My new kit car is built, ready to ship
23 June 2006, 09:57 PM
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My new kit car is built, ready to ship
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25 June 2006, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Swen6
You could buy a knocklink, and dump valve instead
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25 June 2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
Why oh why would you want to pay good money for a fake look-a-like race car? 
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25 June 2006, 07:14 PM
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you lucky ****** 
, I got a go in a cobra rep the other week with about 580 hp chevvy V8...30-60 in a nonosecond, in second gear, sideways, shat my pants
go easy on that right foot!
, I got a go in a cobra rep the other week with about 580 hp chevvy V8...30-60 in a nonosecond, in second gear, sideways, shat my pants go easy on that right foot!
25 June 2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JayPSC
Lend me the remaining £950,000 & I'll happily buy the real thing
26 June 2006, 01:26 PM
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Can't be arsed to read their site 
, but two questions:
Does it have good enough ground clearance to get over speed humps, or will it only be trailered?
Is there a solution to the non-opening-windows problem (of ventilation) - eg do they open, or will it have aircon?
, but two questions:Does it have good enough ground clearance to get over speed humps, or will it only be trailered?
Is there a solution to the non-opening-windows problem (of ventilation) - eg do they open, or will it have aircon?
26 June 2006, 02:09 PM
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Mate of mine has a GT40 rep in gulf colours, its one of the best looking reps I have seen and really does turn heads - at LeMans we were getting crowds of people standing around it taking photos etc.
26 June 2006, 02:12 PM
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That looks like a nice kit, very blingy and solid looking chassis tub. 
I quite like the CAV GT40 replicas made in South Africa - I wonder how they compare
I quite like the CAV GT40 replicas made in South Africa - I wonder how they compare
26 June 2006, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Brendan Hughes
Can't be arsed to read their site , but two questions:
Does it have good enough ground clearance to get over speed humps, or will it only be trailered?
Is there a solution to the non-opening-windows problem (of ventilation) - eg do they open, or will it have aircon?
, but two questions:Does it have good enough ground clearance to get over speed humps, or will it only be trailered?
Is there a solution to the non-opening-windows problem (of ventilation) - eg do they open, or will it have aircon?
Was looking at the CAV (CAV & RCR were my final choices) but it was a fair bit dearer with all the options & IMO the chassis looks a lot better on the RCR as it's a proper monocoque, also a lot lighter as it's all aluminum.
Plus, check the gorgeous suspension & brakes on this baby
Best thing so far is that the owner (Fran Hall) is always available on the end of a phone, makes me feel a whole lot better about sending that amount of money abroad to someone I've never met. Customer service so far is A1, which after owning a Westfield is a refreshing change.
Quite tempted to go with Gulf Arrow colour scheme
Either that or dark metallic blue with white stripes, still undecided lol.
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26 June 2006, 11:06 PM
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Looking at the dollar at the moment, for £23K for the basic car, you get a hell of alot more car than what you'd get with a westie.
Although I suppose it's going to be another £20K on top of once the taxes, engine and gearbox are put on top of that.
I might also throw out the idea of orginality of using a Ford engine and use one of these wafer-light monsters instead http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=17802397
Although I suppose it's going to be another £20K on top of once the taxes, engine and gearbox are put on top of that.
I might also throw out the idea of orginality of using a Ford engine and use one of these wafer-light monsters instead http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=17802397
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It's in the UK! Arrived last week. sat at the house of Chris Melia (UK GT40 Expert) at the moment, next to his real, alloy bodied GT40 & Porsche 908 he's rebuilding.
It's off to the classic car show at NEC http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ on the RCR stand & it should be in my garage 1st week of Nov.
Have decided to take time off of work from Jan to build it full-time.
I'll keep everybody updated with pics
It's off to the classic car show at NEC http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ on the RCR stand & it should be in my garage 1st week of Nov.
Have decided to take time off of work from Jan to build it full-time.
I'll keep everybody updated with pics
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