Westie 1600 (or 1800)
Discussion
Anyone got the specs for a pre-lit Westfield 1600 (roughly speaking), say something fairly standard with a couple of webbers ? (bhp, 0-60, vMax)
I was looking for a cheap (5k) 1800 preferably (as a track toy), but there's a few nice 1600's around at the moment ..... I was wondering how much of a difference there would be between a 1600 and 1800.
Also, do Cater-field type cars come up a lot cheaper over winter ?
I was looking for a cheap (5k) 1800 preferably (as a track toy), but there's a few nice 1600's around at the moment ..... I was wondering how much of a difference there would be between a 1600 and 1800.
Also, do Cater-field type cars come up a lot cheaper over winter ?
Pablo - thanks for the info/thoughts. Most of the cars I see tend to be late 4's to 5k starting price. I did see one at 3.5 last week, but it was, um, ropy looking from the photo.
NDT - I think you and I are thinking along the same lines. I dont have 10k or more to blow on a newer / faster model, so I was thinking along the lines of 4 or 5k to give me something that would be fun on the track (that's all I want it for) for the moment. That would also give me time to rebuild or procure a faster / better engine (I've always wanted to rebuild an engine from scratch anyway) which I could slot in at a future date.
Anyone gone down this route ?
The only thing I'm not sure of is, how much has the suspension system changed recently .... as well as getting a slower engine for my 5k, am I likely to get a poorer handling car (which wouldn't be up to putting a 150 or 160bhp lump in it)
Thanks
NDT - I think you and I are thinking along the same lines. I dont have 10k or more to blow on a newer / faster model, so I was thinking along the lines of 4 or 5k to give me something that would be fun on the track (that's all I want it for) for the moment. That would also give me time to rebuild or procure a faster / better engine (I've always wanted to rebuild an engine from scratch anyway) which I could slot in at a future date.
Anyone gone down this route ?
The only thing I'm not sure of is, how much has the suspension system changed recently .... as well as getting a slower engine for my 5k, am I likely to get a poorer handling car (which wouldn't be up to putting a 150 or 160bhp lump in it)
Thanks
Wow juansolo ! Epic (and very thorough) reply !
Very interesting read, and exactly what I was after (I must admit, I didn't really know my pinto from my kent from my x-flow ...)
I see your point about saving up a bit more and spending 8k (say) instead of 5k. I guess that comes down to, do I want to get one this autumn (get a couple of events in before winter, plus start again in spring) .... or can I wait until this time next year-ish when I've got another 3k kicking round.
I suppose the only advantages to getting a 5k "poor" engine car now would be a) I've always wanted to rebuild an engine and b) I could spend that 2.5k to 3k on a replacement engine/box over the forthcoming year.
That's a point actually .... presumably when replacing the engine I'd have to replace the box too .... does that cause problems with prop shafts and things like speedo cables ?
Secondly, are the engine mounts on something like a Westfield or Sylvia replacable (bolt on, a la GT6) or are they integral to the whole chassis (and if the latter, what do you do ?)
Very interesting read, and exactly what I was after (I must admit, I didn't really know my pinto from my kent from my x-flow ...)
I see your point about saving up a bit more and spending 8k (say) instead of 5k. I guess that comes down to, do I want to get one this autumn (get a couple of events in before winter, plus start again in spring) .... or can I wait until this time next year-ish when I've got another 3k kicking round.
I suppose the only advantages to getting a 5k "poor" engine car now would be a) I've always wanted to rebuild an engine and b) I could spend that 2.5k to 3k on a replacement engine/box over the forthcoming year.
That's a point actually .... presumably when replacing the engine I'd have to replace the box too .... does that cause problems with prop shafts and things like speedo cables ?
Secondly, are the engine mounts on something like a Westfield or Sylvia replacable (bolt on, a la GT6) or are they integral to the whole chassis (and if the latter, what do you do ?)
As theboymoon says, top notch info juansolo 
Have read through the (lengthy !) info on your car. Tell me, did all those mods kill your insurance, of have they been reasonable about the mods ? Who are you with ?
Got to admit, I'm suprised that you can get a Westie with a Cosworth engine for 9k .... opened my eyes !
Have read through the (lengthy !) info on your car. Tell me, did all those mods kill your insurance, of have they been reasonable about the mods ? Who are you with ?
Got to admit, I'm suprised that you can get a Westie with a Cosworth engine for 9k .... opened my eyes !
juansolo .... agree with you about proper roll cage, that photo of the rolled Westfield was frightening !!
Another question : consensus is that cycle wings are preferable to "swept" wings (the swept wings acting as, um, "wings" (!) at high speed). If I find a car which is perfect for my needs in every other respect but has swept (long) wings, is it an easy / cheap job to swap to cycle wings, or is it prohibitavely expensive ?
Another question : consensus is that cycle wings are preferable to "swept" wings (the swept wings acting as, um, "wings" (!) at high speed). If I find a car which is perfect for my needs in every other respect but has swept (long) wings, is it an easy / cheap job to swap to cycle wings, or is it prohibitavely expensive ?
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