Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rush Motorsport said: Not my thread, I’d have just thought It’d be even more useful in tech. If the OP agrees. He has a thread there, that parts of this could be split off into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyseiw Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Happy to shift this thread, although there appears to be a general consensus that the car will need rebuilt to recover its value. I’ve asked the factory to advise option on a new chassis. But looks like 2022 before I’ll be able to get it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 The thing to do in these situations is to buy a lionel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Rush Motorsport said: The thing to do in these situations is to buy a lionel. Or two if it takes as long as it took you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyseiw Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 I will google it, but what is a lionel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Qwertyseiw said: I will google it, but what is a lionel? It’s what Russ calls his Mx5 track cars. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Qwertyseiw said: I will google it, but what is a lionel? It can be called munter in other neighbourhoods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Its a shame that your brother has just bought himself a wrecked car for market value 😆 Seriously, I would either take the hit that this year is a write off and get Siltech to repair it or look for another chassis or break it for parts. Siltech might seem a far trek from you but there are specialist transporting compnaies who would get it there for you In the meantime, if you must do track days, get and MX5 for not a lot of money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 there's a place in Scotland not far from knockhill called SITECH, not to be confused with Siltech, hes running a westfield and is a pretty good prep business, ex F1 chassissis engineer, ask for Simon Smails say mark mentioned him 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMc Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I’m just down the road in Dunfermline I’ll help you out any way I can, if you want to use my chassis for measurements etc. simon at sitech might be able to help, he’s a really nice helpful guy. I’d suggest popping down and speaking to him in person. Ideally you really need a jig to get it repaired spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyseiw Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thanks for all replies and offers, particularly re SITECH. Heard back from Westfield today, they no longer supply the same spec (live axle) of chassis so a replacement chassis will mean I can’t reuse my current rear end components, LSD diff etc. Plus they won’t sell me a chassis without me returning the old one, regardless that it is an unregistered track car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thall1 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 There’s an ‘88 new chassis and body parts for sale on the site .. live rear axle set up I believe ... would be a good start if you didn’t want to repair what you have? good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyseiw Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Thanks I’ve seen it, but I think it’s a narrow chassis. But that said I have just assumed I can’t use it to replace my wide chassis like for like? Are narrow and wide interchangeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Qwertyseiw said: Thanks I’ve seen it, but I think it’s a narrow chassis. But that said I have just assumed I can’t use it to replace my wide chassis like for like? Are narrow and wide interchangeable? No, not really. Depends how many parts you want to change or modify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyseiw Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Thanks, I didn’t think so. The factory have quoted £3k for a new chassis, but insist on me sending them the old one, despite it being an unregistered track car. I need to ask if I can chop it up to make it easier and cheaper to send back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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