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Track Westfield out of carcoon to check after brake fluid and engine oil change, and fun illegal (not road registered) drive around to bring temperatures up before trackday on saturday. Interesting experience on this scrap wheels and tyres

Day 1 first stop meet at @Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO 2nd stop a greasy spoon near Knutsford 😎

240 miles under the belt today 😎 We got lost using @Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO maps

14 cars this morning for the Kent area 90 mile run out and breakfast meet at the Stag. Fantastic turn out and great to see some new faces each month.

Full cage, 13s on the rims, what's not to love

Not quite Westfield Avenue, but being on the company's trade stand at Bicester Flywheel has got to be up there!

Good Morning, Please note the local meet will be 12 noon Sunday 11th June @ The Bird in Hand, which is on the A4 between Reading and Maidenhead. There is an open invitation for any existing or prospective members and look forward to seeing you. I am acting as AO and have a few ideas regards the continuation of the local group. Will be great to see you. Cheers Jim Sanger

On Thu 22nd June @Greenstreak-Andy D @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman @Stu Faulkner and I, commence a 12 day road trip to Austria and Italy. We've got a new hotel to try in Austria (previous one is great, but we don't really need a Spa/Boutique Hotel). The plan was to travel back from Verona by train. However two weeks after booking the Train. Urlaub Express kindly advised due to staff shortage and training issues, they can't safely load us in Verona and we've now got to drive back to Innsbruck. It would have been a circa 2hr drive to Verona, and is now 8hrs to Innsbruck, which kills our last day in Italy, however the show must go on. Hence we're not going to Verona but the trip name remains. Unlike previous trips, we've not doing a long 3 day drive home via France or Germany, we're taking the train in and out - Duesseldorf - Innsbruck and Innsbruck to Duesseldorf @Stu Faulkner has got twice the power as last year and @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman has added additional hardware to keep his silencer on We're all busy checking the cars overs, finalising waypoints and preparing to pack. Updates will follow..........................

Back at the hotel tonight at Trowbridge some faring better than others 🤣

Jim advised that Wayne never braked for corners ! But we found out his brake lights are not working ! I took the lead South Wales through Hereford avoiding motorways and wish I hadn’t 😅

Sorry to see this Chris, having similar thoughts myself , it’s a tough decision good luck with the sale ( glad we got one last highland fling together )

He's a Gem and easy to remember as his South African accent is strong 😄 so sounds like there 2 new recruits then!

I didn't speak to Richard today - however believe he was the one that helped me out with it all! Great guy! 😅 protect him at all costs.

That may have been me?? 😁😁😁 unsure though... however I will be attending the next Thames Valley meet which will be my first! If not me, you may have 2 new recruits... 😅

Sort of thread hijack, but relevant I feel.... I posted above that a well sorted x-flow is a pretty good match for more powerful cars.....a trip out over the weekend accompanied by a 420 Caterham gave some very complimentary feedback.....'what the devil have you got in that thing' for example.....! Just 'cos its old' doesn't mean its not fun and very quick.... Mart.

The pack I bought came with a bottle of ACF and a small spray bottle - decant, spray and wipe.

@Si.Dalziel did a write up of how he did the same on his Hondacorn.

Marcus and I prepare for wet weather. 👍

I’m apparently meant to be painting the bedroom this week so that means less time to work on the cars. The postman did however deliver the flexi brake lines today so those have now been fitted. I need to pick up a bottle of brake fluid when I’m next out and then I can bleed the brakes. I seem to be having a nightmare time sorting a set of bike tyres. nowhere I contacted seems to be answering emails or returning phone messages. I’ve finally ordered a set online only to have the fitting cancelled an hour before as they hadn’t been delivered to them in time. I was promised a call back today with a revised fitting date but so far nothing 😡

Weekend car porn 😄 also had a play with a ford mexico mk1 Sunday - different driving experience with a triple clutch and 4 speed box lol also photo drop on the M4 last week of me having a go at just stop oil protests 😂😂 no one got the memo

Rob 'How come I get this small ice cream cone and she get's a large slice of cake, I've been done'

Thank you all for another great run through the Peaks 👍 Us Southerns have to leave early so it’s breakfast on the move 😋 but needs must ( Becky gets a lie in and I don’t have to make breakfast) Arrived at Quackers bang on time and the cars carried on coming. Unfortunately no pics here as Becky is nursing a bad back and after extracting her from the car it was off to get a cuppa and a few painkillers 🤒 Here’s a few taken along the way to Ilam The parking I agree did turn into a fiasco but the parking attendants instructions weren’t very clear !! But the photos do look nice . Lunch was lovely in the garden ( we were all hiding in the shade),but then Cake arrived at the party!!!! feel free to add your own thoughts/ caption well the forecast was rain late on so everyone started to move and we followed @Rob Hunter Derby & Notts AO& @HB46443 back home via the A515 Along the way it was another fuel stop for Hedley (boy the little fella can drink) and then we carried on our journey south, we bid farewell to him at Tamworth and finished our trip all alone 🙁 see you next time take care luv Andy & Becky

What a stunning day! Thanks @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative , you ordered up some lovely weather! We started early near Derby, with Loris taking a few photos of the cars. I thought we had 6 cars for the convoy and we set off at 9am.... unfortunately we hadn't spotted Tim in the petrol station so he was playing catch up! 🤣 A nice leisurely drive up to Wirksworth to collect Rich and let Hedley refuel again and we were off with an 8 car convoy. Landing at Quackers we made it 16 cars! I'd never been to Ilam before, but what a stunning place, beautiful views on the drive in and a stunning hall and gardens. I sat at the back for what seems like an hour while the other drivers practiced their reversing skills.... it was like watching a carry on film 🤣🤣 The wait was worth it though 👏

Thanks for the photo's Luke, hope the video worked out too👍 I have counted 16 cars meeting at Quackers cafe, here we are enjoying that lovely warm sunshine over breakfast and in the car park Not everyone had a conventional breakfast and some got 2 pieces of flapjack, lucky sod Some were leaving us here, other's were following for part of the journey and the rest had a couple of postcodes in their satnav in case they got lost. With quiet roads, we all kept together and drove through the beautiful Ilam Estate in convoy. Bakewell, if you have made it to here then you will only queue for a minute at the pedestrian crossing, couldn't believe it! At Ilam Hall we all showed that parking a Westfield in a straight line, perpendicular to the Hall, is an art, we got there in the end The view from the cars, looking out over the estate The view from the Manifold Tea Room Lunchtime, scones, cakes, there was even real food involved at some point Some had ice cream, even though they had cake for breakfast, watch out Andy, Andy and Andy The competition soon set the Andy's off eating cake, what do you reckon Westwood? a poor show? Thank you to everyone for coming, I hope you enjoyed your day as much as we have x A few last photo's of the Bill's leaving Quackers cafe @BillyPee and the best t-shirt as modelled by Thomas, the very important next generation of Westfield owners See you all next time xxx

Thanks as always to Julie for such a fab day. Great drive, great scenery and amazing weather. Hope you all got home safely in the glorious sunshine

A couple of pictures from Thornbridge Hall/Quackers car park. Great turnout again. Thanks Julie etal.

Got back from the Peak District meeting ahead of the predicted thunder storms (they still haven't arrived at 4pm!). Lovely run to Thornbridge and then back home via Wingerworth.

A few from today

Thank you all. I have just bought a my dream car.

Post Blat pics from a quick 70 miler to zig zag Hill and back with ex Westie owner Josh who now has a Caterham 420. Great fun and views, and good to hear that he dearly misses the Westfield! Mart.

I'm hoping you'll be at the area meet on 9th July and we can certainly help you with routines. A useful service at Culham is a garage with self service ramps which would be good to view under the car without the risk of jacks/props and can be hired out with tools plus special equipment at an hourly rate. Additionally if it's the car I think it is the previous owner was fastidious and comprehensively rebuilt this quite recently. I also have a tame garage who helped me through my build although they are in Newbury a fair journey for you, but if you're having difficulties they might be useful. Other from these I have a low ramp at home which I am happy to entertain visitors and help with driveable repairs. Once I get the platform sorted out we have a WhatsApp group where Thames Valley members can chat and I will give you an invite to join. Jim

yes Swithland Reservoir 👍

Swithland Reservoir?

Sure I see that on the Soft Bits website

Now where have I seen that stunner before? 🤔

Lovely evening for a drive

Nice summer shot

Courtesy of @Apc1x

Last weekend with some fellow TVR’s

A quick run out to the farmshop

Paid £40 to talk about the car for 45 minutes... easy money for the tester!

I don't know how I feel about this yet, but needs must and we need to free up some money to use elsewhere. 2021 Westfield Westfield · Other_body_style · Driven 2,500 kilometres LIKE NEW! £17,995 happy to discuss offers This car was bought by my dad from the original builder on 80 miles, with my father only driving it 3 times! I've had it since, with it now on 2500ish miles. This car is in Brand New show room condition with all build niggles ironed out. The car was built with entirely new parts including a new 2.0l crate Zetec blacktop engine. I'm located in Lincoln, and am a regular club attendee at local drive outs in the Peak district area, so a lot of the club management know this car well. Extras Widetrack front end OMEX 600 ECU Half roll cage (seen fitted in most of the pictures) Upgraded brakes Hubcentric rear spacers. Cabin + windscreen Heater Heated windscreen Speedo with 0-60 and lap metrics Heated windscreen Fully carpeted Cobra seats Upgraded colour coded arch stay bolt kit Recent oil & coolant change after initial engine run in. LED Headlights Half hood roof Folding Doors It is currently fitted with EP13 TOY Number plate which can be discussed seperately

I honestly didn’t think this day would come, but it’s time for a change, so my beloved Westy is up for grabs. Built by myself in 2014 and registered in 2015 on Q with all the advantages that bestows, it has been extensively upgraded during the last 8 years, as many on here will no doubt know! The car has 15,920 miles on it, with 700 of those in June this year hooning around the highlands. It was MOT’d earlier this month with no advisories (expires June 2024). As well as several highland flings, the car has been around the Alps and completed more than a few trackdays, so it really is a fabulous all-rounder. This car has never been one for gentle Sunday drives to the cake shop and it is certainly not a “show car” - expect to see signs of use! However, it is an absolute joy to drive fast and although it will suit someone who is into blatting around twisty country lanes and trackdays, as I have proved, it is certainly a very capable ‘grand tourer’ if you are up for it. With 378bhp per tonne, it goes very well (555kg @ 209.7bhp) The current spec: Engine and Drivetrain: 2.0 litre Blacktop Zetec (new crate engine 2016) on throttle bodies with Dunnell ZRV Cams mapped to 180.9 bhp at the wheels (209.7bhp crank) by Daytuner in Harrogate, runs like an absolute dream! GSXR1000 ITBs with Hayabusa injectors on DanST port matched manifold Vernier camshaft pulleys Adjustable FPR BGH E6 HD gearbox (new in 2016) with quick shift lever - lovely ratios Sierra 3.9 diff fitted with Quaife ATB LSD (new 2016) - 23° Helix for lightweight cars Powerlite Hi Torque starter motor (new 2021) Powerlite alternator (new 2019) Powerlite LiFePo4 lightweight battery (new 2021) Carbon exhaust Swirl pot and lift pump Raceline sump (new 2021) ARP rod bolts Lightweight billet flywheel (3.9kg) Chassis, Wheels and Suspension: Newer chassis with strengthened diff bracing as standard Full FIA Cage (PlaysKool) Westfield alloy front and rear uprights Westfield widetrack front wishbones Wilwood Powerlite 4 pot front calipers Sierra rear calipers 2.4 steering rack Rear 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 205/60 R13 Toyo R888R Front 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 185/60 R13 Toyo R888R Protech adjustable shocks all round - full geo setup and corner weighted PlaysKool ARBs front and rear Lowered floors (as standard) Body and Interior: Post Office Red ZK body in excellent condition Carbon dash Carbon aeroscreen Carbon rear arch protectors Carbon areo style front arches Carbon tunnel top GoRace Quick Release with Momo 280mm Suede steering wheel JK GRP seats with carbon headrest Schroth Harnesses (6-point driver, 4-point passenger) ChrisMade half hood Instrumentation and Electrical: Aim MXS Strada digital dash Aim GPS08 - adds auto lap timing for track use Aim CAN expansion Aim remote button expansion DTA S60 Pro ECU Innovate Motorsports LC-2 Digital Wideband Lambda 02 Sensor Controller LED lights front and rear BlinkStop indicator/hazard controller Savage switches Toad Sterling Immobiliser FIA Kill Switch LED front DRLs Price: £15,000 and it’s yours. Additional Items available: Rear 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 205/60 R13 Avon CR28 (excellent wet weather tyres) Front 13”x 6” CXR alloys with 185/60 R13 Avon CR28 Spare set of std width ZK rear Arches in black - ideal for track use Carbon Fibre half doors Full set of new wishbone poly-bushes I'm possibly selling my Brian James Minno Max trailer with tyre rack, wheel stops, winch and jerry can box… maybe… First Graph shows power at the wheels. Lovely flat spread of torque makes the car an absolute joy to drive 👍