snowy892 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 As the title suggests, the company from Germany are advertising through Facebook under the group 'Westfield Sportscars' Any thoughts? Thank you Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 That looks like the link recently posted by the Westfield German Distributor? Their carbon body work is absolutely superb, and they, years ago, pioneered the fitting of Ford Mondeo Duratec V6’s, (they produced a special hybrid MT75 gearbox, to do so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hi Richard yes tofugarage is the same parts as Christoph Bettagg sells. I’ve got his nosecone, v8 bonnet, scuttle , aero screen and rear arches im very happy with them. if I can be of any further help give me a shout there’s pictures in the build thread westy no 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 11 hours ago, snowy892 said: As the title suggests, the company from Germany are advertising through Facebook under the group 'Westfield Sportscars' Any thoughts? Thank you Regards Richard Don’t forget to also add U.K. VAT and any import duties and shipping costs etc when importing from Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 He conveniently located on the route between Calais and the Nurburgring too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I have one of Christophs bonnets. It took some work to fit. fitted with the carbon scuttle he offers as well and the nose cone. I had to make some adjustments to get a better fit. Weave isnt perfect, but its light and it looks great now! Its wetlay so expect imperfections. Its not MickMade PrePreg! unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 How much lighter is it @NickBW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I can weight it if you want. Hold my beer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, NickBW said: I have one of Christophs bonnets. It took some work to fit. fitted with the carbon scuttle he offers as well and the nose cone. I had to make some adjustments to get a better fit. Weave isnt perfect, but its light and it looks great now! I wonder if you could please share the type of work you needed to do to get a good fit? I am considering buying the same parts and would like to know what work I may need to do. thank you. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Don't go out of your way, I'm just interested plus I can take the p*** about eating less pies, just drive better etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rush Motorsport said: Don't go out of your way, I'm just interested plus I can take the p*** about eating less pies, just drive better etc Boom. Weight is 2.6kg Mine has the AB performance grille and AeroCatch clips installed 5 minutes ago, Davemk1 said: I wonder if you could please share the type of work you needed to do to get a good fit? I am considering buying the same parts and would like to know what work I may need to do. thank you. dave For me, i have to make several cuts along the inside lip in both corners across the scuttle to allow the sides to be pulled in without applying too much pressure. also both lower corners didnt line up to the carbon scuttle very well so i used some resin to build out the sides to get a better finish line Aerocatches complicated it as its very thin compared to a OEM part form Westfield hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 i dont know what a typical glass fibre v8 bonnet weighs to be fair... anyone able to let me know. My luck, it will be 2kg.... lighter than my CF one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 The bonnet is 2.6kg? Wonder what a v8 bonnet weighs - 9kg? You could eat less pies and drive a bit faster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Rush Motorsport said: The bonnet is 2.6kg? Wonder what a v8 bonnet weighs - 9kg? You could eat less pies and drive a bit faster! But a CF makes your Westfield details from: 242 bhp Duratec, 535kg which is 452.34 BPT >>>>> to 242 bhp Duratec, 529kg which is 457.47 BPT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'd drive slower because I wouldn't want to risk damaging my carbon fibre 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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