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Sunset at Malvern

If you're in Worcester, come down to the kit car show at Malvern today. Plenty of cars to see and people to talk to. We're here all day.

Got some video from drone, from my last trackday : And full video from drone and land cameras :

Another member has confirmed attendance welcome @Tim.Coles 😎

Had mine for 24 years and gets the same sort of use that you're looking at. I'm just outside Worcester too and would be happy to take either/both of you out for a quick spin if you'd like? I'd add to what Chris has said that my original Westfield sports seats are extremely comfortable and I can do long miles in the car without getting uncomfortable. Also you get a tad more windswept in a Westfield than, say, in an MX5

For context, we’ve had our WSEi for 31 years now. Our car has only ever done this sort of driving. The occasional blat, of course, but mostly cruising along. In the early days, we toured around Wales, the Southwest, that sort of thing. For ride comfort on the roads we have to endure, I would suggest an IRS car is preferable. Most important, try before you buy! They are a unique driving experience compared to ‘ordinary’ cars simply because you are so low to the ground, so exposed and so small. Having most of the car in front of you also adds to the unique experience, although that weird sense quickly passes once you get used to it. You can of course drive one on a motorway, but it isn’t all that pleasant tbh. Also worth mentioning that the car belongs to my partner Vickie and she adores driving it.

I totally agree with you Stuart. The book is really good. Well done and thank you @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator for all the time and effort you have put into arranging this trip.

Wow, only 27 of us Pro Drifters I feel special now 😁

I wonder who that was ?.

Somebody made Pro Drifter since March 16th then, well done that member 👌

Having checked the local weather forecast, Tuesday evening has a high chance of rain, so we will not meet up to go over to the Swettenham Arms classic car evening. Instead, we will meet as normal, on Thursday the 6th, at 7.30pm at the Golden Pheasant, which currently has the better forecast.

Darn, you have me till at least 10,000 then, as that is my first love , perhaps getting shut of the car is a bad thing ? ( it's hot here, lol )

Walks off whistling innocently....

Pulls pin and casually tosses grenade into room...

Yeah I reckon we cracked it. 😁

The temptation to go backstage and knock 10 off your count is quite strong at the moment…

Monthly meet for a natter and a pint, usual venue, The Crown Inn Bridport DT6 4AX from 19.30. Hope to see some of you there.

Really hoping I can make my first area meet. I'm away that weekend though. If I'm back early enough, and can get a pass out... may well see you there!

Probably safer we didn't

Are crayons included?

I'd seen the photo, but oh my word they do not do it justice! Stuart's right, the road book, and in fact the whole package is a work of art! What an amazing job; so looking forward to this weekend - even wore my hat on the way home from Malvern last night.

As I understand it definitely a live axel SE Wide below is the advert for the vehicle. Westfield Wide SE, 2 litre Pinto with 9,700 miles and good provenance. Its with a heavy heart I have decided to sell my Westfield Wide SE. I have had 5 years of more smiles per miles than anything else you can drive and the family loved it. However I now need something with doors so its time for a change. Lots of history, including the original construction manual, but some highlights: Built in 1998 by an Engineer in Bromsgrove (Andrew Carter) and passed to Peter Filby, Editor of Kit Car magazine at the time who developed the car further. Chassis has a powder coated finish, Mk2 ford escort steering rack and rear axle (live axle). Austin Allegro steering column (modified by Westfield), and front wishbones, suspension etc from Cortina Mk 3/4/5, as well as Westfield parts. The engine is a 2-litre OHC Pinto with Burton Rocker cover, from a H-Reg Ford Sierra which had done 75K miles. It has twin dellorto carbs, 9,700 miles on the clock and regularly serviced. Its had a new exhaust, 2 new front ball joints as well as other maintenance including new oil seals. MOT until 15/04/2025.

Afternoon, Chris and Stuart thanks for the offer for rides. We have been on some rides kit cars before we started to look into them, We are very much looking for the wind swept motoring experience. After some discussions it seems we've only been in cars with IDS. So what we've not understood is how much different a live axel would be. The car we are interested in has been well looked after and comes with a complete history but its just such as long way to go and find out that's its not the car for us due to this live suspension.

I’ll second the offer of a test ride, although I think our car is quite similar to @Stuart’s so maybe not all that useful an offer. Our car has a set of progressive rear springs courtesy of @DamperMan as well as a slightly raised rear ride height over standard which has really improved the way it rides on average roads.

I had resin done about 5 years ago. It was not done properly and has cracks in it (concrete base with holes drilled, no rafts). Luckily I paid on credit card and got my money back £11k. Whatever you decide to do pay at least £100 on a credit card. You are protected for the lot. It’s a real minefield but I’d use someone off of checkatrade, as you have additional safeguards. Best of luck!

Our house was built with a tarmac drive and it is now around 30 years old and starting to show its age but like you I prefer the look of them to alternatives. A relation does this sort of work and if you are having one done he says you must have a good depth of MOT 1 ballast then a membrane to stop the weeds coming through then more ballast all well rolled followed by the tarmac. Make sure you have good edging as well other wise it can move when it is hot, but clearly it will not be subject to heavy traffic. And finally choosing your contractor is key, if they only have a mobile number be wary as they might not be permanent residents. Try to get recommendations from people who have had it done. The downside for me of Tarmac is we get a lot of moss growth as it seems to like sitting on the surface and if I need to jack anything up on it you have to use a plate for the jack and stands to sit on otherwise you might get little indentations afterwards which helps the moss.

…which is what I did in 2019, putting a huge cross across the whole thing and writing “No Suitable Party Or Candidate” at the bottom. First time ever and I wasn’t happy about doing so, but at least I made an effort to have my say at the ballot box.

The rain stayed away mostly and 3 of us in 2 Westfields and @tuonokid58 in his Puma. Nice to meet up with @Colin H again.

Brooklands this morning with @Martin Hewes AO Surrey before the heavens opened! Very nice example of an original 7 there too.

I never thought being average would feel so good 😁

Congrats on your new found stardom 😁

I made it!

Dont worry about that, people wont expect too much from you as Ive found out.😎

Loved reading this thread! I am a lowly Learner Driver, which is probably a true reflection of both my driving ability and knowledge of a Westfield! 🤣 Hoping to be an Average Joe Driver one day in the not too distant future…..

I'm already a Rally Ace although I've never driven a rally car.

😁🤣

I thought it was to do with how much spare time you had !