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Originally Posted by mattr762
I am a designer by trade, so I notice the fine details more than most people.
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Your just making more and more friends aren't you.
SPF comes standard with things that are options on the BDR. Add those things you
want to the price of the BDR to get your true cost difference. Both of these guys have improved their products and standard offerings. It's best to check what's currently standard now. The pictures posted above are of an earlier production BDR. The paint issues mentioned above where of an early production SPF. Neither seem to apply to the question unless your picking up an early model used car. In that case you should be able to see exactly what your are getting.
BDR has standard stainless pipes.
SPF has a better overall fit and finish on the body.
If you get a BDR and your not very handy, I would suggest you purchase from a nearby dealer. I've messed with mine since the day I got it 1.5 years ago. Not that that's a bad thing. I love fiddling with cars. BDR and their dealers have always been very accommodating in taking care of issues. Not everything was associated with the car either, some things were due to the drive train that was not installed by BDR. I can't comment on the reliability of the SPF since I haven't owned one yet.
I have the 17" wheel package with Nitto drag radials on the back. I haven't missed the LSD. I only have 460 hp though.
Bottom line is the SPF costs more and the value of what you get for that extra cost can only be determined by the purchaser.
My suggestion is to first set your budget. Then consider your intended use for it. That will narrow down your choices.
Track whore = BDR
Show queen = SPF
Driver = ??
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