RF99 Pinto

[Westroc #19]

*SOLD*
RF99 Van Diemen w/DP08 updates
Wide Track Pinto Car
Ex: J. Byers/St.Clair house car
Serial No: 2673
Virtually a new ground up car
New powder-coat
Brand new complete front suspension
2 month old (when I bought it) rear suspension
New engine: Pan to carb w/5.5 clutch
New rads
New hoses
New motor mounts
New T6 floor bonded
New (redone) body work in fridge white
1 set mag 12 spoke OZ's
1 set brand new Jongbloed forged wheels
DP08 front wing
Swan neck rear wing
New harness
New Aeroquip all round
All new tripods &aero boots
Ceramic hytech header
Cell not repaired but inspected OK
Aim XLM Pista w/ basic pres. and temp sensors
Transponder incl.
Butterfly style rotors all round
Adustable front ARB
Helmet surround
Custom rad screens
Rebuilt/revalved Dynamics
New belts
Rebuilt starter
Rebuilt slave cyl.-annular release


Asking $20K US. You can't buy the parts for this price I don't think. Spares listed seperatly because of the size of the ad.


E-mail: westrocmotorsport@hotmail.ca
All enquiries will be answered promptly.

[marshall9]

Wow !
Buy this and dominate AZ F2000.

[LAJ]

This car is really better than new !!! I have seen it in person !!
Lee A. Jordan

[Westroc]

Yeah thanks for the positive comments. I am retiring from open wheel. I have a fantastic collection of equipment gathered over a life's work. Well from 1985 until now anyway. Having said that I am very disappointed with the idea that somehow almost everybody thinks it's a fire sale. Hey after all these years I know my stuff is not worth a million dollars and selling in this market IS at fire sale prices. Just hope some of the newbies (and just about everybody is a newbie to me) realize that someday when it's time to sell YOUR stuff it doesn't come back to bite you in the -ss. I would have hoped that if you treat someone with fair pricing you get the same in return. So far not so much. And to the 2 guys that privately asked for my phone number and then didn't bother to call after 2+ weeks- don't bother.
5 guys say they sent cheques and I actually got one. Makes me think our "community" needs to improve. Makes me also think I made the correct decision. Perhaps a sorry commentary but the truth.
Anyway I have 2 a cars and a ton of parts. I have probably 15 sets of tires and judging by the size of some race entry lists that's more than the entire field. You get the idea.

[DaveW]

I know the kind of attention to detail that Jim puts into his work. For that price, IMO, it's a fabulous deal.

[Purple Frog]

A '99 VD-Pinto is like the ultimate regional car. Looking at attendance numbers... it is a top 3 Majors car.
A car that could easily be a leader in the GLC.

Besides which, one could buy a cheaper worn out POS and then spend a hell of a lot more to get to this class of a vehicle.

Mrs. Frog has hidden my checkbook.
I really appreciate what Westroc is trying to accomplish in terms of helping future racers.

[Westroc]

A '99 VD-Pinto is like the ultimate regional car. Looking at attendance numbers... it is a top 3 Majors car.
A car that could easily be a leader in the GLC.

Besides which, one could buy a cheaper worn out POS and then spend a hell of a lot more to get to this class of a vehicle.

Mrs. Frog has hidden my checkbook.
I really appreciate what Westroc is trying to accomplish in terms of helping future racers.

You have hit the nail on the head perfectly. The cars have been suffered over and I would love to see them go to a newish guy. It will come with a guy w35 yrs in SCCA and if I just save you from just my mistakes it will save you a fortune. I'll give you a tiny example. I buy my first FF from Jeff Horton. Head wizard of electronic somethings for Indy car last I heard. Ask him which black wire (note to self) is battery positive. Yep it's backwards. Got a puncture in a slick and put a rubber plug in it at drivers school (yes GOD'S truth) and survived. New guys don't ever, ever do that.
Addressing the attention to detail. I stone the mounting for the calipers. What everybody else does is take washers (usually not even the same thickness) to centre the caliper over the rotor and call it done. Which car do you think can brake better at the last cone on the backstretch at Mid-Ohio. Yours or mine? Sure, sure there's more to it than that.
Look I am 66 plus and it's time to give back. I choose to do that to the purchasers If they wish if only to save them from themselves.

[John Green]

Yeah thanks for the positive comments. I am retiring from open wheel. I have a fantastic collection of equipment gathered over a life's work. Well from 1985 until now anyway. Having said that I am very disappointed with the idea that somehow almost everybody thinks it's a fire sale. Hey after all these years I know my stuff is not worth a million dollars and selling in this market IS at fire sale prices. Just hope some of the newbies (and just about everybody is a newbie to me) realize that someday when it's time to sell YOUR stuff it doesn't come back to bite you in the -ss. I would have hoped that if you treat someone with fair pricing you get the same in return. So far not so much. And to the 2 guys that privately asked for my phone number and then didn't bother to call after 2+ weeks- don't bother.
5 guys say they sent cheques and I actually got one. Makes me think our "community" needs to improve. Makes me also think I made the correct decision. Perhaps a sorry commentary but the truth.
Anyway I have 2 a cars and a ton of parts. I have probably 15 sets of tires and judging by the size of some race entry lists that's more than the entire field. You get the idea.

I get what you are trying to say, however, I am one of those that contacted you regarding a Pinto cylinder head. I only needed a sell price and never got one. Put a price out and see what happens

[Purple Frog]

Wait a minute!

Are you telling me everybody doesn't put a plug in a slick at drivers school?
I thought that was part of the deal. You just need to cut it real close to the surface with a razor blade... If you leave the plug waving in the breeze a sliding tire may pull it out. Just saying.

[Westroc]

I get what you are trying to say, however, I am one of those that contacted you regarding a Pinto cylinder head. I only needed a sell price and never got one. Put a price out and see what happens

So I looked I up and see that I did reply telling you what I had in to it. I have sent a more detailed PM.

[John Green]

So I looked I up and see that I did reply telling you what I had in to it. I have sent a more detailed PM.

Got it, thanks

[DanW]

I would so love to have this car. It's beautiful. I need a 6 car garage because I also have my eye on a Brabham BT21..... Sigh

[kea]

I stone the mounting for the calipers. What everybody else does is take washers (usually not even the same thickness) to centre the caliper over the rotor and call it done.

Jim,
From your description, one procedure is moving the caliper one direction, and adding the shims are moving it the other.

[Garey Guzman]

You have hit the nail on the head perfectly. The cars have been suffered over and I would love to see them go to a newish guy. It will come with a guy w35 yrs in SCCA and if I just save you from just my mistakes it will save you a fortune. I'll give you a tiny example. I buy my first FF from Jeff Horton. Head wizard of electronic somethings for Indy car last I heard. Ask him which black wire (note to self) is battery positive. Yep it's backwards. Got a puncture in a slick and put a rubber plug in it at drivers school (yes GOD'S truth) and survived. New guys don't ever, ever do that.
Addressing the attention to detail. I stone the mounting for the calipers. What everybody else does is take washers (usually not even the same thickness) to centre the caliper over the rotor and call it done. Which car do you think can brake better at the last cone on the backstretch at Mid-Ohio. Yours or mine? Sure, sure there's more to it than that.
Look I am 66 plus and it's time to give back. I choose to do that to the purchasers If they wish if only to save them from themselves.

If only you were continuing, a Lola FSV might have been a good trade!

[Westroc]

Well I'll give you the deal of the century. 2 cars /98 and a /99 and probably 15 thousand in spares for 35K. That would include 15 (or so) sets of tires. AND for a thousand bucks I'll take what a week off work and meet you half way. Now what are you gonna do.

[LAJ]

Bump for Best Deal on ApexSpeed


Lee

[Westroc]

Viewing at 2,600. Somebody that is viewing must want these cars. Individually or otherwise. Open to any suggestions, ideas for sale. Optimistically hoping that is soon.

[Steve Demeter]

Race them Jim. That way you get to have fun and show what the cars are capable of

[Westroc #19]

Please contact Jim if interested.
519-727-6133
westrocmotorsport@hotmail.ca

[Westroc]

I would be happiest selling to a new guy most but the cars are available now. The fall is the best time to get a start on a car for next season. No intention of racing after all these years. Come have a look. Jim.

[Messenger Racing]

Sitting in Texas now - if one Van Diemen is good then three is even better right? Nicer than advertised!

FF Honda kit going in one to become a second FF for my operation. Still working on plans for the third car in FC config.

Thanks for a smooth transaction Jim.

Jay Messenger