Westy1994
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 06:48 PM |
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Without changing the topic too much, yes I agree Austin man, this is why i prefer to post here and not on the site for my car, any flavour of 7 is
cool for me, and I like reading and commenting on cars that are not just all westys as well, some dam good cars out there just now...
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 06:55 PM |
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if you met me,you would realise i am not pompus,self centered and definately not got much cash. i may lack a little knowledge compared to some but i
am self taught and have no real help with my builds.
my caterham was by far the best handling car i have ever driven and i have had loads of cars as some will know
if i did have more cash i would defo buy another but i dont. i also dont post there forum as i think its a rip off! but pm blatchatters by email
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SCAR
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 06:56 PM |
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I think scootz is winding us up (and then sitting back while we take the bait), makes for good banter though.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 06:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by austin man
Oppinion is a very funny thing without owning driving etc etc all the products then how can a league be put together you are obviously basing your
gradings based upon oppinions that you have either read or heard or you indeed have been very one lucky chap in owning all of the cars in your league.
The top 2 in your league in the majority of cases are factory built and supplies therefore the interface between buyer and seller is minimal. This is
an entirely different beast when you are building in stages where there is the toing and froing to the dealer for parts.
Again we hear about the nightmares some individuals have these are normally in the minority unfortunately these are the ones which leave a bad taste
in the mouth. Remember Michael Jackson he was a Legend until someone complained about him as with many other people in life, we somehow forget all the
positive stories all too easy.
No doubt if you followed the Caterham westfield forums there would again be disatified customers. Personall I wouldnt have a Caterham or a Westfield
as the owners I have met to date that own these cars ( please dont take offence the realists on Locost who own these) Have all been self centred,
pompus, daydremers with way to much cash and they couldn't give two shxts about guys like us building and enjoying our cars. Thats not to say
they are all the same as I haven't met them all.
Blimey i best get me coat then although someone seems to have stolen all the cash i had way too much of 
Mind you Scootz has probably had all he cars listed and some in the last year alone .
[Edited on 31/3/13 by CRAIGR]
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Westy1994
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SCAR
I think scootz is winding us up (and then sitting back while we take the bait), makes for good banter though.
You may well be right there !!! Not falling for that, lol....
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Westy1994
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CRAIGR
Blimey i best get me coat then although someone seems to have stolen all the cash i had way too much of
Mind you Scootz has probably had all he cars listed and some in the last year alone .
[Edited on 31/3/13 by CRAIGR]
Take ya coat off Craig, and sit down... as John Snow says "It's just for fun" 
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emwmarine
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:04 PM |
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It's an inspired post.
My tuppence would be to have Dax above Westfield ad maybe Raw above them as well.
Westfield may have the edge on the support and build but I think both Dax and Raw drive better. IMHO.
Building a Dax Rush.
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:05 PM |
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Luego didn't even get a mention :-(
Dave B
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:05 PM |
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Lol. I'm well aware of that 1994.
[Edited on 31/3/13 by CRAIGR]
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Westy1994
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:13 PM |
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Scootz needs to tell us if indeed aftersales and spares come into this, as mentioned already that has had an effect on the posts. I can't
comment on anything other than my car since its the only kit I have owned, all the rest being production cars - I missed out there didn't I?....
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ReMan
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 07:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SCAR
Scootz
I bet you liked poking wasp nests with a stick as a boy
[Edited on 31/3/13 by SCAR]
Yep, shouldn't give this thread he time of day.
Oops too late, they already did  ?
www.plusnine.co.uk
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austin man
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
if you met me,you would realise i am not pompus,self centered and definately not got much cash. i may lack a little knowledge compared to some but i
am self taught and have no real help with my builds.
my caterham was by far the best handling car i have ever driven and i have had loads of cars as some will know
if i did have more cash i would defo buy another but i dont. i also dont post there forum as i think its a rip off! but pm blatchatters by email
As said in my post those I have met with their cars Brollies, jackets, etc etc etc have all been up themselves I was hoping to Meet u at Donnington
Daniel but the snow threw a spanner in the works. You have a caterham, which you are modding to suit you and dare we say it changing the engine ( the
Caterham purist squad will be out to get ya) this my man gives you my accolade along with the Other westy and Caterham guys on here. We live in the
real world. Will no doubt catch up withe you at another race meet somewhere. We travel to Brands and up to the north East watching the 750 And BARC.
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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Macbeast
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:14 PM |
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GTS for Division 2.
Bit late I know, but that's how it is 
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:16 PM |
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yeah but i ran out of cash before id completely finished and sold it to austria!
so got an ex rgb fury 919+ brian james clubman trailer with hydraulic tiltbed for about a third of the price so am now quids in with superb car and
trailer
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SCAR
Scootz
I bet you liked poking wasp nests with a stick as a boy
I did (and clearly the stings didn't put me off!)
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SCAR
I think scootz is winding us up (and then sitting back while we take the bait), makes for good banter though.
Who... me... !!!???
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bailey
Luego didn't even get a mention :-(
Dave B
Bugger I forgot all about them! Before I refer them to the panel for inclusion... I have to ask - are they still in business???
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 08:34 PM |
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Just a bit of fun chaps... and perhaps there is a basis for something a little more concrete in amongst all this too.
The kits I've owned are:
Caterham
Quantum
MK
Procomp
Formula 27
The Caterham was the clear winner. It drove and felt like a factory car should. After-sales were excellent and bullet-proof residuals.
The Quantum came second... was very well put together and drove very smartly. After-sales were top drawer. An underrated car in Seven-a-like
circles.
The Procomp was a race-car warhorse when it arrived... and (sadly) it never turned a wheel in my ownership. The chassis was very well fabricated, and
the assistance I got from Matt was first class. I've never heard a bad word said about the cars abilities, or manufacturer back-up.
The Formula 27 was an odd-fellow. Well constructed and decent handling, but some bizarre design features. A bargain at the price I paid. No
after-sales to speak of as the company was defunct.
It's Evolution Baby!
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ReMan
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Just a bit of fun chaps... and perhaps there is a basis for something a little more concrete in amongst all this too.
The kits I've owned are:
Caterham
Quantum
MK
Procomp
Formula 27
The Caterham was the clear winner. It drove and felt like a factory car should. After-sales were excellent and bullet-proof residuals.
The Quantum came second... was very well put together and drove very smartly. After-sales were top drawer. An underrated car in Seven-a-like
circles.
The Procomp was a race-car warhorse when it arrived... and (sadly) it never turned a wheel in my ownership. The chassis was very well fabricated, and
the assistance I got from Matt was first class. I've never heard a bad word said about the cars abilities, or manufacturer back-up.
The Formula 27 was an odd-fellow. Well constructed and decent handling, but some bizarre design features. A bargain at the price I paid. No
after-sales to speak of as the company was defunct.
How very dare you not mention the MK!
www.plusnine.co.uk
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sdh2903
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:21 PM |
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:21 PM |
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I know the guys you made the formula 27 chassis.... They have a shop just a mile or so from me.
Dave B
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Just a bit of fun chaps... and perhaps there is a basis for something a little more concrete in amongst all this too.
The kits I've owned are:
Caterham
Quantum
MK
Procomp
Formula 27
The Caterham was the clear winner. It drove and felt like a factory car should. After-sales were excellent and bullet-proof residuals.
The Quantum came second... was very well put together and drove very smartly. After-sales were top drawer. An underrated car in Seven-a-like
circles.
The Procomp was a race-car warhorse when it arrived... and (sadly) it never turned a wheel in my ownership. The chassis was very well fabricated, and
the assistance I got from Matt was first class. I've never heard a bad word said about the cars abilities, or manufacturer back-up.
The Formula 27 was an odd-fellow. Well constructed and decent handling, but some bizarre design features. A bargain at the price I paid. No
after-sales to speak of as the company was defunct.
How very dare you not mention the MK!
I thought it best not to...
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave Bailey
I know the guys you made the formula 27 chassis.... They have a shop just a mile or so from me.
Dave B
Do they still make 'em?
It's Evolution Baby!
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SCAR
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:29 PM |
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Owned 7 Westfields and now have a v8 viento
Its even impossible to say which was the best Westfield as they have all been quite different and it depends what you wanted to do.
One that sticks out though was a pre lit model with live rear end and a tuned 1660 crossflow with 4 speed box, so not too impressive a spec. The
previous owner had used it for track days and sprints, it was a hoot on the road. You could thrash the nuts off it without being too fast and hang
the back end out for full 360 degree circuits of large local roundabouts (when no other traffic about) Eventually sold it to the trade for £300 more
than I paid.
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scootz
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| posted on 31/3/13 at 09:37 PM |
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How could I forget... DONKERVOOOOOOOOOOOORT!
Straight into the Premiership it goes!
It's Evolution Baby!
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