wonderfulweasel
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| posted on 10/7/11 at 08:55 PM |
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Introduction (sort of) and roll bar question
I've been a lurker on here for a long time. I had a Mk2 Escort rather than a Locost, so didn't really post very much. Well, the Escort was
stolen in Feb and I've taken a long time deciding on if and what I should replace it with. I've now bought a Westfield SEiW, crossflow
powered. Got it home last weekend. It is in very much road spec currently, but I'll be updating a couple of bits on it as time and money allow.
So hopefully I'll be able to contribute a bit more to the forum. Here's a little piccy for interest:
 
Description
I intend to do the odd sprint in it, as I did with the Escort. As you can see from the picture it only has a single roll hoop, which I'd like to
upgrade. However, I'd like to be able to retain the use of the hood (including "pram bars"!). I'm thinking of a hoop with
single diagonal and two backstays. Does anyone know of a company that produces one that allows use of the hood? I don't believe the Playskool
one does, am I best of getting one from Westfield themselves? I've had a go with the search but haven't turned anything up.
Thanks in advance if anyone can offer any pointers.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/7/11 at 10:01 PM |
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I would imagine that you'd be best off getting a genuine westfield one. It should fit and it isn't ridiculously expensive
linky to parts catalogue here
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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procomp
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 09:08 AM |
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Hi
Re roll bar the genuine Westfield item DOES NOT comply with MSA regulations. It is too small on dia ( below 45mm ) the radius's are too small
and to cap it off it uses rose joints on the rear stays which are not a recognised method of jointing by the MSA. Westfield are fully aware off this
and do advise accordingly.
However there are three recognized suppliers of roll cage / bar for Westfields. Caged - Playskool - and myself Procomp motorsport.
HTH Cheers Matt
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