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Saturday dinner time, sat doing nothing in particular, some friends say they're going skiing, anyone want to join them. An hour later I'm at their house booking it. Monday morning I'm on my way to Andorra for 3 days skiing. 13 years since the last time and 39 from my first time on snow. I've had a great time and can't wait to do it all again next year. This is what retirement is all about.

Great news! ☕🎉 All Westfield Sports Car Club 40th Anniversary mugs have now been posted up to and including Tuesday 13th January, including those heading over to Europe. On behalf of the Westfield Sports Car Club Committee, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who purchased an anniversary mug. Your support genuinely means a lot and helps us celebrate this fantastic milestone together. Enjoy your mug, and here’s to 40 years of WSCC. More to come! 🏁🍾 HB

After 12 years of ownership I have decided to sell my 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 U.K. car. Owned by me since November 2013 and before that by another WSCC member. Approx 96500 miles, used initially as a second car and then more recently as third to my BRZ. Large file of receipts, never welded since I’ve had it and not before as far as I’m aware. In recent years most of the mileage has been done driving between car shows. I have not modified the car in any way as I prefer to keep them as standard, although the previous owner did tell me when I bought it that this has a Prodrive back box fitted. Being a 2004 car this also falls into the cheaper road tax bracket. I have always kept on top of any maintenance and major jobs completed over the 12 years I’ve owned it. The Clutch was replaced shortly after I bought the car and the timing belt last year at the same time as the last service and MoT which was at 96552 miles, the transfer box has been rebuilt with new seals and bearings at 82000 miles and a new alternator and battery was fitted at 95014 miles, 6 months MOT till July 2026. The Airbag recall has been done by Subaru in 2016. Large file of receipts for servicing and MoT’s going back to 2007. Like all Impreza’s do at some time in their life this does have a parasitic battery drain from the tracker. Despite my best efforts I’ve not managed to find where it is so I can disconnect it, but I keep the car plugged into a charger when not being driven. The car is fitted with a tow-bar but I still have the brackets which fit behind the rear bumper should you wanted to remove the tow bar and refit these. I will be sorry to see the car go but as I am now working from home it’s difficult to justify owning this and two other cars and in the last year I only covered 100 miles. £6750 or very near offers. I am located in Fordham to the North West of Colchester and viewings are possible most days. Caveat emptor: I am a private seller and not an expert, therefore photos and descriptions are my opinion and provided solely for guidance purposes. it is recommended that prospective buyers carry out a full inspection prior to purchase for your own peace of mind and verification of accuracy. All photos were taken 11.01.2025

Just before Christmas I fitted my new header tank: I had to cut the old connecting hose off and fit a new one: I had to order a new hose clamp which arrived the next day. Then my mother came down with some sort of norovirus thing and my wife came down with flu. Just as they were getting themselves sorted out I came down with some sort of lurgi as well. But, today, I finally got the hose clamp fitted: It only took three weeks 🫣 David

New tyres to replace my 20 year old budget ones. I was getting the wheels refurbished today, but I seem to have booked a skiing holiday somehow.

We will be visiting the Anderton Boat Lift on the 17th May. We will have a display area reserved for our Westfields, there is a nice cafe for breakfast and canal boat rides are available if you fancy something a bit more leisurely. Please let me know if you can attend so we can ensure we have enough spaces reserved. Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW.

They always send im pizza boxes New hoses for wilwood and Golf calipers

Great start to the year with our annual pub lunch with Surrey and surrounding area owners. Well done to Holly and Rob for bringing the Christmas spirit & Well done for Andy and daughter for being brave enough to bring their car! Fingers crossed for plenty of sunshine and fun in 2026!

Man flu for the last week and builders in the house so we're living in a bed sit atm.. Need some summer days, run out in the westy, picnic in the woods.. Can't wait.. 👍

I’m going on 26 Jan, will pop some photos into this thread. Looking forward to it. Andy

It is an amazing feat of engineering, I was never fully convinced how my narrowboat would fare on the river, I know I could have almost just done a u turn and comeback up I just didn't see the point although I do wish I'd have experienced the whole thing, It's a big draw to the region and a shame its been out of action for some time now, It was a great place to live especially for my dog at the time, she loved exploring Marbury country park

Got the mug as well, shipped to my employer UK office. I'll be collecting it in the summer, but it looks great from the pictures 👍

Arrived today

We took our narrowboat on the lift a few years ago. Absolutely stunning feat of engineering. I recall chatting to one of its operators about the costs of spare parts and maintenance. I was told the hydraulic rams had been replaced at a cost of over one million pounds. Produced in Italy apparently…

Thank you Captain. However, I am certain you are mistaken since I did fill in Form JZ1709-F, Permission To Relocate To A New Domicile. Indeed, I completed it in quadruplicate such that I retained a copy for my records which I am now attempting to retrieve in order to prove you wrong. I suspect your copies got lost in the labyrinthian state of your "in" and "out" boxes. It really is something about which you should get a grip.

First meeting of 2026 is due this week. I'm glad the snow has gone, but it is looking wet later this week! Join us to discuss winter upgrades and Westfield related Christmas presents. Hope to see you there! The Falcon Hotel, Birmingham Road, Hatton, CV35 7HA from 7.30pm.

I have no idea but if I were betting, I'd say yes basic govt greed I did find some lenses over here, easy once I knew what to look for

It’s a no from us ……. But it’s not raining 🫣but you can discuss my winter projects New rear calipers so the handbrake will work this year 🤣 and how @Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO and me ( the apprentice) change my cam belt with vernier pulleys , all the best guys have a great chat and see you soon luv Andy & Becky

Some Essex club members are taking the opportunity to combine a Morgan Factory tour with the Malvern show weekend on Friday May 29th. We've booked the 11am slot (2hour tour) and would love for any other interested members to join us! Here's the tour booking link: https://experience.morgan-motor.com/factory-tours/#booknow

Wirral and North Wales will again have a stand at this year’s Gold Cup meeting at Oulton Park. This is one of the best events in the motorsport calendar, featuring mk2 Jags, F5000s and plenty of period cars. Held over the bank holiday weekend, August 29/31. You can put your Westfield on our stand by following the link, and get discounted admission tickets. https://displaymyvehicle.msv.com/calendar/oulton-park/2026/august/oulton-park-gold-cup/apply?group=385d12e4-fedb-4efd-bb4b-38a0452a8eaf And club code is 9122.

Have a great day @Craigieboy & @TableLeg 🍺🍺🎂🎂

Thanks to the generous support of the members. I am currently boxing each mug or mugs ready for safe transportation. Hoping to have completed this by the end of the week having sold them much faster than anticipated. Monday Tuesday deliveries I would expect. ATB Hedley.

Get some events booked, at least you have something concrete to look forward to then. We’re doing our first regularity rally in march, got a trip to France sorted in May, Malvern at the end of May, another rally in July and the Gold Cup in August. That’s just for starters👍

I used to run those tyres (Nankang NS-2R) a few years ago, back when the softer compound (TW 120) was still road-legal, and on a much heavier car (around 1050 kg). They were genuinely good tyres — very predictable and resistant to overheating, even during long track sessions. That said, they were already quite limited in damp conditions, and in the rain they really required a lot of caution. In your case, the 180 TW version is a noticeably harder compound, which may be even less suitable given the very low weight of a Westfield and the likelihood of encountering wet or cool road conditions. On a dry day, they will of course be better than running on 20-year-old tyres. However, for normal road driving, semislicks rarely make practical sense — they take longer to warm up, offer little advantage at legal speeds, and come with clear compromises in wet grip and overall usability. A good modern road tyre is often the more balanced and safer choice.

<IK> Harnesses now sold. I've upgraded to J K Seats and some 3" harnesses, hence I've got these available. 3D printed clips are included to prevent you being slapped by your own straps! 4 point black harness Note not all the mounting hardware will be provided as shown, you'll need to buy the 4 lower waist belts strap bolts to fasten to the chassis. I will provide the top hat washers though. You may also need some spacers-spacers I will included these though- Buckle covers & these-Eye bolt The new price is currently- £100 for the pair. Either collection from Stoke-on-Trent (or a Peak meet) or I'll post at your cost. Alternatively I'm generally in my office in Manchester (M20 2UR) on a Tuesday. My seats are identical to these-Sport Turbo- Black with white piping and includes the adjustable runners fitted too- runners They're certainly not as new as they've served me well for 9 years and have been used in all weathers. Hence they may need refurbishment and there are signs of rust as shown on the pictures below. There is a small tear in the driver’s seat from my IVA tester’s keys which were clipped to his belt. I’ve had quotes to repair it and have ignored it so far as you don’t see it when your driving 😄 Driver's Seat- New they would cost- Passenger seat I'll take £800 for them as they are. They will pass IVA. I'd prefer not to post due to size/weight and difficulty packing them. Hence collection only from Stoke-on-Trent or I'm generally in my office in Manchester (M20 2UR) on a Tuesday.

You've never driven with me!

I used to live local and have done this tour twice. It's well worth doing; some great old fashioned skills still in use there.

What a great idea!

Yorkshire Breakfast meeting next Sunday, 18th January at The Darrington Hotel, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BL at 10am. I'll be there but not in the Westfield.

Thanks very much. Had an overnight in Dublin, which was fantastic and highly recommended

Thanks Steve, we’ve bought a set from Ian. Appreciate you reaching out though 👍

Thanks Ian👍🏻

Thanks for this, @John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Its been a couple of years since I attended but I'll get myself booked in for the Sunday.

still available

Westfield Seight, V8 Just had 1st MOT, ready to drive. Just over 3 yrs old, and has only done 1600 miles. Kit purchased in 2007 by an elderly gentleman who never built it, I purchased it in 2016, and it went through IVA in 2022 having spent 6 years building it to a very high standard. It was issued with a new 22 plate and went through IVA 1st time. Always garaged and has never seen a drop of rain. No doubt one of the last Seights to be registered. This car has been built by myself with a ‘no compromise on quality’ approach. As you can see by the specification, I’ve only used the highest quality components. The engine block used was also one of the last units that came off the production line and as such is one of the most reliable blocks rover produced. I have a ton of history, folders and receipts for the car, which will all go to the new owner. The engine has been correctly mapped and has been designed for drivability, the car is incredibly smooth and ballistically fast, but at the same time easy to drive. The aeroscreen is surprisingly good at keeping the wind off, and it rides beautifully thanks to a full NMS geo set up. Just had an oil and filter change (Valvoline Vr1) Will come with a Laptop that has preloaded software to control the Canems ECU (should you every want to remap), DASH 2 (can be completely re-configured), Freewheel configuration Car will be MOT’ed before sale and comes with a set of spare keys. Please, no time wasters or silly offers, the money will be going towards another future build (but not this year). But if you do want to own what is no doubt one of the best Westfield V8’s out there, then message me if interested. An incredible specification car and almost new……..£20950 Tel: Paul - 07718657173 Chassis and body work • Correct Seight Chassis – One of the last • Finished in Westfield Racing Green • Additional venting on bonnet • Air intake routed to side of scuttle for cooler air • Carbon front wheel arches • Carbon Rear arch protectors • Bonnet secured via Aero catches Engine & electrical • Brand new 4ltr Rover V8 short engine with red dot (meaning the thicker, more reliable walls). The most reliable block available • Standard refurbished cylinder heads with new stem seals, and brand-new rockers, rocker shafts and springs • New Piper fast road 270 camshaft, with new hydraulic lifters • All new duplex timing gear • Custom made Baffled and shortened oil sump which has been proven on track, and gives suitable ground clearance • Upgraded alternator • Odessey PC680 gel battery with quick release earth connection Gearbox, Diff, clutch and Flywheel • LT77 5 speed gearbox from TR8 – slightly improved ratios • Standard clutch • John Earls lightened flywheel • Gear extension with custom alloy Gearknob • 3.62 Limited Slip Differential Fuel, Air and spark system • Fully programable Canems ECU purchased from Lloyd’s performance in Warminster. Car was also mapped by Lloyds on completion and produced a very healthy 208bhp at the wheels (circa 250bhp at the flywheel), although this was on a new engine and has now probably gone up • Upgraded THOR injectors, and fuel rail • 25 ltr alloy fuel tank with aero filler cap • Fuel delivery via 2ltr catch tank to avoid any issues of fuel surge fed by a low-pressure fuel pump to an aftermarket high pressure fuel pump – Very reliable • Inlet plenum is the recommended modified rover Gems with 62mm throttle body • Carbon fibre air filter fed from routed ducting to side of the car (helps with cooling and power) • High quality Sytec adjustable fuel regulator Exhaust system • Westfield side exit exhaust manifolds • Custom silencers with twin cats (can be removed easily), but has very low emissions • Alloy head shields Cooling • Davis Craig (EWP150) electric water pump with mechanical pump deletion and custom-made blanking plate with full dashboard control of both water pump and cooling fan • Highest rated Spal (VA03-AP90/LL-68A) cooling fan • Custom Alloy Coolex 70mm Radiator • Reworked nose ducting for more efficient cooling (a known issue for the Seight) Suspension • Full geo set up and corner weighted by Northampton Motorsport for fast road driving • Protech Alloy shocks all-round with correctly rated springs • Wide track and poly bushed front wishbones with Westfield cast uprights • Rear standard wishbones with Westfield uprights • Longer wheel studs to accommodate alloy spacer • Front and rear Anti roll bars with fully adjustable down links Brakes • Front vented discs • Wilwood lightweight front calipers with Mintex1144 Pads • Standard rear discs and calipers Interior • Westfield sport turbo seats with red embroidered Westfield logo, and red piping, both on adjustable seat rails • Deep Red side panels and carpets which complement the dark green bodywork • Carbon covered central tunnel • Carbon rear cover with inspection hatch • Carbon dashboard • Carbon V weave aeroscreen • Carbon look mirrors Safety • Rear braced roll bar • Schroth 3 inch 4 point seatbelts Controls • DASH 2 digital dashboard with shift lights • Blinkstop freewheel fully remote (wireless) steering controls (amazing system) • Spa Leather 290mm Steering wheel • Go Race quick release steering boss (absolute highest quality boss available) • Custom made (by Go-race) stainless steering shaft (moves wheel closer to driver) Wheels and tyres • 15-inch Team dynamics Pro race 1.2 (Gloss black) • Rear 205 Nankang AR-1, front 195 Nankang AR-1 tyres

Welcome from snowy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 you've picked the correct colour....and enjoy.

A nice but chilly drive to and from the Ace Cafe 'Cold Turkey' meet this morning. Plenty of bikers, some classic cars and some good chats. The XI started up well without a choke and ran faultlessly.

Santa bought me some heated gloves, for winter Westy fun 🤩

not exactly delivered by postman but just been to collect this for my megablade so lucky to find such a clean used cage local came with a nice set of carbon mirrors as a bonus 😀

Finally got to pick the car up today and got it home on one of the only dry days we are going to have for a good few days lol Thanks to Toybox Cars Its a 2.0 Ford Pinto with dual 45 webers, hopefully in the new year I shall start playing around with the engine a bit more, maybe a nice new head and cam from Burton power and then see what kind of power I can get from it. But for now will enjoy it as is well when we get some decent weather haha

Testing the waters to see if there is interest in my XI, sad to say am selling because getting in and out is proving to be a major problem and so driving hours have been much diminished. I will get some additional photos and details in a few days, but its fully running, managed to do a single Track Day this summer and the car is fully sorted and comes with a bunch of spare parts. Materially upset about taking this course of action, but I don’t have a Museum and none of my kids drive a stick shift. Purchased off BaT in 2021 and got it sorted and ready to track and drive on nice roads. Will probably put it on BaT in the New Year if I can’t sell through the Forum. Would like to get $42,500.00 for the car. Send me a pm to discuss or reply here and I will get back to you.

Westfield long range fuel tank Never used This would be expensive to buy new £100 collection only !!!

Think it was September or end of August, I’m based in Manchester

A breakfast on a sunday sounds very good! I only get some sundays free, but ill be sure to looknout for the mext one that im free on! And heres a picture from this morning

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! 🤞😀

And....... breathe!!! The red rocket has a fresh MOT! She had been laid up for 4 months due to work and family commitments (so needed a few quid thrown at her) but I'm so pleased my happy place is back on the road!!!