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For cross over of parts and suspension tech Fran has already perfected, I do NOT think so Justin. He needed to make the car "make sense" from a production stand point and still function at a high level. So stick with what you do well and know. Excuse me if I have misspoken as I'm not...

Re: CLP Motorsports has Superlite cars in stock on the west coast for immediate deliv While I think the tandem is SLC's least attractive car.....it's such a cool and functional DE car. What you are offering is a great idea of roller race cars. If I get back into heavy tracking, I may just...

2 weeks without an update, Aaron. Your slipping ;) But then again, winter returning next weekend for us.

Dean: If your looking for a shop relatively near with TONS of Ford experience: Anderson Ford in Clinton IL. They also have a great dyno and tuner. If you've spent any time around Fords in the last 30 years, you've likely heard of them. If you go Aluminator, you'll want the "new" one that...

Was just throwing things out to talk about while we wait. I'm sure the V6TT can easily put down 5-600hp in crate form (tuned), but not at the rpms that would be fun and not with the reliability of a true performance package. The crate form is also going to need bigger turbos and a lot better...

Fran, Come on, give us a Valentines treat. How about an update on progress of kits in production or something to keep our anticipation in check :) 3 Mos since last official update as we play with ideas/pics of what Ford's doing next in this arena. For the rest of us that follow this...

I can't stress this enough for any FIRST time builders out there! As Gary has just pointed out, with a full adjustable suspension be it a race car or street car a CORNER BALANCING is nearly imperative to good results. My first tube chassis car measured straight and square. But whenever I got...

Considering most (all???) of the Bizzarrini were powered by American iron, it seems all too appropriate. Good pick. Also a fan of Intermeccanica (Italia), but we know Fran's typical distaste for engines in the front ;) Plus everyone would probably think its a re-dressed Corvette to look like...

Couldn't we get a pretty good idea of drag by looking at what the original Robertson cars did? In a restricted class, someone should be able to get a realistic hp figure. And then see if the top speed at Daytona or Lemans can be located. Calculate from there as from everything Fran has...

So officially an SL-C running in western Indiana. Congrats....seems like quick progress from the outside.

Wow Ben, and I'm saying this as a lover of old/vintage cars. Love it in race livery! I think this and the Mustang have been successful design exercises in moving away from straight retro themes and move to the future with a heavy foot still stuck in the personality and roots of the originals...

If not for kids........I'd be packing. LOL That is my kind of road tripping (well at least for another decade or so)!

BTW, and though not 100% necessary ( as if ever LOL) with today's blowers.....that is BAD A$$ blower setup, Gary. J2000 all the way baby! And if your too young to remember the pinnacle of crazy forced induction in the J2000, good for you ;)

Yes a blower and supercharger are interchangeable in terms. Roots and Screw are not equivalent in efficiency though. Dean, go to dealership and drive a ZR1 or GT500. It's like driving a BB with rpm and mpg. I have both in my garage and though the turbo's can be killer on top end and at...

But, and I honestly have done no "homework", the auto journalist always quote the V8 TT audi engine'd lower models to be a #100 lighter on nose. Guess it just depends on what your trying to build. Sound: Maserati probably cheapest Ferrari sound/hp Power: GT500 engine or LSX Unique and...

I don't know Mark, without the enthusiasm for the GT40 or GT for that matter, then there wouldn't be for the GT-R. It's our own version of "halo" effect. Plus it gives us GT-R builders ideas and inspirations on our future builds to see what Ford is doing. I had tossed around the odd idea of...

Ted: That is funny This will work out well. SLC GTR for track use and a Ford GT for daily commute for mpg. LOL

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/rcr-forum-rcr40-slc-p4-mkiv/29839-how-light-superlite-coupe.html Not a direct answer to op, but if you haven't looked through this it might give some insight.

I think at this point beyond the financial hit, your suffering an overwhelming since of disaster. I would, looking at it! Since you have to "prep" the surface no matter the direction you go, why not just get a small amount of polish and choose a defined surface area you'd really not want to...

Nor forgiving but sexy and light :) Doesn't the Alfa intrigue others as its the first truly attainable mass produced CF car I'm aware of that has gone mainstream. Just as others initially freaked out in the states with Audi A8's and Al Jag's, I think the steel car is dead for anything beyond...