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Running out of daylight now, but Essex area managed a nice pub dinner meet last night

2nd MOT passed at Stablers Garage. Just need some new rose joints for the ARB’s.

Today, we caught a bit of the air race at Wellesbourne and had lunch. Later, we stopped at Pistons and Rings near Daventry for a cuppa and car chat. Pics at Daventry.

Just a follow up to your kind suggestion - I changed the tie rods to enable the "proper fitting" of the rack Thanks so much for that advice. I've also now had the 4 wheel alignment done and ride height adjustment.

I think it's all good news, if it sells well enough to be sustainable. Caterham have done very well without revolution, so why not? Then there'll be a solid base for them to hopefully build up the support for existing owners- that's the bit I'm more selfishly concerned about I guess, but this news makes it seem possible.

I'll be there Steve - Westy or other ragtop depending on the weather

Have a great night. I'll be stuck in Bucharest all week...

I was under the impression that everybody just pretends to run one ???🤣

Surprisingly good. Don’t be outraged, but in my naivety when I first bought the car back (and likely when I had it the first time) I was never particularly aware of the pressures in the previous set of tyres so I have no idea what they were! It felt pretty dodgy with the new tyres at 32 psi, but now with them at 18 it feels fine. Moving from semi slick 205 to treaded 195 the steering feels a fair amount lighter so in some ways I prefer it. There is obviously, noticeably less grip but it still feels nice to drive, I guess it just encourages a slightly more relaxed driving style rather than exploiting the grip as tends to be the case with the r888r. I’ll do as I intended which is to keep these on over the winter months and until the weather improves as I don’t enjoy the other tyres when it is wet. They will definitely go back on though as they are great fun and the cornering/braking is amazing.

Out and about today with my little co-pilot. Beautiful sunshine here, with amazing views along the coast road to Abbotsbury from West Bay, where we spent a few hours at the swan sanctuary, very relaxing. New hub covers stayed on! 💪🤣

A few I took this morning

Separated at birth those two cars!

Making it myself, squared up the bonnet as best as possible to make it a bit straighter and made the gaps more uniform, so hopefully the carbon one will fit loads better! Should lose a couple KG's as well!! Just have to decide on what weave orientation I want to have next, and make the plugs for the vents. Might make myself a couple bonnets for fun, but have no intention currently on producing many. Might put the mould up for sale after I have had my fun though!

Winter projects underway, she will be rolling out next year with a new carbon bonnet 😎

No photos, but is there any better feeling than getting the Westfield out on a warm, sunny day, wringing its neck on empty country roads and making a glorious noise, then stopping at a beautiful country pub for a breather and your favourite pint? 😎 No details, but after a very challenging 12 months healthwise at home and £40k spent on unexpected necessities since July, I really needed that bit of joy, release from reality and reaffirmation. Personal batteries recharged.

I've fitted the mower blades for the green bits

So long as it lasts until the end of the day!!!!

After a number of issues since a fresh engine, gearbox and chassis rebuild. Just finished refitting the engine and gearbox after repairs to both. Also fitted a new propshaft and various other bits and pieces. Just in time for tomorrow's trackday! 🤞😀

Wow! Hadn't seen that picture before. I ended up doing it twice last year, I liked it so much the first time.

I know this post was over a year ago!!..........Not the first time the Glenelg ferry has been mobbed by Westfields!! (This was back in 2016)

All - thanks for all the help and advise through this process. I'm happy to report the car is now all 100% road legal and insured etc. So happy with this and starting to enjoy rides with friends and family.

Sorry guys, i have an early flight tomorrow so i am having an early night - need to get packing! Have fun guys, till next time Andy