I have been 'lurking' on this forum for almost a year now, and am now almost ready to purchase my GT40. As such, although I've learned a fair bit reading here and on the 'net I was hoping some of you would spare a few minutes to weigh in on opinions on the best replica in my situation.
Here is my situation:
- I am looking for a MKI.
- I will never competitively race it. I may someday go to a 'track day' event, but this is not why I am buying the car.
- I am only 5'8" tall
- I must have A/C, as I spend my time in Phoenix, AZ and Death Valley, NV
- I am not concerned about being 'perfectly' historically accurate
- I will drive the car, it will not be a "show" car
- I live in a CARB state, but would still like to make 500bhp (Roush engine?)
- I have not decided on transmission yet
- I have a budget, but can afford some flex in it for the right car. Authentic (real) GT40's are out of my range, and the very small production kits are too.
- I have auto-body experience from many years ago when I put myself through school working in a shop. So "some assembly required" is fine.
- I am patient, and am willing to wait.
- Glass breaks in phoenix because we have 'desert' landscaping (rocks) everywhere. Thus, availability of replacement glass for the front window is a must.
I know "best kit" threads have happened alot over the last year, and are not always beneficial. However, I was hoping this thread could have some value to me and others in similar situations. If anyone has any hidden costs or experiences with various kits/rollers I would also love to hear about those.
Thanks in advance for your opinions, I've been saving for years for this moment, and it is a big decision.
_Scott
Here is my situation:
- I am looking for a MKI.
- I will never competitively race it. I may someday go to a 'track day' event, but this is not why I am buying the car.
- I am only 5'8" tall
- I must have A/C, as I spend my time in Phoenix, AZ and Death Valley, NV
- I am not concerned about being 'perfectly' historically accurate
- I will drive the car, it will not be a "show" car
- I live in a CARB state, but would still like to make 500bhp (Roush engine?)
- I have not decided on transmission yet
- I have a budget, but can afford some flex in it for the right car. Authentic (real) GT40's are out of my range, and the very small production kits are too.
- I have auto-body experience from many years ago when I put myself through school working in a shop. So "some assembly required" is fine.
- I am patient, and am willing to wait.
- Glass breaks in phoenix because we have 'desert' landscaping (rocks) everywhere. Thus, availability of replacement glass for the front window is a must.
I know "best kit" threads have happened alot over the last year, and are not always beneficial. However, I was hoping this thread could have some value to me and others in similar situations. If anyone has any hidden costs or experiences with various kits/rollers I would also love to hear about those.
Thanks in advance for your opinions, I've been saving for years for this moment, and it is a big decision.
_Scott