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locust with a H1v8but currently have this toy...
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (spdfrek) » | « » 9:38 PM 12-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by spdfrek » | who makes that? |
Not sure about those, but a local (Vancouver, BC) company makes replica Speedsters, Roadsters, Kubelwagens and even custom stuff. http://www.intermeccanica.com/
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (R-Acs) » | « » 11:07 PM 12-23-2008 | |
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (alman) » | « » 11:12 PM 12-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by alman » | If I had the money, time, talent, etc
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you sir have impeccable taste... I was thinking gt40 until I saw this and remembered indeed lynx produced this fine feline...that one just needs more period correct wheels you deserve one under your xmas tree for that...
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| FV-QR » | « » 9:13 AM 12-24-2008 | |
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Does anyone know the legalities as far as being 'street legal' in the us? Some of these kit cars are amazing..
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| Re: FV-QR (rawk) » | « » 9:16 AM 12-24-2008 | |
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I am building a Locost:Here are the ingredients:
| Quote, originally posted by rawk » | | Does anyone know the legalities as far as being 'street legal' in the us? Some of these kit cars are amazing.. |
In most states its relatively straightforward to register a home built car.
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| Re: FV-QR (rawk) » | « » 9:17 AM 12-24-2008 | |
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Superformance GT40 in on my list of cars to own some day in this exact color combination: 
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There are so many kits I want to build..Factory 5 Cobra with a 427cj efi+turbo.
Superformance GT-40 with a 427cj
Caterham with a hayabusa motor
Porsche 356 speedster replica I'll see more and want to build one. The K1 attack is in the range of I either love it, or hate it. I haven't decided.
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In Ohio, it's basically gotta have lights, a windshield, and not have any stolen parts.
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| Re: (Paint_By_Numbers) » | « » 12:24 PM 12-24-2008 | |
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 This with the Mustang Supercharged Engine from the Cobra. 
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (spdfrek) » | « » 12:26 PM 12-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by spdfrek » | who makes that? |
I wish I knew. The only ones I can find are the droptop speedsters and I hate convertibles 
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (MoPho) » | « » 12:53 PM 12-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MoPho » | Mine has an SVT motor in it and it makes around 200hp without a supercharger.
Supercharger adds weight to the engine which has an effect on handling.
The transmission from the Focus won't work, besides the Caterham 6-speed transmission is sex! |
Wow, now I really hate you. More pics??
| Quote, originally posted by i_baked_cookies » | | Indeed, that car is pretty much the automotive equivalent of having angry sex with Angelina Jolie while duck-hunting with rocket-launchers alongside Satan himself. |
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (B3passatBMX) » | « » 3:57 PM 12-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by B3passatBMX » | Wow, now I really hate you. More pics?? |
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| I'm building this one.. » | « » 4:40 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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LSx power, <2400 lbs, all alloy chassis and suspension.
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| Re: I'm building this one.. (BoostAddiction) » | « » 4:50 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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Obviously an Audi A9 Quattro
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| Re: I'm building this one.. (Cor32rado) » | « » 5:05 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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I'm surprised I'm first with this...Factory Five GTM:
 LSX motor in the middle of the car plus G50 transmission divided by 2300 pounds = supercar performance out of a kit. Yes please 
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (Mr Niceguy) » | « » 5:15 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Mr Niceguy » | | I want to build one of these badly 
I'd drop the 993 turbo motor in it for an upped fun factor |
more pics of this car please.
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (TurboSnaab) » | « » 5:15 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by TurboSnaab » | | If you had the means, what KIT car would you buy, and what would you do to make it even more unique the the other kit car's of its kind? power-train, wheels, etc ? Ever sinci saw this a few years ago, i've fallen in love with it, it looks soo well put together, and deffinantly sets itself apart from other "kits" not sure on the wheels or power train i'd use, but i hear the stock powertrain uses a 3.0 Accord v6 ? (i'd change this or highly modify it and force feed it with turbos or a super charger) 
What would you build ? |
This car is in Electric Mist. First time I think I've seen a car that's exclusively a kit car in a movie.
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (Mr Niceguy) » | « » 5:26 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Mr Niceguy » | | I want to build one of these badly
I'd drop the 993 turbo motor in it for an upped fun factor |
agreed
| Quote, originally posted by PassSedanGLX » | According to CL, this never happens. Everybody who complains about it is just a bitch. This guy complained so much that his face broke. He must really be a bitch. |
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (TurboREX) » | « » 5:28 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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found some more pics
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| FV-QR » | « » 7:08 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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many other people have said the caterham...well add one more into the mix!
i absolutely love them. i love how they look, and im sure ill love how they drive...
one day ill ride in one/drive one/own one. and im sure ill love it.
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (ninety9gl) » | « » 9:14 PM 12-26-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by ninety9gl » | | Factory Five's Cobra coupe kit. |
X2 and I could pick it up at their HQ. 
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (Dieselstation) » | « » 2:42 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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There's got to be a way to finish the back of this car off better, in my eye's it let's the car down. An otherwise amazing looking car
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| FV-QR » | « » 2:58 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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 yes plz
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (TurboSnaab) » | « » 3:06 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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What would you build ? |
yeah..thanks... now i've fallen in love with it  how much do they run for?
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| Re: What Kit-Car would YOU build ? (FreshBaked 24 7) » | « » 3:09 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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It depends. Why don't you go to their forum to get a better idea of what building this car entails as far as $$, time and labor.
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Tough call between a LSx Ultima and a 7 clone of some sort.Though I recently saw the Factory 5 GTM and it is mighty impressive looking.
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I'd do a Factory Five as well, but it'd be a 33 coupe.I'd thrown an E55 engine in there for ridiculous power, and it'd have a curb weight around 2000 pounds. 
Similar frame structure and suspension to the Cobra kits means it will handle too  Modern suspension, modern power, old school looks. It's a win-win in my eyes.
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Why should I do this? She didn't make sure she was out of the car before she hit the rock... |
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| Re: (DIAF) » | « » 3:47 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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Damn, love the hot rod. I didn't even know they were planning that thing. I'd rather have it with an LSx than a Ford engine though. Nothing really wrong with the Ford engines, I'm just familiar with the Chevy engines.
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| Re: (leaftye) » | « » 3:54 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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 JPR wildcat, with a 350 thankyou very much.
Still looking for Diedrich Knickerbocker.The 356 build: starting soon!
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| Re: (Tucci) » | « » 4:00 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Tucci » | | The company that puts the 3.8 in the karman ghia. |
That's the turbo buick 3.8, correct?
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Donkervoort's aren't kits
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| Re: (DUTCHMANia) » | « » 4:29 PM 12-28-2008 | |
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 41 willys and 41 willys pickup kitcars by Auto Classics (the pic is from google, I have no idea if it is one of their kits) and for trackdays: 
diablo SV replica with custom chassis and twin turbo LSx
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