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So after selling the last car (yet to be collected) it was time to fill its place and today was collection day. To say I was like a kid on Christmas eve last night was an understatement but up I got at 6am and headed across to pick up @RussH as I would be using Lionel the mx5's garage space until the old car is collected next week. It was a tight squeeze on to the trailer as the back end is pretty wide and headed back from near Newmarket. The build quality can be seen straight away and great work by @mark.anson from when he built the car with a couple of refinements by the previous owner. Now to get use to a completely different beast in a BEC and see how I get on with the big boys on slicks. One happy bunny.

After a great deal of deliberation I have come to the difficult decision to sell my Westfield as I believe that someone else should now have the enjoyment of driving her. I always swore that I would never sell, but after 12 years of ownership I'm finding that I'm now using it less and less and instead favouring my other cars. I am the first and only owner having built the car myself over a period of approximately 10months between May 2008 and February 2009. SVA having been passed first time in February 2009 and First Registration April 2009. The chassis was fabricated by Westfield in 2007 and was originally allocated to Kit Car Magazine for a magazine build, however when this failed to materialise the unstarted kit was stored at the factory until being sold to myself. Fitting of all Aluminium panels, brake lines and fuel lines had already been completed by Westfield prior to my purchase. The donor car for the build was a 1990 Mazda MX5 with approx 75,000 miles on the clock bought as a pallet donor from MX5 Heaven, the braking system was all bought new. After two years of use on the road the engine was stripped and fully rebuilt by MX5 guru Fraser White of Blink Motorsport. I built the car predominantly for touring and spirited road driving hence the modest performance figures but don't let this put you off, with a kerb weight of only 582kg the 130bhp power (dyno plot available) is very tractable delivering good torque and power around the mind-range just when you need it and is more than adequate for a b-road blast. I've never been interested in track-days however I have completed 12 sprints. During my ownership the car has always run faultlessly, and never left me at the roadside, Having confidence in my build it's first journey was the 150mile round trip to Norwich for the SVA test and then only two months after registration It clocked 1000 miles to LeMans for the 24Hr. Current mileage is presently about 12,000 since build. When I was researching the different kits and my personal spec I wanted the simplicity of build using a single donor and for the drivetrain and a modern fuel injected engine. I had strong feelings about the Mazda clocks and dashpod which Westfield had designed to be used with this kit however I instead wanted an interior look and feel that mimics Westfield's modular build range of cars, so modifications were made to enable the standard westfield dashboard to be used. Chassis and Body 2007 Mazda SDV Aluminium lowered floor pans Westfield Full ZK bodywork in Crimson Detachable rear arches Chrome options pack Heated windscreen PPG Paint protection film to rear arches Standard boot box Standard range fuel tank (approx 150miles range when touring) Boot tonneau cover Full tonneau cover Hood and doors Space saver spare wheel Westfield sport seats Willans 4-point harnesses with Twist buckle fastening Crystal halogen headlamp lens conversion Smiths Telemetrix instruments and pro-sport programable tacho and shift lights Textured vinyl dashboard (i've never seen another like it) Suspension Gaz Coil overs Geometry and corner weighted by Andy Bates AB Performance (set-up sheets included) Brake calipers, discs and pads are standard Mazda and were all bought new for the build (no refurbished calipers or second hand pads) Wheels and tyres The car is currently fitted with and has been set up for 14x6" Wheels wearing Yokohma A-021R tyres. These I find suit the car very well for touring and wet grip. Engine & Drivetrain 1600cc Mazda B6 (1990 Mk5 Donor) Full engine rebuild by Fraser White Blink Motorsport in 2011 +20 Overbore Crank Scraper Cometic Head gasket Sump Baffle Skimmed head 3-angle valve seats Matched fuel injectors AFM spring modification Engine produced 130bhp (approx 108bhp at wheels) tested by Atspeed (see plots) Westfield 4-1 Exhaust manifold (this car was used by Westfield for development of the prototype manifold) Westfield 6.5" Stainless steel Cat silencer (approx 91-93dB on track) Mazda 5-speed gearbox 4.3 ratio V-LSD Limited Slip Differential Coolex Aluminium Radiator Coolant re-route Carbon canister deleted Mazda B63H ECU and fully functioning diagnostics connector for fault finding Paperwork An MoT test was carried out just before the car was laid up SORN for the winter with no advisories. This is valid until 2nd November 2020. A comprehensive folder of receipts, build history and a CD of photographs will be provided with the car. This car has wanted for nothing during my ownership and has always been maintained regardless of cost. It will be a sad day when sold but realistically it seems a shame to have a car that is only doing 200 miles a year. Viewings are more than welcome and passenger rides available to serious and prospective buyers if the weather is favourable. Please no time wasters, dreamers or opportunists, I am open to sensible discussions about the price and spares I have but not until you have viewed in person. £10,750 - NOW SOLD The car is located in Colchester, Essex Any enquiries please either PM me via the forum or email me at wsccessex@btinternet.com Mark

Thanks everyone for another great trip round the Peaks. See you all soon.

Maybe just come anyway with car and then we can help you get it sorted

but please remember for the Honda boys to come out to play, it needs to be dry, sunny and warm. No cow poo. About 20degrees. To be able to fly, conditions need to be just right. 😜😜😜 I’ll get my coat.....

Honda engined Westfield's, have you heard of them? sit in the garage and look pretty, yep, that's them but we made a pact today that we wouldn't mention them. @RobH72 @LukeW @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO frightened of other engine types? 😃 It was Bonnets Off in Matlock as we were joined by @syman84 Michelle and Olivia, who has sold his car and is picking his new one up tomorrow, which we will look forward to lots of lovely photo's of. I am sorry that we couldn't stay longer and have a brew with you guys but we had promised to meet the others and were on a schedule, hope to see you again though please come again. The V8 with it's shiny rocker covers The Zetec Bonnets Off We set off on our route firstly posing through Matlock Bath, then up the twisty Via Gellia road cutting off to pick up the flowing Bentley Brook road which took us onto the really pretty bit, the wynding lanes of Dovedale and finally landing us at The Manifold Inn, Hulme End. It was a joy to be out, the roads were dry and the air hitting your face was less icy than of late. Bill was waiting for us when we arrived. Dave arrived a few moments later. My photo is not is focus because you have to be quick when Dave arrives, this is the unedited photo and it's not bad considering. At the Manifold Inn, Hulme End inspecting Bill's roof We took a seat next to the fire and lunch was served. The food was excellent and the service was too, we will be returning here I think. Next it was time to show Dave our new road and sail past Tagg Lane Dairy without stopping because we needed to show Bill the Smithy at Monyash, lot's of 'firsts' today. The new road It is a case of park where you can in Monyash as there is no car park. Dave and Andrew Bill and us, don't forget Tango Man It gets messy around now as the cake arrived, Andy Westwood was mentioned at this point No licking the screen It's been a marvellous day out, great to catch up with everyone after what seems like a long absence and although the remarkably quiet roads were covered in muck it was at least dry and not animal derived. Thank you for joining us today everyone xxx

I don't like begging, however I've been 'armtwisted' into running the Manchester 1/2 Marathon in May for charity. If any one wishes to donate some pennies, they will be gratefully received. - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Iankinder Thanks, Ian

@syman84 this is the Ford on the Bentley Brook road that we spoke about yesterday. This video was taken 5 years ago and I haven't done it since, unless you really want to......

I think I've got a 1/4 socket and spanner.. will dig them out. ..just checked.. they were already in the toolbox.

looking through the track drivers excuse hand book?

This is the add for the car all the details are on there

This is going to be rapid! (When I’m driving) Build quality is exceptional, a credit to all the previous owners

Welcome to class W3 Simon

Very happy for you Simon and good luck in the SS, is there a little bit of info on the spec of the car that you could share with us please, when you get a minute?

Great to see you are going to be taking an active part in the SS. again, Simon.

Fixed that for you chris

I finally did suss that out but thank you, I'm not the best at this computer stuff, too old! Have started with two posts.

It’s just running really rough. I noticed last week that it was popping and banging and missing when I tried to start it. It seems to go once past 2k ish but haven’t had a chance to warm it up properly yet. going to fill the Jerry cans now so will see if fresh fuel helps. I’ll be there tomorrow though - might as well

Hi Mike, if you go to tech talk, then build diaries then click on start new topic you can start in there, looking forward to it

No Mark what a shame.... But what a lovely car one of the best built out there someone is in for a treat.😄👍

video of the car at the Snetterton 100 sprint.

The club secretary 😛

I’m happy to give that a go. I was far too early last time because I thought briefing was 8am! I’ve read the details this time

Yup see you all soon 👍👍

Not a cloud in the sky for a change. Look forward to seeing you all later.

I can imagine a very difficult decision to sell. A great advert and I am sure will sell quickly.

Honda power is ok but by the time the Vtec kicks in a well tuned Zetec is gone ! 🙄 Hopefully see you on the next one it’s been way too long .

Looks as though you had another great day out! It won’t be to long before we can come out to play as well , take care folks luv Becky and Andy.

can't wait

but after the straight there is always a bend and then the revs have to drop below 8000 🙃 and the rest of us can catch up.

There's only one response to that and it involves RPM > 8000 rpm, coming past you soon 😎

Suns out durabang was out today

Not a photo, but it originated from one, so I guess it counts! My mam kindly painted this from a photo I took in Montenegro! Here's the original it came from!

Sorry couldn’t resist sharing this picture of friends who said nothing would stop them having fun this summer especially Coronavirus......

I identified the issue with the gearlever when I saw the Westfield supplied transmission tunnel top with the two holes in it (one for the BMC box and one for the Type 9. I went to Paul at First Motion Transmissions in Baldock (01462 896685). He shortened the rear extension on my gearbox so my gearlever comes up absolutely level with the steering wheel which I feel is ideal. Whilst the box was there, I had a rose jointed quick shift fitted, the short throw of which really suits the character of the car and a raised first gear makes it far more relevant in such a light sports car. Simon

Hi Mike, I'm mid way through an xi new build (with a build thread on this forum), and like the others who have replied, I'm also fitting the Type 9. The down side may be that the gear lever exits the tunnel a little too far rearwards for comfort for long armed folk(!). My engine is still in bits so I cannot comment further at the moment! Would be good to see another build on the forum if you can? Morris.

Like Stephen, my experience involved fitting a Type 9 five speed gearbox when I built my Eleven. I had to file down the ends of my gearbox mount as it sat quite a way back but it bolted through the plate in the chassis and the prop met the axle correctly. I have a 3.9:1 cwp and with the five speed, top gear equates to 22mph per 1,000 rpm. 3,500rpm is 77mph, so the car is happy in the fast lane of the local dual carriageways. Fourth gear (which is the same as a Midget box) is more like 16mph per 1,000rpm so life would be a lot more frenetic - 77mph being over 4,500rpm and an A series engine is not a rev happy unit. As the Type 9 is invisible when installed, plus does not need a gear lever with five speeds marked on the top, the much improved higher speed performance and all round usability made it an easy choice for me! Good luck with whatever you choose to do and should you wish to ask anything, the Eleven builders on this forum will be more than happy to respond. Simon

Enjoying a fantastic break in the heart of champagne country. The wife has done a blinding job surprising me with this place! view from our balcony...

Carbon NV do great products. As has been said, strip down the old dash and use it as a template. If unsure, make another out of hardboard as it's cheaper than messing up a carbon one. I've done it twice, one using a "kit bodywork" scuttle and again when I changed to a ZK scuttle. Hers some motivation for you...

@AndrewBClarke it’s not the tax man that’s the problem! It’s traction to get out of the right of way ( especially when neighbours are having building work done, see photo 😮) see you soon Andy ps it’s uphill from my garage to get where the photo was taken from

Was caught with