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MikeD · 04-06-07, 10:02 AM

Regardng the SPF: it seems spot on for visual accuracy except for the shifter/e-brake tunnel and center console-they look completely out of place. Can they be replaced/removed to more closely duplicate the original cars. Am I the only one who has noticed this??

Fran, one of the reasons I've haven't looked into the RCR as much is largely due to the fact that the monocoque IS aluminum. I'm not an expert but I do know that aluminum does work harden over time. And I would think that the torsional stiffness can't be as good as steel unless its honecomb aluminum. It does look beautiful though.....

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MikeD MikeD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 2	Re: Which to choose from...... Regardng the SPF: it seems spot on for visual accuracy except for the shifter/e-brake tunnel and center console-they look completely out of place. Can they be replaced/removed to more closely duplicate the original cars. Am I the only one who has noticed this?? Fran, one of the reasons I've haven't looked into the RCR as much is largely due to the fact that the monocoque IS aluminum. I'm not an expert but I do know that aluminum does work harden over time. And I would think that the torsional stiffness can't be as good as steel unless its honecomb aluminum. It does look beautiful though.....