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Old 05-30-2012, 02:29 PM
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Just came across this:

http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/

I love the idea. Anyone have experience with FF?

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Old 05-30-2012, 02:37 PM
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The design looks sweet, probably gonna be extremely popular. I would guess that Subaru components may a little harder to find and possibly more expensive in the long run versus the Cobra and Mustang parts. Either way, I like it.
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Old 05-30-2012, 02:56 PM
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I think it's a great idea! I drive a Scooby as my daily so I can attest to their durability. I think you would be surprised at the reasonable prices for parts.
FactoryFive has the rep of a top notch company. They've been doing these types of projects for a while.

RCR is doing something similar using a Talon/Eclipse base car.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/rcr-forum...rlite-gta.html
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I have a wrx as my DD also....I guess I'll have a use for it in a few more years after all!
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The design of both cars looks great, but i definitely prefer the subaru platform vs. talon/eclipse.
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FF is a great company. Id love to build a 33 roadster one day.
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I think it's a great idea! I drive a Scooby as my daily so I can attest to their durability. I think you would be surprised at the reasonable prices for parts.
FactoryFive has the rep of a top notch company. They've been doing these types of projects for a while.

RCR is doing something similar using a Talon/Eclipse base car.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/rcr-forum...rlite-gta.html
I would not have an Eclipse base kit. Had one years ago and probably the biggest POS I have ever owned.

The FF kit looks like it will be scary fast, and excellent donor car choice with plenty of aftermarket support.
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Old 05-30-2012, 08:34 PM
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Wish it could be configured for AWD, I really like the body lines.
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I would not have an Eclipse base kit. Had one years ago and probably the biggest POS I have ever owned.

The FF kit looks like it will be scary fast, and excellent donor car choice with plenty of aftermarket support.
That Eclipse based car just sounds funny to me too. However, I know Fran, and I don't think he will be capable of building a slow car. I'm curious how kit car(ish) it is going to feel when it is done though, both are aiming for pretty low price points, and I still think it will be hard to make some really solid and fast at that price point.

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Should have designed it around AWD EVO
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