The FM Westfield

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08-17-2006, 07:45 AM
Titus

The FM Westfield

For those of you who may not of noticed, Flyin Miata has purchased one of the first production Westfield SEi kits that uses a 1.6 Miata as a donor car. The Westfield SEi is a Lotus Seven replica similar to the one that Keith built, but more complete and by a different manufacture. There plan is to build the kit per the instructions using a 1.6 donor and nothing else. If all goes well and they are happy with the quality and results, they will become the US distributor for Westfield, offering kits and turn-keys.

The basic kit is $13.5k and along with a 1.6 donor car, contains everything you need. The estimated curb weight is 1200 pounds and the car even retains all SMOG equipment to ensure that it can be registered everywhere. More info HERE. I think I need to start saving my pennies.

http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...yellow_SEi.jpg

http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...tbreakdown.jpg
http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...--US_lores.jpg
08-17-2006, 07:55 AM
POS Racing

Don't forget the US dealer for Westfield is local!

Quote:

United States Dealers

Manik Technologies, LLC
819 Arapaho
Suite 24B - #164
Richardson, TX 75080
USA

Tel: +1 972.358.1460

e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.manikllc.com

I really really really want one of these!
08-17-2006, 08:01 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Don't forget the US dealer for Westfield is local!

I really really really want one of these!

Interesting... FM mentions becoming a Westfield dealer, but Manik shows on there website "Exclusive North American Distribution". I guess they are just claiming that they are currently the only source and not that they have exclusive rights to the market. Regardless... I want one!
08-17-2006, 08:15 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Interesting... FM mentions becoming a Westfield dealer, but Manik shows on there website "Exclusive North American Distribution". I guess they are just claiming that they are currently the only source and not that they have exclusive rights to the market. Regardless... I want one!

Wonder if Manik is importing them in to the US, then shipping them to the dealers???
08-17-2006, 08:23 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Wonder if Manik is importing them in to the US, then shipping them to the dealers???

Says on FM's site "Basic kit, including shipping to the US port: $13,500". Not sure if that tells anything but it doesn't mention Manik.
08-17-2006, 08:30 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Says on FM's site "Basic kit, including shipping to the US port: $13,500". Not sure if that tells anything but it doesn't mention Manik.

HHHMMM but Manik offers more than just the Miata based kit.

Someone contact Manik and see if they will be seling the kit! I will not call for fear of giving them $$$. :cat:
08-17-2006, 08:38 AM
Treibenschnell

I'd like one....
08-17-2006, 08:41 AM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

I'd like one....

yeah... and your donor Miata is almost ready, to boot!
08-17-2006, 08:45 AM
Treibenschnell

:burnrubr:
08-17-2006, 08:58 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by tailchaser

yeah... and your donor Miata is almost ready, to boot!

Hmmm... The Westfield uses the Complete wiring loom and Instrument panel cluster from the donor... that may be a problem for the BUR. ::Clown::
08-17-2006, 08:59 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Hmmm... The Westfield uses the Complete wiring loom and Instrument panel cluster from the donor... that may be a problem for the BUR. ::Clown::

But thankfully it doesn't require the windshield out of the donor! ::Rimshot:
08-17-2006, 09:01 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

But thankfully it doesn't require the windshield out of the donor! ::Rimshot:

F you, POS! ::Clown::
08-17-2006, 09:49 AM
Titus

Per Keith at FM:
"Manik is the US distributor and we are working with them. I don't think they have any cars yet though."
08-17-2006, 10:08 AM
black roadster

Anyone got an interior shot? The steering wheel in the blue one looks huge!
08-17-2006, 10:15 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

Anyone got an interior shot? The steering wheel in the blue one looks huge!

The Blue one is the MX-5 donor prototype in the UK. It is supposed to be the only one actually in existence with an MX-5 as a donor, with FM's build being #2... I believe that the yellow one uses some car not available in the US as a donor.

Here are the other pics of the blue one:
http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...dash_lores.jpg
http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...-eng_lores.jpg
08-17-2006, 10:37 AM
shazam

Now that's cool..........I want one.
08-17-2006, 10:49 AM
SirHustlerEsq

http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...tbreakdown.jpg
why the ford motor?
08-17-2006, 10:59 AM
Titus

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Originally Posted by mr brg

http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/...tbreakdown.jpg
why the ford motor?

That pic is of an existing version of the car sold in the UK with several different Ford drivetrain options. You provide your own engine for the MX-5 kit. The kit is not fully released yet (FM is the first buyer) so they don't have fancy kit pictures of the exact kit breakdown. I am sure they will soon.
08-17-2006, 11:19 AM
MadMerv

I've got enough parts to build....mmmmm....several :)
08-17-2006, 11:41 AM
Adam Payrot

From the pics that Titus provided, looks like it uses quite a bit of Miata parts... Merv, you should start a dealership ::Clown::
08-17-2006, 11:46 AM
Titus
Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Payrot

From the pics that Titus provided, looks like it uses quite a bit of Miata parts... Merv, you should start a dealership ::Clown::

Yep... Donor parts:
- 1.6L engine and gearbox - complete with inlet tract & exhaust manifold and lambda sensor
- Air box and air flow meter and both pieces of pipe work and retaining clips and air box mounting rubbers
- Complete wiring loom, ECU, fuse boxes, dashboard switches, clutch pedal switch, sensors and relays
- Instrument panel cluster
- Upper steering column including steering wheel, crash pad, indicator stalks, ignition barrel and key and top and bottom cowl
- Lower steering column (needs modifying)
- Diff and casing complete with rubber mounting bushes and buffer plates
- Rear uprights, hubs, discs and calipers including top upright rubber bush still fitted
- Handbrake lever and cables, compensator & all fittings including retaining spring clips
- Steering rack, track rod end joints and nuts
- Front uprights, hubs, discs and calipers
- Wheels and tires and wheel nuts
- Propshaft (needs modifying)
- Driveshafts including joints, lock nuts and hub nuts
- Front bottom ball joints including castle nuts
- Horns
- Cooling fan
- Side repeaters
- Fuel filter and bracket
- Carbon canister, pipe work and mounting bracket
- Catalyst converter
- Interior mirror
- Screen washer bottle and pump
- Battery and mounting tray including clamp and fixings