No two nodes are identical, with each having a dedicated position in the design. Turkish specialist contractor Metal Yapi has installed the roof, in its first project for Westfield. Rather inconveniently, this area was previously home to a concrete stair and lift core, which the team has had to remove to gain access. Retailers located around the core had to be moved to other parts of the existing mall before work could begin.
Westfield has taken it so far that it has even re-written the BIM Protocol — the supplementary legal agreement that is incorporated into construction contracts — to make it better suit its own needs.
BIM is now set to be rolled out on its pipeline of schemes: phase two of the Stratford City development, and new shopping centres in Croydon and Milan. The team has also worked hard to make sure its data is robust and accurate to get the most out of BIM, working with an external consultancy to validate it and make sure that consultants and trade contractors are achieving the required levels of data accuracy.
Westfield has made use of drones on the project see video , conducting more than flights over 12 months and producing 3D digital point-cloud surveys. The team has done this every two weeks to help with site briefings and inductions — as well as using this to plan work and track progress.
It is accurate to 3 mm either way and produces a virtual walkthrough, which has proved useful during the build phase. Most were sourced off ebay at a reasonable cost, probably a few hundred pounds in total. I was about 18 months and hrs not sure why I'd taken so long, but I'm not experienced. I bought full kit as it just wasn't practical to do modules due to the distance from the factory. If possible I'd get your bodywork when you need it not in advance as it is more flexible.
Mine was 9 months old and possibly not as easy to make fit as it could've been. While in theory the kit is complete you will buy all sorts of stuff. I was happy to buy all sorts of tools as I'll use them at work sooner or later and they'll last a lifetime. So I wouldn't disagree with John's estimate as a guide anyway.
I had a single garage and wished for more many times, especially once the body was on. But it was quite possible and I've seen photo's of others garages with less space than mine. Great experience all in all, but I really wanted to build not buy, and bear in mind your built car will probably be worth less than the cost.
If you weren't enthusiastic about building there will be plenty of times when things don't go well and you really need that enthusiasm to get through it. It's not the easy option, but the right one for me at least. Hi ordered April Registered June Bought modules as we wanted to vary spec. Could buy, IMHO, better bits for same cost as Westfield charge for std bits with patients and research. Westfield bits, chassis, body, suspension, brakes and electrics.
We really wanted to build one and fun was sourcing parts. Was built as a new car 08 reg with new bits. Advantage know every bit. Since cosmetic upgrades with some tech changes to sort out weaknesses.
There are so many variables to be honest. I met a guy, who shall remain nameless, and told him anyone could build a Westfield and I would give him help and guidance. When he got it home I asked him if he had a "G" clamp.
The car passed SVA first time and he has gone onto develop the car much further. This was built in a single garage. If you buy a full kit it is easier, as you have no looking for parts to delay you. If building say an MX5 based one you take longer as cleaning and painting the bits you remove takes time. For me the building is all part of the journey so I never set a time just did what I did and finished it when it was right. Setting targets is fine for some but why push so hard?
CorseChris posts months. Built ours over a 5 week period Took a fortnight off and got stuck in. This was starting with the un-paneled powdercoated chassis. I had already sorted out the engine, box, uprights hubs etc ready to drop in while waiting for the kit to arrive so it was basically a bolt-it-together exercise.
Total of about hours IIRC As observed, depends on how complete a kit you buy and how much has already been done for you. Real pleasure to build a Westy. CorseChris said This sums up my thoughts.
If you don't have the time to build it at a gentle pace and enjoy the experience then go buy a built one. Is it the right choice. Is it where you want it. Would something else suit you better. Westfield estimates that construction of your XI component kit by someone with previous assembly experience will require hours of work.
A standard set of shop tools will be required, and a specific list can be found within the build manual. Setting aside the donor engine, transmission and differential repairs or rebuilds, which may or may not be necessary, there are three specific tasks that must be attended to. Most importantly, Westfield has re-designed and upgraded the rear suspension.
Templates and instructions for this modification are included in the build manual and should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete.
The second modification to the donor vehicle will be the shortening of the driveshaft. It is strongly recommended that this modification should be carried out by a third-party who can subsequently re-balance the driveshaft and allow an easy fitting into your Westfield. The third, and possibly easiest modification, involves the cutting of the steering column shaft. The donor vehicle"s lower steering column needs to be shortened in order to accept the new upper section supplied in the component kit.
Epoxy coated fully triangulated tubular space frame chassis LHD or RHD Bodywork including doors, screen and body fasteners all pre-fitted Aluminum chassis panels all pre-fitted 2 Top front wishbones and bushes 2 Bottom front wishbones and bushed 4 Trailing Arms and bushes Panhard Rod and bushes Brake pipe kit including Aeroquip and "T" pieces Top steering column and lock Lower steering column Shocks and springs Fuel tank 4. You will need to acquire the following items separately: Engine: cc BMC Series "A" 4-speed gearbox if not opting for a 5-speed conversion Front uprights kingpins , including brake calipers, discs and steering arms Steering rack and mounts Dashboard instruments Wiring harness Radiator Battery Pedal Box and master cylinder Handbrake cable, linkage and lever Fuel sender unit Rear axle and drum brakes Wheels and tires Driveshaft Engine and gearbox rubber mountings.
Since some cars may have been modified over the years, it is important you check the engine size. The Midget MKIII was introduced in October with the cc engine, along with a revised cockpit featuring a new rear panel incorporated a permanently attached folding hood.
In the vertical radiator was changed to a cross-flow design, which meant the addition of an expansion tank and the necessary relocation of the windscreen washer bottle. In December the seats were redesigned again, with horizontal fluting and a reclining facility. In September various cosmetic changes followed, such as the substitution of the chrome slatted grill for a black recessed grill with chrome insert and surround.
For a short while, the windscreen frame was also finished in black but soon reverted back to the previous bright finish. It was on this model that the first design of rostyle wheels were fitted in place of the plain steel wheels. The new rostyles had rectangular cut out slots unlike the spoke design of the later wheels, which were introduced in October when the rear wings were restyled with round wheel arches.
Wire wheels remained on optional extra on all models. While Westfield prides itself on offering a great many options for its customer's cars, the XI is a special situation. The XI kit has been designed to closely match a racing vehicle that would have appeared at numerous tracks around England, Europe and the United States during the late s.
As such, you will not find an option for a radio, cigarette lighter or air conditioning. Most customers are ok with these decisions. Current options for the Westfield XI are as follows: 1. Left-hand drive or Right-hand drive chassis 2. Le Mans-style aerodynamic head fairing "hump" rear body panel 3. Full Tonneau cover including fittings 5. Adjustable bucket style seats or fixed back "bench" seats 6. Front Anti-roll bar 8. Chassis support stands Note: Authentic red leather steering wheel and chrome mirrors supplied as standard instead of the SVA kit supplied to UK customers.
As with any other vehicle build, there are a few consumables that will be used during construction - silicone sealant, oil, grease, brake fluid, etc. Manik Technologies can help you locate used, rebuilt or race-prepared engines, transmissions, wheels and other parts needed to complete the XI.
However, many people find it simpler and less expensive to purchase a complete MG Midget or Austin-Healy Sprite to use as a source for the parts. If you choose that route, you also gain title to the donor vehicle, and that may make State registration an easier task. Once you have reviewed the materials and have placed your order for a Westfield XI kit, it typically takes around six weeks for your components to be manufactured and crated ready for shipment. At this point your kit is picked up by our shipping company at the Westfield factory in the UK, and brought through customs in the United States.
Trans-Atlantic shipping can take four to five weeks, followed by four to five days from the port of entry to your door. From start to finish, your Westfield kit order should take ten to twelve weeks. While the cockpit is understandably tight, someone that is just over 6 feet tall can fit comfortably.
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