Kingster Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I honestly didn’t think this day would come, but it’s time for a change, so my beloved Westy is up for grabs. Built by myself in 2014 and registered in 2015 on Q with all the advantages that bestows, it has been extensively upgraded during the last 8 years, as many on here will no doubt know! The car has 15,920 miles on it, with 700 of those in June this year hooning around the highlands. It was MOT’d earlier this month with no advisories (expires June 2024). As well as several highland flings, the car has been around the Alps and completed more than a few trackdays, so it really is a fabulous all-rounder. This car has never been one for gentle Sunday drives to the cake shop and it is certainly not a “show car” - expect to see signs of use! However, it is an absolute joy to drive fast and although it will suit someone who is into blatting around twisty country lanes and trackdays, as I have proved, it is certainly a very capable ‘grand tourer’ if you are up for it. With 378bhp per tonne, it goes very well (555kg @ 209.7bhp) The current spec: Engine and Drivetrain: 2.0 litre Blacktop Zetec (new crate engine 2016) on throttle bodies with Dunnell ZRV Cams mapped to 180.9 bhp at the wheels (209.7bhp crank) by Daytuner in Harrogate, runs like an absolute dream! GSXR1000 ITBs with Hayabusa injectors on DanST port matched manifold Vernier camshaft pulleys Adjustable FPR BGH E6 HD gearbox (new in 2016) with quick shift lever - lovely ratios Sierra 3.9 diff fitted with Quaife ATB LSD (new 2016) - 23° Helix for lightweight cars Powerlite Hi Torque starter motor (new 2021) Powerlite alternator (new 2019) Powerlite LiFePo4 lightweight battery (new 2021) Carbon exhaust Swirl pot and lift pump Raceline sump (new 2021) ARP rod bolts Lightweight billet flywheel (3.9kg) Chassis, Wheels and Suspension: Newer chassis with strengthened diff bracing as standard Full FIA Cage (PlaysKool) Westfield alloy front and rear uprights Westfield widetrack front wishbones Wilwood Powerlite 4 pot front calipers Sierra rear calipers 2.4 steering rack Rear 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 205/60 R13 Toyo R888R Front 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 185/60 R13 Toyo R888R Protech adjustable shocks all round - full geo setup and corner weighted PlaysKool ARBs front and rear Lowered floors (as standard) Body and Interior: Post Office Red ZK body in excellent condition Carbon dash Carbon aeroscreen Carbon rear arch protectors Carbon areo style front arches Carbon tunnel top GoRace Quick Release with Momo 280mm Suede steering wheel JK GRP seats with carbon headrest Schroth Harnesses (6-point driver, 4-point passenger) ChrisMade half hood Instrumentation and Electrical: Aim MXS Strada digital dash Aim GPS08 - adds auto lap timing for track use Aim CAN expansion Aim remote button expansion DTA S60 Pro ECU Innovate Motorsports LC-2 Digital Wideband Lambda 02 Sensor Controller LED lights front and rear BlinkStop indicator/hazard controller Savage switches Toad Sterling Immobiliser FIA Kill Switch LED front DRLs Price: £15,000 and it’s yours. Additional Items available: Rear 13”x 7” CXR alloys with 205/60 R13 Avon CR28 (excellent wet weather tyres) Front 13”x 6” CXR alloys with 185/60 R13 Avon CR28 Spare set of std width ZK rear Arches in black - ideal for track use Carbon Fibre half doors Full set of new wishbone poly-bushes I'm possibly selling my Brian James Minno Max trailer with tyre rack, wheel stops, winch and jerry can box… maybe… First Graph shows power at the wheels. Lovely flat spread of torque makes the car an absolute joy to drive 👍 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Nooooo, say it isn't so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman said: Nooooo, say it isn't so! I feel so bad… but ‘tis true I am afraid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Sorry to see this Chris, having similar thoughts myself , it’s a tough decision good luck with the sale ( glad we got one last highland fling together ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Mart Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Looks spot on that...GLWTS Mart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Great car. Hope someone buys it soon and gets it back on track! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Sorry to hear this Chris but best of luck with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Which 'itch' are you moving on to Chris @Kingster A well sorted Westie this! One I'd happily own if I could. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, Onliest Smeg David said: Which 'itch' are you moving on to Chris @Kingster A well sorted Westie this! One I'd happily own if I could. Elise 111R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kingster said: Elise 111R My 'browsing' has included Elise, amongst all sorts of other things as well as Westies. & including V8's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Onliest Smeg David said: including V8's Vantage 4.3 was on the list - but yearly/running costs might be high 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just personal curiosity @Kingster , but does this have lowered floors? Seeing you are sitting pretty low in the pics. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 hours ago, LoneWolf said: Just personal curiosity @Kingster , but does this have lowered floors? Seeing you are sitting pretty low in the pics. Thanks Yes it does- I’m 5’8” and need the seat on runners 🤣 So there would be loads of room for a much taller driver if you floor mounted the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Deposit taken, sold stp. 😱 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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