Future Westy owner (hopefully!)

[MayfieldG]

On 03/01/2020 at 20:50, RobH72 said:

Hi, 

I'm almost 6ft 5 with size 11/12 feet (and I'm not what you'd call skinny 🙄) and fit in my SEIW with a standard floor and padded seats. I did modify my drivers seat a little to allow it to move another 1cm further back as I was banging my right knee. Mine came fitted with a 280mm steering wheel which definitely helps. 

 

I do have GRP seats on my upgrade list, will probably remove the screen (and go aeroscreen) and I'm about to upgrade to a quick release steering wheel. 

 

I wouldn't say it's overly comfortable but I'm not crippled after one of Julie's peak district runs where I'm in the car for 4 or 5 hours. I didn't buy it expecting comfort to be honest... I can't heel and toe even with OMP race boots on but it's fine to drive normally. 

 

If you're worried about roll over safety, lowered floors and/or the MSA bar is better than the RAC I have... I'm sure I'd be eating tarmac if the worst happened 😳

 

It'll fit in a single garage fine (mine does easily). For peace of mind, IIRC the width is about 1.6m and the length is just under 3.4m.

 

Picture of me in it on New Years Day (one of Julie's great photos).

 

If I'm honest I wanted one so badly I'd have resorted to a big tub of Vaseline and a giant shoehorn if I hadn't fitted 😂😂

You both seems fit perfectly fine.

[Mighty Mart]

18 hours ago, SB01 said:

Thanks everyone for all the good advice and encouragement. I had some nice offers of some help with PMs too. I’ve been looking at cars for sale on here and have fallen in love (on paper) with one currently on this site but don’t feel quite ready to take the plunge and waste anyone’s time just yet. Hopefully I’ll get a bit more knowledge of everything over the next few months. 
Is there much difference in prices and availability between summer to winter in your experiences? 

 

Hi Mate,

Cheapest time to buy is Nov to Feb usually...spring to summer you pay top dollar...

Mart.