bhouse Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 John - you're absolutely right. Turning circle with the 4.5's is about 45 feet. Cutting the arches out is one option which I thnk Bre (bkeirle) took, and he's certainly got more power than the A series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 Picture of the midget here if anyone's interested: http://www.brainwavemedia.co.uk/eleven/midget.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazpowerslide Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 If you need any help give me a call. You have PM with my numbers. An 11 will make an interseting addition to the CamWSCC Chaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 "i wander if its possible to put an eleven body on Sei?" Or more to the point, what about an Sei engine in an eleven :> Not sure the 4.5" tyres would like it... According to Richard Smith it is possible to put a dry sumped xflow in there, but anything else wouldn't go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Can't be that much different than Dave Drews 1993 Westfield (11) SPORT that ran a CVH Turbo....Now that was quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 can you put a midget coilover front in the 11? Jonnyboy - the eleven has Westfield designed double wishbone/coilover at the front and live axle/panhard rod with coilover at the rear so I'm spared those lever arm shockers at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Podmore Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Or more to the point, what about an Sei engine in an eleven Read about folks putting K series engines in Midgets a couple of months back. That would be interesting. Mind you the 11 sounds a hoot to drive with the A series engine anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK11 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I too have given in to the urge and bought an Eleven. The build manual does seem a little thin, mind you I built my Marlin with very little recourse to the manual and the US Road and Track magazine built their original Westfield XI with no manual at all. I am planning to stick with the A series as it can be tuned very succesfully, and if I still want more then I have a new blower from a BMW Cooper S courtesy of Ebay. Looking forward to driving the car, however, since my two children will be "helping" to build it I may have to wait a couple of years! Any other owners with tips please let me know. Bye for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hi Matthew, Very pleased to hear that another eleven is being built - I was beginning to think I was the only one! When does your arrive? Mine is due on July 22. Can't wait... Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyetune Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Evo magazine last month tested an Eleven, and despite its lack of power they really rated it and every driver was full of praise. Good luck with your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Your build manual sounds just like my 89 sei manual without the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK11 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Well, I have already started mine, picked the Midget up 24 June and the Westfield on the 25th. The front suspension on the Midget has been a bit of a pig to dismantle, I ended up bringing one upright in to work as the brake caliper bolts were stuck. In the end it took 3 of us to undo them, one with the Oxy supplying heat, me with a 3 foot bar bracing and another chap with a big extension on the spanner. Went well until one sheared. Still it came out in the end. The rear end hasn't been quite so difficult yet, but having a fully equipped workshop helps! The hydraulic press for pressing in the suspension bushes for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 .... ah! the pleasure of working on rusty BMC cars bings back painful memories of running Mom's old MGBGT while at uni. Still, the Eleven will be a beaut when its finished - good on ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaLazarou Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Having run a couple of MGs in the past (Midget 1500 and MGC GT, I found that one of the best things about them was the availability of remanufactured or reconditioned parts at a really good price, off the shelf at hundreds of different suppliers. It may be worth joing the MGOC just to get a copy of their suppliers directory. Got to be better than skinning your knuckles for the sake of a rusty steering arm, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 I've joined the MGOC (but don't dare admit to them what I'm doing to one of their beloved cars) and I've found the Moss catalogue invaluable. Having also lost various arguments with rusted up bits of brakes and front suspension I'm buying new/refurbed parts. What it costs in money it saves in frustration! The most valuable bit of the midget is the chassis number - dates from 1972 hence 'historic' road tax level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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