adam1330 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I paid around £350 for 10,000 miles limited mileage. I'm 30 with 10+ years no claims. Try giving MSM a call for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyboy Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thanks, I've now got a internet quote submitted. I only travel 6 miles to work and back each day so my normal milage is only 8500 per year. I am thinking about 3000 miles in my westie. I will wait for an insurance quote tomorrow. Don't you have any problems with the westie being a 2nd car? my normal car is insured through directline (no claims discounted). I presume the NCD doesn't apply to a second vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ashcroft Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 As someone who thought his 150 BHP Zetec would be plenty, then 18 months later upgraded to a 200 BHP Vx, I can assure you that you can never have enough power! I beg to differ on that one How tall are you I am 6ft 2" and when I start my next build I will go for the lowered floor option. Honda S2000 possible but not for the first timer with limited mechanical knowledge stick to a factory option as there will be plenty of backup and the build will seem like puting together MFI furniture. For insurance I rang everywhere the best by far was Footman James when you join the club you get further discount. NCD does not apply to there policies as they are cheep enough already. Good luck Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 alot of westy insurers don't give or look at ncb so its not usually a concern ......... searching will find the specialists out there ,but sureterm , osbournes , footman james , Msm are a few names to look out for ,and tbh comparing quotes is hard because everybodys circumstances are different , age job ,marital staus postcode location , thats before you even get to what car , but somewhere under £300 with limited milage is quite acheivable . My personal advice is don't touch Flux with a barge pole ........... but its up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyboy Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 My jobs not too bad for car insurance - Traffic Management & Road Safety Engineer. The only problem is if I do get caught doing anything naughty I would get my bottom kicked!!! I'm not a big fan of insurance companies, bleep bleep!! that was the bleep machine kicking in again. My golf diesel gti costs me £550py to insure with 11+ years NCD. Licence to print money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcoopers Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I'd say that you can have too much breaking power, locking the fronts is all too easy with big 4 pot calipers, might want to think about decent upgraded tyres as well then. My M16 sierra calipered front/drum rear car was fine at stopping on track days. Also, any Westfield ,ARB or not, will handle fantasticly well compared to even the best hothatch, but it will be a different approach to driving it. Personally I would ditch the 4 pot and ARB at this stage, and invest that money in getting the suspension profesionally set up when built, and some driver training for the track. The basic kit, what wheels does it come with? Getting decent lightweight wheels and tyres might be the best upgrade of the lot you mention so far? Anyway i'm away to bed now night night everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The 2.0 litre zetec will feel torquier and nicer as a road drive ,and in the longrun more powerful when upgraded . They're not doing the 2 litre Zetec any more are they? Isn't it a Duratec? Andy Possibly the dumbest thing you've ever said! I think Andy means they no longer do the 2.0 Zetec but do a 2.0 Duratec? I know nothing about this but I think the question can be interpreted in one of two ways. To a newbie it is entirely possible that the post could be interpreted that you can no longer fit a Zetec to a new Westfield, which is plainly nonsense. You can fit a Zetec, Vx or a Duratec (or a V8 or bike engine) to a new kit, not just Duratecs. And you can pass SVA and get a *new* plate if that is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 To a newbie it is entirely possible that the post could be interpreted that you can no longer fit a Zetec to a new Westfield, which is plainly nonsense. Apologies, you're right Blatters. What I should have said is that the factory aren't supplying 2 litre Zetecs any more, the 2000 Sport that the original poster was referring to is a Duratec (unless I'm mistaken again). Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadrego Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Its been mentioned before but I'd strongly suggest that highest on your priority list should be the RAC Rollbar. The standard rollbar will offer no protection whatsoever in the event of rolling the car. It should also provide a small increase in side impact protection. A search will bring up some threads that have covered this in the past. Good luck with your purchase, whatever you choose, you won't be dissappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenko Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I get excited at the thought of going to Westfield and ordering a new car that I've specced up.......Alas, I ain't gonna happen. Anyway, My two penneth worth...... A 2 ltr Duratech is going to be quicker than an 1800..Period. I believe the engine is a little lighter (could be wrong on that, but the extra torque will be nice)...So if you can afford it go for the 2ltr. Needless to say an 1800 will still be bl**** quick. and between the two, the driver would probably make the most differnce to which won around a track. Other upgrades which I would do(again in order of importance): *4 point harness *RAC rollbar *Sport seats *Fag lighter *Optics despenser To go fast around a track....I would say up grade in this order: *Learn to drive the track correctly *Tyres *Shocks (not sure what they come with now - but if they aint that good i.e. cheap spax...time to upgrade.... *LSD *ARBs *Breaks (honestly, stock ones are very good and progressive) But, I do agree what has been said here, get it done now if you can afford it. Good luck, and tell us what you end up with.... Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargy Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have the first 2 modules for 2000sport duratec and it comes with LSD as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyboy Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 I noticed conflicting info in the westfield brochure re: LSD. One shows it as standard and another shows it as an upgrade! I was going to ask the factory what was the deal. My problem with the RAC roll bar is yes it probably is very strong and will stop my head from being snapped off, but I'm a ponce and I like the look of the nice shiney chrome one To be honest this car will be more for show than track racer (hence chrome, carbon pack and racing green colour). I want to build the best car I can, but I don't have a bottomless pocket. Maybe I could come back and upgrade some items later. I am determined that I will get, at least the first couple of modules, early this year. I've got 26 day's leave to get in before the end of March so I've plent of time to run about. Do you know the lead in times once modules are ordered? P.S. No reply from insurance company yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargy Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I waited 8 weeks for my 2 modules and the lsd was part of module 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hi there, I built a Sport 1800 last year in Westfield Racing Green without the chrome bits but with contoured dash (somewhere for the sunglasses essential). I considered the 4 pot upgrade but reasoned that the original brakes were designed for a car nearly twice as heavy so should have no problem in the Westy as it was mainly for road use. (no probs so far) Wish I had gone for the RAC rollbar though Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipford Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hi there Buy the RAC roll bar, to repeat other comments in this thread the single hoop will do next to nothing in the event of a roll as it has no axial bracing. What is a bit of chrome between friends! I think the WF looks more 'sporty' with the RAC bar anyway. When I bought my SDV kit (including the completion kit) last Summer, WF threw in Powder Coat on the Chassis Wishbones Etc, Detachable Arches AND the RAC roll bar at no extra cost. You need to speak to them to see what sort of deal you can get. Regards Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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