figured I would start a thread for it as I will be tinkering with it.

Bit of backround - Turned 30 on March 14th and sold my Evo 6 on March 7th, decided I wanted a kit car and this came up on Ebay, problem being I'm in Inverness and it was in Applebay, another issue my only free day was Marth 12th BUT I was going to New York for my birthday on the Sunday and also I don't own a car trailer, so with the wife moaning at me I decided me and my mate would leave Inverness on Saturday at 3:30am with a rented car trailer, got back at 7pm as there was crazy traffic, went to bed got up at 7am and then headed to Edinburgh to the Scotland vs France game, after that drove to Aberdeen and got in at 10pm had a nap up at 3am to fly to NYC, was shattered but worth it.

I've always had fast cars, Escort Coswroth, Evo 8 x2, Impreza classic STI, Bug, Hatch, Type R, 4 x E46 M3s, Focus RS MK1 +2, RS Turbo, you get the idea I'm a petrol head, always fancied a kit car but never really looked into it. Spotted this and here we are.

Its already a decent set up with some good quality parts but want to put my own touches on it, it came with FOLDERS of history, all the build pics, every MOT and receipt.

I love it, it has a flat spot and decided to trailer it to a local tuner (Ricky Gauld) yesterday so he has it for the week so will hopefully be back running perfect.

Spec

1.7 x-flow

Forged Pistons
Ported & polished gas flowed head with unleaded conversion
High lift cam
Twin 40 dellorto carbs
Pipercross filter
Baffled sump
4 branch manifold with a packable stainless silencer
Lightened & balanced flywheel
Stainless Oil catch tank
New Burton power rocker cover
Type 9 gearbox

Team Dynamics Pro race alloys
Toyo R888 tyres
GAZ full adjustable suspension
EBC fast road pads

Push button start
Momo steering wheel
Carbon stone guards
Carbon aero screen
Air horns

A few pics

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Welcome to the club buddy

Good choice of car too. I'm on my second kit and opted for the SEiW too. Its been modded heavily now and love it to bits.

Liking the colour too, very different indeed.

Good luck with it.

... Does it have any brakes ?

Looks nice, but personally not sure of the colour ... lol..

Whats the plans for use, trackdays or something competitive...

Plans

Use it for weekends on the roads we have up here, do some sprints,trackdays and maybe move into something competitive.

It has been at the engine tuners all week getting the carbs done ect, got a call last night to say its all ready and running mint BUT the big ends are beginning to make a noise, so leaving it to have them done only thing is i wont get it back for 4 weeks but should be in time for the good weather.

Was booked to be doing a spring day today but have managed to sell my entry on.

I'm moving house in 3 weeks and the new pad has a massive garage, enough for me to make a temp spray booth so going to change the colour of the car when i get it back, was thinking orange but have seen a few others I quite fancy.

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I like the purple. Certainly stands out.

Looks a nice car

The colour looks good too,different.

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Plans

Use it for weekends on the roads we have up here, do some sprints,trackdays and maybe move into something competitive.

It has been at the engine tuners all week getting the carbs done ect, got a call last night to say its all ready and running mint BUT the big ends are beginning to make a noise, so leaving it to have them done only thing is i wont get it back for 4 weeks but should be in time for the good weather.

Was booked to be doing a spring day today but have managed to sell my entry on.

I'm moving house in 3 weeks and the new pad has a massive garage, enough for me to make a temp spray booth so going to change the colour of the car when i get it back, was thinking orange but have seen a few others I quite fancy.

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Love the colour myself, very different but looks well done.

First mod for me would be to remove the boat anchor, especially given the last of previous cars you've had!

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Love the colour myself, very different but looks well done.

First mod for me would be to remove the boat anchor, especially given the last of previous cars you've had!

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No real update, still going to be a couple of weeks till I get it back.

Got a few wee bits for it, silicon rad hose, new headlight bulbs and a couple of up to date switches.

Will have it back just in time for summer.

Go for Orange and Black, Its the future

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Just as an idea

Black nose, front wheelarches and Aeroscreen






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Red and Matt Black...

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I have forgot to update this.

I still don't have it back.

Upon removing the sump the engine builder found a crack in the crank and 1 new bearing disguising the crack, it was bodged for me to buy by the looks of it, also a damaged conrod and pistonring.

Anyway i went for a full engine rebuild, just renewed everything, got a nitrated race crank from a Formula Ford car and a few other go faster bits.

So hoping to get the car back this week.....

Got a load of new bits for it at my house so will get more fettling done when back and will still get a few months out of it before hibernation.

Here is the update I have been waiting for.

Got the call that the car was ready for pick up on Wednesday just passed so got my father in law to meet me there and collect the car.
It was as dusty as hell but most importantly it was running, I did not stop grinning.

So glad to get it back.

Since Wednesday after work I have been out in it every night to run the engine in. Just taking it easy.
Can't describe how much fun it is, i bloody love it.

Here is a couple of pics I have taken over the passed few days.

I also attatched my gopro to the cage and took it a run today - The video is on youtube.

Only issue is the suspension is needing to soften up and the tracking done, it has dampning settings but not sure what way to adjust them.

A small update.

Done around 200 miles after work this week and have been loving it.

Filled it FULL with fuel now the gauge is always full, as much as I would love it to be infinite free fuel I somehow doubt this.

Bought a new 11" flat bottom steering wheel to replace the 11" momo round wheel.

Going to head to Applecross tomorrow I think if the weather holds out.

Glad you've got it back and enjoying it at last

I know mate, been out in it so much.

Such a great car to drive. Wish I had bought one years ago.

Got some jobs to do over winter.

Carbon dash
Digital speedo/clocks ect
New switches
Change the colour and powdercoat arms ect.
LSD Diff

My new 11" flat bottom steering wheel arrived yesterday so fitted it last night.

Today we decided to go a run around Applecross

Went another good blast with my brother in law on his road quad, also removed the stickers off the bonnet.

Need to change the rear suspension bushes in the coilovers but AVO sent me them FOC which was good.

Took a few pics of the car at the weekend after getting out a run in it.







Thinking of putting Caterham clear rears on it aswell.

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Looking good.

I'm down the road in Forres if it stops being so windy and you fancy a run out at some stage!

Love the car, colour wouldn't have been my first choice but it really works - I'm jealous. Mine should be up and running in a few years. We should have a Scottish get-together.

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Looking good.

I'm down the road in Forres if it stops being so windy and you fancy a run out at some stage!

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Love the car, colour wouldn't have been my first choice but it really works - I'm jealous. Mine should be up and running in a few years. We should have a Scottish get-together.

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Fancy getting out tomorrow evening? Could meet in Nairn and head down towards Grantown or similar.

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Fancy getting out tomorrow evening? Could meet in Nairn and head down towards Grantown or similar.

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I was out between Forres and Grantown earlier this evening in a light blue BEC, doubt that's on your route though.

Nice to not need a warm top on this evening!

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I was out between Forres and Grantown earlier this evening in a light blue BEC, doubt that's on your route though.

Nice to not need a warm top on this evening!

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Bloody hell just noticed this now.

Sorry mate, always keen for a run.

I was out on Sunday, hit a pothole and it broke my front mudguard bracket, managed to weld it just waiting on new bolts coming.

I also do some work with Baxters mate, what is it you do?

Were you round at Eurocarpart/TNT with your kit car last week?

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Bloody hell just noticed this now.

Sorry mate, always keen for a run.

I was out on Sunday, hit a pothole and it broke my front mudguard bracket, managed to weld it just waiting on new bolts coming.

I also do some work with Baxters mate, what is it you do?

Were you round at Eurocarpart/TNT with your kit car last week?

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Had the car out a good run tonight and popped over to the farm.

Great photography, car looks great

Massive change of plans.

Bought a ZX9R conversion kit so going down this route in winter.

Just spent £950 plus a new crank on the rebuild of my XFLOW so this will be for sale with the type 9 box etc etc in winter.

Excited for the big build

That's one way to clean the underside!

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Engines arrived today.

The lad threw in another spare ZX9R engine with a hole in the block but its a complete engine with carbs etc.

I'm away on holiday (Maldives) ON Saturday and will get back to this when i get home.

Well been putting more miles on the car and beginning to gather parts for my winter conversion.

Bought a welder for making any brakcets etc
Bought a prop adapter
Gearshift adapter

Going to start clearing my garage to get ready also. Will take pics of the whole process.

In the meantime I got back from holiday last week and ended up in hospital with apendicits which has now been diagnosed as Salmanella so off work as not allowed near anyone haha - Pain in the arse, first time I have been sick in about 10 year since I was 20. Rugby injuries plague me more than sickness haha. Not used to sitting doing nothing but I suppose it will give me time to make me a shopping list for this job.

I visited Scottish Kit Car Centre at the weekend. as they are making me a Westfield ZX9 engine cradle so took my engine down for them to mock up.

They will also be modifying my wiring loom and doing some other jobs.
Its a nice set up and seen some lovely kit cars which gave me more ideas.

Ordered my engine crane aswell which should be here next week so i can start removal of my old running gear.

Picked up a akrapovic carbon fibre race can for a ZX9 from my mate for £40 with link pipe so that's the exhaust sorted.

Also went out a run on Sunday but it's getting a bit chilly for shorts and tshirt and the car runs out of MOT in 2 weeks so will take it off the road then.

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Well the day has come.

My car runs out of MOT on Friday so have decided tomorrow I am going to start my conversion.

Garage is all cleaned and ready
Engine hoist arrives this week

Will start with taking the exhaust off then drain all fluids and take if from there.

Be prepared for lots of pointless questions and photos.

Good luck, hope it goes well, and look after that engine for me....

Adam

haha no problem Adam.

Made some progress tonight

Removed some bodywork
Drained the coolant
Removed manifold,downpipe and exhaust
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. Looking forward to fitting the bike kit.

Got a little bit more done last night.

Removed throttle cables
Removed clutch cable
Removed wiring from coolant temp/Oil pressure sensors
Removed more cooling hoses
Removed the engine to gearbox bolts
Drained the oil

Tonight I think I will go for the removal of the engine.

Tonights progress

Engine removed - Hooraaaaaay

Alot easier than I thought.

Cracking on nicely

How is the current loom made up,engine loom separate to car loom or is it all in one?

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Cracking on nicely

How is the current loom made up,engine loom separate to car loom or is it all in one?

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A update for this

Wiring loom fully removed and labelled
Dash removed and all clocks
Underside degreased
Removed wings

Car is a bare shell, just need to remove the cage and bodywork

Manifold purchased - Going to fife to pick this up on wednesday
Baffle plate for ZX9 sump
Collected engine cradle from SKC

Loom is at SKC (took it down on Friday) so they will be doing this but will give them the car once i mount the engine.

Drove to Fife yesterday to collect a manifold and baffle plate.

Going to mount the engine when i come back from work on Sunday and after the rugby.

SKC have finished my engine loom which is good.

nice car,
good luck with your winter project!
i'm following your work :-)

Thanks mate.

Well I have been working away at this but not updated it.

Engine mounts have been tacked in and the cradle drilled to suit.
Need a couple of longer bolts for the bottom.
Manifold has been mounted just need to jiggle it about.

Getting there

This weekend I painted the engine cradle black.
Bought a reverse kit off Jamesc on here (bought it tonight)
Will be fitting the engine tomorrow and measuring up for getting the prop made.

Where do you get a propshaft made? Is it expensive?

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Hey, sounds like you're getting things done.

You'll just be ready for when the hard winter sets in! Fingers crossed for some of those bright & dry days when you can get it out on the road again.....

Ad

Thanks Adam.

Getting there now.

Today I ordered

Billet gear shifter and cable
2 piece TRT propshaft

Also

Reverse kit arrives yesterday

On Sunday I finished all the welding
Cleaned up all the welds
Painted the engine bay

Car is going to SKC to have

Reverse kit fitted
Prop fitted
Wiring loom fitted with clocks
Coolant hoses fitted

Then I will get it back and tidy it all up and then we are rolling

This afternoon I did a little bit more.

Engine/Cradle has now been bolted into place for the final time
Manifold fitted
Link pipe is being welded tomorow for my exhaust

Ordered new steering rack gaitors
Ball joints

Getting very close now

Looking good

What's sump to road clearance like?

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Looking good

What's sump to road clearance like?

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Well done!

We have our engine/box/prop in & mounted, the gearshift extender 'just' clashes with a chassis tube but we'll work a way around that, and we're just doing plumbing, cables etc!

So we're getting on ok too.....

Thanks
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Well done!

We have our engine/box/prop in & mounted, the gearshift extender 'just' clashes with a chassis tube but we'll work a way around that, and we're just doing plumbing, cables etc!

So we're getting on ok too.....

Thanks
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Drove 168miles to Scottish Kit Car Centre today to drop off my Westfield.

They are going to

Fit prop
Fit reverse kit
Order me a carbon dash and fit my savage switches
Fit wiring loom
Fit gear change kit
Fit throttle/clutch cable
Get the car running.

Can't wait to get it back already.

Had a poo week, manage to crash my company car, put it on it's side. Made it up to Thurso in the snow and back then crashed 1 mile from my house, luckily uninjured but the car was now, fair bit of damage. Get my new company car which I ordered last year in March so not sure what we are going to do.

too bad you crashed your car man!

but look at it on the bright side, your westfield is nearly runing! keep up the work