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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hey ho it’s been a while 🙄 In 2020 we were heading for New Zealand then COVID struck, all our travel plans went down the pan,🙄 we were stranded in Australia for three weeks until we managed to get a flight home, 😀 Well we finally fixed it and my tee shirt came too🫣 Oh yeah and a tour cap 😎

Please note that several posts have been hidden as they were about the qualities of SEights in general and not this car for sale, and were therefore off topic and against club policy in adverts in order to help sellers and buyers alike - thank you.

Not brought by the postie but I found a great deal on a new, unused 31l fuel tank and installation kit incl cradle thing, bands, etc. so snapped it up. The ~20l range of my tank is a bit tiring if actually trying to go anywhere! Now, I expect installation is a doddle, yes? 😁

Completed a proper brake upgrade today. Well, the chaps at my local garage (J Day Engineering) did. Mine is a factory built car, from 1993, and having only done 4000 miles, was still on its original brake pads, tiddly discs and tiny calipers from a Cortina, from back in the day. Now it has sparkly new kit from Burton Power. HiSpec 4 pot calipers with the largest discs to fit inside my 15 inch Minilites, HiSpec braided hoses and Greenstuff fast-road pads, and fresh brake fluid. (Mine is very much a road car rather than a track weapon.) Given the car is around the 400 bhp per tonne mark, I now look forward to it being able to stop as efficiently as it is able to proceed. I'll collect it tomorrow. The only downside being it'll only be around 0 degrees C when I do. (Finally, for those that are interested in this sort of thing, the parts bill came to about £750 including delivery and VAT, while the labour was circa £350 including Vat. So £1100 all in. I'm perfectly happy with that.)

Ha! I’ve two of those, both cabriolets. 205 CTI and a 304.

Hi Ian, The lamps all meet IVA requirements (built in reflectors). We used the exact same set when our demo Se.Na model went through IVA Thanks

Totally agree. Also the worst is salt-water mist going on every smallest gap, micro cracks and porosity in paint , in welds and Inside chassis (not galvanized) profiles. I use tectyl outside and Inside profiles but i'm aware that IT is nothing against salt. Water ok, but salt is evil !

Deffo put any seven type car away over winter,your chassis will thank you for it!🤣🫣 I really struggle to see why people use them over winter,you can't use their performance, your chassis and any bare steel parts go really rusty, the roads are way more dangerous in general, takes ages to wash them properly and try and protect them for going on a drive which is cold,wet and not enjoyable 🤷‍♀️

Selling due to an upgrade to Siltech Superwide front suspension, upright and hub setup. Parts are still on the car but can be removed relatively quickly for sale. Westfield Widetrack Wisbones inc Powerlex Bushes and Ball Joints - Invoice for Sept 2018 Westfield longer brake hoses Steering arm extensions Hispec Aluminium Uprights - Invoice for Nov 2018 Hispec Extra-light Hubs - Invoice for Nov 2017 Westfield cycle wing brackets Wilwood Powerlite Calipers - Invoice for Jan 2019 Ferodo DS UNO pads - New and only bed in - Sept 2025 265mm drilled and grooved discs Westfield speed sensor bracket Race Technology Wheel speed sensor I will supply all invoices for the parts as noted above and in the photos for your car’s history file. £1300.00 Ono. Collection preferred but I can stick on a pallet for delivery at buyers expense. I can add more photos once the parts are off the car or take specific photos as requested.

Yep planning to do more once the salty roads end gritting like mad my way now , tbh this is all bran new to me ive always had cars and done alot of kz go karts but the kit car scene is all new and if honest its a little overwhelming once you start looking at what you want to do ect nothing seems a simple or straightforward job but i love it next summer will be great

680kgs, well over 200bhp at the wheels, 220lbft of torque at 3k rpm….sluggish is a term I would most certainly not use….around a track, the BEC is going to be a quicker, but on the road, when you are scrambling around to drop three gears, the V8 has instantaneous acceleration even in 5th……sluggish it is not!

Speak to David at @Tillett Car Seats, he’ll help answer any questions you have.

I couldn't find a 'bravery' icon to 'like' your post with! 🤞

Enjoy it @Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO, if we get 40th anniversary shirts all records are erased and you’ll have to start all over again with the new shirt! 😂

Today we set out on a road trip, en route we stumbled across this place, so continuing my pilgrimage to motorsport venues across the world here goes😎

Do I need large fire extinguisher when I turn kill switch ON ? I’m not sure right now if was a smart idea to convert a simple, reliable operating track-only Westfield with just a few wires, no handbrake, no horn, no proper indicators, nobproper lights, fog reverse ligjts, etc.into a road-legal car… but I’m pushing ahead anyway

Your wallet will be considerably lighter with such great products! 😉 He does two 'flavours', race with no clearcoat which is lighter than road with clearcoat, so perhaps weights of all 3 would help!

Brave man. I put the winter wheels on the Mx5 today and reminded myself just how good they are.

It’s all part of the raw driving experience for me. If you want comfort and a quiet relaxed drive stick with a tin top. I still get excited every time I get the westfield out. Iam about to go aero screen and full cage after 16,000 miles/ 4 years of screen/doors which was only ever really comfortable wind wise with the doors on. Only reason for the cage, a bit more side protection in the event of an accident and front protection if I did hit a deer or something on an early morning blat. The reason for the aero screen, better visibility as the screen/side door windows gets misty and dirty and I struggle to see with the sun glare at times.

📣 Supporting our Show & Events Organiser, @Martin Aldred - Shows & Events Coordinator As we continue building towards an exciting year of national events and our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we’re looking to add to the Shows & Events team within Westfield Sports Car Club. This team. Under the direction of our Show & Events Organiser, Martin Aldred, will help to shape the direction of key events, assist with planning, and bring passion and enthusiasm to everything we deliver for our members. Whether it’s: Supporting the setup and running of major events Helping coordinate club presence at shows Bringing creative ideas to improve member experience Or simply offering a bit of practical help where needed …your time and energy will make a real difference. If you feel you could contribute, big or small. Please contact Martin @Martin Aldred - Shows & Events Coordinatordirectly to express your interest. Let’s make our upcoming events the best they’ve ever been. Thank you for your continued support of the club. Hedley Bennett Club Chairman Westfield Sports Car Club

ah nice yeah I think 150bhp will be my first target for it.. I believe it has 45s on it but no idea if its got a different cam..

Yeah, for light fittings not designed to go on the back of a trailer or commercial vehicle, that's pretty good.

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…

That is lovely. I have a 2008 MK3 on 27K miles one previous owner - will be perfect for a BBR supercharger or turbo conversion one day 🙂

There was a supercharged, track prepped but road legal MX5 for sale at auction recently. I have to say it looked fab and the spec was amazing. I would say it could have been the most perfect combo of daily drive, weekend open-top toy and track day fun all in one package that I've seen in a very long time, maybe ever! Update: found it. £16k I think that's a good deal https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/19342801

Thank for the heads-up about Zen Graphics. I've just ordered some of these for my wheels also. Plus some of their other decals, for my Alpine, Lambo and Peugeot. What a useful website that is!

I look over the top of the wrap-around screen on my XI but I always wear goggles and a beanie/ flying helmet. I can get pebble-dashed with sand if following a tipper lorry, and the cockpit collects leaves on country lanes. Tbh, other drivers give me a wide berth and show much more respect than when I'm in my tin-top. The main concern is when some drivers just don't see me at all, but driving defensively is the order of the day when there's other vehicles about.

You're worried about something that doesn't exist. An aeroscreen maybe bugs and stones and you'll need minimum eye protection from proper safety glasses. My crash helmet has been hit a couple of times by tiny stones usually off motorcycles in front Riding on the centre of the lane where stones collect. Half doors are really good. They stop the wind almost fully. Without them over 50mph and the air swirls off a screen and sucks air from your nose.. Not nice Fitting half doors stops the huge air arriving under your arm and going up over your face.

Have a great day @BobMet 🎂🍺

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.

@Steve72 I have been driving a Westfield with a screen for 25 years now and nothing has ever hit me. Wind deflectors do make it a lot more comfortable though

Try Oxford Motorcycle clothing, I have an Oxford Chill-out jacket and although not a fleece it does a very good job of keeping the wind out. This is similar to mine, although a newer model. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303790825881?chn=ps&_ul=GB&var=603800759078&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A15NMq4HSdRtSaNekTRVlsWA1&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=603800759078_303790825881&targetid=2448003509029&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9046662&poi=&campaignid=21690875706&mkgroupid=188473833775&rlsatarget=pla-2448003509029&abcId=10027099&merchantid=118965559&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21690875706&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1d8yRxlg7U7PNtBTa5V626C8&gclid=CjwKCAiAz_DIBhBJEiwAVH2XwMDmuWLO_iefVAQoKxLU83WMd0HICM8uPkCe5omEpz4TiRrAXBcY9RoCHRoQAvD_BwE

Better start saving if you want some!

Appreciate your comments. When we went to The Crispin, there were 30 people. This year at The Bentley Brook there were only 20. This may account for the feeling of ‘cosiness’ at The Crispin. Having said that, I feel that the catering at The Crispin was at their maximum making it a real push for them to deliver the food to the expected quality, temperature etc and The Bentley Brook can easily cope as they do weddings etc with considerably more attendees and I thought the food was good. Parking is an issue with The Crispin. Maybe I should try and find somewhere similar to the Bentley Brook with regards to being able to cater for large numbers - with a suitable sized car park!

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 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…

Great thanks all and especially about the Q plates I shall keep an eye out for local events as yeah would be great to actually come and see some in the flesh.