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A quick wash after it's shakedown last weekend. Can't believe how muddy the rural roads are

Hi mate it did 173.9 it would have done more but the injectors were getting maxed out. No point risking it going lean. bigger injectors for next time I think

Bit of a last minute drive out this one, involving some ‘down to the wire’ negotiations my end as to if and when I could be released on parole after a week of decorating our bedroom! I definitely thought I deserved it anyway! 🤣 After some discussion, we decided that @Matt_S and @markat would meet at Re:Fuel for a quick cuppa at around 9.30am, then we would all meet up at Ralegh’s Cross at 11. Plan from then was to head for Exmoor, with Matt peeling off for home at some point, and Mark and me carrying on to Lynton for a break before heading home. My curfew was 2pm…. The clock was ticking! After the grind to get through Taunton, I had a fabulous blat up to Ralegh’s Cross, pushing on as I was running a bit late due to a fuel stop. I was thinking the chaps would be there already, tapping watches but no, I arrived to an empty car park at about 11.12, 12 minutes behind schedule. After five minutes or so, I heard the noise of a single Westfield, and Matt pulled up alone. Worst fears were quickly allayed, no accident but Mark’s cycle wing stay had apparently let go in spectacular style, resulting in a flying wing and the end of Mark’s day, from a driving perspective anyway. Mark, glad you got to meet Matt at least, and hope you get the car sorted and we get to meet soon. After a quick pit stop, Matt led off on a fun section heading for Wheddon’s Cross, where he turned off left and headed home, and so three became one. I’m beginning to wonder if my deodorant isn’t up to the job? 🤣🤣 What followed was one of the most enjoyable drives I’ve had for a while. The car was going beautifully, driver was actually pedalling quite well; with the changes I made to the pedal box last year I’m able to do credible heel and toe changes, or rather ‘foot and another part of foot’, changes; whatever they are called it worked though I doubt the name will catch on! 🤪 The road was clear most of the way across Exmoor, great fun, and I arrived in Lynton at 12.15, thinking I had bagged myself a 15 minute break. Ha, not a chance! The time home showed as having increased to 1 hour 45, so without getting out I headed up Countisbury Hill towards home. The return journey wasn’t quite as much fun; more traffic and the route not as good. Regardless, still enjoyable and I always love the final section of the A30 down into Crewkerne, starting at the wonderfully named Mangle Cave Hill and consisting of a series of sweeping downhill bends, interrupted by a 40 limit through a village, then opening up again for a final blast down into the town. It became a race against time, would I make it back before 2? Would I still have a full set of man bits by the end of the day if I was late? The tension was palpable (although I’m using a little poetic license here because I actually pulled into a lay-by at the top of the hill to allow plenty of space to the cars ahead), then I hauled down to the 30 limit entering Crewkerne. I pulled into our driveway at 1.58pm, expecting praise for being slightly early but no. Mrs Stu’s car was nowhere to be seen; she had headed for the beach with the short person and the ginger furry one! 🤪 I managed to wash and dry the car, and get a coat of paint on a radiator by the time they returned so all is well 👍. Anyway, a grand drive out on some wonderful roads. Despite being a 34 year old car, with only 135bhp it’s a heck of a lot of fun.

I'll be there for the next one @Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset I need to thank @Matt_Sfor being my wingman that day too, quite literally, as he helped me collect the remnants from the roadside 😳. I'm just glad it didn't damage anyone or their vehicle. Onwards and upwards, new wing arriving Thursday and stronger brackets in progress. Need a new front tyre too, might have to do some man maths to work out whether 13 inch wheels would be more "cost effective" long-term 😉

Was a great day out, thanks Paul for organising. Shame about the breakdowns. Venue was great! Good to meet some new members from the Cotswolds. Never really been up that way really enjoyed the roads and the scenery. Ross had me giggling with his exuberant hand signals. A great start to the season!

Anyone looking for mapping or carburettor setup give AP RACING ENGINES a try. They mapped my omex ECU running omex ITB’s. The car now drives better than I ever expected. Link below of the last run. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AMQWhr1xJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I was in Krakow last month, it was bitter cold, but clear and sunny. A beautiful city and lovely people.

Barney sure is purple!

Pleased you took my advice!! He worked wonders on my car. Bit of a magician.

If just muddy its ok, see how looks my streets now (this white 'sth' is... salt!!! ) we have nice weather now but I am not so brave to put Westfield's rust-prone steel on such roads ) . Luckily there is proper rain in forecast in next days

Good stuff Mark, glad you got sorted and home. I've been the beneficiary of the WSCC crew pulling me out of a ditch so I know how good it is to have company and support! See you next time 👍

You have a PM

I love the Cotswold roads so am doubly gutted I couldn't be there. Wanted to try out Henry Cole's favourite road, the B4425 from Burford to Bibury and Cirencester, amongst other things. Well done again @Paul Baker - Bristol Bath and Cotswold AOon organising a great 1st blat as DOUBLE AO! 👌👌

I can't speak for the sevens, but there's plenty of XIs out there that are Midget based. A lot of them run a type 9 gearbox though. Is there anything in particular you need to know or are looking for?

Details of a show local to me in Rothwell, the first time this has been held. Anyone interested, please let me know.

We had a brilliant day out in the Cotswolds, great company and glorious weather. And plenty of early season car shenanigans. The alarm got me out of bed and I set off early to the first meeting point for the boys coming out of Bristol. Got a text message from Colin to say that his dead battery hadn't charged overnight as the charger had also died! So one down. Me and Rory made it to the Cross Hands to be joined by Rob and Ross, plus Dave in his lovely GTM. We then had a great run up through Tetbury, where Dave peeled off as he had other commitments, and then we headed up to the Classic Car Hub where we met Mark, Adrian, Sandra and Matthew. They'd managed to get prime position at the front and arranged a great line up for team Westfield. The Porsche club had to settle for round the back! Nigel took the owners photo. Plus a few other pics below, credit to Adrian for some of the best shots, including sneaking up onto the balcony: A great place to visit, and they did a cracking breakfast (was obviously too hungry to take a photo of that). After taking in the surroundings and some good chat, the Bristol boys headed for home. Adrian captured a cracking little video of us leaving, which is on the Cotswolds FB post. We almost made it back down to Tetbury before two of the cars decided to finish early. We pulled over to push Rob's car into a pub car park and sleep off a dead battery. Rob then jumped in mine and we made it a further half mile down the road before my alternator bracket snapped and we had to park mine in a random country lane. So the fun was extended for the rest of the afternoon with trailer action required! Easy fixes and it's all part of the fun I keep telling myself. Thanks for the passenger rides home Ross and Rory! Overall a great day out. Already looking forward to the next one.