10 year car history and my current Westfield
Discussion
Hi All,
I've owned some "epic" cars in my time - I'm 30 now and decided to buy a kit car - Westfield SEIW
Here is a wee list of my cars over the passed 10 year
Nova 1.2
Saxo 1.0
Pug 106 1.4
Focus 1.8
Vectra SRI
Impreza Sport
Imprea UK Turbo
Impreza WRX Bugeye
Impreza Bugeye STI Prodrive
BMW E46 M3 in Topaz Blue but then resprayed Alpine white
Mitsubishi Evo 8 MRFQ340
BMW E46 M3 Carbon Black
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK Hatch
BMW E46 M3 Dakar Yellow
Ford Escort Cosworth
Focus RS MK1
BMW E46 M3 Grey
Focus RS MK2
Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2
Mitsubishi Evo 8 White
Subaru Impreza Type r
Mitsubishi Evo 6 White
Westfield
This is in as good an order as I can remember.
I haven't added in company cars or cars I have bought for the wife - There has been a fair few of them - MK5 Golf TDI, Seat Ibiza tdi, Mer A class amg super diesel
Here is a few of my old cars over the passed few years in no order
MK1 RS - Was around 380bhp
MK2 RS - Was not impressed with this at all.
Evo 8 MRFQ340 was 412bhp - Was a fun car
Evo 8 260 which was about 340 bhp
Evo 6 - Made 342bhp - I loved this but it was not as raw as the Impreza
LOVED this - I have had 5 of these but this was my favourite
E46 M3
MK1 RS - Was around 380bhp
MK2 RS - Was not impressed with this at all.
Impreza Type R - Loved this, was a hell of a car
Evo 8 MRFQ340 was 412bhp - Was a fun car
LOVED this - I have had 5 of these but this was my favourite - Had a cam, headwork, ported/polished,stainless exhaust and was a SMG
And another
Escort Cosworth Big Turbo Lux - 501bhp Built by A1 - Was utter MENTAL
Series 2
Genuine Westfield SEIW in a colour I am still not sure of, its got a really good spec an good quality parts on it.
Bought it back in March and suffered engine failure a week after buying it, had it rebuilt but am now about to start my Ninja bike conversion (starting tomorrow)
Engines spec
Rebuild with all new gaskets etc 900 miles ago.
1700 xflow
Big valve head
Forged pistons/rods (pistons modified for the big valves)
Gas flowed
Twin 40s
711 block
Formula Ford crank
Ken cam and pulley
Burton Power rocker
Baffled/shortened sump
Omex Rev limiter
Can't remember all the spec but it goes well and is great fun up on these highland roads.
I'm just outside Inverness so have some cracking roads to entertain myself on.
The driving experience is like no other, sold my 400 bhp Evo 6 to buy this just for use on weekends and it's mental, the current engine is not the most powerful on the planet but fun none the less.
Tomorrow I will be starting my Ninja Turbo conversion, was going to be a plain old ninja but after much research I think I'm going to be sticking a turbo on it, I have a spare engine for when it implodes/explodes.
Was possibly thinking about changing the colour of the car over winter but not too sure to what.
Will keep this up to date if anyone is interested.
Anyway less chat, here are some pics.
I've owned some "epic" cars in my time - I'm 30 now and decided to buy a kit car - Westfield SEIW
Here is a wee list of my cars over the passed 10 year
Nova 1.2
Saxo 1.0
Pug 106 1.4
Focus 1.8
Vectra SRI
Impreza Sport
Imprea UK Turbo
Impreza WRX Bugeye
Impreza Bugeye STI Prodrive
BMW E46 M3 in Topaz Blue but then resprayed Alpine white
Mitsubishi Evo 8 MRFQ340
BMW E46 M3 Carbon Black
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK Hatch
BMW E46 M3 Dakar Yellow
Ford Escort Cosworth
Focus RS MK1
BMW E46 M3 Grey
Focus RS MK2
Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2
Mitsubishi Evo 8 White
Subaru Impreza Type r
Mitsubishi Evo 6 White
Westfield
This is in as good an order as I can remember.
I haven't added in company cars or cars I have bought for the wife - There has been a fair few of them - MK5 Golf TDI, Seat Ibiza tdi, Mer A class amg super diesel
Here is a few of my old cars over the passed few years in no order
MK1 RS - Was around 380bhp
MK2 RS - Was not impressed with this at all.
Evo 8 MRFQ340 was 412bhp - Was a fun car
Evo 8 260 which was about 340 bhp
Evo 6 - Made 342bhp - I loved this but it was not as raw as the Impreza
LOVED this - I have had 5 of these but this was my favourite
E46 M3
MK1 RS - Was around 380bhp
MK2 RS - Was not impressed with this at all.
Impreza Type R - Loved this, was a hell of a car
Evo 8 MRFQ340 was 412bhp - Was a fun car
LOVED this - I have had 5 of these but this was my favourite - Had a cam, headwork, ported/polished,stainless exhaust and was a SMG
And another
Escort Cosworth Big Turbo Lux - 501bhp Built by A1 - Was utter MENTAL
Series 2
Genuine Westfield SEIW in a colour I am still not sure of, its got a really good spec an good quality parts on it.
Bought it back in March and suffered engine failure a week after buying it, had it rebuilt but am now about to start my Ninja bike conversion (starting tomorrow)
Engines spec
Rebuild with all new gaskets etc 900 miles ago.
1700 xflow
Big valve head
Forged pistons/rods (pistons modified for the big valves)
Gas flowed
Twin 40s
711 block
Formula Ford crank
Ken cam and pulley
Burton Power rocker
Baffled/shortened sump
Omex Rev limiter
Can't remember all the spec but it goes well and is great fun up on these highland roads.
I'm just outside Inverness so have some cracking roads to entertain myself on.
The driving experience is like no other, sold my 400 bhp Evo 6 to buy this just for use on weekends and it's mental, the current engine is not the most powerful on the planet but fun none the less.
Tomorrow I will be starting my Ninja Turbo conversion, was going to be a plain old ninja but after much research I think I'm going to be sticking a turbo on it, I have a spare engine for when it implodes/explodes.
Was possibly thinking about changing the colour of the car over winter but not too sure to what.
Will keep this up to date if anyone is interested.
Anyway less chat, here are some pics.
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davepoth said:
You're not very good at parking, are you?
Nice car. I guess the logical paint answer would be Kawasaki green but I imagine that's really common for cars with that conversion.
Parking is not my strong point. Nice car. I guess the logical paint answer would be Kawasaki green but I imagine that's really common for cars with that conversion.
Removed the stickers off the bonnet aswell.
Did the NC500 since it's on my doorstep and the only damage I picked up was
Fuel gauge sender failed
Rear coilover bush failed
Front mudguard weld broke (1 mile from my house on the way home)
Apart from that it was perfect, roads are destroyed up the West Coast so was pot hole dodging alot.
Great fun
Yea there are plenty that colour, was thinking about a blue of some sort.
jontysafe said:
Stick a YB turbo in it, you know it makes sense
It would be mental They seem to make make mad money now. I sold my red Escort Cossy for what I thought was good money, should of hung onto to it, they make stupid cash now.
Ninja Turbo until I can think/find something else haha.
Be a good winter project.
MikeGoodwin said:
So ive got a really bad itch for one of these. I get married in March so looking at getting one after then when it will be more effort for the wench to try leave me for my car problems. I really want a Seight or a Zetec.
Would you say its more of an event to drive than the Evo? I also have a bad itch for an R33 skyline but as a weekend car I think the Wwestfield might be a better option.
I have a bigger grin on my face driving this than the Evo or the Escort Cossy which was 500bhp.Would you say its more of an event to drive than the Evo? I also have a bad itch for an R33 skyline but as a weekend car I think the Wwestfield might be a better option.
There's something about wearing a helmet,been so close to the ground and the awesome handling which all works together to provide an awesome laugh.
Riviera Blue is a beauty of a colour, was thinking I may wrap it so I can go back to the manly purple if I change my mind.
e21Mark said:
Always liked the idea of owning a Westfield / Caterham but I think I'm too much of a lump to fit comfortably? I like the simplicity though. Especially with something on carbs or ITB's.
Colour change definitely gets my vote.
Roads around Inverness are awesome. I flew up and bought an old e21 323i which I then drove home. I would love to go back in my M3 but I couldn't live much further away. (while remaining in UK)
What sort of power with the new conversion give you?
I'm no skinny chicken and I fit no bother - 6ft and 17stone and ive even got room to sit in it comfortably.Colour change definitely gets my vote.
Roads around Inverness are awesome. I flew up and bought an old e21 323i which I then drove home. I would love to go back in my M3 but I couldn't live much further away. (while remaining in UK)
What sort of power with the new conversion give you?
Is it a E36 or 46 M3, I've had 4 of them - Alpine White,Steel Grey,Carbon Black and my favourite Dakar Yellow.
Stu - The Xflow is a brilliant engine, can take a good beating and is ultra reliable. It's a decent package. I have done alot of miles this season in all conditions and it's never missed a beat. You can't beat the snort off carbs.
Mark that's a beauty of an E30. Lovely.
I wasn't sure about buying one even when I went to buy this one but when I arrived at the lads house and got a run in it I fell in love. It's like driving a go kart.
I've been up Applecross a few times with it since Applecross isn't that far from here, it's always a good run but it's a s
te road, views are good but the road is in a hell of a state.
Mark that's a beauty of an E30. Lovely.
I wasn't sure about buying one even when I went to buy this one but when I arrived at the lads house and got a run in it I fell in love. It's like driving a go kart.
I've been up Applecross a few times with it since Applecross isn't that far from here, it's always a good run but it's a s
te road, views are good but the road is in a hell of a state.MikeGoodwin said:
So ive got a really bad itch for one of these. I get married in March so looking at getting one after then when it will be more effort for the wench to try leave me for my car problems. I really want a Seight or a Zetec.
Would you say its more of an event to drive than the Evo? I also have a bad itch for an R33 skyline but as a weekend car I think the Wwestfield might be a better option.
I have a bigger grin on my face driving this than the Evo or the Escort Cossy which was 500bhp.Would you say its more of an event to drive than the Evo? I also have a bad itch for an R33 skyline but as a weekend car I think the Wwestfield might be a better option.
There's something about wearing a helmet,been so close to the ground and the awesome handling which all works together to provide an awesome laugh.
Riviera Blue is a beauty of a colour, was thinking I may wrap it so I can go back to the manly purple if I change my mind.
Not a great deal happening this week to be honest.
I have found a buyer for all the current running gear so that saves me storing it.
Engine hoist arrived so built that last night and also tidied the garage for engine removal which I think I am going to start tonight by draining all fluids and going from there.
SKC have fabricated my new engine cradle
I've received my prop adapter and modified gear selector
I got a akrapovic carbon ZX9 exhaust off a local lad aswell for a steal which was good
Was not sure if I was going to fit a reverse kit but I think i will now.
Going back to SKC next week and will order up my billet gear lever kit, drop my loom off to be extended and modified and a few other bits.
I have found a buyer for all the current running gear so that saves me storing it.
Engine hoist arrived so built that last night and also tidied the garage for engine removal which I think I am going to start tonight by draining all fluids and going from there.
SKC have fabricated my new engine cradle
I've received my prop adapter and modified gear selector
I got a akrapovic carbon ZX9 exhaust off a local lad aswell for a steal which was good
Was not sure if I was going to fit a reverse kit but I think i will now.
Going back to SKC next week and will order up my billet gear lever kit, drop my loom off to be extended and modified and a few other bits.
MDMA . said:
I went to the Westfield garage more than 20 years to buy one. sales guy took me out in their demonstrator. same colour but with a Vauxhall 2.0 16v engine in. what a car it was.
my Dad thought it was too fast for me
ended up with a oak green GTi instead
Redtop powered cars are fun my Dad thought it was too fast for me
ended up with a oak green GTi instead Made some progress tonight
Removed some bodywork
Drained the coolant
Removed manifold,downpipe and exhaust
Removed oil catch tank
Removed all coolant hoses
Started labelling up the wires for the new owner of the engine for when he collects.
Will make some more progress each night.
They do put a huge grin on your face.
Especially when it starts raining, great crack.
I don't keep cars long at all and this is the longest I have kept a car in a while.
Tonight I I have
Removed the header tank
Removed coolant hoses
Wiring to the engine swithces etc
Drained the oil
Removed throttle cables from the carbs
Removed alternator just for ease of removing the engine
Removed clutch cable
It's coming along nicely. Need to get a sling/strap tomorrow for lifting the engine out tomorrow night.
Hopefully have the gearbox out over the weekend aswell.
Especially when it starts raining, great crack.
I don't keep cars long at all and this is the longest I have kept a car in a while.
Tonight I I have
Removed the header tank
Removed coolant hoses
Wiring to the engine swithces etc
Drained the oil
Removed throttle cables from the carbs
Removed alternator just for ease of removing the engine
Removed clutch cable
It's coming along nicely. Need to get a sling/strap tomorrow for lifting the engine out tomorrow night.
Hopefully have the gearbox out over the weekend aswell.
MKnight702 said:
I see you have had a slew of other cars that get rated in the motoring press as drivers cars. Now you have driven the Westfield how do you rate the others?
In my experience cars that are rated as drivers cars may be quicker point to point, or faster or fun to drive at the limit, but the Westfield is fun to drive full stop (excepting maybe a hailstorm or freezing cold rain) from the minute you get in to the minute you get out, plus you don't need to be driving at stupid speeds to enjoy yourself.
I sold my first Westfield to get a Fiat Coupe Turbo, a car that at the time was rated as a drivers car. My driving went down the pan as it was pretty boring unless you pushed it to speeds that would have your license removed.
Good luck with the engine swap!
I've added a list of my cars on the first page with pictures now. In my experience cars that are rated as drivers cars may be quicker point to point, or faster or fun to drive at the limit, but the Westfield is fun to drive full stop (excepting maybe a hailstorm or freezing cold rain) from the minute you get in to the minute you get out, plus you don't need to be driving at stupid speeds to enjoy yourself.
I sold my first Westfield to get a Fiat Coupe Turbo, a car that at the time was rated as a drivers car. My driving went down the pan as it was pretty boring unless you pushed it to speeds that would have your license removed.
Good luck with the engine swap!
Put it this way I wish I had owned one many years ago.
The S2 RS Turbo was great fun but nothing near this.
This is just another level, it's so raw like a go kart and with it being very light it doesn't han about either.
Tonight's job is going to be hopefully get the engine out then start removal of the gearbox.
My worries for the bike conversion
Routing the exhaust manifold/modifying the manifold
I have seen several ways of mounting the fuel pump
Clutch/Throttle cable mounting
I have a Westfield pedal box in the car from the factory which should help as its mounted in the engine bay if you can call it that.
My worries for the bike conversion
Routing the exhaust manifold/modifying the manifold
I have seen several ways of mounting the fuel pump
Clutch/Throttle cable mounting
I have a Westfield pedal box in the car from the factory which should help as its mounted in the engine bay if you can call it that.
Made alot more progress last night and today.
Removed the gearbox
Removed the prop
Removed the dash and gauges
Removed the carbon wind deflector
Removed the seats
Removed the Steering column
Need to remove the fuel pump then start taking the arms off, body off etc
Going to pick my cradle up and drop my ZX9 loom off at SKC this weekend, will also order up my prop and gear change kit.
It's such a pleasure to work on, so much space. No seized bolts or scraped knuckles yet.
Removed the gearbox
Removed the prop
Removed the dash and gauges
Removed the carbon wind deflector
Removed the seats
Removed the Steering column
Need to remove the fuel pump then start taking the arms off, body off etc
Going to pick my cradle up and drop my ZX9 loom off at SKC this weekend, will also order up my prop and gear change kit.
It's such a pleasure to work on, so much space. No seized bolts or scraped knuckles yet.
I've been very busy with this over the passed few days.
Full loom removed
Dash and all switches removed
Car completly stripped
Collected my engine cradle
Ordered a manifold
Ordered some savage switches
Took my ZX9 loom down to SKC on Friday for it to be modified for the car.
Going to take the car down in a couple of weeks and get them to fit the loom for me so it can be adapted for my new switches.
Going to degrease the whole car and all panels, remove the body and cage then start getting everything powdercoated.
Full loom removed
Dash and all switches removed
Car completly stripped
Collected my engine cradle
Ordered a manifold
Ordered some savage switches
Took my ZX9 loom down to SKC on Friday for it to be modified for the car.
Going to take the car down in a couple of weeks and get them to fit the loom for me so it can be adapted for my new switches.
Going to degrease the whole car and all panels, remove the body and cage then start getting everything powdercoated.
Update
Collected a new manifold
ZX9 Baffle plate for my short sump
Welded on the engine cradle tabs and now have the engine mock fitted (need to remove to powder coat everything)
Getting there quicker than I thought, hoping to have the prop ordered on Monday then get it off to SKC for them to fit the loom, throttle/clutch cable then ill tidy it all up.
Collected a new manifold
ZX9 Baffle plate for my short sump
Welded on the engine cradle tabs and now have the engine mock fitted (need to remove to powder coat everything)
Getting there quicker than I thought, hoping to have the prop ordered on Monday then get it off to SKC for them to fit the loom, throttle/clutch cable then ill tidy it all up.
Update - Will add the photos when I get home from work.
Engine bay welded up
Engine mounts welded in
Strengthening bars added
Engine by painted
Parts Ordered
TRT Prop shaft
Reverse kit (Arrived)
Sequential Gear kit and billet shifter
Savage switches (Arrived)
Going to fit the engine for the final time this weekend then in a couple of weeks its off to SKC to have them fit the loom etc and get it running.
I've spend ages working on this and have really enjoyed it.
Would like to tackle something bigger like a Ultima Build or something a bit crazy like that.
Engine bay welded up
Engine mounts welded in
Strengthening bars added
Engine by painted
Parts Ordered
TRT Prop shaft
Reverse kit (Arrived)
Sequential Gear kit and billet shifter
Savage switches (Arrived)
Going to fit the engine for the final time this weekend then in a couple of weeks its off to SKC to have them fit the loom etc and get it running.
I've spend ages working on this and have really enjoyed it.
Would like to tackle something bigger like a Ultima Build or something a bit crazy like that.
kayzee said:
Lovely car history there!
E46 M3 & Evo 8/9 have always been my realistic dream cars, although I'm not quite there yet!
Out of interested which did you prefer? Must admit the white Evo looks stunning in your pictures
E46 M3E46 M3 & Evo 8/9 have always been my realistic dream cars, although I'm not quite there yet!
Out of interested which did you prefer? Must admit the white Evo looks stunning in your pictures
Different power to the Evo of course but the E46 M3 has been the best car I have owned.
I will own another but they seem to be rotten to death of have subframe issues.
kayzee said:
Interesting! Thanks.
Never thought of an E92? They're actually my favourite looking M car I think... just a bit pricey for me at the moment.
I thought about it years ago and went to look at one with the intention of buying it but thought it was a "bit soft" if that makes sense. Never thought of an E92? They're actually my favourite looking M car I think... just a bit pricey for me at the moment.
They look cracking tho.
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