Rob Waldron Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Hi All i am looking for some help and advise ref purchasing a Westfield. I have decided its time to call it a day on two wheels and this seems the way forward. Probably the best bet is to meet up and chat at a meet. If its at all possible even to sit in one as obviously size is a factor ☺️. I am 6’ and 14stone do i need a wide body? Do i need the floor lowered? What motor to look for. Many thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euan Hoosearmy Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I'm in Hampshire but there'll be others closer to you... I'm 6 foot 4 but am a skinny git at only 12 stone. How you fit depends on if your height is in your legs or in your back. Either way you can adjust stuff to make the car fit you. My seats are fixed, but my wife who is about 5 foot 8 can drive by using a cushion behind her. I'm another one who has replaced bikes with a westfield. It's an understandable move... they're bl**** good fun. You do have to be prepared to do a bit of spannering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Waldron Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 53 minutes ago, Euan Hoosearmy said: I'm in Hampshire but there'll be others closer to you... I'm 6 foot 4 but am a skinny git at only 12 stone. How you fit depends on if your height is in your legs or in your back. Either way you can adjust stuff to make the car fit you. My seats are fixed, but my wife who is about 5 foot 8 can drive by using a cushion behind her. I'm another one who has replaced bikes with a westfield. It's an understandable move... they're bl**** good fun. You do have to be prepared to do a bit of spannering. Thanks. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaykay42 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Hi! Not too long ago I asked to sit in a car, too. I am 6ft 4 with a lot of length in my legs. Some cars I have tried fit me, others no chance. Biggest difference seems to be a top mounted pedal box, rather than floor hinged. The floors on mine aren't lowered, but it is a widebody. I'm in North Devon, by Bideford. Happy to meet and chat. Jens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Welcome, don’t know where you are based but there will hopefully be a number of Westfields at the Dorset Area Monthly meet Thursday 1st September at The Crown Inn Bridport DT6 4AX from 19.30. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Waldron Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hi Alan I am in Honiton so not far. I will try and get over for your club meet. thanks Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Waldron Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 10 hours ago, jaykay42 said: Hi! Not too long ago I asked to sit in a car, too. I am 6ft 4 with a lot of length in my legs. Some cars I have tried fit me, others no chance. Biggest difference seems to be a top mounted pedal box, rather than floor hinged. The floors on mine aren't lowered, but it is a widebody. I'm in North Devon, by Bideford. Happy to meet and chat. Jens 10 hours ago, jaykay42 said: Hi! Not too long ago I asked to sit in a car, too. I am 6ft 4 with a lot of length in my legs. Some cars I have tried fit me, others no chance. Biggest difference seems to be a top mounted pedal box, rather than floor hinged. The floors on mine aren't lowered, but it is a widebody. I'm in North Devon, by Bideford. Happy to meet and chat. Jens Hi that’s interesting. My measurements if it helps ☺️ 32” leg or 3’6”” to my waste and have size 11 feet 😮 I know I could ski with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euan Hoosearmy Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Ok, I'm longer in the leg than you. I'm comfortable in my wide body westy. I do need to fit a taller roll bar at some point as my head is above the current one. And I can see over the top of the windscreen if I stretch.... roof still fits over me though. Not that I've ever used it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaykay42 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Rob Waldron said: Hi that’s interesting. My measurements if it helps ☺️ 32” leg or 3’6”” to my waste and have size 11 feet 😮 I know I could ski with them. Hi! Well, most 36" inside leg length trousers fit me only just. My feet are size 14 UK. It does fit. If there's a will, there's a way 🙂 J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Shame I won’t be there on Thursday as I have a narrow bodied SEi, I’m in Crewkerne. The car is actually up in Bershire currently but I should get it down within September. I’m just shy of 6’ and 19 stone (hence the name! 😱😂) and I do just about fit in but remove the seat and sit on the floor to give myself enough legroom. Obviously a lot depends on build and leg length. There are sentimental reasons why I own my car, and I won’t change it but a wide body would make a lot more sense for me. The positive thing is it is a great incentive to lose weight! 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 @Rob Waldron I’ll be down the Crown Inn for the Dorset meet on Thursday with mine, its a wide body with lowered floors and floor mounted pedals. Happy for you to have a sit in it. If you can’t make it down I can pop across one night as I’m only in Ilminster 👍🏼 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Waldron Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Matt_S said: @Rob Waldron I’ll be down the Crown Inn for the Dorset meet on Thursday with mine, its a wide body with lowered floors and floor mounted pedals. Happy for you to have a sit in it. If you can’t make it down I can pop across one night as I’m only in Ilminster 👍🏼 Thanks Matt all being well i should be there Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 @Rob Waldron There is a possibility I might not bring the car tonight due to the weather unfortunately, if it stays dry I will bring it but I don’t like taking it out in the rain. If I don’t bring it tonight I can pop down to Honiton tomorrow evening or over the weekend if that’s ok 👍🏼 (Weather permitting) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 @Rob Waldron My car is somewhat trapped in the garage due to domestic oil tank replacement work, plus the weather looks questionable so think I will be taking the tin top tonight. You would obviously be welcome to join us, not sure how many Westfields might be there though. As Matt above, could arrange to come to Honiton when weather permits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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