904 in Fran's Sig? - Page 3

Chuck · 03-02-08, 08:35 AM

Fran:

Have been looking for a project after we complete the '40. Been looking at the Porsche kits. The idea of a smal car with VW air cooled engine has a lot of appeal. Nice contract to the '40. An RCR kit would make it even more appealling.

I will be in your neighborhood on business in the next month or so. May stop by and visit.

Chuck

Kris · 03-02-08, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gt40fran

My pal Derek Smith in Canada already does.....if people think the 917 is uncompromising they should look at the 962's .....the RCR-P will have that covered....wink

okay...I'll bite...what will be the relationship between the RCR-P and the 962....or is it just wishful thinking....

Kris

Fran Hall RCR · 03-02-08, 10:33 PM

second cousins three times removed.....

There is no relationship at all......the 962 is much wider and longer.

Kris · 03-02-08, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gt40fran

second cousins three times removed.....

There is no relationship at all......the 962 is much wider and longer.

shucks, I was hoping you were going to offer an RCR-962...

Fran Hall RCR · 03-02-08, 10:47 PM

I keep getting pressured to do one but it would be about as practical a street car as mudflaps on a tortoise....

Besides I have the SL-C...

Kris · 03-02-08, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gt40fran

I keep getting pressured to do one but it would be about as practical a street car as mudflaps on a tortoise....

Understand.... I saw a Dauer 962 last time I was in Germany....and I can't get the dream outta my head...... here is to dream'n

Chris_K · 03-02-08, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gt40fran

I keep getting pressured to do one but it would be about as practical a street car as mudflaps on a tortoise....

Isn't your company RACE Car Replicas?

Dalton · 03-03-08, 04:47 AM

I think that a tortoise would look pretty fast with mudflaps. Or, for those from the shaky isles, garter belts on sheep look hot. But I digress; what sort of chassis will the RCR904 have? And will it be quite basic with raw fibreglass and alloy inside, or will you offer a reasonable package of trim and finishing items for the more civilised of us?

Get one out here, ASAP, please.

Dalton

Fran Hall RCR · 03-03-08, 08:21 AM

Dalton,

The 904 will not be a heavily trimmed car...there is not a lot of real estate to deal with and as such you dont want to lose whatever you have.

Dont forget the 904 was a lightweight race car......not a plush 911....

Its frightening how crude the original car that we work on from time to time really is.

I can get you an RCR904 out there as soon as your short arms reach down deep into those long pockets....

Craig · 03-07-08, 05:28 PM

Fran, What is the weight of the 904 minus the engine/trans. thanks

Fran Hall RCR · 03-07-08, 05:38 PM

Dont know as we have not finished it yet.....projected goal is well under 2000lbs with the Cayman package

tully · 04-10-08, 10:16 AM

Fran,

Any new pics/updates on the 904? I've seen the Beck up close and can't wait to see your fininshed product. My track weapon is a 79 930 making about 550 hp and the Beck with stock 3.2/901 ate my lunch all day.

Thanks,

Tully

Fran Hall RCR · 04-10-08, 10:27 AM

Hi Tully.

it will Summer time before ours is even close to being on the track...and its currently a one off.....at present I dont have any plans for production..unless you want one just like the one we are doing now....

I have also seen the Beck up close with and without the body....