mirror, SPA wing mirrors, FIA cut off, Lifeline extinguisher, Passenger footrest and driver heel bar. Engine- AB air-box, new self regulating fuel pump, Coolex radiator, Mocal catch tank. Handling- Fully Nylon bushed, Siltec widetrack, Procomp double adjustable shocks, Caterham staggered wheels fitted with Toyo 888, refurbished M16 callipers. I opted to keep the Westfied reverse gearbox as it suited my needs but had it rebuilt (7 bearings, 3 seals). At the same time I had the breathing mod done that is feed to the catch tank. Lot's more I have probably forgotten about and some terrible photos but only just decided to bite the bullet before I change my mind again. I have never tracked the car and have only used it this summer hence only 600 miles on the parts. The MOT runs out in May. On the last test it got two minors, first being pitted disks from lack of use but they are now perfect and the other being a oil leak. The leak was from the reverse gearbox before the rebuild and catch can mod and now there is no drips. Any question or requests for more/better phots call Steve, 07903958904. ASKING PRICE, SOLD Cheers.

2018, what a great year. The Scottish trip, the YDG, runs to the Peak District, Cheshire and Wales. Lots of shows, the Gold Cup at Oulton Park is my personal favourite, also Stoneleigh. Thanks to Mark Redpath, Jeff the Joiner and Farmer John for all the epic roads and epic days out. Thanks also to the Ponderosa for the epic breakfasts. 2019 will also be epic, maybe even better, can't wait. Happy New Year.

On Mr Rob T kindly lent trailer ready for its visit to Motorsport Electronics tomorrow morning for a base map. Cheers again Rob.

I'll be there. See you tomorrow!

Shhhhhh, thats 'OUR' back up Tom Even though I didnt buy it

Thanks for all replies, I would prefer to buy I can book them against my tax bill [thank you Mr Taxman] and also I can play around with setup in my own time as I would be learning while playing

Ooh yes please!

Dave I have a spare engine if you want to borrow it

Wishing a happy 2019 to all.

IMO definitely best to do the highest, coldest and most unpredictable weather-wise (Nevis) first when your are fresh and dry. Good luck with everything and happy 2019.

Yeah blatant copy!

Yep, that week will stay with me a long, long time.

Currently planning to join you for all of it. Flying solo but will confirm nearer the time if that is ok. Weather forecast is looking promising at the moment but that Keely Donovan is a wrong un so it could all change. Looking forward to seeing you.

I have used this trailer. It tows well and is spacious enough to easily pass Westfield in situ.

.............which can be seen when staring out of the window at any point during the last 15 mins of the journey there buy most folk

Cheers Gary, the Scarborough Scallywag has given me Micks number

Sort of sold, but not as no money passing hands

Hi Terry, In the latest magazine, on the announcement of the winners of the Battle of the Odo's, I did give a special thanks to Mark Wendon, who entered by admitting he had done 329 miles in over 4 years, although Glen reckons he has pushed our car (out of the garage and back)further than he has driven it

First picture of 2019 for me Went out for a blat this morning and roads were eerily quiet. Was good as also pretty dry . Was heading down a country lane when I saw a stick in the road about 4 ft long, transit coming the other way, flicked it up and missed me by about a foot . So, that was pretty close to wake me up a bit. Had nowhere to go and avoid it and luckily it flew over the wheel arch and behind. So, took it home for a clean as not been done all over Christmas and done a few miles , which is great as usually the weathers rubbish but has been perfect driving in the Westie weather this year. Happy New Year to everyone and have a safe blatting year ahead

If thats what the people above believe Julie , then I am open to their thoughts. Remember I have patented this idea though

Let's start with the 400 year old Austrian Coffee House Share your lunch with an Ibex to the sound of cuckoo clocks and cow bells And imagine that you are in the mountains The cafe is upstairs and downstairs is the shop full of imported goodies Andrew and us parked up in Bakewell, along with all the cyclists who were taking part in a British Cycling Cylco-Cross event. There were some nice expensive bicycles being titivated at the back of vans. Shortly after Big Foot arrived. A short walk through the pretty, tourist village of Bakewell and we all sat down to decide what to eat. That was the easy bit, sausages of course, with currywurst sauce and mustard. I think I/we had Kasekrainer and I had a Bratwurst, it was all very unusual.There was a smoky one and a spicy one in there somewhere too. It was the drink that got interesting. Dave had a KOPI LUWAK, which is a coffee, where the coffee berries are eaten and partly digested by the Asian Palm Civet (native cat). After gathering, these beans are thoroughly washed and sundried to leave an intense, yet delicate flavour. This process takes place on the islands of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi, in the Indonesian archipelago. Us mere mortals just had coffee Next up was Caramel Apple Pie with ice cream for the boys, notice the old oak beam in the roof and how it sags. 'Glen, I am going to need a seriously bigger anorak' I went for the Apfelstrudel and cream, just excuse Dave's naughty hand going for the pie The conversation somehow went from the Wheeler Dealers program, restoring a Honda S2000 and the very good coverage of how to fix the engine when the VTech had stopped working, to horny sausage dogs and their inability to climb stairs, of which I am still laughing about now. Moving quickly on, we took a nice route over to a cafe with new owners who make their own cherry and walnut scones, a sure bet that will draw in the Westfield owners In the absence of a drone, Dave got inventive with his photography angles It was nice to put a silver lining on Dave's cloud, offer Andrew some relief from visiting relatives and Glen is pleased that my company was diluted by other people after putting up with me all week. Simon, I mentioned the Gluten Free sausages in the hope you and Michelle could come along, sorry we missed you. Thanks for a great day out, I am pining for next weekend already.

6th June 2011, don't forget Adam to factor in some time for a snowball fight on the way up Ben Nevis

When you get to the top of Ben Nevis, make sure you get to the very top....lol And that was in June

Andrew is right. I did the three peaks in July a couple of years ago and even then, in shorts it was pretty cold at the top with snow on Ben Nevis for the last half an hour walk and quite slippery in places. Scafell and Snowdon were dead easy in comparison.Ben Nevis is not steeper, just a long arduous climb and so many people on narrow routes its like a motorway so hard to always overtake them without putting anyone at risk. You obviously need proper navigation but its really not hard to work it out, given your cycling antics I reckon you will have the lungs but dont underestimate the slightly different muscles used. As you are doing one mountain not three, it will be much easier on stamina and sleep although we did it in a Transit bus not an open bike engined Westie, that will be an experience in itself with tired legs full of lactic acid not able to get comfortable. You will miss out on the joys of walking at night .If you can and you know Snowdon I would try and do one at night for the different experience. Its a safe walk up the llanberis pass and a great night time experience of the stillness and occasional solitude interrupted by little head torches of other walkers looking like miners lamps If you do Snowdon at night the parking is much easier as you can drive the first really steep road bit and park at the farm building before the proper path begins. Whatever way you do it , it will be a novel experience in the Westie for sure.

or a furcut

Don't copy his clutch and engine killing abilities though!

No runs out for me. Something missing at the moment..,