While I was pondering the, Is it real question, I got to thinking about which one is the better . I would guestimate that 80% to 90% of the replicas are better than the original. I'm thinking purely on the fact that the replicas use better engineered componants than the original. The brakes, tires and engines are much better. I'm sure you could upgrade an original but who would want too!
I think the replica space frames are equal to and even better in some cases than the monocoque. For racing, I think the lighter mono would be the better.
As far as the cosmetics of the two go, I believe they are to close to make any difference.
My comparison would be a street prepared GT and not a full blown race prepared. The one thing I believe that will seperate the two are the various suspensions that are used on the replicas. each replica manufacturer uses something different in their designs.
Please, I am in no way saying that our cars are equal in value to the wonderful originals we all love. Basically I'm pointing out that I think the kit car industry has come a long way. They now use compitant engineers that make these cars easier to build and drive.
I think in the case of the replica GT, our British brothers deserve the credit for bringing it as far as it has come. All of our GT replicas have a lineage that leads back to them.Because of their dedication and love of the car it has now become a respectable performer.
We will argue about nuances until the cows come home but that's what makes this forum fun. I hope all the replica manufactures keep up with improvements that will make our GT's even better.
OK, I'm done thinking out loud here. I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers. I luv all GT's.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I think the replica space frames are equal to and even better in some cases than the monocoque. For racing, I think the lighter mono would be the better.
As far as the cosmetics of the two go, I believe they are to close to make any difference.
My comparison would be a street prepared GT and not a full blown race prepared. The one thing I believe that will seperate the two are the various suspensions that are used on the replicas. each replica manufacturer uses something different in their designs.
Please, I am in no way saying that our cars are equal in value to the wonderful originals we all love. Basically I'm pointing out that I think the kit car industry has come a long way. They now use compitant engineers that make these cars easier to build and drive.
I think in the case of the replica GT, our British brothers deserve the credit for bringing it as far as it has come. All of our GT replicas have a lineage that leads back to them.Because of their dedication and love of the car it has now become a respectable performer.
We will argue about nuances until the cows come home but that's what makes this forum fun. I hope all the replica manufactures keep up with improvements that will make our GT's even better.
OK, I'm done thinking out loud here. I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers. I luv all GT's.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif