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Sending it at Angelsey at the weekend

Having fixed the spilt CV boot, I persuaded the better half to come out for a beer at a local classic meet. There was a really wide mix, from Morris Minors, Beetles, a Lambo, a McLaren and some American metal too.

While out on a little trip yesterday, lovely weather.

I've just been in touch with Simeon. While I can't confirm who has/hasn't got in, myself, I can let you know that if the registration system accepted your entry, you should be in, we'll all find out for sure in the next day or so, as the balance of registration conformations are sent out manually. There were approx 100 places, when I booked on Saturday, (early afternoon), I'm sure it said I was around number 55 or so, though I admit I didn't pay close attention. All places are gone though and it's no longer possible to register, I believe. As a foot note, I know they've been testing the new systems for weeks, but as they've found, there's nothing like going live to really stress test a new platform! It looks like the widget that should have responder automatically with the emails, was a victim of our enthusiasm to get back to the factory! If you don't or haven't got in to the first event, there will be more, so don't worry, we are looking at some Club Member specific ones, too. D

Its a good run for me from the Wirral, but if its sunny I will endeavour to be, there small child allowing. Was out with the Wirral and N.Wales lot on Sunday and the car is running well with the new engine. Daniel

I bought this car from this forum at the end of August last year.. I have since used it only twice and therefore I am selling it. From the driving I did get to do, it was great fun. The run back from Peterborough to Southampton was super fun and the car didn't miss a beat. I also did a trackday at Castle Combe and again the car was faultless and huge fun. It's actually really comfortable, which did come as a suprise. This is the text from the Original advert and everything that came with car in August is included now. "Ok so the car is a Westfield Duratec Sport 2000 in chrome yellow - it's been over serviced like so many cars with much more frequent oil changes than required - I have done this myself. The car benefits from a recently reconditioned engine with new crankshaft (span a shell at Rockingham 3-4 years or so ago) and the car has not been used much since (no track days) and just road mileage including last years road trip as mentioned above. Mileage: just over 27 but may increase Upgrades... Northampton Motorsport cam upgrade and swirl pot to prevent fuel sytarvation on track (not been on rolling road but estimated 210bhp) - see invoice in the pictures for £3000 Brake bias valve fitted by NMS at the same time as above When I span a shell at Rockingham I had the engine reconditioned including a new crank and some head work to help with air flow - Oil cooler kit also fitted at this point as a worthwhile preventative measure to help stop future issues - £3400 Raceline sump Huge Simpson race can and manifold which is a real work of art and quiet £1400 Playskool full cage with welded in side bars £900 JK fibreglass seats with pads and carbon fibre inserts including bases on runners - i think these were £600 Carbon mods aero screen £120 Carbon fibre front cycle wings - got these used but paid £150 Willwood front brake calipers and drilled / grooved disks - from memory £500 Quick release steering wheel (245mm steering wheel £120 - it's a bit small to be honest but its been on the car for years) - steering column was sent to Westfield for them to weld the lug - RTQ2 lug £120 plus Westfield to do their bit Three sets of wheels - Minilite type replicas with nearly new 888's which are currently on the car (please note CXR are now on the car) (they only have the road trip mileage and a little bit of extra road mileage on them) Selling with the car but £400 - then a nice set of Compomotive CRX wheels with tyres which look to be about road legal but plenty left for track days £500 - then a crappy set of Alleycats with some very and I mean very old Nankang tyres on £200 - the wheels are rough and the tyres need destroying unless you are doing a drift day V8 bonnet fitted to car and a spare standard bonnet included £200 Carbon fibre dash now fitted - £130 Viscous slippy diff Gell battery fitted in the nosecone £120 My famous towing modification Curved rear view mirror on cage - SPA mirrors central and side £180 Lowered floor - I am 6 foot 2 and fit in just fine Carbon fibre side screens - I think I paid £250 Procomp adjustable shocks/springs and front anti roll bar (not the Westfield one that has been known to damage the chassis / car fully setup and corner weighted by Procomp £1000 Comes complete with windscreen, side screens, wiper motor and washer bottle and can be converted fairly easy for road use - see further down the post for more detail and pictures Racelidz 4 point harness - they are five point but only fitted 4 and I have the groin belts to include in sale - seats have the holes for the 5th belt High level cage mounted brake light A quick tot up shows over £13000 of spend - excluding all the sets of tyres and general servicing costs Private plate not included and is now on retention so new v5 with age related plate should be be with me in 3-5 days (started process on the 23rd). The chassis does not have any signs of any cracks - I check it over thoroughly every now and again - the car has never been involved in any accident so is as straight as you would expect and I don’t crash heavily over curbs on track days Sure there's loads of stuff I have missed. Car has always been covered in ACF50 underneath so is in good condition and I have renewed the metallastic suspension bushes in the past. Car owned by me since 2009 (I think) and I purchased it from a guy who purchased it as an unfinished kit direct from Westfield (the car was on display at Bristol Airport if I remember correctly). The car has been mainly a track car in later years of my ownership but presents reasonably well - but there are various cracks in fibreglass - the scuttle I had wrapped a few years ago as I had added and removed the windscreen so there was an assortment of holes to cover up - the wrap is looking a bit tired now. Mechanically the car is great - it's the body work that's not up to show car standard but has to be said when cleaned it does look very smart - but it's not a show car It’s pretty handy on track in the right hands (not mine) and has more than enough go to keep up with seriously quick road cars - handles really well both on and off track with its Procomp spring/shock setup - doesn’t shake your eyeballs out like some cars I have been in Price: 15.5k which includes spare wheels, tyres and all the other parts you can see in the pictures - if you don’t want those parts make me an sensible offer" The mileage has hardly changed at the New price is £14950 More information and photo's can be found here : Here

Meet at Quacker's Cafe, Bakewell DE45 1NY 10am. After a chat/drink/eats we will go for a drive before getting some lunch. Who is joining us?

Meeeeee!! Yippee. Meeee!!! Yessssss. Cake…. Coming 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

Cats can help.... this one thinks they're great sport! Does pigeons too so obviously has a preference for vermin. Having grown up in a house with a massive walnut tree in the garden I hate the bl**** things. For anyone wanting to learn the proper attitude needed towards squirrels see the episode Amy and amiability from Blackadder series 3

Over the next few days I’ll try to catch you up with all the prep work I’ve completed to date. All the donor parts have been bought and are boxed up ready in the garage, most of which I’ve also cleaned up and refurbished so they all look shiny and like new again. in the next week I should be ordering the chassis steel but for now I’ve been working on some of the smaller parts. The front suspension is going to be fully independent so last weekends job was to turn on the lathe a set of nylon bushes and stainless steel tubes for the upper and lower wishbones. There’s still another 8 nylon bushes to make 😀

Just received confirmation that I'm good to go for the open day on the 13th May!

First meeting at the new place went well, everyone seems to be happy with it, so we'll be here from now on. A sunny day brought two Westfields and a Cobra out. Steve Everall turned up with a pint in his hand after going to the Fox and Grapes, he didn't want to waste it.

I built a cart for my local race. Entered for a few years, now my creation sits looking for a new home. Won. Fastest over the course, fastest through the speed trap and longest distance rolled after the finish line. Please with the result considering I built it for less that £150, most expensive bit was some rod eyes from Mc Gill for the steering. Will find a pic if your interested. Happy to pass on FOC to someone who will use it. Kenton

I was told once that dogs have owners, cats have staff...

As long as there is cake then I'll be there!

Hopefully!

Hopeful I can pop in for a bit. Work depending.

@Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative I've had email confirmation today with a ticket, it was in my junk box though so check yours if you have not received one yet

Dave is correct they are hard to eradicate and most cats do not stand a chance of catching them. When we had then I borrowed a 177 air rifle and set about killing them. I shot one and it hit him but it just stood there and looked as though to say that did not hurt and went on his way. So I went to a gun shop in Cirencester which as soon as I walked in knew this was high end as we walked past the purdy guns. After starting with the finest "suits you sales pitch on a £2000 .22 air rifle we eventually got down to a still weighty £400 for the most powerful one you could buy, which came fully equipped with a silencer and scoop. I was a bit concerned as I shot from the bedroom window, as to how people might reacted seeing a silencer poking out of a window. The little b******d did not get up next time. I think I got 8 before they stopped getting in. I still have them in the garden as we are on the edge of a lake, so inevitable but so far no return maybe they talk to each other. As a note in the Northwest they serve these in some eateries as the meat is quite lean and healthy, but you need a few for a pie

@Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairmanwe have at least 6 of us (and counting) from this area with tickets so will probably plan a convoy down, happy to join up with a bigger convoy like we did for Stoneleigh if one is being arranged 👍 From this area we were thinking of A5 (from Tamworth), Fosse Way, A423, A422 to avoid motorways and dual carriageways 👍

Mines just landed in my inbox! Phew! 😂

Place number 53 for me.

Had my confirmation by email just now.

What you need is a maine coon. They kill everything...

Likewise!

I only had one

Yeah tried that, he's better at catching other types of mice!

Good luck with the sale, but you'll have much more chance of selling if you make a new post and copy the info from this thread. especially as the post title shows it as SOLD.

Sounds good.

tell me you're a Yorkshireman without saying it!!

WE all seemed happy with it and my pint of Tetley bitter cost £2.70 !!!!!!!!

Put the order in to have them made, so will drop you a PM once I’ve got them in-hand ready to package up & post!

Very good. Interesting to hear about the new Westfield engine options.

No I didn't get the gloves. I only got the one jacket, but I've told Sue she can use it if it's cold.

@Andy WestwoodYou’ll need that heated jacket on our summer trip in Wales!! Did you get one for Sue as well? Or just yourself as clearly the most important person in the car?? Did you blow the bank account and get the heated gloves as well??

There’s not much to show yet but these are the concept drawings I’ve been working on. The basic dimensions for the driver are not dissimilar to that of a Westfield. Chassis will be 25mm mild steel box with an aluminium floor. Most of the mechanicals such as the wheels, hubs and brakes are from a Peugeot Speedfight moped whist the narrowest steering rack I could source was from an MC2 Microcar. finished weight of the rolling chassis should be 55kg. The bodywork I’m loosely basing around the 1949-51 Ferrari 166 F2. I haven’t worked out how I’m making this yet but if time it’ll probably be fibreglass.

Glad I’m not the only dafty lol

The other end of the day just home at 11pm 😂 a tad fresh as they say

Another new bag! A nice bit of kit - I was very happy until Mrs B. decided it was an ideal birthday present and whisked it away...😢

Worth a watch, looks like great progress 👍

☹️ not us, family for lunch and meeting the latest edition to the family , have a great day and catch you all soon A&B

Had a nice ride. Little issue whereby some cable ties saved the day and got me home 😂 now to find a new one before Sunday…