Is this a Westfield?
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On Ebay. I'm no expert but is this really a Westfield?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WESTFIELD-ZX9R-QUALITY-UNFIN...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WESTFIELD-ZX9R-QUALITY-UNFIN...
I've not really examined mine that closely but the wishbones don't look right as you say, nor does the distance between the nosecone and wheels.
The other clue is the pedalbox is completely different to mine. On mine the top down engine view above the drivers footwell is empty with the brake master cylinder located much lower down, roughly in line with the engine sump.
Also the general quality of construction, particularly the chassis around the engine just doesn't look in the same league.
Mine is a 2002 Zetec based car though so there may be differences to their BEC models, but I'd be amazed if the bits mentioned change between models.
The other clue is the pedalbox is completely different to mine. On mine the top down engine view above the drivers footwell is empty with the brake master cylinder located much lower down, roughly in line with the engine sump.
Also the general quality of construction, particularly the chassis around the engine just doesn't look in the same league.
Mine is a 2002 Zetec based car though so there may be differences to their BEC models, but I'd be amazed if the bits mentioned change between models.
As already mooted, the wishbones look like Indy ones. Westfield don't do de Dion back end. Steering rack would be escort if it was a westy. That one isn't.Is it a Sierra one?
The seat runners are welded to the floor. This suggests a steel floor, so could be an MK chassis, they can have steel floors.
My guess is that it is an MK chassis with FW bodywork.
Geoff.
The seat runners are welded to the floor. This suggests a steel floor, so could be an MK chassis, they can have steel floors.
My guess is that it is an MK chassis with FW bodywork.
Geoff.
The SDV chassis looks nothing like that. The cockpit side rails are straight, not curved. The wishbones are straight, not curved. The floors should be ally.
ETC..
And the SDV would have been intended for a Sierra engine, not a Zetec as he says.
ETC..
And the SDV would have been intended for a Sierra engine, not a Zetec as he says.
Edited by spyder dryver on Friday 26th March 13:42
His reply via e-bay: "Hi, no chassis plate but a reciept from Westfield". Maybe for the nosecone?? Maybe could be a good car, but without a Westfield chassis plate it will NEVER be a Westfield. Personally i'd steer clear if only for the fact he is misleading in his wording.
Edited by Furyblade_Lee on Friday 26th March 20:18
As others have said, that is not a Westfield.
FWIW, it doesn't appear to be a bad chassis, from what can be seen in the pictures, just don't pay Westfield money for it.
If in doubt when looking for a Westfield, make a note of the chassis number and ring the factory. The are very happy to confirm the true identity of their cars, and can also tell you if it was a starter kit, module kit, factory built, etc.
FWIW, it doesn't appear to be a bad chassis, from what can be seen in the pictures, just don't pay Westfield money for it.
If in doubt when looking for a Westfield, make a note of the chassis number and ring the factory. The are very happy to confirm the true identity of their cars, and can also tell you if it was a starter kit, module kit, factory built, etc.
FWIW,the early alloy bodied "Pre-lit" cars did have the curved upper front wishbones,as did the Eleven and some of the early SE's.
The rear was definitely live axle only ,its just possible that the rear has been modified to DD type suspension.
The early chassis used to have the stamped steel chassis number plate welded to the vertical face of the tube that ran above the gearbox IIRC,along with another which could be viewed with the car on a ramp (possibly on the cross tube under the gearbox,Its 20 years ago after all!) could be worth asking if that/those is there, and if so,what is the number stamped on the welded plate.
The tubes running round the back to attach the alloy bodywork to may have been a later addition to an ordinary early SE chassis.
This would make the chassis around 15 years old at least!(assuming it was a genuine Westfield to start with,that is).
If everyone is worried about the potential for some innocent soul being ripped off,perhaps contacting eBay about counterfeit products being sold would be an option.(After ascertaining that the chassis number is not on the relevant tube)
The rear was definitely live axle only ,its just possible that the rear has been modified to DD type suspension.
The early chassis used to have the stamped steel chassis number plate welded to the vertical face of the tube that ran above the gearbox IIRC,along with another which could be viewed with the car on a ramp (possibly on the cross tube under the gearbox,Its 20 years ago after all!) could be worth asking if that/those is there, and if so,what is the number stamped on the welded plate.
The tubes running round the back to attach the alloy bodywork to may have been a later addition to an ordinary early SE chassis.
This would make the chassis around 15 years old at least!(assuming it was a genuine Westfield to start with,that is).
If everyone is worried about the potential for some innocent soul being ripped off,perhaps contacting eBay about counterfeit products being sold would be an option.(After ascertaining that the chassis number is not on the relevant tube)
Auntieroll said:
If everyone is worried about the potential for some innocent soul being ripped off,perhaps contacting eBay about counterfeit products being sold would be an option.
One would think so, but I've often tried to get ringer cars (more recent cars registered as Duttons, for instance) removed from ebay and it hasn't happened. Gassing Station | Kit Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff