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07-17-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gbuka,Jul 17 2006, 03:01 PM

$40k for parts + 250 hours of labor. Yeouch! Plus outside of the hardcore enthusiast crowd I doubt you'd find much of a market to off load it to, once the magic is gone and you tire of it.

You would be surprised how many people buy FFR Cobra replicas after the previous owner wants to sell it.

I loved my FFR and have to say the instruction manuel and online help is top notch!!!

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07-18-2006, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by candyass,Jul 17 2006, 03:35 PM

If I could buy one already built and with a 36000 mile warranty, I would do it. If it is 40K plus my labor or somelse's 250+ man hours, probably not such a good deal.

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07-18-2006, 07:45 AM

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I saw that prototype while instructing at an event at Shenandoah Summit point. It looks really nice in person.

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07-18-2006, 08:04 AM

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i like the early stage prototype design much better...

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07-18-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Jul 17 2006, 01:15 PM

A little bit tail heavy (42/58 F/R weight distribution) but mid-engined.

That's not all bad as under braking weight shifts forward so it should be more stable under braking.

A lot of race cars are set slightly tail heavy just for that reason. It also lets the rear brakes work more and the fronts less.

Too much on either end is a bad thing.

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07-18-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by switchcars,Jul 17 2006, 01:09 PM

Parts needed to complete project:

1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Parts

Complete front and rear suspension (minus leaf springs and shocks)

Front and rear hubs, calipers and rotors (outer CV joints on rear)

Tilt steering column w/stalks

E-brake handle/cables

Fuel tanks with pump(s) and flexible lines uncut

Radiator w/fans and plastic shroud

Engine and computer

Exhaust manifolds

Wiring harness w/engine, throttle control, & ignition sections

Wheels and tires

Oxygen sensors (4)

Ignition switch

Radiator fill tank

Wiper motor

Side and rear view mirrors

Exterior door handles

Vehicle speed sensor

Door window mechanisms

Seat belts

Gas pedal

Flexible brake lines- calipers

Hood latches w/ cable actuator

Porsche Transaxle Parts from 1987-1998 2-wheel drive 911 models

Porsche G50 or G50 variant transmission
Transmission must include the clutch disk, pressure plate and throwout bearing, inner CV joints and starter.

that look like its another 15 grand in extras.

i remeber reading about this thing a few months back and i nearly shit myself when i saw the price but now it makes more sense. in the article they made it sound like was a trunkey car.