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We looked at the possibility of doing this (Mazda-based kit with a Hyabusa) and it doesn't work. Too heavy, and too costly unfortunately. Word to Hank, you are going to get someone divorced with advice like that! tm

Kess, You will have trouble importing (a) anything newer than 25 years old, and you will also run afoul of U.S. customs if you get a car out of the UK and simply remove the engine. With no other details on this green car in Vermont(?), I'd grab it, and then put a Ford Duratec mated to a Type 9 in it. At least the exhaust would be on the *correct* side for us LHD guys. John is right in his thoughts on price. tm

Wasn't this the consensus? http://oi56.tinypic.com/11ahix0.jpg

And one might check with Pierce, who has these heads made by PBS: http://www.pbseng.com/SplProducts.html tm

Always an option...

Here is a Westfield in Sweden with a little bit of aero on it.

Sorry for the thread hijack... Here are the specs on the Team Dynamics 13” variant of the race proven Pro Race 1.2. The wheel is a cast aluminum heat-treated product. The main specifications of this wheel are: PCD Range 4x100 – 4x108 Offsets & Weights Et15 – 4.6Kg Et24 – 4.5Kg Et35 – 4.4Kg Internal Diameter 312mm Approx Finish/colors are: Gloss Black Matt Black White Gold Silver High Power Silver

If you are interested, I believe we can arrange a group buy on the Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 13" wheels.

You would need to ask (a) Jeff @ British Auto, or (b) the supplier of the engine. AER re-manufactures the engines for Ford, and as a customer, they made it quite clear to us that they do not supply any ID numbers for registration purposes. You only need a receipt for the engine purchase to prove to the DPS department that it is not stolen. tom

That is correct. Any crate engine supplied through Ford (and actually assembled here in Dallas for subsequent distribution throughout the U.S.) is supplied with no serial or ID number for registration. tom

Some recent Westfield Drifting videos from the 2010 annual Stoneliegh Kit Car show in the U.K.

You won the Porsche anyway... Looks like the high bidder on the Lotus actually had a maximum bid of 5,005.05. as that bid increment is smaller than the normal ebay minimum bid increase. Sorry Morgan, you really did *just* miss out on it.

Something similar out of Vietnam. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2274048032_f2ef239a75_d.jpg

Perhaps this picture will ease the view of the RE-Amemiya Westfield? A small snapshot of what is currently on the Westfield factory floor. tm

Nice car! Some action photos from Shelsley Walsh: http://www.zipp.co.uk/search/gallery/Lotus+7Y and some ore details on the history: http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1055613491/

The Westfield SEiGHT chassis (and kit) can accommodate an S2000 engine and gearbox with little issue. There are a few storming around the U.S. tom

It's been 'relisted' here. No affiliation, etc. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/1580837015.html ***Westfield SPa Lotus 7*** - $18995 (Sacramento) Date: 2010-02-01, 9:48AM PST Reply to: sale-rjaqg-1580837015@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] #1912 1965 Westfield SPa Lotus 7 VIN SA9WSE12CTX039025 $18,995 The Westfield SPa is a recreation of the famed Lotus Super 7. The Westfield cars are hand made in England and assembled at Westfield Sports Cars North America in Creswell Oregon. This particular car was built in 1996 however it is currently registered and titled in California as a 1965 Lotus. The SPa’s were equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes, 5 speed manual transmission and 1600cc 4 cylinder engine making 115 horsepower in a package that weighs 1,350 pounds. Luxury Motorcars has been selling high quality pre owned vehicles and brokering brand new vehicles in the Sacramento area since 2001. We offer all the same services of a larger franchise store such as extended warranties with lease and finance options with the intimacy and personal attention of a smaller dealership. You can visit us on line at http://www.luxurymotorcars.biz , stop by our indoor showroom in East Sacramento or give us a call at (916) 455-xxxx

I would like to point out that this Japanese example is *not* an official Westfield design. RE Amemiya made it. See a blog with build photo here: http://plus-u.jp/blog/amasan/ tom

Looks good Bob - got any more details? Just don't get any ideas with your Manta Mirage! tm

The motor is a new design, so I don't think there are any public specs on it. I think it will work nicely in a racecar though! My comment on the front-mounted motor was for the AWD concept variant that has been tossed about. Battery sustainability will be the over-riding factor on that idea I would think. tm

Yes, that's where this motor is mounted. If one was determined, I would imagine a second motor could be placed in the front of the car as well. To help balance the weight. Hank, I think before you can trade *your* car in on an EV racer, Westfield will need to know how much it weighs. tm

Here is a video of the initial testing for the Westfield EV racecar (iRacer). and the 500Nm modular YASA motor that is powering it: Westfield iRACER first run tm

I believe both.

Have a look at the PBS Quickjack. Perhaps more race car-oriented, but neat nonetheless. http://www.quickjacks.com tm

There are some Mazda-based Westfields registered in California already, so there is no issue there. tm