Jump to content

Search the Community

Showing results for tags 'advice'.

  • Search By Tags

    Type tags separated by commas.
  • Search By Author

Content Type


Blogs

  • Alexander72's Blog
  • SteveD's Blog
  • Norman's Blog
  • Soot1e's Blog
  • Dommo's Blog
  • KugaWestie's Blog
  • R7 WSC's Blog
  • Nothing ventured nothing gained
  • Mark's First Time Build Blog
  • marcusb's Blog
  • Meakin's Blog
  • pickmaster's Blog engine swap
  • Steve_Farrimond's Blog
  • PaulJones148's Blog
  • Koso Digital Dash Fitting
  • IanG1's Blog
  • Tel's Tales
  • chrisando's Blog
  • Enclosed Trailer Build Diary
  • Piece of cake
  • harry may 11's Blog
  • johngill's Blog
  • waynezilla's Blog
  • Julian's 7se rebuild
  • japltor60's Blog
  • How to Assemble a Duratec
  • Beez's 2014 Sprint Blog
  • czphillips' Sigma Swap
  • Speed Series Results
  • Wagoneer's Blog
  • First Westi
  • Quinten's Mighty Blog
  • Chriscooper1's Blog
  • johnev's Blog
  • Master Thatcher's Blog
  • Marto's Blog
  • Mr T's Blog
  • Nosbod's Mega S2000 Blog
  • stephenh's Blog
  • TREVORGIDLOW's Blog
  • AdamR's MX-R1000 Build
  • My Lawnmower Runs on Super...
  • John's Sport 250 Build
  • Jaguar C Type
  • Andy665's SEiGHT
  • johnev's Blog
  • Loton Park 2017
  • Toys4x4boys Westy Journey
  • Sprinting (not the Usain Bolt type)
  • Rob
  • A Seven Tour(s)
  • Raising the dead
  • Gerry
  • Onliest Music - alternative Smeg selections
  • Barney the Mid-Life Crisis
  • Keith

Forums

  • Main Club Area
    • The Start Line
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Tech Talk
    • Video Talk
    • IVA Info
    • X-Cars
    • Membership Information ONLY
  • Out & About With Your Westfield
    • Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
    • Speed Series / Hill Climbing / Racing
    • Track Days
    • Places to Visit and Road Trips
  • Club Member Adverts
    • Cars for Sale
    • Cars Wanted
    • Parts for Sale
    • Parts Wanted
  • Club Traders & Sponsors
    • Current Traders & Sponsors
    • WSCC Members Only Offers and Deals
  • External and Non-Club Member Adverts
    • External Adverts
  • Chat & General Information
    • Stuff & Nonsense
    • Club Boardroom & Website - Evolution & Issues
    • Parc Ferme

Calendars

There are no results to display.

Product Groups

  • WSCC Membership
  • WSCC Speed Series
  • WSCC Track Days
  • Admin Only (Archive)
    • Previous Speed Series Events
    • Previous Track Days
    • Previous Merchandise
    • Previous Club Publications
  • Club Publications

Categories

  • Local Area Meeting Locations
  • National Club Event Locations
  • Speed Series Event Locations

Find results in...

Find results that contain...


Date Created

  • Start

    End


Last Updated

  • Start

    End


Filter by number of...

Found 1 result

  1. I am new to the Forum - Hello - this may be apparent if I have failed to post this note correctly. I have joined on Trial Membership for 60 days, but hope that will turn into full membership soon. I am a long term car enthusiast, particularly classics, but have never owner a Westfield - the time has come I feel. I have driven them on the track a few times in my past, but never owned one. My other cars, in case this helps gauge my weird tastes are a '69 MGC, a Saxo VTS, a Riley Elf and my daily driver an Audi S3 - all are fun in their own way, but I feel the need for simple driving pleasures, and open motoring, and the Westfield seems the car - something I have always promised myself to own, but never have - I have garage space. First, I suspect mid July is about the worst time to buy one, I realise, but I would like to buy a car this year, but only to buy the right one, and if I have to wait, I will. From the (very) little I have learnt so far, I want a car that I can be proud of, and enjoy for regular but not every day use, with weather gear, albeit I shall try and keep it in the dry. I want a swift car, car engined, but I want a classic set up, so not looking for an Seight, or anything wickedly fast. So, some questions, for anyone out there who can help:- 1. My budget was originally c. £6-7k, but it seems I shall need to stretch this a little - I want a nice car, so can I do that for c. £8k? 2. For that money, what Spec should I be looking to. A friend has a 2 litre Zetec and says this mis the engine to have - I expect this alone could spark a hundred differing views. I am not sure this is within my budget, but am I going to disappointed with the power from another car. MY gut feeling is to go for an older SE or SEi (or SEiW), with a cross flow engine with webers, as this seemed like a good compromise - views? 3. Are there dealers out there to trust, or avoid, and that the Club approves of that I can seek out? Ultimately, I want a car that I can take to shows, drive in nice weather and have short weekends away in with a small overnight bag - and just enjoy simple fast handling, un-fussy. I am not very mechanically minded, so I want a car that is ready to go. Finally, I would say that I had originally considered having a car to race with - I have a race licence and have recently stopped classic racing in an MG. I do however want a car that would be both a road and race car, and I am not sure if that is realistic? If so, is the Speed Series worth joining, competitive and friendly for a Westfield novice, and can I enjoy owning a race car, and use it also at weekends or for a fun drive to work? If sense dictates these should be two separate cars, I shall probably invest in a road car and look for racing thrills elsewhere. Help and pointers much appreciated thank you R
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Please review our Terms of Use, Guidelines and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.