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Thanks @AndrewBClarke & Clare. Few Images from me.

@Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) you were very muchly missed and we wish you and your family all the best, hoping things improve soon. If it helps we will be out on Saturday next weekend if the weather is good, at the very least it would be wonderful to see you in the monster machine for breakfast, take care hunny XX Last year 5 Westfield's and a Tiger made the run out before the Christmas party, this year the weather stopped play for all but one little nutty Bagpuss. Well done to @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO for pushing the boundry and arriving in style. He still can't park straight mind you Herre is our leader @AndrewBClarke to whom we are very grateful to for organising such a successful event, plus his lovely and supporting wife, Clare THANK YOU X Also supported by the esteemed Club Chairman @Hedley Bennett (HB46443) - Club Chairman who we always love to have with us The rest of us Quiz ready, well done to Gemma for winning first prize Martin's secret came out in the quiz, the fact that he has a wardrobe full of rubber and leather, here he is admitting to it, so it must be true!! Billy Senior's wife, Sue was busy ogling the cakes with me, maybe we should visit here on our next outing just to see if they taste as good as they look Salmon and crayfish starter with a touch of melon, delish mmmm A range of desserts, all excellent as was the main Turkey dinner which I forgot to photograph, no-one went home hungry Xmas Pud the size of a brick So here we are, stuffed, having enjoyed another excellent Christmas Party. Lovely to see you all and let's hope Andrew and Clare extend their generosity to organising one for next year. THANK YOU x

Warning to all Westfield drivers!! If you don't come out into the Peak District on a regular basis you will end up with Bagpuss Related Bad Parking Syndrome, as demonstated perfectly here! we won't name names though😁 Thanks Dan for the photo Breakfast for 9 in Cupola Cafe. Excellent quality food, not cheap but defo not nasty. We were out of the cafe before 11 and off on our run out. It stayed dry, the roads were really quiet, I did a superb last minute left turn (proud of that, nearly missed it!), had to take my sunglasses off on the tops due to fog and we all landed safely at The Tea Junction, Hulme End. Rita We all had a Worzel Gummidge moment, here's mine Ian was in control of his hair this week, until he sat next to me that is😁 That's it, we were done in record time and on our way home at 12:45, dry, light and all good having had a fun day with not a word of common sense between us. It's @AndrewBClarke's Christmas Party next Saturday at The Bentley Brook, if the weather is kind I will be doing a run out beforehand, looking forward to it, see you all there XXXX

This little kit arrived today, looking forward to fitting it, although a little daunted by the prospect, hopefully shouldn’t be too tricky 🤞. It’s an 8 channel version so plenty to play with.

I just wanted to say hi, I have re-joined the club after being away for probably over 25 years. The good news is I still own my Westfield SE that I purchased 36 years ago, the bad news is it's been stood in a garage for around 23 years so is now in need of a full rebuild. Anyway pulled it out of the garage it was stored in and have relocated it close to my home, I need to find storage space for my other toy so I can get the Westy into the garage at home to start the rebuild. She's a 1988/1989 kit, narrow body SE with a 1600 xflow. I'm sure I'll be looking for some help along the way specifically locating parts or newer alternatives. Richard

Just a quick heads up to our fellow member @Rednop1. After thinking for quite a while, in May I've pulled the plug and messaged Ash to order a carbon bonnet and nose. It was a difficult request for him, as the lot needed to be shipped over to Italy, and I can tell you, it's not easy to ship such large parts outside the UK post-Brexit. He kindly agreed, and two days ago those beauties showed up at my house: They were packed like nothing else I've ever bought, could have been around the world a few times without getting a single scratch. He even messaged me a couple of months ago about my bonnet which was ready, however it showed a small imperfection, and he offered me a discount or to redo the part if I wasn't in a hurry. Top guy, top parts and top service. Couldn't ask for more.

Freshly arrived from Burton Power - a set of 4 pot callipers, bigger discs, fast-road pads and braided hoses. Hopefully this’ll make the car stop more quickly than it currently does, still running on the original Cortina callipers, discs and pads fitted by the factory 32 years ago!

I arrived at Paul Jnr house today. the house facing his was abandoned when it was just a concrete shell with a roof on. It was then bought and completed to a very high standard, to day I met Kasper from Denmark, the new owner. I will let the photos tell the rest of the story😎 I think it’s fair to say Kasper is into his cars. turn up the volume 😄

Fresh out the mould! Used a touch too much spray glue so the fabric didn’t slide too easily over itself under vac so a few spots with some bridging, but all in all quite happy 🤙🏽

Finally managed to find time to make a tool for removing/installing suspension bushings as I don't have a press.

And just in case anyone happens to be a fan of old Lambo’s, my current ones are:

I have officially joined you all, very very happy new owner of a megablade, Im in kent and am hoping to get out and meet up as much as i can.

A bit nippy today!

Excellent to see Westfield chesil on the wscc forum .

Well popped down a deposit on a nice Blue Q plate at Toybox Cars... Went with a Ford RS2000 Pinto as I wanted something that was super easy to work on and lots of parts available and not going to cost the world for upgrades when I do want to play around with it a bit Think it will be a good first Westfield. Just waiting on them to finish up some work so I can go give it a test drive.. but they have done a great job on it and looks awesome.. So signed up as a full member here as well.

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

A great event again. Food and service excellent 👏 many thanks to @AndrewBClarke and Clare for arranging and being such excellent hosts. Thanks to all those who attended and made it a wonderful afternoon. a few pics from me :

Another smashing day out, thanks as ever to Julie & Glen. Roads pretty quiet and we had a fab drive up and back. A little foggy but all adds to the fun.

I thought I would resurrect this thread as we are entering the time of year that see's mental health issues raise their heads again. Local to me a young girl hung herself after being made redundant which was the straw that broke the camels back from what others have said. Plus today a person has been hit by a train again near where I live, not clear yet if this was an accident but it was on a stretch not readily open to the public. I like many have had issues in the past and most of us may know people who might appreciate a friendly chat, so I know we are busy but that chat might be just what they need. Just a thought

We picked up our hire car this morning and headed north, En route i spotted signs for this place, it wasn’t planned honest 😉 it was 30$ each to get in Margaret wasn’t really interested (she’s followed me round loads of car museums) so I said I’ll go in you wait out there in the sun I’ll only be 5 minutes, the young lady at the desk said it’s ok it’s free today, she must have taken pity on two little old folks😂 so in we went, Margaret lasted 5 mins, I lasted quite a bit longer.

The steering wheel buttons can be back-lit, but only for night time visibility. The active circuits would normally use the standard dash telltales. You can fit an illuminated dash CAN keypad though, which does light up brighter on the active circuits (there can be up to 14 of those) Edit to add a reminder that WSCC members have a 10% discount on my products since the whole business came about through this great club 💙

Took it work today. Drove home in amazing red skys and ahem also kept a few cars honest 🤣

Winter tinkering just got serious - was a big “postie” van that brought this 🤣

Hi guys thanks for the welcomes ive not been active due to having no laptop and simply being useless with computers il try again to upload a photo 🤣 please let me know if it works

Good morning all, Hope everyone is well. We have had a number of people asking about the availability of the FW rear lamps used on the new Se.Na car so have now setup a kit of the lamps that can be purchased. Link below https://sapentia-fg-westfield.odoo.com/shop/3500120-2025-westfield-fw-rear-light-kit-13136?category=123#attr= Please drop us a message if you have any needs for parts or questions on here or direct to parts@westfield-sportscars.co.uk Many thanks WCL Parts Dept

Thank you all for coming. Without you braving the floods etc, the event would not have been possible. After a few teething troubles with the venue they certainly pulled together and produced a fantastic meal. Must say that was a relief!! You are a great bunch of people. Good fun. 🤩. Probably too early but HAPPY CHRISTMAS!! Here’s to a brilliant Westfielding year in 2026.

A chilly but dry run out for the Surrey group today.

Just finished some ducting for the rad and sealing the joint between the fan and rad due to the bracket. Hopefully a lot better cooling when needed.

Arrived unexpectedly Wednesday! Obtained courtesy of a local WSCC WhatsApp group member Rory Jones. He's probably on here too but I don't know his handle. He and some friends did a charity event for the British Heart Foundation. It was a box-kart race in Bristol. This was their 2nd time hence the 'return' bit. It made the Points West news and he very kindly allowed me to buy a shirt! I mean how could I resist right! This will be my shirt for Malvern next year, hopefully it will be 4th time lucky as I've been kiboshed every time so far! 🥺 It would be nice to meet some of the names and faces I now know from this forum! Your efforts are much appreciated Rory!

Glad you all had a great time , must say though that last photo looks more like a chimps tea party 🤣 take care and see you all soon xx

Well it needs to be simple enough for me to understand it! Essentially, if you have a removable steering wheel, it allows control of things like indicators, lights, wipers, horn etc from buttons on the wheel. This is done via a battery powered wireless transmitter on the wheel connected to the buttons, and a relay box receiver (in my case) which generally goes behind the dash and needs to be fitted either alongside or in place of the various controls on the dash or steering column. There are more sophisticated systems involving CAN bus for example but my car is way too basic to need any of that 🤣.

I've had a short mainly foggy run into the Peaks to join the gang for breakfast only and an equally foggy run home. Roads mainly dry and dirty! Nice to be out! Almost a poppy for @Greenstreak-Andy D My Peaky 'Bat cave' A great turn out as usual

Bonnet under vac, infusing tomorrow 😎

Can’t remember what I ordered but at the moment it’s a bit difficult to open!!

Westfield Seight, V8 Less than 3 yrs old, and has only done 1200 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……..£21500 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

Minus 1 degrees at 7.30 this morning, taking the Westy to the garage to have its new brakes fitted. Not ideal Westy weather!

And the Alpine

I was having a play around with Gemini AI app. You can add a pic as well as a description. Result😁

Some Westfield decals from Zen Graphics to replace the Compomotive ones on my new wheels. Although the current ones do seem to be very well stuck on - might need to borrow a hairdryer to apply some heat…

A few packages arrived today — a kit with Powerlite calipers, Wilwood BP40 pads (I’m hoping they won’t be worse than the DS1.11), 265 mm solid discs, and a few small bits for installing the handbrake. Besides that, a 3.62 differential with a Gripper plate LSD for the MNR. Now I ‘only’ need to put it all together…

We’re ready!! But are you…..

mmm, I kinda agree with him though 😮😁 ooo ooo ooo

Keep going while the weather holds i had to go pet shop today to get a sack of grub for the koi of course such a large bag wouldn't go in my van so had to go in westie and go to the most distant pet shop out of 3 in my area.

I have machined up some new peddle bushes and set screws as I noticed they had a bit of sloppy movement, side to side. Now the clearance is 0.2 mm so hopefully all play now eliminated. Also sourced a lovely carbon gearknob form the WSCC and have made an aluminium bush to fit. Type 9 gearbox shaft measured 12.3mm OD for reference.

Yes I go with that i love going out on solo drives when I can really open the taps but then on the other hand we go out on as regular as possible on area club drives I don't know if you have many other westies near you on these drive outs we drive in a reasonably orderly manner but it's seeing a westie in front of you and looking in the mirrors and seeing more behind you realize just how special it is to own and drive one and to be part of such a great club with like minded members

Unfortunately, I’m the only one around here driving a Westfield, at least in this area. I really envy you for having such a great community! Maybe I’ll prepare my track-only Westfield for road use for the next season — then I’ll be able to go with one of my sons, or just enjoy watching both of them having fun with the Sevens EDIT : as for "you realize just how special it is to own and drive one" - here , with no other similar cars around it feels from that perspective even more special !

And another blatant bump. Not sure how many I get before I get a red card....

Maybe last ride this year , golden autumn, only watching recording... I had to speed up the video to show what I actually felt while riding