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my local village car show the only westie out of 40 or so cars in fact the only 7 there not a bad turnout considering the weather threatening to rain

Just got myself a mini English Wheeling machine, and I've made 'thing' on it. Not large enough to make an aluminium XI body on it, but good to learn the skills for making small parts on. I've even managed to get a 3-d curve going on!

Been have a blast around Wales for a few days. The mountain road from the Elan Valley visitors centre is spectacular

Westfield SEIW – 1996 kit, registered 01 May 1997 Complete nut and bolt rebuild 2015 – 2017, back to bear chassis re powder coat etc Folder full of receipts going back to 1996 when car was purchased from Westfield. Very little use since, has only been used for springs and very few road miles. The car is an absolutely stunning build, the quality and attention to detail are second to none in my opinion. Its a proper ground up professionally built car. I have been around westfields on and off for several years and not seen one anywhere near as nicely built. The car was built for sprints and hillclimbs but i have added some parts to make it useable for trackdays such as a larger fuel tank and oil cooler and added a passenger seat, i still have the smaller fuel tank and pipework to not run the oil cooler if someone was wanting to use it for sprints again and be as light as possible. The car has just been for a full health check at northampton motorsport after a small running issue which turned out to be the fuel pump, this included also- map check, compression check, bore scope and all found to be in excellent condition with paperwork saying so. Engine All parts sourced from SBD Vauxhall 2.0 XE Steel crank and rods Slipper pistons SBD big valve and ported head Jenvey DTH throttle bodies Deep carbon filter plate to accommodate long trumpets SBD 4-1 manifold SBD Carbon 7” silencer (repacked in 2022) SBD light weight alternator kit (replaced in 2022 and comes with a spare) Off set starter to accommodate small light weight flywheel Dry sump Aluminium deep core radiator Setrab 19 row oil cooler 252 bhp 182 lb ft Safe to 9,300 rpm, shift light set at 8,500 rpm Clutch / Flywheel 5 3/5 inch twin plate clutch Lightweight flywheel Hydraulic central release bearing Gearbox Quaife 6 speed close ratio straight cut sequential, geartronics flat shift box for full throttle clutchless upshifts 2.39 1.691 1.337 1.151 1.000 0.930 Diff Sierra 7” Quaif ATB 4.4:1 CWP Lightened CV joints Lightened stub axles Brakes Front Willwood 4 pot Vented discs Mintex M1155 Rear Sierra Solid discs Mintex M1155 Floor mounted adjustable pedal box Suspension / uprights / hubs AVO rose joint dampers (AVO Refurbished 2022 all 4 due to 1 leaking) Fully poly bushed Front ARB Rear ARB Front Lightened cast uprights and aluminium hubs Rear Westfield aluminium uprights 2.4 ratio Quaife quick rack Chassis Addition bracing added to: Engine bay Front of chassis Diff cage Removeable diff cage brace All panelling in carbon fibre sheeting not aluminium like they usually are, literally everything is full carbon sheets, Sikka Flex bond and rivet Detachable carbon / aluminium honeycomb composite floor Full Caged roll cage All cage mounts welded and sleeved to chassis, not bolted in! Wheels / Tyres Compomotive CXR Black 8” front 9” rear Avon ZZS tyres with load of life left, new in 2023 Also have some 10’ and 11’ image split rims with fresh but used michelin slicks which can be included for the right price Bodywork Lightweight GRP bodywork Detachable rear section Detachable rear wings ( currently has extra wide rears fitted, but have two pairs of standard width to go with it ) Detachable engine bay panels Aero screen Full Carbon lightweight Dash Full Carbon Rear Diffuser Misc Carbon flat floor from back of Engine Bay to the back of the car Bespoke lightweight wiring loom Detachable steering wheel Odyseey Extreme Gel Battery (New 2022) Additional carbon tunnel top if no handbrake used Weight in road trim 544KG TRS 5-point harnesses Stack rev counter / dashboard / sequential shift lights Additional shift light on top of scuttle Oil pressure / temp gauge Water Temp Gauge Full Video Recording setup with forward and driver cameras, GPS, throttle, brake, gear selected Seriously enquiries only please. 07752503234 £16995

Ironically it's the most impractical car I've ever owned, however last year i drove more miles than the previous two fun cars, GR Yaris and M2. Must be something in it...

Everyone's circumstances are different, but i get out in mine as often as I can weather permitting. I also have a slightly modified Mx5, but this thing is totally different, much rawer and communicative, makes the Mx5 feel soft. So I really crave drives in the Westfield and every drive is special. Another great aspect is when your not actually driving, they are easy to tinker with and I enjoy that, well when things to to plan I do. Depending on where you are, there may be other owners to drive with and that makes a massive difference. I think you're making the right decision, just spent 2hrs today helping my mate trace electrical issues with his self build MK. The fact it's a chopped up old mx5 wiring loom just adds issues. Nows a good time to get one, that's me 1 year of ownership and some brilliant drives. I should add, it's a brilliant community, lots of help and advice on hand and even a few jokers about @Flying Carrot Steve

308hp & 300lb/ft torque, weighing just 600kg (1/2 tank) Resulting in around 520hp per ton. Ford 2.0 ecoboost engine. (chain driven) hybrid Turbo. (Capable of 380hp) Uprated turbo actuator. GFB adjustable (full re-circ/atmosphere) blow off valve. RadTec radiator and intercooler package. sport 250 rad duct cowling. 3” exhaust. Westfield carbon fibre 6” silencer. Thermo-Met custom exhaust insulation. Ford Mustang inlet manifold. Ford Mustang engine cover. PowerTorque RWD baffled sump. SCS Delta GDI4 stand alone ECU (fully mappable. SCS closed loop lambda control. Ford Duratec 85 degree coolant stat. Setrab oil cooler. Setrab oil cooler fan. (Controlled via AIM dash temp info) Mocal billet remote oil filter with integral 80 deg thermostat. DanST billet oil take-off plate. High flow torques hose fittings with PTFE hose on oil and fuel lines. Millers race oil. Odessey battery. Mazda MX5 mk3.5 5 speed gearbox. Westfield sport 250 Helix clutch with billet pressure plate. Vitesse concentric hydraulic clutch conversion. AP racing clutch master cylinder. 3.62 Ford Escort cosworth LSD. Custom made long range fuel tank (38L) top mounted filler, and anti surge baffle-ball filled. (250+ mile range) External Swirl pot dual pump set up - Walbro 392 HP pump. Walbro 395 lift pump. Focus RS mechanical DI pump. Fuelab billet fuel pressure regulator with gauge. Fuelab Billet HP fuel filter with replaceable filter. Billet pre pump filters for both pumps. APS alu AN fuel hose and fittings. ATL 0-5v fuel sender probe. (No moving parts) Siltech racing front 4 pot lightweight brake package Including custom super light front vented AP discs with aluminium bells. Genuine VAG rear calipers (handbrake retained) Westfield grooved rear discs. Tilton adjustable brake bias bar. Dual AP racing brake master cylinders. Braided 3AN Teflon brake hose throughout with APS stainless steel fittings. Motul RB660 brake fluid. 2.4 quick rack. Siltech Racing super-wide front wishbones. Siltech Racing Micro adjustable (rose jointed) rear wishbones. Siltech racing front and rear adjustable anti-roll bars. Westfield alloy front uprights. Lightweight billet alloy front hubs. Westfield alloy rear uprights. Protec shocks, re-valved and calibrated by Procomp motorsport. Faulkner springs. NMB rose joints used throughout. Force racing billet 3 piece wheels Weighting just 3.8kg! 13 x 8 13 x 10 Avon ZZS tyres. (Nearly new) Caged FIA spec full cage. Longacre rear view mirror. AIM XMS strada digital dash and sensors, linked to SCS ECU via Can-Bus. BlinkStop wireless steering wheel buttons (programmable Indicators/high beam/horn) Fan override (on) switch. Push button start. TRS 3” harnesses. OMP 300mm wheel. Racetech quick release system. Dual USB power socket LED lights all round (inc headlights) Gerbing heating clothing power socket. Lightweight race ZK bodywork in ford stealth grey (gelcoat, not painted) Currently professionally wrapped with Hexis ‘Wasabi green’ metallic. Extra wide rear arches (305mm) Carbon nose cone Carbon NACA duct air intake. Carbon chassis/interior panels. Carbon flared side panels. Carbon front splitter. Carbon headlight pods. Carbon indicator housing. Carbon boot cover. Carbon diffuser. Carbon aero+ wide front wings. Carbon aero screen. Carbon kick strips. Carbon dash. Carbon tunnel top, rear and side interior panels. Carbon chassis & cage trim. Carbon cage protectors. Carbon gear knob. Audi TT gear surround. OBP ‘dark matter’ passenger foot rest. JK composites seats. (Both on runners) Built for the Ultimate Road and Track Experience The goal was simple: create a car that’s perfect for road trips—capable of being driven to the track, enjoyed all day, and then comfortably driven home. By focusing on weight reduction throughout the build, the car retains exceptional handling and delivers a superb driving experience. Countless hours of development and fine-tuning on the dyno have resulted in a car that’s incredibly fast yet remarkably smooth and easy to drive. It cruises effortlessly and responds with precision, a testament to the quality and attention to detail invested in the build—truly second to none. In 2019/20, the car underwent a full, chassis-up ‘nut and bolt’ rebuild. During this process, the chassis was heavily modified and reinforced, especially around the rear end and differential, to handle increased torque. Additional strengthening was applied to the front suspension area. Lowered steel floors were installed, and the entire chassis was shot-blasted and powder-coated in satin black—effectively making the car like new. The track width is approximately 160mm wider than a standard SEIW. The car has covered 14,500 miles since. chassis was registered in 2003. Registered on a Q plate, the car is exempt from emissions testing at MOT, meaning a cat is not required. This also provides greater flexibility for tuning the fuel and ignition system to achieve optimal performance. The car comes in 2 colours! The fibreglass is ford stealth grey (see pics) which is currently professionally wrapped in stunning Hexis ‘Wasabi green’ £25.5k Located in fife Scotland

Have a great day @Stu Faulkner 🎂🍺 I hope you get a least 1.5 Pizza's today. I'll look forward to a beer with you at Malvern

Dear car enthusiasts, My name is Tim, I am 35 years old and live in the Leuven region, Belgium. Since childhood, I have had a soft spot for lightweight sports cars. So at 25, I fulfilled a dream for myself by buying a Lotus Exige. A fantastic period followed during which I was active in the Lotus scene. During those years, I regularly came across Caterhams and other Super 7 models - cars that managed to fascinate me time and again with their pure driving experience and unique looks. After a difficult goodbye to the Exige came another big adventure: an intensive home renovation. But still the itch remained. The passion for sports cars and the desire to take fun trips again kept lurking in the background. Recently I stumbled upon a Westfield that had been for sale for a while. At first sight, it did not immediately appeal to me: RHD and in terms of looks not quite my cup of tea. But after some thought and negotiation, I decided to take the plunge. I see it as a project I can put my passion into again - step by step I want to turn this Westfield into something beautiful. I am looking forward to sharing experiences, getting tips and who knows, one day hitting the road together! Car Greetings, Tim My ex-Lotus: - 2011 Lotus Exige S Roger Becker Special Edition - Roger Becker numbered plate No 84 out of 200 worldwide - Roger Becker signature on side car - Aspen White - Full option package includes: Sport + Touring + Performance + Blackstyle Pack 1.8L Supercharged 2ZZ engine 6-speed S gearbox Lotus variable slip traction control system (LTCS) Torque-sensitive limited slip differential (LSD) Pumped clutch plate and cover Dual oil coolers Lotus Launch Control ABS with power brakes Lotus Performance Stage II Exhaust Larini De-Cat pipe Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Happy birthday Stu, hope you have had a lovely day, love from Glen and Julie xxxxx

@Stuart That's very close indeed, should even be in the old market on Monday.

I will have a damned good go at it and report back my findings and results.

All together now - I'm Spartacus! 🤥🤥🤥🤥

Blimey, a quadruple level garage with 4 identical Westies, that's very cool 🤣🤣🤣

Wow, I don't know who this is, but it's very kind and really appreciated. Thank you!

Fixed the number plate and light, went with the middle option.

@Flying Carrot Steve TLWN

A Roger Becker! The Holy Grail of S2 Exiges 😍 Welcome from someone who went the other way… old: new:

Can you please get your facts straight. It was just Ali that made ‘us all’ walk to the lighthouse! Luckily, as far as I know, they have none in the Lake District.

Renewed with Howden yet again after searching around and having a ding-dong bad experience with Adrian Flux. Always impressed with how friendly and knowledgeable they are at A-Plan-den (sorry, been with A-Plan too long to change to Howden completely!). Thanks to the team for your help. (They offered me a much cheaper policy than Highway with a company called MarkerStudy. It seemed too good to be true at that price, so I looked them up on TrustPilot - let's just say that even with Howden's team in place, MarkerStudy's very poor reputation was sufficient for me to pay extra for Highway.)

A great day at Curborough, and many thanks to @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO and Sue for a well organised event! 👍 A yellow car day to match the sunshine we had ☀️

Evening blast to Monsel head.

Yellow things from curborough.... how about this 😜 ..... sorry Greg!

New to the Westfield club! Just picked this up from Toybox last week. First drive was collecting her from Burton and driving back to North London on the A roads in the glorious sunshine! And a lot of driving this 1st weekend including a meet up with a friend and his GBS Loving every second so far!

Dear Members, The Club invites you to join the 2024 TLWN2 tour which is a 2-day weekend event covering 330 miles of the best driving roads in the UK 😎 The Club successfully ran The Long Way North Tour back in 2008 so we thought it was about time for a re run! Based on the route of the Pennine Way, our tour takes in some spectacular scenery and some of the UK's best driving roads as we make our way north from Edale, Derbyshire to Berwick-Upon-Tweed in the Scottish borders. The route will cover: 150 miles on Saturday 22nd June (meet at 9am set off 9:30am approx) from Rushup Edge car park at the top of Winnats Pass near Castleton to Scotch Corner. and 180 miles on Sunday 23rd June, travelling from Scotch Corner (set off from Hotel at approx 9am) to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The Club will provide a comprehensive roadbook for this event as well as promotional clothing and stickers. The roadbook is a very detailed explanation of the route. It uses a combination of tulip diagrams, road signs and descriptions of the road ahead and also includes fuel stop locations. The roadbook is guidance only and further instructions on navigation will be included within the roadbook to be issued closer to the event. Ideally you need a driver and passenger to help navigate the route along the way. Here is an example of what you will receive: Another example to demonstrate its not all cattle grids! Saturday evening (22nd June 2024) will be a social stay over at Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner. Guests are free to use the Active Life Leisure Centre, with its swimming pool, fitness centre and hot tub. A range of beauty therapies are also available. The Club has secured 20 discounted rooms (see current allocation below) to suit our preferred booking options as per details and costs below, please note bedrooms are non refundable after 30 days prior to arrival. The room rates include breakfast and should the guests require dinner, this will be a £30 supplement to the bed & breakfast rate as below: · £120 per Double bedroom, based on 2 guests sharing · £140 per Twin bedroom, based on 2 guests sharing · £110 per Single bedroom, for Sole Occupancy · £30 dinner supplement, per person to include 3 courses. If you are interested and want to participate in this event you must book your own accommodation direct with the hotel - please phone the hotel Reservations Charlotte Gregory Emma Hughes Reservations Manager Tel: (direct) 01748 828612 (working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30-16.30) or email reservations@hidarlington.co.uk and state you are with the Westfield Sports Car Club Group booking on Saturday 22nd June 2024 to ensure you get the discount rate. Charlotte has advised your card details are noted but payment is not taken until 30 days prior (unless to wish to pay on booking). Once you have booked your accommodation please let @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator know so the club can keep a tally on numbers attending. Hotel bookings are on a first come first served basis although we do have options to increase the number of allocated rooms if required. The start point is Rushup Edge car park at the top of Winnats Pass near Castleton. The nearest 24 hour petrol station for folks to fill up and have a toilet break before hand is Texaco Hope valley S33 0EB and there is also a Morrisons in Chapel-en-Le-Frith SK23 0HZ. Please note this is a non-competitive event! Thank you and hope we have a good turn out and decent weather 😎 WSCC - event team Confirmed tour club members with hotel booking for Saturday evening (22nd June 2024): 1) @Stuart 2) @Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative +1 3) @DomWash 4) @Andy Westwood +1 5) @Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator +1 6) @aeg +1 7) @Glynn Walters 8 ) @ianali +1 9) @Steve Bosworth +1 10) @neptune 11) @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman 12) @W Shep +1 13) @Jim cunliffe +1 14) @tex (No hotel as lives local - with garage, lifter and mig welder!) 15) @Markh80 (Sunday only) 16) @Insuranceman +1 (Sunday only) 17) @Tim.Coles +1 18) @MGG (Sunday only) 19) TBC 20) TBC