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[MartinP]

my next project is planned to be a part built Robin Hood/westfield/caterham.

 

If you were really being supportive you'd encourage him to finish it.  

Just have to wait for the "Caterham account" to grow (kids contribution to the housekeeping) and then buy a part built that someome has lost interest in.

[Kevin Wood]

If I were you I'd get yourself down to Kingswinford and blag a test drive in a Westfield. They are very happy to let you have a play

It's a one way street though

Feel free to drop me a PM if you want to discuss the options or check out my other haunt: http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi

Kevin

[MartinP]

If I were you I'd get yourself down to Kingswinford and blag a test drive in a Westfield. They are very happy to let you have a play

It's a one way street though

Feel free to drop me a PM if you want to discuss the options or check out my other haunt: http://boardroom.wscc.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi

Kevin

I was at Donnington a couple of weeks ago, having a good mooch round the Club pitches.

A very dissappointing show from any other aspect, as not much happening other than a 40 second ride in a westfield for £10  

Have got WSSC on my favorites  

[Kevin Wood]

The Stoneleigh show is pretty good from a point of view of looking at what's available. Every may bank holiday Sunday / Monday.

Kevin

[Marks DTM Calib]

I had a go in a Westfield, an SEight (which is what I want to build), at the factory. Its incredible how they just give you the keys!

It was nowhere near as good as the Dax Rush because its not evolved and is a bit behind the times.....

[Martin_1962]

I was going to have a go a few years ago but couldn't afford it.

I was going to do a Xflow based kit with Rootes components instead, (1600 pushrod, gearbox & axle)

[Kevin Wood]

I had a go in a Westfield, an SEight (which is what I want to build), at the factory. Its incredible how they just give you the keys!

It was nowhere near as good as the Dax Rush because its not evolved and is a bit behind the times.....

The Dax is a nice kit too. Didn't successfully blag a test drive there, just a ride, but a mate of mine built a 270BHP Rush of which I have intimate knowledge. I'd say the Dax is best if you're looking at V8 / Turbo levels of power. It handles big power better than the Westfield chassis and the engine bay is roomier but it's a big beast and quite draggy which, IMHO, would make it less entertaining at more modest power levels.

If I were to do it again they'd be the 2 kits I'd be considering (assuming I couldn't afford an Ultima).

Mate of mine bought his kit part-built  from a guy who'd given up and it's an excellent way to get a bargain. I think he paid 3k for a rolling chassis plus bodywork, wheels, tyres, the whole drivetrain. Essentially everything he needed bar a few details. Unmolested cossie Turbo engine with 6K miles on it, ecu, T5 gearbox, etc. etc. A bit of tidying up, some paint and an SVA test. Job done. One sports bike-eating car

Kevin

[MartinP]

Car developed a death rattle last week so I am definitley stripping it for bits.

I will list parts available in the appropriate section.