LoneWolf Posted May 21 Posted May 21 From what I've learned in the past 5 years as WSCC member, for a decent Westfield you're gonna be looking at around 10k. A good one is 13k and upward. For 9k or less you'll be usually getting a more dated car which need some care to be reliable. Other kit car brands may fetch a bit less, but build quality might be an issue. As for the Cat owners "snobbiness", some time ago I did reply to a technical Duratec question on a Cat FB group. Got pinged on Messenger by an italian Cat owner which seemed very happy to show me his fabulous car and asked me which Cat model I did own... After telling him I did have a Westfield, I'm still waiting to hear from him again 🤣 1 3 Quote
jmathews Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Life is too short to worry what a certain group of drivers may think. Last year when I visited the National Kit Car show I was impressed by the presence of the WSCC and the community of people. I had visions of car meet ups and a big social scene, however most of the time I get with my car is a run out of the malverns headed west. It puts a smile on my face every time and that is all that matters. So no matter which car you get as long as your smiling and having fun then in the words of Metallica "Nothing Else Matters". Enjoy the journey! 4 Quote
SeftonH Posted May 26 Author Posted May 26 On 21/05/2025 at 23:25, LoneWolf said: From what I've learned in the past 5 years as WSCC member, for a decent Westfield you're gonna be looking at around 10k. A good one is 13k and upward. For 9k or less you'll be usually getting a more dated car which need some care to be reliable. Other kit car brands may fetch a bit less, but build quality might be an issue. Yes for a later style westfield widebody, I am coming round to that also now.. Looked at a great little R6 Tiger, 2l zetec, lightened flywheel, and presented like a really good quality built car.. In the 6xxx's and if I fit in it, I would own it already.. But the tigers just dont work, the early westfields / narrowbody's dont work, no idea on some of the others (dax, MK Indy, MAC1) fit like but what initially appeared to be a long list of options has now shrunk the more I look at. Been all over the south, SW, and wales this week. Theres some older xflow cars in my saved folder but I think the budget may need a upward revision for my desires. You just seem to get so much more car once its 10 and up. Doesnt help that my UK time each year is so short.. Few more weeks and its past the halfway point and I start thinking about leaving again. 1 Quote
Flying Carrot Steve Posted May 26 Posted May 26 1 hour ago, SeftonH said: Yes for a later style westfield widebody, I am coming round to that also now.. Looked at a great little R6 Tiger, 2l zetec, lightened flywheel, and presented like a really good quality built car.. In the 6xxx's and if I fit in it, I would own it already.. But the tigers just dont work, the early westfields / narrowbody's dont work, no idea on some of the others (dax, MK Indy, MAC1) fit like but what initially appeared to be a long list of options has now shrunk the more I look at. Been all over the south, SW, and wales this week. Theres some older xflow cars in my saved folder but I think the budget may need a upward revision for my desires. You just seem to get so much more car once its 10 and up. Doesnt help that my UK time each year is so short.. Few more weeks and its past the halfway point and I start thinking about leaving again. Have you managed to sit in a later widebody Westfield yet @SeftonH? How tall are you? I already know your brother is about 6'4 right? I'm sure you have already been told but as far as Westfields go look for lowered floors if you have long legs, and also I am certain that GRP or carbon seats would allow more room than say the Westfield Cobra Sport Turbo seats as they are much thinner. I'm changing mine for GRP amd that is partly the reason (the other is for comfort) Quote
SeftonH Posted May 26 Author Posted May 26 3 minutes ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: Have you managed to sit in a later widebody Westfield yet @SeftonH? How tall are you? I already know your brother is about 6'4 right? I'm sure you have already been told but as far as Westfields go look for lowered floors if you have ling legs, and also I am certain that GRP or carbon seats would allow more room than say the Westfield Cobra Sport Turbo seats as they are much thinner. I'm changing mine for GRP amd that is partly the reason (the other is for comfort) Yes we have sat in multiple widebodys.. We can make those work though some have higher 'on rail seats' where I would probably choose a floor mount, tillet style seat option.. dropped floors would be even better but then the list of available cars shrinks to zero. So beggars cant be choosers. Basically with the SEIW there is easily enough length which is the limiting factor. I am 190cm so a hair under 6'3" I think.. My bike accident(s) seems to have taken a bit out of one leg. 1 Quote
Flying Carrot Steve Posted May 26 Posted May 26 20 minutes ago, SeftonH said: Yes we have sat in multiple widebodys.. We can make those work though some have higher 'on rail seats' where I would probably choose a floor mount, tillet style seat option.. dropped floors would be even better but then the list of available cars shrinks to zero. So beggars cant be choosers. Basically with the SEIW there is easily enough length which is the limiting factor. I am 190cm so a hair under 6'3" I think.. My bike accident(s) seems to have taken a bit out of one leg. Yep, mine has lowered floors and will soon have the JK Composites GRP seats fitted, more legroom and in my case more space behind the seats too, plus lower CofG of course. They hold you so much better on corners too, really does make driving them hard a bit easier and safer. 1 Quote
SeftonH Posted yesterday at 05:57 Author Posted yesterday at 05:57 On 26/05/2025 at 15:47, Flying Carrot Steve said: Yep, mine has lowered floors and will soon have the JK Composites GRP seats fitted, more legroom and in my case more space behind the seats too, plus lower CofG of course. They hold you so much better on corners too, really does make driving them hard a bit easier and safer. Yeah I might consider converting the car I have found later.. If building 100% I would go for a dropped floor for my perfect spec. Just seems like multiple wins and I dont see any downsides ?? 1 Quote
Mighty Mart Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago Must admit that a lack of Westfield meets in my neck of the woods found me meeting up with my local Caterham crew and they couldn't have been more friendlier... I'm not a paid up member, but the group organiser added me to their WhatsApp group and I've been on some organised blats over the years. So don't be too judgemental guys... 6 Quote
Stu Faulkner Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago 16 minutes ago, Mighty Mart said: Must admit that a lack of Westfield meets in my neck of the woods found me meeting up with my local Caterham crew and they couldn't have been more friendlier... I'm not a paid up member, but the group organiser added me to their WhatsApp group and I've been on some organised blats over the years. So don't be too judgemental guys... Exactly this. we all have the same passion for the hobby/pastime/thing, whatever you want to call it. the badge on the bonnet should not make a different. 3 Quote
Flying Carrot Steve Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 5 hours ago, Mighty Mart said: Must admit that a lack of Westfield meets in my neck of the woods found me meeting up with my local Caterham crew and they couldn't have been more friendlier... I'm not a paid up member, but the group organiser added me to their WhatsApp group and I've been on some organised blats over the years. So don't be too judgemental guys... That's actually great to hear. 1 Quote
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