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Financier


58 Posts
Posted - November 09 2003 :  01:25:13 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi, new here. I have money to invest in a car what is the easiest kit to build?

Janezzz


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Posted - November 09 2003 :  10:12:42 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Building any kitcar is not really a walk in the park, however I would Recommend Lamborghini Diablo 6.0, simply because it looks just great !

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SpeedRacerMI

USA
52 Posts
Posted - November 09 2003 :  10:14:43 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Wow, that's a tough question!

The Superformance Cobra comes assembled except for the engine and trans. Great quality and you can have it running in a weekend but there is obviously not a lot to do.

A very popular kit is the Classic Sebring and Sebring MX http://www.classicroadsters.com/classic/Sebring/Sebring-Kit.cfm

It's a copy of an Austin Healey. Uses a custom frame set up for either a Chevrolet or Ford V8. You can get the body gel-coated which means you don't even have to paint it. http://www.midwestroadsters.com/Sebring_MX.htm

I am sure others will chime in but there's a couple to start with.

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meat

USA
992 Posts
Posted - November 09 2003 :  10:35:38 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Financier wrote:
Hi, new here. I have money to invest in a car what is the easiest kit to build?

Depends on what your skill level is.

In general, the easiest kit to assemble is a rebody that goes on a chassis that is not stretched or shortened; it involves replacing body panels (or the entire body), paint, wheels and tires, and that's about it. The downside is that some of these kits don't end up looking exactly like the car they're replicating.

The next easiest kit to assemble is a rebody that goes on a chassis that is stretched or shortened; it involves either removing a section of floorpan (Porsche Speedster, 917, etc) from an existing chassis or adding a section behind the cockpit (Diablo, Countach, etc), then adding the body. These kits end up looking pretty much like the car they're replicating.

The next easiest kit is a custom chassis full kit (Cobra, GT40, Porsche Spyder, etc). You hang all the suspension, mount the drivetrain, install the interior and body, add paint, wheels and tires and you have a car. Some of the kits that are easier than others.

The next easiest kit is a turnkey-minus (Superformance Cobra, Beck Spyder, Backdraft Cobra), which - as the name implies - is pretty much turnkey. The "minus" is that the drivetrain is not installed; you have to do that yourself.

After that, you're looking at a turnkey car; a car that is complete, finished, and all you have to do is get in and turn the key.

Another option is to get someone to build the car for you, which can be as inexpensive as a few thousand dollars, or as high as the sky - it all depends on what you think your time is worth; your sweat equity.

If you're looking for a specific type or style of car, please feel free to post it. It's easier to help you out if we know what kind of look you're going for. Hate to be telling you which Diablo is the easiest when you're looking for an Auburn replica...

Hope that helps.

Your pal,
Meat.

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Financier


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Posted - November 09 2003 :  4:49:52 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Wow!! Had no idea Cobras were that easy to build! Hmm I was going for more modern date replicas, but it seems the older replicas are much easier to build huh? I really like the Lambo..........

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meat

USA
992 Posts
Posted - November 09 2003 :  8:01:00 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cobras are relatively easy. They have standard doors, simple hinges, and a wiring harness that's easier to do than a dune buggy.

Of course, "easy" is relative to the amount of mechanical skill and understand you have...

Your pal,
Meat.

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ice


46 Posts
Posted - November 10 2003 :  08:12:59 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
meat, glad you're back. I'm sorry this is off the topic but I figured that maybe you can help me out. I'm looking for a porsche carrera GT. I've seen some around. There is even one person in Cali that has done a great job with his. Unfortunately, though the exterior looks good, the interior looks plain. Do you know of any Carrera GT being made with exact exterior and interior? Thanks.

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