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That's the ferry tickets booked along with our hotels for our trip to France in June 2026. Hopefully we get away from all this rain we've had in Scotland over the last month or so. There will be just the 2 westfield's going and you never know might meet a few during the trip...will get back nearer the time .

A photo taken last fall at a local autocross. It's winter here now and the car is for the most part inside while I work on some front end aero stuff. dave

Getting an old thread back up, but it came up while i was searching something, and i have just put a sticker on............so lets see what else we have! Also,does anyone know if i can get small round colour matched stickers in chrome yellow to pop over the holes? Or any other solutions to tidy them up

Hello all, I am not sure how I didn't find this forum a while ago when I purchased my Westfield last year but here I am! I have a 1990 SE across the pond in the US and I am in the process of rebuilding the car to a drivable state. (I'd love to upload an image here but it appears I can only attach images through URL's, what's the proffered method for doing this here?) My Westfield started its life in California with the soul from a first generation Ford Capri as the donor car. It presumably lived this way until the previous owner had unfortunately blown up the old cologne 2.6 that was in it. I believe it has a type 9 5 speed transmission and I can't remember off of the top of my head the specific rear end. In the US there isn't really any aftermarket for the cologne V6s, especially the very rare 2.6L so finding parts to rebuild proved to be quite difficult. At the end of the day I would have a quite heavy 100hp at best boat anchor. This lead me to sell the 2 cologne motors (One was blown up and the other needed machine work done as well) to a very happy first generation capri owner. Now I am planning to go to a BEC route, I am thinking of going the Hayabusa as I presume there might be some existing megabusa parts floating around out there. If not, I know the aftermarket for the busa is quite extensive so its likely that someone else makes what I am looking for besides very Westfield specific parts. I still have a few other projects ahead of the Westfield unfortunately, but I am determined to liquidate some of them to get the cash and time to focus on this for 2026. However I would like to get a head start on the parts list needed to make this project a success, and I have a few questions. One of the main concerns of things I likely wont be able to make myself is the headers, does anyone have a megabusa header lying around that they wouldn't mind parting with? Or know which aftermarket header is most Westfield friendly? Honestly if there is a good place to find the driveshaft items (spline adapter and preffered driveshaft to use as a donor?) I've seen people using E46 driveshafts for this, that would be convenient as between myself and my friends we have a lot of E46 and E36 parts and cars lying around. I also need seats, my car unfortunately came without them. I see someone here has a Tillett B3.5 for sale. Is that something you would recommend for both the driver and passenger? I imagine my fiancé would prefer a more comfort oriented option if possible, however I do imagine that is a tall ask for something like this. I know it'll never be her favorite car lol. Thanks in advance, I'll definitely have more questions after I get off of work. Just figured I'd write something simple on my lunch break after I got the account activation email!

Hello I just acquired a 1992 SEIGHT. I want to restore it to its original condition, and as you can see from the photos, I have a lot of work to do. I don't have any documentation, so I'll often be asking for your help with information on certain parts. See you soon!

Good evening. Thank you for your encouraging messages. I don't know if it's the first one in France, but what's certain is that there are practically none. It's properly registered for road use. I'll be sure to post photos of my project's progress.

Oh fantastic, can't beat a Euro trip Just remembering that I saw you returning last year travelling up the A1. I'm booked on the Newcastle ferry in June too, though not decided on a route yet. Done the Alps the past 4 years and although we enjoy it, I was thinking of possibly doing more of the Netherlands this year and along to Denmark. Should really get my finger out and do some research. Hope you have a great trip.

We take the ferry over to Rotterdam, then down to Lille, Evreux, Chambord, Saumur, we have a few days in each place and just do some smaller roads with the villages. We then travel back via Portsmouth.

Our first Golden Pheasant meet of the year, after bad weather postponed the January meet! Roughly 7pm if your eating, 7.30 pm or so, otherwise.

I’ve no idea why my photos come in upside down, I have rotated 180 and makes no difference! It’s an iPad if it matters? Anyway..finally here after a 2 month wait, AIM had delays on the pdm32 apparently. Hoping to crack on with this now, I’ll start another topic to include the ecu swap. No going back now!

Martin. Can you please add tractor boy Mr Bennett to this event. I’ll try not to offend the locals. HB.

As per the title, registration is available in the Store and by following this link: 7s Speed Series Championship Just scroll down and click on the registration package to sign up and purchase. A copy of the Draft regulations is on the registration page.

Lovely stuff @Murraymint and @Craigieboy and @Tim (Sideways) Johnson - Club Treasurer This year we'll be heading for a week in the Dordogne, including 2-night stays each way in the Loire. Using the tunnel on the way down and Caen-Portsmouth ferry on return. Already planning Almeria in southern Spain for '27!

We’re attending the Laon Historique in May. First time in the Westfield, looking forward to packing light

Thats me paid up, so I am in the championship for 2026 ( having got the car back to full roadworthy after prang). While credit card was out I booked on to Prescott test day 28-Mar-2026, Gurston Down 02-May-2026 and 03-May-2026 and Prescott 13-Jun-2026 and 14-Jun2026. I need to rest in a dark room now.

Calendar arrived thanks.

..well, there are quite a few around. I saw you live in the area and as I am regularly staying in Arabba as a base also with my bike, it would be great to meet. My next visit will be in June timeframe, will drop a personal note by than. My favourite pass still is Mauria with a nice meal afterwards at the Cridola restaurant…

I'll be there.

https://www.donkervoort.com/en/icons/donkervoort-s7-1980/ Given that this 1990 7-type with swept wings and a Crossflow engine and 22k miles on the clock is a mere €95,000 I’d like to announce that The Wench, a 1992 with swept wings, an injected CVH and fewer than 7,000 miles is for sale for a mere €94,000… such a bargain! Form an orderly queue below.

Certainly an image not front recent driving, but better late… This one taken from a photographer in the Dolomites early last September during a long weekend activity. The photographer took this one while we drove up to Passo Giau…

Interested to see how you enjoy your factory tour. Witnessing parts being hand made during the manufacturing process is quite different but also similar to what I am familiar with at Bentley! Morgan focus is on customer specification being open to their colour scheme, both interior and exterior is aligned to Bentley. It is when you see bodywork parts being made, that’s different. Bonnets and spare wheel covers made adjacent to the car in production. Loved seeing that. Andy

I hope she does!!

I've been called many things but Stuart is a first !!

Evening all. A question for our Show and Events Coordinator - any news on the 2026 WSCC tour yet, please? I'm already booked into the Kendal hotel on the dates posted by our illustrious Chairman, so am, of course, keen to know if it's going ahead. As in previous years, if helpful I'm happy to sort the gpx satnav map files for the solo drivers who don't have a navigator to follow a road book. Thanks, Stuart

I’ll definitely share more on the forum after winter. So far, after several heavy snowfalls and frosts of around minus ten to minus fifteen degrees Celsius, it seems to be coping better — snow is easier to knock off it. With the Carcoon, I’m always afraid I’ll tear the outer cover material with a brush. The material here is noticeably thicker. Basically, it looks exactly like the CarBubble Outdoor https://carbubble.uk/product/outdoor_car_bubble/ but the total cost was edit : approx 350 USD (almost half of that was shipping — did I mention how heavy it is? ). Pluses: – You can choose any dimensions you want, as well as colours, add a “window”, etc. Minuses: – Louder fans (there are two, but I use only one and it’s OK but still louder than really silent Carcoon). Plus or minus - depends : – The zip is positioned lower than on the current Carcoon (older had also low positioned) . Plus: easier to drive in and out. Minus: you have to bend your back more to zip and unzip it.

Yes, I have exactly the same assumptions. On top of that, I’ve got a bit too deep into kit cars — with only one small garage, I currently have three Carcoons standing on my driveway It’s definitely much cheaper than building another garage, although during the season, when I drive often, the constant zipping up and unzipping can be tiring / annoying. If the one from China turns out to offer good protection as well, it’s a much cheaper alternative. It definitely has a better lock, although the material is noticeably heavier.

Hi welcome to the club nice to see another bec about to be born there are a number of members who will have many of the parts you will need you would be wise to post your needs in the wscc parts wanted and there are specialist in the uk that can also supply parts, if you need any contact details in the future drop a line were here to help good luck with your project.

Hello All, Christmas has come and gone and we're well into 2026. The first meet of the year is this Sunday, 1st Feb. It will be at the normal location but, if like the year befoe last and it's closed we'll again do what we did then and switch to the The Vine in Wombourne. See you Sunday Thanks Rhett 7pm, 1st February at the Dudley Arms, Himley. DY3 4LB. backup location The Vine, High St, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 9DT.

I will be there

It's here- Iphone App Android App Beeline Website

I based mine on not having a garage local car storage facility would cost over £1000 for 4 months storage if my carcoon only lasted 3 years that would be £200 per year as it cost £600 to me that's a huge saving then buy another.

thanks for your advice Ian, who can forget this moment when the inside tyre was about to lift Secondly, I'm planning to fit 250lb rear and 375lb front springs since I mostly travel with a passenger. (now I'running 200/300)

Good work Matteo. You'll notice a vast difference in cornering with working shocks!

@Andy Westwoodthanks for that I will download Beeline and take a look

Thanks @ianali, @Martin Aldred - Shows & Events Coordinator we will be splashing our way around the lakes with you all again this year, cheers Andy and Becky

It's an app called Beeline. It's a cycling app but it worked fine with the gpx files.

Done

You are not the only one. I’m sure I’ll be coming to you with plenty of questions!

You are too late to buy these bargain tyres because a Formula One team based at Silverstone has bought all of them

Hi - just to confirm as I am already on the list, I think I will be driving solo and only have a mobile phone so will just try follow everyone else. I am sure I can add the basic route to google maps like I did for the Berwick trip.

Martin, can you please add @aeg to the list. They are away on holiday at the moment, but they are both intent on joining this event. Cheers

Hi - im definitely interested in this. Scotland based so don’t get out with others as often as I’d like, but Lakes are definitely within range.

My home-built project that needs an owner who will actually use it. Time to accept I gave no thought what I'd do with it once I'd built it..... A common refrain from me, "we have 3 cars but barely need 1". In 2023 the Midlana went to the MOT & back and that was it. Last year Vickie 'encouraged' me to use the car more so we did get out in it once or twice, which I enjoyed, but the truth is I just have no use for it as I am practically a recluse these days. So, as the saying goes, 'genuine reason for sale'. It's not a 'good' reason, but it is true. £12,500 If the asking price is achieved, sale will include a bunch of spares etc as follows. Engine gaskets, spare set of used ignition coils, spare throttle pedal pot, spare MAF, spare suspension parts, spare diff (used but good), camlocks for the V6, plus any other pertinent bits (spare wiper motor, spare dash clusters etc). Will include all the templates I used for making the body panels, screen template, assorted 3D printed parts files to recreate them if required. Car currently has inertia belts but will include harnesses as shown in the shot below. Spare master cylinders. If the asking price is not achieved, none of the above listed parts will be included but can be purchased separately. Last time I sold a kit I practically gave it away, along with lots of valuable parts. Won't be doing that again. (Added for clarity, no spares will be offered for sale unless the car sells below asking price. If that happens, any left over will be advertised separately.) Can be viewed any time by arrangement. A few pictures so you have an idea what it is: Very briefly: Car has MX5 NA front & rear uprights, front suspension is double wishbone with inboard vertical dampers with rockers & pushrods, rear is lower semi-trailing arm and upper wishbone. All suspension joints are 1/2" rod ends or larger, or spherical bearings in cups. Pro-tech 1.9" dampers. Steering rack is MX5 (currently a de-powered PAS rack, was originally a manual rack but I found this a bit 'slow'). Front brakes are Wilwood Midilite with Focus ST 300mm vented discs, rears are Hyundai i30N calipers with BMW JCW Mini vented 316mm discs. Wilwood pedalbox and master cylinders. Engine is a stock Alfa Busso 3.0 V6 taken from a 1999 Alfa 166 so makes around 220bhp/200lbft. Gearbox is a 6 speed from a 156 V6 for the shorter diff ratio. ECU is stock from the donor 166 so includes working cruise control and passes a CAT test with ease (although it doesn't need one at MOT being a Q plate). Instruments are modified Alfa 166. Loom is mostly derived from the donor car and retains all the original switchgear and functions, including the Alfa CODE engine immobiliser system integrated into the ECU. Dash has a home-brew fuel gauge calibrator to match it to the Exige fuel tank & sender, which makes it accurate. JK Composites seats. Since first building it and getting the IVA in March 2021, I've fitted LED headlights, put a Sparco steering wheel on it with a QR, swapped out the harnesses for inertia reels and made some suspension mods at the back to add some extra droop travel. Last year while I had the engine out to do the suspension mods, I also fixed an oil leak that had developed, so it had a new cambelt and yet another water pump while it was in bits as well as a complete new set of all oil seals. Located near Evesham, Worcestershire. chris.savage.01@btinternet.com For more detail than any sane person could want to know, please see the following threads: and: https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/3073-Non-Stratos-build-project?highlight=non-stratos and finally: https://www.midlana.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=651 which was where the idea came from originally. (last two sites may require you to register??)

Thanks for your help again @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO I googled witches hat for buckles, and found something. Even better, Ali already has what you suggested I need

I’m in again although ashamed to say the car hasn’t left the garage yet this year!

An early birthday present arrived for my second set of wheels. Porch carpet still on the 'must replace' list, 5 years after moving in...

Have a great day @RICHARD+PHILIP , @Simple Simon & @Golftiger

Have a great day @Mark Levett & @basford

It's been a good white since I've shared any photos of my car...so it's time I guess! This photo was taken by my wife and while I was autocrossing in a local church parking lot. I like how the big, wide and sticky tires distort under the heavy cornering loads. It's winter here now and snow covers the roads and the Westie is tucked away warm and safe in the shop waiting for the sun to melt the ice. dave

let's update this old topic - new quaife atb differential --> cat verified - differential oil catch can - carbon cycle wings from @Allan Cooke - new fuel hoses - oil service - torque checked every nut - new led headlights - re-painted roll bar ready for the spring!