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Wider tires obviously provide more contact patch, but yield less energy per unit area - so they will run cooler - which could reduce available traction. They also weigh more. So the question is - how does one determine the optimum tire size for a given weight of car (like the GT40? Obviously HP...

I noticed in a post from Robert that RF had tried to use wheels from Vintage Wheel, but they would not work on the RF (not sure why). This got me thinking... 1. Where can one get knock on wheels for the RF besides ordering them from the factory? Is it a simple matter of specifying the right...

Just got back from two days of examining and driving Hershal's RF and thought I'd share my observations for those still considering which car to buy. Appearance and Construction Visually the RF looks correct. From the outside or sitting in the cockpit, nothing screams "replica" or "kit car"...

I just wanted to publicly thank Hersh for his "extreme" hospitality! Sunday morning I flew into Phoenix to see Hersh's car. Simply telling me how to get to his house and spending a few hours with me would have been ample. But that doesn't cut it with Hershal. Hershal picked me up, spent the...

Thought I might share this for you fellow pilots.... Given that I'm about to start building a GT40, my eldest is starting college soon, and the wife thinks I have too many hobbies anyway...I decided to try and bring on a partner or two for my airplane. So, just in case there is a fellow pilot...

Ok, I know there are a lot of you slot car nuts out there, and I'm obviously one (er, well, it is really my kids track. I know, my wife doesn't buy that either)... So, the question is, who makes the best looking and best running 1:32 scale GT40 slot cars? I have a Fly model (in the avatar)...

I'm trying to decide if I should build my GT40 RHD or LHD. Can anyone tell me if California (or any other US state for that matter) would object to registering a RHD car? In looking through the DMV web site I haven't found any mention so far. Thanks, Mark

Ok, don't shot me, but something to ponder.... - BMW sells a direct injection turbo diesel 5 series (in Europe) that out performs the gas car (I've heard it is even faster than the M5). - Audi is introducing a TDI diesel A8 that out performs the gas A8. - just read an editorial by a car...

I'm trying to line up all my ducks before pulling the trigger on a kit purchase. One nagging issue is registering the vehicle and passing smog in California. I am aware of SB100, but getting one of the 500 exemptions handed out each year could take some time. That said, I'm wondering how I can...

I seem to be marching closer and closer to building my own GT40 MkI. However, I would really like to see some examples in person (esp of the RF since this seems to be the most economical kit). Any builders/owners in the area open to showing a newbie their baby? I'm in San Jose, but I am...