The journey of one man and his Mule(s)
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Great motor m8 really jealous
My TRD WIDEBODY build thread http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=164957
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Thanks all
Definitely a complete contrast to Mule II I won't even begin to list the things III could have been, possibly because they'll become IV, V, VI etc. Although Rob B knows pretty well as I've done nothing but chew his ear off about them for the past few weeks
Definitely a complete contrast to Mule II I won't even begin to list the things III could have been, possibly because they'll become IV, V, VI etc. Although Rob B knows pretty well as I've done nothing but chew his ear off about them for the past few weeks
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Magic Beans wrote:KarlBristol wrote:Caterham 7 replica?
Straight on the money
It's a Westfield SEI, which was built for racing and apparently still (or did up until recently) holds a couple of sprint records. It runs a heavily tuned 2l Fiat Twin Cam engine by Newark engines, Competition Vernier cams, Yamaha R1 carbs (correctly jetted, apparently) producing around 200bhp. Fiat five speed gearbox with great ratios, oil cooler, high ratio 2.4 rack, independent rear suspension, front wide track kit, anti roll bars front and rear, LSD, Federal RSR track day tyres, stainless steel bespoke headers and system, cable and hydraulic handbrake. Plumbed fire extinguisher, Digi Dash, msa isolator switch, push button start etc.
The drive back last night was awesome! Compete sensory overload, what with the wind, noise, exposure to everything around, small things hitting you (some painful! ) etc. I'd liken the sensation to seeing something in real life as opposed to watching it on it. You're right out there with the smells, temperature changes etc.
These things are so pointy to drive and the grip is insane! That old Fiat engine makes a great noise, a little like an old aeroplane, bags of torque too. Very much looking forward to getting it on a track, as that's the main reason I bought it.
Will it be the forever car? Probably not, as I'll eventually miss the brute power of a big power blown engine. When that happens I'll be on the prowl for Mule 4 Until then though it's all about Mule 3
I'll get some good photos etc later when I get home.
here comes team Hatton !!!! Stephen or Bob will have a turbo on that in a jiffy Phil
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Could happen actually...
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He is playing with it at the mo
What's the betting he is lining up the throttle body foams
What's the betting he is lining up the throttle body foams
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pistol pete wrote:He is playing with it at the mo
What's the betting he is lining up the throttle body foams
Need some more tie wraps
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Oh wow... ive only just spied the pictures. Ill be totally honest when I say that these kind of cars are not really my thing looks wise, but this has changed all that for me.. I genuinely haven't seen a westfield that looks this good. I can see why you bought this now.
Perfect colour for it too.
I knew as soon as I saw the photos though that you would be out lining up the filters
What a change and what a machine indeed. If I didnt live so far away id be begging for a ride or atleast a look in the flesh
Perfect colour for it too.
I knew as soon as I saw the photos though that you would be out lining up the filters
What a change and what a machine indeed. If I didnt live so far away id be begging for a ride or atleast a look in the flesh
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I used to think exactly the same, until I put some thought into what I wanted from a car right now. Popped on a pair of rose tinted specs and here we are
If you do ever find yourself down this way you're more than welcome to come over
If you do ever find yourself down this way you're more than welcome to come over
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Magic Beans wrote:Thanks all
Definitely a complete contrast to Mule II I won't even begin to list the things III could have been, possibly because they'll become IV, V, VI etc. Although Rob B knows pretty well as I've done nothing but chew his ear off about them for the past few weeks
I sold you some bits once so consider it a customer service gesture....
Seriously the car looks stunning the more I look into these the more I want one and relise what a good deal you got.
U will get out of this what everyone should get out of a sports car..and that its lots of fun to make it all worth while....long live the mule....
This topic is now a monster....theres enough material for a film script!
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You're one of three people I know who have also decided they want one. Apologies to the banks of the nation for their losses
Where's the nearest track to us?
Where's the nearest track to us?
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Where you located?
Nice looking car dude im sure you'll have lots of fun in it
Nice looking car dude im sure you'll have lots of fun in it
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vinp182 wrote:Where you located?
Nice looking car dude im sure you'll have lots of fun in it
Nottingham, about 20 minutes from Donington. Bruntingthorpe and Mallory are pretty close too
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Sweet! Great choice Phil
That's going to be a lot of fun to drive on the public roads as well as being a pretty handy track weapon
Totally left of centre though, felt sure you'd be unveiling a Porsche or something similar
That's going to be a lot of fun to drive on the public roads as well as being a pretty handy track weapon
Totally left of centre though, felt sure you'd be unveiling a Porsche or something similar
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Magic Beans wrote:vinp182 wrote:Where you located?
Nice looking car dude im sure you'll have lots of fun in it
Nottingham, about 20 minutes from Donington. Bruntingthorpe and Mallory are pretty close too
Cadwell isn't that far either and thats a really nice place
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Moo wrote:Sweet! Great choice Phil
That's going to be a lot of fun to drive on the public roads as well as being a pretty handy track weapon
Totally left of centre though, felt sure you'd be unveiling a Porsche or something similar
Thanks Paul
For quite a while it was looking like being a 911, however after some thought I realised I don't want anything too serious right now, I just want to get in and enjoy. One day though, one day
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vinp182 wrote:Magic Beans wrote:vinp182 wrote:Where you located?
Nice looking car dude im sure you'll have lots of fun in it
Nottingham, about 20 minutes from Donington. Bruntingthorpe and Mallory are pretty close too
Cadwell isn't that far either and thats a really nice place
People do rave about it as a circuit. Never been personally but plan to change that soon
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I had a couple of hours free this morning before I have to head off to a wedding (not mine ), so thought I'd grab some engine shots and a cheeky video. Turns out the mic of the camera doesn't like loud noises, so the audio isn't the best
Slight improvement of alignment. Will have to do for now as I'm out of ties..
And a little bit of audio/video pleasure
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Slight improvement of alignment. Will have to do for now as I'm out of ties..
And a little bit of audio/video pleasure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzmHoebh ... e=youtu.be
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That's lovely
Always said one day ill have a bike engined one
Sounds fantastic and looks really well finished
Some of the dashes on them can look gash but with the digi looks great
Always said one day ill have a bike engined one
Sounds fantastic and looks really well finished
Some of the dashes on them can look gash but with the digi looks great
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looks very interesting and a lot of fun. 8v lampredi twincam engine you will be hearing a lot about guy croft now i suspect.
200hp is a bit optimistic, the 16 valve turbo this evolved into was 200hp.
the 8v turbo was 165-185hp,
although with the weight im sure it will be bloody quick either way
200hp is a bit optimistic, the 16 valve turbo this evolved into was 200hp.
the 8v turbo was 165-185hp,
although with the weight im sure it will be bloody quick either way
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Very nice Phil. Looked at building one of these a few years ago bug lack of dry storage made me change my mind.
Epic cars though, about as close to driving a single seater as your going to get on the road for sensible money.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Epic cars though, about as close to driving a single seater as your going to get on the road for sensible money.
Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.