Ewan Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Not sure how many on here use their Westy’s over the winter, but I’ve just fitted the Winter Pack to mine, just in case. When new, back in ‘93, it came with full wet-weather gear, including a hood and doors. None of which have ever been fitted. Until today. So I finally unpacked them and have fitted what I need to need to me through the dark months. I must be getting soft in my old age. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarmanUK Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Not soft at all, especially if it means you can use it all year round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Cars looking good, and nothing wrong with using the weather gear. There are some cracking autumnal and winter days to be enjoyed and the weather gear makes the wind chill more bearable. we use a sbfs half hood with easy entry zips instead of the full roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 As said, can be some nice sunny days over autumn and winter, often with less traffic about. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigHew Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Yes there are enough cracking blue sky cold days to make winter driving worthwhile. A couple of years ago I invested in a Keis heated vest and gloves which keeps everything toasty warm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 56 minutes ago, Gary Taylor - Scotland AO said: Cars looking good, and nothing wrong with using the weather gear. There are some cracking autumnal and winter days to be enjoyed and the weather gear makes the wind chill more bearable. we use a sbfs half hood with easy entry zips instead of the full roof. I'm still not bothering with the roof. To tricky for me to get in/out. Down here in the South I'm assuming fitting just doors will be sufficient to see me through the winter. Plus a Westfield beanie hat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Ewan said: I'm still not bothering with the roof. To tricky for me to get in/out. Down here in the South I'm assuming fitting just doors will be sufficient to see me through the winter. Plus a Westfield beanie hat. Yes that why a lot of folk have gone with the half hood with zips , so it’s easier to actually get in and out especially over a hot exhaust lol, enjoy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith - Joint Hampshire & IOW AO Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I’ve a soft bit for sevens half hood. It works brilliantly in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 “Grandad” zips in the SBFS half hood are useful for iffy days as well as getting in and out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 That’s a good idea - I think I’ll order one of those. As a trial I briefly fitted my proper roof. But getting in and out was not pretty. A broken back from my rugby career means flexibility isn’t my strong point! A half hood with a drivers side zip could be a great compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRENCHWSE Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 a good idea for my Narrow SE also. home made, modified or bought ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 21 hours ago, FRENCHWSE said: a good idea for my Narrow SE also. home made, modified or bought ? Bought from: https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/westfield-50-c.asp All refer to wide body by the look of it. They are very helpful, be worth contacting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyBrad Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 20/10/2020 at 17:44, Ewan said: But getting in and out was not pretty. We use our full hood a lot, so we've got pretty slick at getting in and out, which is handy when it's bucketing down and it's a sprint to get in. It's a bit noisier with it on, but with the heater on full, we're toasty. A bit of moisture finds it's way in (past the doors etc), but far less than a half-hood does, and your swept wings will mitigate a lot of road spray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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