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Ron Earp · 02-16-03, 11:09 PM

I will be short, and I am sure other might comment.

But, the replicas are far better cars than the originals as far as fit, finish, and useability go. And, given modern Windsor tech, power.

RF, ERA, CAV, etc. all make nice cars that won't leak and won't short out when it rains. Ride does vary, depending on what you want. They won't overheat either, and (as long as CAV and GTDs change) will cool in hot temps with a front mounted AC condenser (from other thread).

But, if you are building it yourself it is up to you to decide what it will have. Lots of the track only GT40s don't have AC, good seals, or any real interior, they don't need too. There are lots of shades in betweem - from full leather clad AC having with all the options to just bare metal and gauges - you can have what you want as all were available.

I've driven a few, not as many as our UK counterparts, but have found that none of them have heavy clutches or are uncomfortable, but I'm only 5'8" and 152 lbs, I fit in most anything. I'm sure some go against what I've said, but I've not been in them.

Ron

[ February 16, 2003: Message edited by: Ron Earp ]

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Ron Earp Ron Earp Retiree Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA Posts: 4,011 Rep Power: 58	Re: Are any replicas feasible as daily drivers? I will be short, and I am sure other might comment. But, the replicas are far better cars than the originals as far as fit, finish, and useability go. And, given modern Windsor tech, power. RF, ERA, CAV, etc. all make nice cars that won't leak and won't short out when it rains. Ride does vary, depending on what you want. They won't overheat either, and (as long as CAV and GTDs change) will cool in hot temps with a front mounted AC condenser (from other thread). But, if you are building it yourself it is up to you to decide what it will have. Lots of the track only GT40s don't have AC, good seals, or any real interior, they don't need too. There are lots of shades in betweem - from full leather clad AC having with all the options to just bare metal and gauges - you can have what you want as all were available. I've driven a few, not as many as our UK counterparts, but have found that none of them have heavy clutches or are uncomfortable, but I'm only 5'8" and 152 lbs, I fit in most anything. I'm sure some go against what I've said, but I've not been in them. Ron [ February 16, 2003: Message edited by: Ron Earp ]