StanS Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Looking at this and wondered if it belongs/belonged to anyone on here ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WESTFIELD-SEIGHT-V8-4-6-VERY-HIGH-SPEC-FACTORY-BUILT-CAR-AND-RARE-/200918595047?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec7ae75e7 cheers. Quote
alexander72 Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 i mean good value rather than cheap and tacky.... Quote
Andy Banks Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Tempting isn't it. Can I have it and the Gullwing...? Quote
echoz Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Isn't that the V8 that ToyBox kept trying to sell as built by a formula 1 engineer or something to the same extent? Quote
StanS Posted May 1, 2013 Author Posted May 1, 2013 Looks similar. Current owner has had it a year. Could a knowledgeable person help with these please ? How big a job is it to change a gearbox on a S8 ? Does the engine have to come out or can it be done from underneath ? Also, is it "straightforward" (cheap) to tell if a "spare" gearbox is OK before fitting it ? Would all wide body windscreens fit an S8 (I don't want an aeroscreen + need a half hood at least !) Cheers Quote
Captain Colonial Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 DEFINITELY engine out to change tranny! Not big if you have an engine hoist and a few mates, but time consuming - probably a full weekend. Quote
peterg Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 This is the one 'built by an F1 racing team engineer or some such, it's def not the same car as dashboard is totally different... http://www.specialistcarsltd.co.uk/vehicle/non-porsche/westfield-supersport-v8 and the one for sale on eBay says 'factory built' and to answer other questions above, any widebody windscreen will fit a Seight and yes, a gearbox change is an engine out job but by the sound of the advert the box is only a bit clunky when cold so could last for years yet Quote
Captain Colonial Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 This is the one 'built by an F1 racing team engineer or some such, it's def not the same car as dashboard is totally different... http://www.specialistcarsltd.co.uk/vehicle/non-porsche/westfield-supersport-v8 Oh Lord, I thought that one had been erased from my memory banks, and here it is again... Cheers Peter, you git. I do like the one Stan has highlighted - worth a visit and inspection. Quote
echoz Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Dunno what you're on about Mr MemSec, if my memory serves me right, I thought we all agreed that it was a sterling example +1 On going for a look at the original post Quote
peterg Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Oh Lord, I thought that one had been erased from my memory banks, and here it is again... Cheers Peter, you git. Happy to help Quote
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