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Howard Jones · 01-04-04, 01:10 AM

Jeff

1. All the current "kits" can be built to "a very reliable" spec.

2. There are many types of seats that can be installed in the current crop of cars. You pick what you think will be best for you.

3.Everything from the way it comes rear roll over hoop to a full SCCA cage like in my car can be added to your build. I believe CAV, MDA,ERA,RF and others offer a roll cage option. If you get T boned by a 6000 pound 10foot 4X4 @ 100mph.... well I'm not sure the side impact thing will be your only concern.

4. Yes they all have them.

5.Don't do it they are ugly. Or buy a corvett etc.

6. If you have AC then you will not need to roll down the windows. You can use eyeball or hellicopter vents in the side windows if you must have fresh air blowing in your face.

7.Dry sumps are not a " reliable daily driver" mod. You can install ANY horsepower motor in your car you want to but a good old 302 at 350-400hp REALLY WORKS GOOD. Any more power and you will spend as much on the gearbox as the motor. See all gearbox threads on this forum.

8.No there not, they would look ugly. Moding the front of one of these cars to 5mph bumpers would cost more than you have to spend. Forget this one.

9. A 302 @ 6800rpms is the music!! You can add a sound system as you like. There is some room for this in the doors.

10. No again ugly

11. There are several 6 foot plus owners on this forum. Watching people get in and out is half of the fun!! Put a mini on your wife and then take her for a ride.

I have more sugestions but I'll limmit them for now.

Howard

01-04-04, 01:10 AM	#50 (permalink)
Howard Jones 10 tenths Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA Posts: 1,884 Rep Power: 25	Re: A New GT40 replica is Coming - Superformance Jeff 1. All the current "kits" can be built to "a very reliable" spec. 2. There are many types of seats that can be installed in the current crop of cars. You pick what you think will be best for you. 3.Everything from the way it comes rear roll over hoop to a full SCCA cage like in my car can be added to your build. I believe CAV, MDA,ERA,RF and others offer a roll cage option. If you get T boned by a 6000 pound 10foot 4X4 @ 100mph.... well I'm not sure the side impact thing will be your only concern. 4. Yes they all have them. 5.Don't do it they are ugly. Or buy a corvett etc. 6. If you have AC then you will not need to roll down the windows. You can use eyeball or hellicopter vents in the side windows if you must have fresh air blowing in your face. 7.Dry sumps are not a " reliable daily driver" mod. You can install ANY horsepower motor in your car you want to but a good old 302 at 350-400hp REALLY WORKS GOOD. Any more power and you will spend as much on the gearbox as the motor. See all gearbox threads on this forum. 8.No there not, they would look ugly. Moding the front of one of these cars to 5mph bumpers would cost more than you have to spend. Forget this one. 9. A 302 @ 6800rpms is the music!! You can add a sound system as you like. There is some room for this in the doors. 10. No again ugly 11. There are several 6 foot plus owners on this forum. Watching people get in and out is half of the fun!! Put a mini on your wife and then take her for a ride. I have more sugestions but I'll limmit them for now. Howard