samcooke Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Reluctantly, but necessarily, for sale - my Fisher Fury. Faster, more comfortable and better handling than a Westfield Built from 2003-5 with absoulte focus on weight saving and careful component selection. Comes in at only 450kg with 150bhp from its 20 valve Yamaha engine = 330bhp per tonne. Arguably more attractive, and certainly more distinctive, silhouette than a Westfield , but more importantly its closed-wheel design is far better aerodynamically, giving better acceleration. The Fury has proved this advantage regularly in various racing formulae, most notably the 750MC's Road-going Bike-engined Car series. It is also able to run more softly sprung suspension than a Westfield without compromising the handling, so is more comfortable over the bumps and gives more confidence when pressing on around country lanes. Built on the optional lighter race chassis with the flared FS Spyder bodywork, allowing a wider rear track, and was registered in 2005. Having been built with all new parts and a reconditioned engine and gearbox from the more robust 2000MY 5JJ Yamaha R1, it bears a 55 registration plate rather than the Q plate assigned to mixed-age cars. It also features a full windscreen, giving far more comfort at speed than the usual small deflectors. It is finished in the custom-order colour of Arctic Blue with grey panelled interior and carbon-fibre dash and uses the original motorcycle instrumentation, recalibrated to suit the car. Fitted with high-back GRP/carbon fibre race seats and harness belts, a bespoke sequential gear lever turned from solid titanium, the preferred floor-mount brake and clutch pedals and the option of a 240mm D-shaped steering wheel or more tactile 300mm round item, both quick-release. The AB perfromance supplied engine produces a standard 140bhp but is fitted with a Pipercross air filter and has been rejetted by AB to an estimated 150bhp. The six speed sequential gearbox allows lightening fast clutchless upshifts and the car is fitted with the desirable longer 3.54 ratio differential, making it perfectly tractable in town but sensibly geared for fast road and track use, hitting the limiter in top at 129mph. Only I have owned and driven it from new and has covered just 7,000 miles since build and has been regularly fully serviced, including a full service in December 2009. It drives exactly as it should and is in spotless condition. Comes with a folder of build receipts and images. EXTERIOR * Full screen spyder bodywork * Classic 'big bulge' bonnet * Special order arctic blue colour * Carbon fibre mirrors * Custom black rim headlights * Clear / LED indicators INTERIOR * Lightweight GRP / carbon fibre race seats * Willans harnesses * Carbon fibre dash with bike clocks * Custom grey painted aluminium panelling * Rubber floormats * Vinyl trim * Bespoke solid titanium gearlever * Push button start * Racetech quick release steering wheel CHASSIS * Silver powdercoated lightweight chassis * Forward and diagonal braced rollbar * Fully adjustable Spax dampers * Rose-jointed front suspension * Rose-jointed rear panhard rod * Corner weighted and set up for 75kg driver * Twin-cylinder bias adjustable brakes * Solid / braided brake hoses ENGINE AND DRIVE * 2000MY 5JJ R1 engine * Uprated clutch * Laser cut sump baffle, prevents oil surge * Pipercross airfilter * Rejetted and set up by AB performance * Custom silicone / aluminium water hoses * Lightweight aluminium radiator * New lightweight gel battery * Stainless steel 4-1 exhaust * Custom rose-jointed gear linkage * Bailey morris propshaft * Longest available 3.54 differential WHEELS / TYRES * Lightweight (4.5kg) 13x6 Compomotive CXR, matt black, custom offsets * Yokohama A021R tyres, 185 front, 205 rear ---- Lots of images available by email - anniesam at btinternet dot com Currently garaged at work near Halstead, North Essex, though I can always drive it home to Cambridge if that's easier. Sam 07956 3060 three four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 good luck with the sale Sam - cracking motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Feck Me. Bargin Alert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I know this car and someone is going to get a bargain for their bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Deposit taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 good and bad news all rolled into one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 good and bad news all rolled into one Agreed....I hope you'll still be around the area Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks Chris. I'll be about and will be starting a new project ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks Chris. I'll be about and will be starting a new project ASAP. I feel a warm glow now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffythefirst Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Funny Looking Fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Light weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Funny badge for a Fury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Do I need to go back to my opticians for an eye test or is that the weirdest looking Fury in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomexnomad Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 The build quality of this fisher is exquisite..ive seen some homebuilt cars in my time but this is superb! I could swap a westy..(always fancied a fury) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jago Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 mst be my eyes as well thought furys looked different to that ah well spec savers here i come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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