Westfield Information required

[tuscan_v8]

Planned to buy Westfield (Seven lookalike) soon. How much do it cost in total build? from starter kit.

What is module build? is it part done by Westfield and finish it off by myself?

[anonymous-user]

Can't help you with the cost myself, but you might find this helpful at Madabout-Kitcars

As for the "module build", as far as I know, this means that rather than buying the entire kit at once, you buy it "module" by "module" each one giving you the parts you need to get the car to the next stage of build.

[v8guinness]

Have a look on their website:
www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/

Theres an information request form, I got mine next day
www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/brochure.htm

You can still by a starter kit, or buy it in modules (which include everything) these can be purchased in one go, or as funds allow... or buy it ready made...

Depending on model you're looking at £15-20k realistically.

[BobM]

I built my Megablade in about 4 months. Cost me about 11k including engine and was registered on a brand new plate.

Build site here

[Incorrigible]

Have a word with the chaps at Caterham, I couldn't beleive how little they depreciated

If you want to build it yourself and have a bit of fun the Caterham academy is £16k and you get a £12k car at the end of a seasons larking about

And the built qualit of the part is pretty good too

[daydreamer]

Incorrigible said:

Have a word with the chaps at Caterham, I couldn't beleive how little they depreciated If you want to build it yourself and have a bit of fun the Caterham academy is £16k and you get a £12k car at the end of a seasons larking about And the built qualit of the part is pretty good too

Word of warning though - motorsport is expensive .

The accadamy may only be £16k including the car - which by any measure is damn good value. However, you also have to get to all of the events, get your car there, do plenty of maintenance and find somewhere to stay.

If you take the car out of the equation, you can easily double your budget (Here speaks the voice of experience ).

[sjg]

daydreamer said:

The accadamy may only be £16k including the car - which by any measure is damn good value. However, you also have to get to all of the events, get your car there, do plenty of maintenance and find somewhere to stay.

Basic car price may be 16k, but for more general use you'll probably go for some of the extras. Passenger harness is 120, composite seats are 270 each (you don't even get a drivers seat as standard), q/r momo wheel is 250, a tonneau at 200, or weather gear at 420. Most people seem to spend 17.5k at least, suitable trailer is 1500+ then event costs. Add too event insurance or a contingency fund if/when you crash and it doesn't really seem so cheap. Still good if you want a Caterham and want to race in a novice series though - plus I believe current Academy cars can be upgraded as you move up through the Caterham race series, if you're in it for the longer term.