moomin Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 David, It's between Coventry and Warwick if I remember correctly, so you only need take half a day off from revising! Moom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBoy Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 I have to say that i am pretty sure the satisfaction of building the car yourself is far greater than the time you have to wait to build it, and definately beats buying a second hand car and being able to jump right in! I built my 1800 zetec between doing a year of mechanical engineering at UMIST and starting my industrial design degree at loughborough. It was a fantastic experience (even considering the endless ballache by sourcing most of my own bits) and definately one i would repeat. go on, build one! be very careful when comparing different engine options though as unusual inatallations may end up biting you in the ass! cheers JonnyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Stoneleigh Agricultural Showground. Just off the A46 near Kenilworth. About 45 mins travel I would think Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 The showground has a web site here............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 how much does it cost to get in? DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 What the whole showground.......quite alot I should think but only about a tenner to get on the day. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 eh cheeky, I've edited it now, so no-one will ever know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Not very far (for you) it's the Royal Agricultural Showground, Stoneleigh, Warks Sunday and Monday this weekend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 I'll be there, just gotta get hold of some disposable cameras now DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 Hi David,its a shame you could'nt shoe horn that Pug/Citroen engine in a Westie.I have the engine in my Citroen BX 16v(160 bhp-8 branch manifold,one for each valve),its a #### good engine.I've driven the car hard for the last five years and its still going strong.The BX can be picked up for peanuts and as you say,they respond very well to tuning...Just think you'll be the only one in the world with that engine in a Westie if you've got the b***s to do it.....good luck what ever your choise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 SORRY GUYS!I seem to have posted on the wrong page,very very sorry(too much rum/coke)(cant be arsed to type it all out again)sorry sorry sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 2, 2002 Author Share Posted May 2, 2002 no you haven't, we just got off the Mi16 topic, and onto Stoneleigh, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 5, 2002 Author Share Posted May 5, 2002 Okay, here's a new one (for me to ask anyway) I know that the SEW is live axle, and the SEiW is the IRS, BUT what are the actual physical differences between the 2 chassis? Would it be completely impossible to upgrade a SEW to IRS at a later date? I went to Stoneleigh today, and basically made up my mind. I'm not considering the Robin Hood anymore, and I can't afford a c@terham, so I'm def gonna go for a Westie. I just need to sort a budget now. Cheers DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted May 6, 2002 Share Posted May 6, 2002 David, it is nearly impossible to upgrade a SEW to a SEiW as there is a fair amount of difference between the two chassis. A lot of fabrication would be needed for suspension mounting points, diff etc. Saying that I am doing exactly this eventually! Also I doubt very much wether the factory would be helpful with such a conversion (unless they were selling you another chassis of course-the other option) so it would mean careful measuring of another car for suspension mounting points and stuff. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidC Posted May 6, 2002 Author Share Posted May 6, 2002 I thought that was probably the case, just wondered really. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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