Hello!!

[Ivor Williams]

Hi guys

I'm new here & am looking for a little project (2nd car) to do up for my first track-slag!! And what no better car to start with, than the CW.

I've had numerous hot hatches before, which include cars such as 2 x 1.9 205's, 2 x 306 GTi-6's & a Clio 16v (+ not to mention a couple of dodgy choices, but don't we all, eh?! ) - The 16v was (is) a great handling car, but just lacked that little bit of grunt, if I'm honest. (No offence intended to any current 16v owners).

I'm now looking to put that right with a Williams, though.

I know they're only stated as having an extra 13 bhp, but i've heard they're a lot quicker than the 2 power figures may suggest?! (I guess they should be for Ins. group 17 Vs. 12!!! )

I'm not looking for anything too tidy, as you know what it's main function will be, but something that is fairly mechanically sound, not rotten & roadworthy would be ideal, as I'm going to have to drive it to tracks. Interior isn't a problem either, as most of this will be coming out anyway. I can do minor repairs myself, brakes/exhaust etc, but something with a good engine/box would be brill, as that's a little beyond me!!

Any help/pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Anyway, just thought I'd say hello - I'm off to scour the classifieds, now!!

[Wobba]

Hello and welcome.

[northy]

hello and welcome....lots of cheap williams for sale at the min. Let us know if u need any help

[MAXIBOY]

or you could go hybrid for a track car...

[Ivor Williams]

or you could go hybrid for a track car...

What do you mean? Hybrid turbo conversion or transplant from another marque, or something?

[Andy_J]

or you could go hybrid for a track car...

What do you mean? Hybrid turbo conversion or transplant from another marque, or something?

valver with a willy lump.

[MAXIBOY]

as above...people often upgrade valvers with willy engines for track cars as they won't track and strip a decent willy...

[Ivor Williams]

or you could go hybrid for a track car...

What do you mean? Hybrid turbo conversion or transplant from another marque, or something?

valver with a willy lump.

Thank God you weren't suggesting putting 300 kgs of batteries in for a Clio Prius!!!

[Ivor Williams]

as above...people often upgrade valvers with willy engines for track cars as they won't track and strip a decent willy...

Thanks for all your help so far, chaps.

I know what your saying - It'd be a shame to track a tidy Williams. This is why I was thinking of buying a tatty one with a good engine, box, clutch & MOT. I just thought it'd be easier to find one of these, rather than buy a 16v & do the transplant.

Does the Williams come with a wider track & different suspension, or is it just the engine/manifold/cosmetics etc which are different?

[rickyquicky]

i think the suspension is essentially the same, but has different wishbones and driveshafts, due to the wider track.