captzoom Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) A little late posting this... Westfield SEight with Honda S2000 powertrain Edited October 3, 2009 by captzoom wrong picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Rob, Great looking car, love the color. How about some pictures from under the hood and some specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captzoom Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thx for the compliments. There are several buildup shots in a long post I made 07/01/08 titled "Cockpit Heat Abatement" under the General Tech forum. Basic specs are Westfield SEight chassis (V-8 kit), with wide track front suspension, narrow track rear suspension, wide rear fenders, aluminum uprights/hubs, Bremsport vented 4-pot brakes, quick-steer rack, 4.09 gearing (to match S2000) LSD, V-8 aluminum radiator (ducted), 9.5" x 16" rear wheels (5" back spacing) and 7" x 15" front wheels. A number of modifications were made to the kit to accomodate personal requirements and preferences. The color is the standard Westfield yellow, which I have found matches the PPG "Penske Yellow" formula. Powertrain is stock Honda S2000 eng/trans except the driveshaft CV joints have been replaced with Spicer u-joints due to an inconvenient grenading habit. Honda ECU and wiring harness have been retained, but modified. I have been enjoying this car for some time. The S2000 engine is an ideal match to the Se7en and has been completely reliable in operation. If you need further specifics, pls let me know and I'll try to accomodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captzoom Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thx for the compliments. There are several buildup shots in a long post I made 07/01/08 titled "Cockpit Heat Abatement" under the General Tech forum. Basic specs are Westfield SEight chassis (V-8 kit), with wide track front suspension, narrow track rear suspension, wide rear fenders, aluminum uprights/hubs, Bremsport vented 4-pot brakes, quick-steer rack, 4.09 gearing (to match S2000) LSD, V-8 aluminum radiator (ducted), 9.5" x 16" rear wheels (5" back spacing) and 7" x 15" front wheels. A number of modifications were made to the kit to accomodate personal requirements and preferences. The color is the standard Westfield yellow, which I have found matches the PPG "Penske Yellow" formula. Powertrain is stock Honda S2000 eng/trans except the driveshaft CV joints have been replaced with Spicer u-joints due to an inconvenient grenading habit. Honda ECU and wiring harness have been retained, but modified. I have been enjoying this car for some time. The S2000 engine is an ideal match to the Se7en and has been completely reliable in operation. If you need further specifics, pls let me know and I'll try to accomodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Great car and sharp color. Bears a passing resemblance to a WCM Ultralite to my (admittedly blearly) eyes. Interesting front license plate holder-does the plate retract with wind pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Beautiful car! I'm used to seeing the S2000 valve cover poking out of the hood on other Se7ens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captzoom Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Turns out I could have used a flat bonnet rather than the one with the bubble, see pix below. The license plate might retract at 100+, but I can't tell from the cockpit if it does or not. It is hinged to the nose cone and the black "struts" are actually small-diameter bungee cords. It can fold back flat to the bottom of the nose cone. The idea is to keep from bending the plate on driveways and ramps yet prevent undue attention from the police. It works. I don't have a lot of sump clearance, but it's behind the front wheel centerline instead of sticking way out front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Captzoom I am Loren you and I took the soilders for rides last year. We are doing a hill country tour on the 24 and 25th of OCT. If you want info let me know and we will get it ot you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captzoom Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hey, Loren! Got the tour info. Hoping to be there on Saturday, maybe Friday too. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hey, Loren! Got the tour info. Hoping to be there on Saturday, maybe Friday too. Rob Great hope we get to visit for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 WOW.... Awesome car...... Beautiful attention to detail... You hit it dead on. Congrads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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