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Thanks for the kind words. You are of course correct - even poorly driven the Westfield will beat most any street car out there. I’m fortunate to have some serious “modified” competition. There are 1/2 dozen cars that really challenge me to drive my best - a supercharged Ariel Atom, a Winston Cup Fiero (full tube chassis, small block V8, Porsche transaxle, massive slicks…etc), a LeGrand Mk18 and a few Formula 500 road racers. On a tight course with hard pulls out of slow corners the Atom is the biggest threat with its 320 lb/ft of torque and 13” wide slicks….on a fast and open course where aero really comes into play the LeGrand Mk18 is the real deal. With massive downforce it looks like a slot car as it wiggles through slaloms. I always shoot for FTD and I most often get it. Harder to come by is a PAX (performance adjusted index) win - there is a PAX handicap for every class of car that does a pretty good job of leveling the playing field between a street car like a Honda Civic and a full race car. I typically take the PAX award a few times a year and it’s much harder to do. It’s very course dependent but averages out overall over a season. Our regional club does a points series for the season and this past year I’m proud to say that I took the FTD points competition and placed 2nd in PAX points for the year based on lots of top 5 finishes and not all that many first places. It’s good fun any way you cut it! dave

Winter finally has loosened its grip and the summer autocross season has started. I moved into the 2000's by finally getting a Go-Pro and here's my first in-car video taken at an autocross event. I'm two races into my season and so far I've chalked up two wins. Next week I go for number 3. The car is feeling great and balanced and all the winter work has paid off. dave https://youtu.be/r6tShuUtcAY

Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Rory from Bristol go to Cornwall

Had a ball yesterday; over 200 miles around Exmoor, expertly led by Adge who did a fantastic job organising and planning the route for the Dorset area. A few gate crashers including me from Devon & Somerset and Bristol joined to make eight cars (seven Westies and a very rapidly pedalled Mini van!), with an eighth Westie finding us for a while in Bude. Starting at Ralegh’s Cross Inn, we headed across to Bude for a stop at Widemouth bay, then up to Lynton and finally back to Ralegh’s Cross. Generally the roads were pretty clear; a few slow bits behind tractors, stopping to let a herd of ponies cross but plenty of fast open sections too, great fun! I’ve recorded much of it on my Insta 360 so will post some videos up from that, but here are some pics in the meantime. The guys are out for more fun today so I’m sure they will post up separately. Thanks again to Adge for organising, and to Chris, Rory and John for providing tools and help fixing my broken exhaust mount bobbin thingy! Temporary repair done by John to get me home today. 👍 Despite the warm weather, my temps stayed between 85 and 90 so the new rad and water pump etc are working well, and the brakes were fab with the new AP Racing master cylinder 👍. All in all, a grand day out; beautiful weather and great company. I do however need to learn that an ‘All you can eat’ full English Breakfast is not necessarily compatible with a narrow bodied Westfield 🤪 Leg 1 - Ralegh’s Cross to Widemouth Bay Leg 2 - Widemouth Bay to Lynton Leg Three - Lynton back to Ralegh’s Cross

Hi @Warhon3 it was me I had some laser cut a few years back I've not got any left atm unfortunately

A little video of the chaps leaving Ralegh’s Cross yesterday.

Great day with some of the east anglian area. Nice to have a new face today in Si Salisbury also. Over 500 vehicles at tydd st mary fair. We had a lot of interest which is always good.

All, @Stuart @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative @DomWash @Andy Westwood @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator @aeg @Glynn Walters @ianali @Steve Bosworth @neptune @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman @W Shep @Jim cunliffe @tex @Markh80 @Insuranceman Re: Scotch corner hotel if you are staying I've checked the Scotch Corner hotel list for the Saturday with Holiday Inn, see below confirmed names, if you have booked a room but are not on the list below either let me know or contact the hotel direct to ensure you get the clubs discount rate for the rooms Hotel list of club tour names: Martin Aldred Dave Eastwood Julie Hall Wayne Shepherd Ian Walker Marcus Barlow Reservations Vicky or Emma Tel: 01748 828612 email reservations@hidarlington.co.uk

Not Westfield but if there was no Westfield I would not become addicted to 7 tyoe cars - took first time to track my MNR Vortx Inboard with Honda CBR 1000 RR sc95. My first RHD car btw , not only that , maaany new things and impressions. Shortly - seems veeeery promising regarding driving properties, very stable, controlalble, feels like "wider" esp on rear than mine Westfield Aerorace. Also impressions when revving to almost 13 k rpm ... ouch:) But, to be not so good - after 2nd session - lower balljoint somehow pop up from wishbone, wishbobe "touched" rim and act as turner.

Absolutely, any motorsport is good fun, I never did Autotests but sprints and hillclimbs, eventually however I did end up being handicapped ( which I found unfair but folks weren't happy) Still had a blast however , as I said good luck throughout the year, keep us posted please

Perfect planning and timing, no luck involved at all 😉

a great day and thanks to all Devon and Dorset group making me feel so welcome. Really enjoyed trying some different roads, they were epic, incredible views. Special mention to Adge for organising and providing the port, cheese and "dog" biscuits😁. Must consider my outfit for next time.....double pink.... purely by coincidence....i think....lol. secretly though I think i nailed it!!!

It’s certainly the full experience with them off. So long as it’s warm, not raining and you aren’t on Motorways then I enjoy it more. I just had the little wind deflectors on for our Exmoor trip and it was lovely, my hat even stayed on! When it warmed up, I took them off for some more fresh air but need to reverse the baseball cap and look a right idiot for it to stay on! 🤣

Well it was well worth washing the car! 🤪

With retirement and a change in priorities (currently converting a Mercedes Sprinter into a camper) so time has come to sell my beloved Westfield. Built by myself (qualified engineer), first registered on age related plates in 2006 with the ultimate plate F1WSC currently assigned meaning no need to be concerned about emissions come MOT time. I kept the specification pretty much as first built until lockdown happened and in need of a new challenge and project I decided to focus on the Westfield and carry out a major transformation as detailed below which cost almost £7k nett after selling removed parts. Focus was on transforming the handling by fitting Siltech Racing suspension all round after meeting with Dennis and Andy and seeing the brilliant parts they have designed and manufactured, simply the best out there. Specifcation: 2.0 Zetec on 45mm Jenvey throttle bodies, Emerald M3DK ECU and custom mapped by Dave Walker at Emerald achieving 165hp Engine is correctly registered with DVLA as NON cat with the obvious benefits this brings Dunnel Racing reduced height baffled sump MT75 box Reconditioned 3.61 LSD Siltech superwide front suspension using aircraft specification T45 steel Siltech billet aluminium front hubs Siltech drilled front discs Siltech branded 4 pot Willwood callipers Black Hawk ceramic front pads Siltech front ARB Siltech micro adjustable rear suspension Protech shocks Rear uprights replaced with new Westfield parts including bearings VW Golf rear callipers, new discs and Brembo pads New driveshafts and CV joints (4) New quick rack with Superpro silicon mounts Full suspension set up including corner weighting by Northampton Motorsport Compomotive CXR 7J ET30 graphite grey Toyo R888R 205/60/13 Factory spec ZK bodywork V8 bonnet with black powder coated grills Carbon NV aero+ cycle wings Carbon NV rear arch protectors Standard width rear arches treated with Wunderseal. With the Siltech superwide front suspension and micro adjustable rear, track difference front to rear is just some 20mm Factory supplied powder coated chassis RAC roll bar Custom made leatherette saddle stiched tunnel cover and matching gear lever and handbrake boots Westfield sports seats on adjustable runners TRS 4 point harnesses OMP Trecento steering wheel Half doors USB LED lights all round including replacement CBS headlights all correctly E marked Self cancelling indicators Glencoe E100 compatible fuel pipe throughout Autocom intercom Fuel tank impact protection bar All receipts from new plus build manuals etc.. etc…… Car has been serviced annually regardless of mileage and kept in an Air Chamber. Road use only. Number plate is extra, however will be offered in the first instance to whoever buys the car. ** MOT till 8th May 2025** REDUCED PRICE £13,500, plate is extra

Computer Basic Training? Compulsory Basic Training (motorbike test)? Or may stop looking at THOSE web sites...

If you're not allergic, Nurofen Plus 'cos it has codiene, which will bung you up. Might strike the right intestinal balance. That said, I had a bout of tonsilitis a few years ago (my first time) and the antibiotics really done me over after about 3 days. I don't usually react that badly... however called the nurse and explained and she said have a pot of activia a day. No way thinks me, but stuff me it really worked.

Me neither, lol, the local shop are doing rather well in toilet roll sales though, so not all bad, lol.

Yeah I've discovered this week that I don't tolerate opioid painkillers well at all 🤢🤮🤢🤮

It was a hard slog for me that CBT, not physically obviously, but mentally, I was completely drained afterwards, to the point I would sit in the car afterwards and just sit there maybe 15 mins or so. It did do something, just wasn't as long lasting as I'd hoped.

Likewise, I have cut my viewing of stuff like this to maybe 3 hours a day, although I have been on here pretty much since 6am this morning, but it's far easier on me doing this than watching a YT vid that needs far more concentration to follow along. Also did a bit of house work, although my back issues hamper that somewhat - pain killers help, but as always they come with side effects !!!, laxatives anyone

I know what YOU mean by CBT but having a warped mind I always chuckle to myself about another meaning of that initialism! 😂

Four ducks sake...

Stuff like this is absolutely fascinating. It's getting time these days to watch and absorb when there is so much vying for your attention every single minute or every single day. I'm already falling apart from sitting down too much, my left knee ligaments just went pop this week from lack of use! I could easily sit and watch stuff 15 hours a day I reckon but I don't want to die just yet 😂

It was very good, I thought I knew all about it until this lady mentioned a few things. The CBT sort of worked for a few years, but things went South a bit following both family and my own pet losses, so the GP has suggested a new tactic, which I won't talk about at he moment unless it proves useful to me.

I also will be watching that one Richard

Yeah, I can, well I can see that might be an issue somewhat , get some made ( or bought) . Not sure what to do this weekend, a lot depends on the weather and wind strength.

Yes, although i am biased not having any doors to use 😂

Free will anyone...

Now that's what you call a fab road trip! Well done all of you 👍👍

Have a great day @mikew123 & @Captain Colonial 🎂🍺🎂🍺

You could try getting in touch with Toybox cars, they have lots of bits tucked away

That's one badge sorted, any other takers here? ( or should that be givers, lol )

I can’t help with mounts but for the screen wouldn’t recommend using Perspex. Perspex is a brand name of acrylic and although tough it is very brittle and shatters into shards. I’d suggest using polycarbonate which has much better impact resistance and won’t shatter when hit by a stone.

It's confusing, because the bits are available separately, ie crush tub, single nylon top hats can each be bought singly, so "set" is the parts to make one bush, not as you'd normally see it where a set would me a full car set. Be aware that if you have independent suspension, the outer, lower wishbone bush, opposite the rose joint, MUST be kept as a metalastic bush, or the suspension can bind with some geometry settings. (There's a similar issue with live axle cars, too, but I can't remember which trailing arm bushes etc have to remain metalastic)

A rather well timed video for me, a good lecture about Mental Health.

At last, Westy weather is here again ☀️

Glorious days hill climbing at wiscombe park, bluebells in the forest section and ice cream while you wait for your next go. My local race venue, shame it isnt in the speed series.

Yeah I may well have gone back to my home planet by then... 😄

For @Blatman, this is just one of many on the subject, for me currently Terraforming Mars is a no go , perhaps one day far in the future we may just succeed but I and you will be long gone to ever find out about it.

You can get a golf trolley and bag in your Westfield!

Good show today, great weather and also meeting new people. Thanks to all who made it. @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator @Breakable? @Nicholas Rycroft @SigmaA @Martin OU61 @Ross Seight @Gareth D (GAZ 4885) @bigron @MGG @Stuart Smith and anyone I've forgotten!

Many happy returns, Mark.

Hi, i have been given the nod by Mrs A. See you on the 23rd at 9.

Dry run is now complete, route is awesome, minor tweaks required for fuel stops, a couple more pictures below to wet your appetite’s 😎 fingers crossed road book available for distribution by Malvern show to any tourers attending Malvern, otherwise the road book can be posted out or handed out at the start point on tour day 1 👍

A fantastic day at sunny hunny with me, bigfoot aka tony and his wife. We spent the day there and are very sun burnt. Met loads of people who took pictures of our cars plus a traffic warden. Sadly not a big turnout but we put westfields in peoples minds.

I think it was probably my last post that did it. I seem to have a knack for killing threads stone dead

not quite this face 😆

My current fave is this. The technology, even for these modern times, is staggering