The three-time Formula One world champion, Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda has died following kidney troubles at the age of 70. Niki was one of the great figures in Auto racing. Not only was he a great driver, he also was successful in pushing for driver safety.
Niki died too young. His...
The television debut of the RCR D-Type was on Gearz this morning. It looks like you could just about run a truck over the chassis with no damage.
I assume it will only come in one colour, proper British Green.
What ever happened to the SLC David Stacey was building on Gearz?
I was just watching the latest episode of "How it Made: Dream Cars" on the Science channel, and saw that it featured the Falcon F7. If I remember correctly, the F7 started with a SLC chassis that was then rebodied.
The F7 chassis shown on TV still looks similar to the SLC, except:
It uses...
What is the latest status on the Air Conditioning system for the SLC?
I understand that there have been several versions f the AC.
What is the latest version that is being shipped now?
Just got the Xmas Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, and look what's on the front cover. I saw this under construction during my RCR shop tour back in August. It was a collaboration between Fran and a nearby high end slot car track builder. The RCR Porsche 917 body tilts to expose a highly detailed...
Fran,
Back in August you mentioned that you were looking at clipping the shoulder wings from the gentleman's seat, as a 3rd seat option for us street guys.
Any updates on the wingless seat?
In other build forums, they tend to have a sticky thread devoted to Glamour Shots of finished cars. For example, pictures of exterior, interior, engine bay, etc.
Is a SLC Glamour Shot sticky thread something you all would be interested in?
Here are some examples of Glamour Shot Sticky...
I just ordered my SLC.
Inital plans are:
Yellow Gelcoat, Street tail, hippo mirrors
LS3 motor (430HP)
G50 transaxle
It will be a street car that is:
Well finished for show
Usable guts for go
Reliable, for minimal "Oh Nooos"
Comfortable, so I'll drive it Mo'
Affordable, so it won't make me...
After you buy the RCR kit, there are a number of other components needed to finish the car. For example:
Motor
Transaxle
clutch/pressure plate, throwout bearing
Complete exhaust
tires
etc
Has anyone compiled a complete list parts needed?