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Managed to go to track before holiday to test Electric Power Steering in my Westfield Aerorace . Uppercase in E P S for purpose Its really SOMETHING. Yes, its adds approc 8 kg , but takes away approx 50-80% of fatique (not only hands fatigue) after hot day on winding track . And not taking away as I was affraid of, but _adding_ front wheel feeling- not tensioned hands ale more prone to read imputs from front wheels. Next job it to make the same for road Westfield, might be not so easy because of hanging pedals instead of floor mounted, but need to try. Oh yes , Snapshot : It was Trackday differnt from others : Half day : timeattack formula - few 10min sessions and best lap from all counts. Next - sth like "hillclimb" with autocross together , here called SuperOS , sum of all three drives plus penalties (touching cones etc) counts : Really happy with Westfield handling, and results Now just I started to feel understeer on corner entry, even I softened max front ARB and front dumpers. That for future to manage.4 points
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Hi all I wanted to introduce an old familiar face some of you knew. As some will know I made the decision to sell my Yellow zetec in the hope of something quicker and more fitting to my ideal Westfield. This all started on the long way north starting line, Julie and Glenn approached me with a car they knew for sale, Over the weekend they spoke more about it and the idea grew. The following week my old car was collected by its new owner, and I rang Julies contact, Barry Wilson. Now the car in question was built by the late Steve Pitt (Bugman), a 2018 Sport 250. Barry had bought it following Steve’s sad passing, and then sat on it for the past few years. I read Steve’s amazing build diary and soon realised what an intricate person he was, everything was done to perfection. Admittedly there were a few electrical choices that weren't great but Barry has been slowly going through the car removing them. After a few visits to see the car and work out what needed doing to bring it back to its former glory, a deal was made and huge thanks to Barry who got it running for me. I had it collected and delivered this week and started straight away preparing it for its first MOT in years. The headlights weren’t working neither were the indicators, this was down to some wiring add ons Steve did years back. I checked the manual and sorted both issues, bolt checked and then booked an MOT. Drove to MOT station and had a few misfires on the way, also lost boost (turns out the pipe wasn’t tight enough) MOT passed with no issues so I headed for home… that’s where the misfire started again, this time however it got worse to where it sounds like an old Impreza. Managed to limp home, and started testing and checking plugs/coils. 1 plug seemed to be an issue so I ordered a set and collected today, popped them in along with some injector cleaner and hit the key Hey presto she’s alive and sounding great. A few jobs later, mainly checking brakes and suspension, a little clean and it was time for its first drive! Sooo nervous but very excited too. It went perfectly, there is little too much pre load on the rear suspension as it seems to bang the spring down over bumps but I’ll see if I can wind it back a bit. but overall really pleased, it has the power and looks I’ve wanted and has the potential for my own touches along the way. So I’d like to say a huge thanks to Julie and Glen for putting me in touch with Barry. And thanks to the rabble of mates who have helped over the last few days via messages. Ben/Rob/Gavin and Tim. i look forward to lots of adventures with it!3 points
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All, I have a SEi Narrow chassis and bodywork Bodywork now sold pending ssis chassis and cage I bought on here a few years ago together with a complete set of body work - all used of course. The caged cage is FIA approved so this chassis could be on track fairly quickly. The bodywork although from the same source is not from the same car. The chassis as you can see and according to the chap I bought it from had modifications in order for it to ease removal of engine and gearbox and to make more leg room with an MT75 box. Most work has been done see attached image but will require some welding to bring it back to a good state ahead of a build. That said, this is cheap and as such will not be for everyone. Please note, there are no wishbones wheels, sticks, steering rack, uprights, brakes, prop shafts or column or any other accessory you might see in the images other than what is advertised. Any questions, please get in touch. Chassis (bare) £400 Caged Cage £800 Bodywork with Dzus fittings £500 - sold pending All are in Doncaster2 points
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@Rob Hunter - Club Secretary pull your finger out !!!!!!! In the last 2 week’s we’ve done 790 miles on TLWN trip and are now in Cornwall for 10 days , you guys have to try a bit harder 😜 take care splashing around in the puddles A&B2 points
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Hi, TLWN = The long way north road trip A&B= Andy & Becky , we’re local to Rob and the crowd we call friends 😜1 point
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That's damned good going Rob! I have noticed how often and sometimes in not great weather you guys north of us get out. Maybe we are just southern softies after all 😂 I have in a few moments of madness considered actually moving house to be in the area where the most Westfield blatting action occurs. Hey I'm single and 63, what the hell else am I gonna do with my life 🤣1 point
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Only a week to go before kimbolton show. You can turn up on the day and park in area 99 or still join using the booking code above. Come on guys.1 point
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I was doing a steady 73 up the A34 just south of Newbury this lunchtime. In my other convertible with the top up cos it was pouring down. Was overtaken by a black XI. Couldn't tell if Lotus or Westfield but it looked lovely and he was def going for it......1 point
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We've been lucky here, we've managed to do Curborough twice, Mallory once and the local pub meet in mine in the last 2 weeks!1 point
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Thanks Alan, I’ve been reading your build too and pretty much everyone else’s. Great to get ideas and help from others with the same car.1 point
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Hello All, July has arrived and it looks like the summer may have been and gone, lets hope not. The July meeting is this Sunday, 7th July. The weather forecast is not looking good but it may change. Hope to see a few of there for a chin wag and tyre kick. Thanks Rhett 7pm, 7th July at the Dudley Arms, Himley. DY3 4LB.1 point
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It doesn’t need to be car specific for track days though, so any full face motorbike one will do. If you need to buy a new one, try and find one without the “aero” design at the back of the head as it will interfere with the car seat headrest.1 point