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Vaughn · 03-03-07, 02:01 PM

Dalton
Thanks for the words of encouragement. As far as my build is concerned I have to credit Fran for that. His RCR 40 is a fantastic piece of workmanship so to do anything less than the best would be criminal. Yes, I am an amputee on my left side so adding a little protection in the doors gives me a little bit more security. And you're right about stiffening up the doors it does help. Because of being an amputee I lean on the doors more than the average guy. By the way I have no problems with you asking questions about how I'm able to maneuver with a manual transmission. It is a problem with the floor mounted foot pedal assemblybut, what I'm planning to do is build up a pad on the clutch pedal which will allow me to shift it without any problems. I think it'll be a really simple fix. As far as the hanging pedal assembly it's not a problem because you don't need the ankle flexibility in order to shift. To drive these cars with anything other than a manual transmission would be sinful. Yes, you're right I have always been a driving enthusiast and I've had a lot of fast cars, but I've always wanted a GT 40 and after investigating and shopping the RCR was the best choice for me.
Take care
Vaughn

03-03-07, 02:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Vaughn Vaughndo Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 GT40: RCR GT40 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 3	Re: Vaughn's RCR Build Dalton Thanks for the words of encouragement. As far as my build is concerned I have to credit Fran for that. His RCR 40 is a fantastic piece of workmanship so to do anything less than the best would be criminal. Yes, I am an amputee on my left side so adding a little protection in the doors gives me a little bit more security. And you're right about stiffening up the doors it does help. Because of being an amputee I lean on the doors more than the average guy. By the way I have no problems with you asking questions about how I'm able to maneuver with a manual transmission. It is a problem with the floor mounted foot pedal assemblybut, what I'm planning to do is build up a pad on the clutch pedal which will allow me to shift it without any problems. I think it'll be a really simple fix. As far as the hanging pedal assembly it's not a problem because you don't need the ankle flexibility in order to shift. To drive these cars with anything other than a manual transmission would be sinful. Yes, you're right I have always been a driving enthusiast and I've had a lot of fast cars, but I've always wanted a GT 40 and after investigating and shopping the RCR was the best choice for me. Take care Vaughn