G'Day new member here

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by Treeve

The Rush in the background of that picture is actually a V8... so more like mine than yours :P

All the same, I would advise you go with an Aus based kit rather than overseas (or from an overseas dealer who works in Aus and can help through the regulations).

Many UK based kits that I've seen brought over on price alone end up costing the owners a lot more in terms of additional time and effort to complete the build to the required standards.

Treeve

I was talking about Muzza's car he has for sale...not that Rush.
Cheers

[byroncobra]

No argument from me there Treeve, fortunately for me the Rush was the right price and most of the kits parts comply.
I went in with both eyes open happy to just track the car if roadworthy wasnt possible.
Sure, some builders have problems, but experience and personality can mean one sees it as an insurmountable problem and another just gets on with it.
Same with personal imports, too scary for some but Mr 750HP looks pretty chuffed to me with his lovely Contemporary.....if you want something that not every Tom dick n harry has then maybe the hassle and cost is worth it.

[brissytom]

I do want to go the kit option and build it myself rather then a straight up purchase of a already built car, I want the enjoyment of building then driving something that I have constructed myself. I just have to find the right kit for the project at the price I want even if it means doing a little more research to find the ideal kit

I want to make sure I am covering all my bases properly when I talk to a supplier of a kit car so, what would you guys say the 5 or 10 must ask questions would be?

Cheers
Thomas

[schipps]

Originally Posted by Wazza

Of COURSE it's beautiful.....It's a very close "look alike" of another BEAUTIFUL Cobra !...
Friggin Clones !!!!

Yeah, thanks Warren!!!!

[byroncobra]

what would you guys say the 5 or 10 must ask questions would be?

Q1 How well do you support the product
Q2 How well do you support the product
Q3 How well do you...............

You get the idea :-)

[Modena]

Thomas, you need to ask YOURSELF some questions;

1) are you willing to go through the extra "stuff" (hassle, expense, etc) with an O/S kit? Chassis testing, shipping, converting to RHD, etc
2) If buying locally are you buying from a REPUTABLE manufacturer? Do not buy a "cheap" kit on ebay, hint: search this forum
3) what is important to you in the kit? Do you care more about having "just the right" body shape (to your taste and eye) or is ease of assembly more important? I'm not saying the two don't go together, but for some people the body shape is the deciding factor (they're all subtly different)
4) What is your engine choice (allowing for ADR) - not all kits easily accept all engines
5) Do you want real knock-offs/spinners? Some kits are designed for this and some are not and require custom fabrication. Again, it's do-able, but more work/expense on these kits
6) Do you want a period 15" wheel or larger 17/18? Again, some kits are designed for a 15" option and some preclude the use of 15" due to brake size.
7) Does all the above not matter to you and the most important is something like price or after-sales support?

If you can answer these questions honestly then your choice will be pretty much made for you.

HTH

[boxhead]

I havent looked in a long time, but I thought there was an Aussie importer of the FF5 cars, and he supplies with conversion done and ADR paperwork (on chassis side) all supplied.
I may be wrong there as I think there was a "blow up" a while ago.
But I also read that the FF5 body work is far from fantastic and requires a fair bit of work, so you will need to allow plenty of time (and associated cost) with getting the body upto scratch.
Good luck in your hunt.

[Tenrocca]

Dave - I think that was the case with the earlier FF cars, but I think the new body is much better, both in shape and finish. There was a finished and newly registered in NSW FF car at the nats. Used pretty much everything from the comprehensive kit including the seats with a headrest fixed to the roll bars.

If I were shopping is would be a pace (once they get one finished and registered). I would prefer a steel tube chassis, but with that pretty suspension I could make a compromise.

Cheers

[Dimis]

Welcome...

There are many options. None of which are right or wrong. Just different.

Don't discount buying a ready made kit and re-doing it all over to ensure you get the trimmings to your liking.

All kits have their good and their not so good points.
So don't get too hung up on details that you can change

Enjoy the hunt.

Best regards.

[Towmaster]

Are you able to do most of the required fabrication etc yourself? If not it makes it quite a costly exercise.

[400TT]

Thomas, well you have come to the right place for advise.

My recommendation would be to see as many kits as possible in the flesh. Have a close look at them, especially in the form they are supplied to you. Visit the manufacturers and choose the kit that suits your requirements and budget.

Also spend the time and attend the club meetings and have a chat to owners of the various cars.

These days there are kit offerings that do not require the owner to do a lot or really any fabrication if they don't want to. The more complete kits leverage off the kit suppliers manufacturing and purchasing power to provide excellent value for money, in a lot of cases, a lower build cost than the owner sourcing/manufacturing their own parts etc.

Personally I would ask what quality processes the kit supplier employs during the manufacture and supply of the kits.

Also have a good look at the documentation you get supplied etc.

Good luck with it and enjoy the journey...

[Towmaster]

Just an update..... I believe Muzzas car is sold!!!!

[muzzza]

You're right Ash .........there were just too many grey Cobras out there !!!........it had to go. Next project ????

[750hp]

Well done Murray!

[Donunder]

Originally Posted by 750hp

Well done Murray!

Ditto for me Murray!

Someone has picked himself up an exceptional car.