big power Westfield Cosworth Turbo video at bedford
Discussion
RB Will said:
He has admitted himself that the marshal had a word wit him as he looked out of control.
Porkie you have some lovely cars and you obviously have a lot of fun with them I just advise you get some tuition at your next session.
Er? no I didn't. I was told to stop drifting 'so much'Porkie you have some lovely cars and you obviously have a lot of fun with them I just advise you get some tuition at your next session.
not because I was out of control!
Bedford try and keep drifting to a minimum because of NOISE issues with screaming tyres I think you will find.
I have had lots and lots of tuition over the years! and will continue to have more. I will post a video of me out in my Exige at Donno few weeks ago with an instructor if you like. Its bit boring but very informative. I CAN drive smoothly. I was just enjoying driving like a bit of a wally on a pretty empty track in the last HOUR of the day at Bedford. A big open and very safe track.
I was TRYING to be brutal with the throttle and throwing it in way to hard on the slower corners as it was FUN.
As for staying on the track? As I said before. I was just using all of the available area to enjoy myself.
I get the impression you have never been to Bedford have you? Wanna come along next time I go? Its an AWESOME place. I will show you I can drive smoothly and keep it between the lines if you want
Massive thanks for everyone elses comments. Glad most people enjoy what I thought was a pretty safe time and place to have a 'hoon'
Edited by Porkie on Thursday 1st December 13:32
yonex said:
So your 'defence' is that you spun your own much easier to drive Impreza on a wet track, cut corners and undertake people?
How odd.
Defence? People just asked to see my driving I was not defending anything. As already shown there are no corners cut and nobody undertaken. The Impreza probably is easier to drive but as I said that corner just caught me out. I don't see why having spun a car a couple of times in my life means I can't comment on others driving. I seem to remember Colin McRae crashing a lot but nobody would say his opinion is worth sHow odd.
t. Rinse and repeat for any race driver. We all make mistakes now and then. STW2010 said:
OP, sorry for the slight hijack.
Your car is incredible! From reading your build thread you seem like a top bloke, with a fantastic attitude. I actually live near Bedford, so will hopefully get the chance to see and hear your animal of a Westfield in the future.
Sure mate, I go there a few times a month normally. Will take you out for a ride on track if you like Your car is incredible! From reading your build thread you seem like a top bloke, with a fantastic attitude. I actually live near Bedford, so will hopefully get the chance to see and hear your animal of a Westfield in the future.
Most of my pleasure from cars comes from sharing all the fun experiences with other people. Its boring just going around on your own!Well that clears it all up then . You seem like a nice chap and if you want to PM me when you are next going I would be happy to pop along and have a ride/ nose at the car. I have never been to Bedford so would be interested to see the place.
Having had a quick look at your other videos it seems like you use Bedford as more of a playground than a serious trackday as there is a video of you at Donnington where the driving seems good.
Little bit confused about the limited drifting rule. Not seen that specific one anywhere else. Do they tell other people to go round corners slowly in case their tyres squeal? I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just giving my reasons for saying what I said.
. You seem like a nice chap and if you want to PM me when you are next going I would be happy to pop along and have a ride/ nose at the car. I have never been to Bedford so would be interested to see the place. Having had a quick look at your other videos it seems like you use Bedford as more of a playground than a serious trackday as there is a video of you at Donnington where the driving seems good.
Little bit confused about the limited drifting rule. Not seen that specific one anywhere else. Do they tell other people to go round corners slowly in case their tyres squeal? I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just giving my reasons for saying what I said.
LOVE Combe. I go alot... My old Sierra was a bit of a monster around there
I'm no Genius through Quarry myself though! Awesome track though.
I do Charity rides there every year for RSowners club day. Always an amazing day.
RBWill, I will PM you next time I go You will love Bedford. Amazing place and great people there that run it.
Noise is a problem there though. They even switched from running there own Caterham superlights (that they use in the amazing Palmersport days) from road tyres to full slicks. Just to try and keep the noise down.
I'm no Genius through Quarry myself though! Awesome track though.
I do Charity rides there every year for RSowners club day. Always an amazing day.
RBWill, I will PM you next time I go
You will love Bedford. Amazing place and great people there that run it. Noise is a problem there though. They even switched from running there own Caterham superlights (that they use in the amazing Palmersport days) from road tyres to full slicks. Just to try and keep the noise down.
bramley said:
Porkie you should get yourself to Combe - RBWill could do with someone showing him the correct line through Quarry judging by his YT vid 
Westfield is awesome, and top marks for your attitude and your driving.
I'm not sure whats up with Quarry it's the Esses I span at.Westfield is awesome, and top marks for your attitude and your driving.
Porkie I will look forward to the invite. Noticed on the Fezza vid you are in short sleeves, this is also new to me. never been on a track day before where you don't have to have arms and legs covered. Silly rule has left me a sweaty mess on many occasions.
Porkie said:
STW2010 said:
OP, sorry for the slight hijack.
Your car is incredible! From reading your build thread you seem like a top bloke, with a fantastic attitude. I actually live near Bedford, so will hopefully get the chance to see and hear your animal of a Westfield in the future.
Sure mate, I go there a few times a month normally. Will take you out for a ride on track if you like Your car is incredible! From reading your build thread you seem like a top bloke, with a fantastic attitude. I actually live near Bedford, so will hopefully get the chance to see and hear your animal of a Westfield in the future.
Most of my pleasure from cars comes from sharing all the fun experiences with other people. Its boring just going around on your own!
Mr Pies said:
Nothing more to to say than WOW! I am hoping when I have a garage to build a kit car, bike engined or V8 though.
OP can I ask why you went the cossie engined route?
Always been into Fords and Cosworths. My friend owns Reyland and is very big and successful Cosworth tuner. I owned the Sierra on the right, he had the Escort. Had lots of fun with these two at tracks all over. Both are now for sale.OP can I ask why you went the cossie engined route?
I had a R34GTR and 996Turbo and the Sierra at the same time and tracked them all... alot. All 3 were big heavy but fast 4x4's and wanted a change... My Boxster was great road car but just not fast enough to thrill me on track. I always loved the Caterhams I drove at Palmersport and my friend owned this mental Westfield with a Cosworth engine and I wanted one as well! So seemed a logical move when a factory built Westfield Cosworth came up for sale on Passionford. The rest is history!
This is my friends who built my car for me! his has even more power than my one!
When looking for those photos.... I found one that makes you realise just how little there is to these cars!
Its no wonder when you stick 500bhp in one of these that it doesnt hang around!
Thanks again for everyones positive comments
Magnificent John said:
That was awesome to watch, that 'thing' is BRUTAL!!
And for those saying your driving was awful..... It was obvious you were having a hoon, you ARE just an Essex chav at heart afterall!!
100% hooning and 100% an Essex Chav! Glad you 'get it' !And for those saying your driving was awful..... It was obvious you were having a hoon, you ARE just an Essex chav at heart afterall!!
Was turning in way too hard on the slower corners to unsettle it... then NAILING the throttle and waiting for boost to kick in... then trying to hang on for dear life like a bucking bronco! LOTS of fun.
I wouldn't drive like that if lots of traffic or anywhere else other than a very empty Bedford!
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