TheHighlander123
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| posted on 3/4/16 at 07:00 PM |
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My Westfield SEIW
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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laptoprob
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| posted on 3/4/16 at 08:55 PM |
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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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlF4nWJtGA
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mark.s
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| posted on 3/4/16 at 10:11 PM |
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... Does it have any brakes ?
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foggy@smr
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| posted on 6/4/16 at 04:53 PM |
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Looks nice, but personally not sure of the colour ... lol..
Whats the plans for use, trackdays or something competitive...
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 9/4/16 at 08:31 AM |
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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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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 9/4/16 at 08:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark.s
... Does it have any brakes ?
haha aye Wilwood 4pots
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sdh2903
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| posted on 9/4/16 at 09:09 AM |
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I like the purple. Certainly stands out.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 9/4/16 at 09:13 AM |
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Looks a nice car 
The colour looks good too,different.
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foggy@smr
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| posted on 11/4/16 at 01:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TheHighlander123
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.
If you go down the sprint and competitive route, sorry to bring bad news, but if its an MSA sanctioned event, you will need to change the cage, as it
has rose joint fittings on the rear stay which are banned from this year....
Had massive issues with my cage, and have been forced to change it to a 2016 ROPS spec cage..... My cage was fitted by Westfield in the factory, and
they used to wrong spec steel on the hoop when it was made back in 2005....
Vinyl wrap is prob the cheapest way to change the colour... Bought a V8 bonnet for mine, and that was orange wrap over the purple. Now its matt black
lol
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ian996
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| posted on 11/4/16 at 10:44 AM |
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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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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 11/4/16 at 12:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ian996
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!
Aye the paint job is top notch, done to a very high standard.
Yep that's my plan for winter, use it for this summer season then remove it and go for a bike engine.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 21/4/16 at 09:07 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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perksy
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| posted on 21/4/16 at 10:24 PM |
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Go for Orange and Black, Its the future
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 2/5/16 at 10:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by perksy
Go for Orange and Black, Its the future
That's what the wife was saying aswell.
Hopefully get it back in a couple of weeks...... Not like we have had the weather to get out in it.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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perksy
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| posted on 2/5/16 at 11:32 AM |
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Just as an idea
Black nose, front wheelarches and Aeroscreen
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 6/5/16 at 07:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by perksy
Just as an idea
Black nose, front wheelarches and Aeroscreen
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That's exactly how I would want it.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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foggy@smr
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| posted on 10/5/16 at 12:45 AM |
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Red and Matt Black...
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 10/7/16 at 08:49 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 17/7/16 at 09:50 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 08:05 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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CosKev3
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 08:13 PM |
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Glad you've got it back and enjoying it at last
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 08:15 PM |
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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
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 23/7/16 at 08:04 PM |
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My new 11" flat bottom steering wheel arrived yesterday so fitted it last night.
Today we decided to go a run around Applecross
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 31/7/16 at 08:32 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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TheHighlander123
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| posted on 7/8/16 at 09:03 PM |
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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.
Westfield SEIW 1700 Forged crossflow, twin 40s etc etc etc - Now about to do a ZX9R
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