stuart-taylor

[Bananaman]

Any body know what these are like

[ChrisG]

They, like most other lower cost kit cars have a few more rough edges than a Westie, the GRP in particular isnt (or at least wasnt when I bought it) as good quality, but they can be made to handle just as well, are well proven/developed with IRS suspension etc, and are good VFM for what they are.

Are you thinking of swapping out the boat-anchor then?

Chris

[samcooke]

They, like most other lower cost kit cars have a few more rough edges than a Westie, the GRP in particular isnt (or at least wasnt when I bought it) as good quality, but they can be made to handle just as well, are well proven/developed with IRS suspension etc, and are good VFM for what they are.

Beautifully and concisely put.

IME applies to lots of kits: Locost, ST, Fisher, Sylva, Raw, MK etc.

Westy better engineered and more developed and easier to build as a result. No better to drive.

[neilb]

One of the lads that come to the Manchester meet has one, can't remember his name off hand but he will probably be there tomorrow.

[Al Yupright]

The ST Locoblade is getting a new chassis soon. It will be very nice indeed.

[Mark Stanton]

Nana's - have a word with Barney when he gets back from his hols            

[higgsti]

rich at the manchester meet has one

[Bananaman]

Just saw this the otherday #& it looked like a bargain......FOR SALE

[samcooke]

toyota 1.6 twin cam

Not really a locoblade is it tho?  

[davidgh]

toyota 1.6 twin cam

Not really a locoblade is it tho?  

No, clearly not.....

........but the (albeit lower) performance will be much more accessible  

[will maskell]

david is your striker irs.I personally think they are ace looking motors(apart from screen of course)they are fetching just as much money as a westfield.well sorted chassis i beleive.

[davidgh]

david is your striker irs.I personally think they are ace looking motors(apart from screen of course)they are fetching just as much money as a westfield.well sorted chassis i beleive.

Will

Yes, it's got the IRS rear and the 20v 4age 'silvertop' engine.  

Pity about the screen I agree, but we want to run in the Speed Series next year in the road-going class and it's a requirement. Together with the wiper motor, it adds a lot of weight. However, comparisons of finish line speed at Curborough seem to indicate that it's not much more of an air-brake than a Westy screen.

I think it looks good because it's small compared to a Westy (although definitely not lighter  --  552kg). Goes well for a 1600 though, and has very confidence inspiring handling.

I actually bought it because I thought I couldn't afford a nearly new Westy (I'd only talked to the factory and Terry Nightingale)  --  but absolutely no regrets.