Brett
Getting a discount depends on your negotiating skill and the amount of sales the manufacturer has at the time you negotiate. FFR just offered a $1000 discount on their kit but now that sales are up they are pretty firm on their price. I bought from Randy Hunter and he is willing to make a few concessions on his kit depending on how much you buy at once. His website is offering a free aluminum fuel tank right now and he may negotiate shipping if you ask.
http://www.hunterscobrakits.homestead.com/
That being said you need to figure out what car you want and what you want to put into the car as far as suspension, motor, interior etc.
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