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Not in the post, but picked my spare engine up yesterday evening, it came with a free car!

Hedtec also sometimes offers even better prices for set of helmet and Hans . Worth to metion that car helmet worth to have Hans mounting points. Free in case of hedtec.

I can feel the joy from here! Like being reunited with a lost faithful old dog

Yes that’s it !

When buying my first motorsport safe helmet for the Westfield, I aske in the shop what the difference, aero aids aside was between bike and car helmets. Their answer was that they're designed for very different types of accident; bike helmets were designed to protect you if you came off, hit your head against the ground, or a vehicle, and then slid, with abrasion resistance being part of it. Whilst car helmets were designed to protect your head from bouncing off the roll cage - a potentially much higher psi impact force, because of the way smaller contact area, along with a cage being brutally unforgiving against something like your head. There was also a big difference in fire protection, again, with bikers expecting to have to survive being thrown clear, whilst car drivers would be strapped in until they could extricate themselves/be extracted. That said, for just aeroscreened road use, if buying again, without having a cage, because I wear glasses, I'd probably go for a flip front helmet, which AFAIK, are only available in bike helmets?

I didn't realise Ron Champion had passed. I met him at his workshop/showroom in Peterborough many years ago whilst building my own Locost. Myself and my long suffering wife had been shopping and decided to turn up on the off-chance he was about. He was, and we spent the best part of 2 hours chatting about all things Locost and kit cars in general! I also got a new copy of the second edition of the book from him, which he gladly signed. My old copy of the first edition was getting quite well used! He seemed quite bemused by the success of the book and the number of people currently "in-build". An absolute Gentleman and, in my eyes, a true legend of the kit car industry. Rest In Peace Ron.

Yay, my eBay find actually worked out.... for once 😂

Thanks Ian, I was using my iPad and phone ! Using my laptop and it worked so a fully fledged member again !!

I don’t know but I spotted it at Laon in May 2024!

I should be ok for this. Won't be in an XI for obvious reasons. If its dry I'll bring the SEiW, if not it'll be one of the tin-tops.

@BRJ has this about a year ago IIRC

You don’t mean Q98MDV do you?

Since I've messed up and can't make the 6th, I'll be there on the 20th.

INAUGURAL WESTFIELD XI MEET UP Looking at the number of people available to meet up on the two dates, it looks like: 6th Sept: Possibly 2 (including me). 20th Sept: Possibly 4 (including me). Any objections to scrubbing the 6th and going with the majority for the 20th, to save me two trips along the A41? Cheers. Morris.

My 2000 SE is in original Westie Racing Green. Nose has been refurbed! Was a Bangers & Cash purchase 30 months ago with a cooked Kent engine. Intention is to dress it as a 'The Prisoner' copy. Engine build by Aldon.

Yes, if you crash a bike and it catches fire, the rider is normally 200 feet away in a tree with severe gravel rash..... with a car, you are captive until you get the belts off and start running 😂

The last piece of the puzzle for the cars annual service.... After using Jap Service Parts many times for the genuine Honda OEM filter (the best option for the F20c), I found a slightly better deal from RHD Performance so gave them a try.... delivered quickly and well packaged 👍

My understanding was that the wider visor openings vent differences etc were largely down to the fire ratings required for car motorsport compliance, though I have heard said the visor thing may also be partly down to more flying chunks of metal aimed at you in a big track "un-scheduled rapid disassembly situation" with a car, than you'd normally get on a bike!

I normally use a Nolan N87 bike helmet on the road and a Zamp RZ65D carbon (with HANS device) on track. I was going to get a Hedtec for track until I found the Zamp at a bargain price. I chose the Nolan as it didnt have the extended rear aero so it didn't push my head forwards in the seat. I also have a cheap Shox Assault Evo bike helmet that I use for passengers. It is really interesting how different the two types of helmet are to live with. Bike helmets have a wider field of view with a larger visor aperture, plus built in drop down dark internal visor is great on the road, the pinlock visors (essentially double glazing) prevents steaming up, and they are made to accommodate intercoms if you wish. Another good feature is quick release chin straps in a bike helmet, where the Motorsport ones use fiddlier (but more secure) D ring fastening. Also, if you wear glasses, the bike helmets accommodate these more comfortably. The Zamp is 3 times the price of the Nolan but is a lot lighter (about 1.4kg vs 1.7kg and 2.1kg for the Shox). The downside on the road of the FIA/Snell compliant helmet is that the visor aperture is noticeably narrower (a pain at T-junctions!), there is less ventilation, no pinlock visor, no quick release chin strap, and no internal flip down dark visor. Interestingly, despite the large chin spoiler I get far more helmet lift above 100mph in the Zamp than the Nolan, probably due in part to being so tall... In short, I find the bike helmets more convenient and comfortable to live with on the road if you can find one without the extended rear aero.

I know a few of the Speed Series guys, back in the day used to use and recommend these; they were really popular with the new drivers just starting out, as well as the more experienced guys looking for good value.

Basically why I went for the Shark one, it's not a pivot flip-front but the whole face covering part is on elastic and just pulls forward and up so the face is completely open. Comes in handy if your specs steam up while stopped at lights etc that's for sure.

As I live near Stoneleigh, I am more than happy to offer traffic advice and my guide to local great food and drinks to WSCC Members at special discounted prices: Best Indian restaurant: £2.50 Best Thai restaurant: £3.00 Best quality restaurant: £5.00 Best pub: £6.00 (limited to 10 members) Best route to Stoneleigh on the day: £3.00 Best route out of Stoneleigh after the show: £8.00 Directing member of your choice the wrong way after the show: £10.00 Act now to avoid disappointment.

I never thought i'd be putting my Westield 1440 Megabusa up for sale especially now after alot of time, money and effort it is running spot on, but next year on my bucket list is doing the Stelvio Pass and the other half won't go in this BEC.....she wants to go in a normal car as this one scares her too much so i've met her half way and i'll be getting a car engined Westfield.... i just haven't told here it will probably be as mad as this thing. I've owned it for nearly 2 years. The 1st year i barely drove it as i struggled with the typical on/off BEC clutch issues and the fuelling low down was awful. The start of this year i sent the car off to AJ Automotive...whilst there the clutch was fully rebuilt with the correct spacers, springs and plates...it now drives like a normal car clutch,A genuine Suzuki reg/rectifier as the copy one fitted was rubbish, new fuel filter and moved away from the hot engine in the engine bay, new fuel lines in the engine bay,new spark plugs, and an oil and filter change. It was then taken to Dan Page Motorsport for a new fuel and ignition map, end result was 219 BHP and what is now an amazing car to drive with plenty of power. It is a joy to drive now and always puts a smile on your face. I apologise in advance for the long for sale post but this is a very special high spec car. Westfield Megabusa SEIW with full roll cage in nardo grey and carbon , correctly registered on a 64 plate 2014 Mileage 3734 miles Mot till April 2026 ENGINE..... Built in 2022 and done approx 1500 miles RLM racing Gen 1 1440 big bore motor. JE 84mm high comp pistons Stage 1 Gas flowed head Gen 2 crank RLM billet starter cover MTC billet clutch basket MTC billet clutch inner Gen 2 clutch with heavy duty springs receipts for £1000's for the full build Dry sump system Mocal oil catch tank Low level billet oil breather cover Air blipper COOLING...... Coolex radiator Revotec fan Sebtrab oil cooler Mishimoto coolant reservoir DRIVETRAIN...... 3.14 Ford diff with Quaiffe internals Proptech diff fitted start of 2024 No reverse FUELLING....... AT Power 50 degree 45 mm shaftless billet throttle bodies 044 fuel pump External swirl pot Billet fuel filter INTAKE..... Reverie carbon air box fed by ram air via a Nacca duct in the nose cone ELECTRONICS... DTA S100 Pro. This also controls the pneumatic paddle shift system and the water pump system Full throttle gear changes on paddles without using the clutch Odyessey PC680 battery (new last year ) AIM TFT dash with GPS speedo module Blinkstop wireless steering wheel switches and gear change paddles Savage switches Dead man toggle USB port with voltage display LED halo front light LED rear light LED mini indicators Has switches and dials for traction control, launch control and wet and dry maps but not set up for it at the moment BRAKES... Wilwood front calipers with new discs last year Ford rear caliper Braided brake lines SUSPENSION...... Procomp shocks all round Siltech wide track front suspension Front and rear anti roll bars WHEELS... CXR 8 inch front wheels fitted with 215/55 x 13 Avon ZZS tyres CXR 9 inch extra wide rear wheel with 245/55 x 13 Avon ZZS tyres BODYWORK AND COCKPIT.... Nardo grey sprayed FX panels Extra wide rear arches Carbon rear arch protectors Carbon nose cone Carbon bonnet Exo racing drift car bonnet catches Carbon front splitter Carbon extra wide front arches Carbon flared sides Carbon aero screen Carbon dash Carbon tunnel top and sides Carbon kick plates Carbon back plate Carbon sill protectors Carbon Tillet B6 seats on adjustable runners Sabelt 4 point harnesses Carbon rear boot cover on hinges Carbon rear diffuser Carbon look mirrors Carbon look rear light pods OMP 300m steering wheel on a Go Race quick release system Front brake bias dial Wow, i think that's about it and i've probably missed stuff off. This is a very clean car as people who have seen it can vouch for. If it wasn't for the trip next year i'll be honest there's no way i'd be selling this. It's my 4th kit car and it's be far the best looking and performing i've ever had. So down to the price. I'm looking to get £20,000 for it ....it would cost you more than double that to build a car near to this spec. I'm not looking for a p/ex , unless you've got an equally spec'd up big power car engine Westfield with a roll cage. I'm situated in Walsall, West Mids

I bought a set of 200kgs bathroom scales and did exactly that. I'm single 😂

I tried to use the bathroom scales one time but the Mrs wasn't too impressed 😁 . Joking aside it was something that i kept meaning to do but never got round to it. Let's just say when i need to push it about with it not having a reverse gear it's very easy

A hood bag from the very helpful Laura at www.tigercars.co.uk via eBay. They are happy to make them without the Tiger logo and have piping to suit most car colours. If you do go down that route, ask for the straps to be made a little longer as ours are a bit tight on the Jap rollbar. Otherwise, very pleased with it. Also a matching hat from some random safety wear company 😎

It's that time of year, some lube for the mistress 😂

With no @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO present and therefore no steering wheel to steal and hide, I had to resort to hijacking your phone and exposing your newfound foot fetish (I will keep it a secret I promise, what happens at Silverstone stays at Silverstone....oh oops is anyone listening?) Really enjoyed the event, and great big thank you for the ticket and another great big thank you to the ladies on the TVR club stand that were friendly and welcoming, allowing us to sit in their shade with a brew, bob on girls

Stumbled across this on the Bay of E so had to have it....

ME221 ecu and duratec harness ready for some winter tinkering.

A very hot day at the Knebworth Classic Car show. Very few kit cars, but a great selection of some rare machinery (DeTomaso, Buick with a straight 8, Ford RS200, plenty of Jag E-Types and Mustangs etc. etc.) and of course a Westfield XI 😃.

@Nick Algar - Competition Secretary you still got that spare one in the garage?

I've been talking to Futura about the open day, and they have suggested that we arrive there around half past 10, so there will be food left! That means an earlier start. We will meet at The Buffers, Rakehill Road, Scholes, LS15 4AL at 9:30, leaving at quarter to 10. It's around 45 minutes to Easingwold. We will go straight along the A64 and off at the York ring road. Sorry about the early start. See you Sunday.

Finally decided to upgrade my front brakes with the Wilwood kit from Rally Design using 260mm vented discs. Forgot to order the new hoses so not going on just yet!

Gutted, I couldn't get there. Some nice shots, thanks for posting 👌

It was great to meet you you as well Richard and we had a great day spectating. The other Sprint that I mentioned at Castle Combe is The Great Western Sprint on Saturday 18th October which has the final round of the UK Sprint Championship. Below are some photos of the Speed Series members @Richard Houlgate @Dan Trotman @Paul Harvey @Stuart Gilks competing yesterday.