Hi All,
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few weeks and am very interested in building an SL-C. I've read up as much as I can and wanted to introduce myself to the gang. I'm in Tampa, and my son and I are putting the final touches on a Factory Five Cobra...so it's time to look for a new project - planning for a few months out seems about right. Am planning to talk to Fran about his suggestions, but wanted to get any advice/opinions from all of you guys too. Over the past few years we've learned a lof about how to build (and more importantly, how not to build!) a car - so we'll be looking for a lot of help from you guys - thanks in advance!
My interest in more in the building of the car, rather than racing of the car – so it would definitely be a street car with an occasional race/track day for my son. I was happy with my decision to build my cobra with all new parts, and would do the same with an SL-C (prefer not a refurbed transaxle - I think!). I believe the LS376 with 480 HP is more than enough for me – would be interested to hear recommendations on transaxles. Options I believe are right for us include front lift kit; body prep & fit (did I mention I’m doing FF bodywork myself right now!); Handbrake (maybe); adjustable pedal box (to accommodate my son & I as different drivers) and the fiberglass internal package (is this “production car” like?). I like the idea of a rear wing (my son doesn’t like the idea!), but am also interested in the street tail (not the race tail) – I’ve seen threads of a detachable street wing ("Fling Wing"), and would be interested in your thoughts/pictures, cost etc.
Again, mainly wanted to introduce myself - and feel like I know many of you already from the amount of time I've spent reading your many threads
Stephen Hackett
I've been lurking on the forum for the past few weeks and am very interested in building an SL-C. I've read up as much as I can and wanted to introduce myself to the gang. I'm in Tampa, and my son and I are putting the final touches on a Factory Five Cobra...so it's time to look for a new project - planning for a few months out seems about right. Am planning to talk to Fran about his suggestions, but wanted to get any advice/opinions from all of you guys too. Over the past few years we've learned a lof about how to build (and more importantly, how not to build!) a car - so we'll be looking for a lot of help from you guys - thanks in advance!
My interest in more in the building of the car, rather than racing of the car – so it would definitely be a street car with an occasional race/track day for my son. I was happy with my decision to build my cobra with all new parts, and would do the same with an SL-C (prefer not a refurbed transaxle - I think!). I believe the LS376 with 480 HP is more than enough for me – would be interested to hear recommendations on transaxles. Options I believe are right for us include front lift kit; body prep & fit (did I mention I’m doing FF bodywork myself right now!); Handbrake (maybe); adjustable pedal box (to accommodate my son & I as different drivers) and the fiberglass internal package (is this “production car” like?). I like the idea of a rear wing (my son doesn’t like the idea!), but am also interested in the street tail (not the race tail) – I’ve seen threads of a detachable street wing ("Fling Wing"), and would be interested in your thoughts/pictures, cost etc.
Again, mainly wanted to introduce myself - and feel like I know many of you already from the amount of time I've spent reading your many threads
Stephen Hackett
