Azzacat Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Hello again, after 3 years of driving my tiger i think i have gone as far as i can go with it basically i'm fed up of flogging a dead horse, I have built a 230+ HP Xe and feel this engine deserves a more refined car, can someone adise what model of westie would be suitable? I'd like wide track and as light as possible, the car would be a road car with track days and Sprints/Hillclimbs in mind. Basically I will be keeping the running gear from my Cat which will include 3.92 LSD Tranex CR SC type 9 MBE 967 and Dry sump to build up the Westie, Are there ever rolling chasssis available from racers? One niggling little thing though my attention keeps getting drawn to a Fisher Fury!!!! is this a bad thing??? Thanks Aaron Quote
Matt Seabrook Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Hello again, after 3 years of driving my tiger i think i have gone as far as i can go with it basically i'm fed up of flogging a dead horse, I have built a 230+ HP Xe and feel this engine deserves a more refined car, can someone adise what model of westie would be suitable? I'd like wide track and as light as possible, the car would be a road car with track days and Sprints/Hillclimbs in mind. Basically I will be keeping the running gear from my Cat which will include 3.92 LSD Tranex CR SC type 9 MBE 967 and Dry sump to build up the Westie, Are there ever rolling chasssis available from racers? One niggling little thing though my attention keeps getting drawn to a Fisher Fury!!!! is this a bad thing??? Thanks Aaron The sport 2000s chassis seems to be the top of the heap for Westfield chassis technology so that would be where I would be starting. You can get light weight bodywork but it will not stand the knocks too well so if sprinting may not be the best bet. I dont know how much weight it saves but I am sure you would be better trying to save weight elsewhere. As for a Fisher Fury they are great cars so before you part with large sums of money have a proper look at both types of car HTH Matt Quote
nikpro Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Fisher Fury's are exceptionally good and far more aerodynamic than a 7 type. Dynamically excellent as well but can be slightly 'rough' round the edges on the fibreglass - nothing a good build couldn't sort though. Quote
Jenko Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Without wanting to upset anyone on this forum.....Are you really going to notice that much difference between a tiger and a westfield.....?... OK, I think the westfield looks better (Thats a personal thing), but weight wise, they must surley be similar?....Does the Tiger have IRS?....... Quote
Hammy Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 I had a ride in an IRS Tiger - The ride was "very" smooth, more comforatble than an IRS Westie IMO -whether or not it goes around corners I don't know. Any car of this type will be harsh relative to a tin top saloon none are in the slightest "refined" Quote
Mark Stanton Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 QUOTE OK, I think the westfield looks better (Thats a personal thing), but weight wise, they must surley be similar?.... No they aren't, Tigers am heavier Quote
Azzacat Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 OK, I think the westfield looks better (Thats a personal thing), but weight wise, they must surley be similar?.... No they aren't, Tigers am heavier Its well heavier!!! it carries the A*** of a sierra and is very long wheel base, hanks for your replies, rob thanks for the offer, will pm you. im goona try and get a drive in both a westie and a fury soon, i'll take a visit to the factories. cheers Azz Quote
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