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Old 04-06-2008, 08:20 PM
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It's obvious that I need to start a long long research.
The first basic ideeas are :

- build a replica (I don't want a mirror copy of the original since it would cost a lot I presume) - I have to decide between fiber glass and aluminium body, etc.;

- I don't want to put it on a track, I just want to use it on the roads;

- engine: now this is a challange...I might go for a new one and ready to be deployed since we don't have the expertize to assemble it piece by piece, have over 300 hp and good torque . I really want to go for a carburated engine (for the sound ). But there are so many other variables...

- suspensions: also many options available...use one of the top brands and should accomodate Romanian roads (which are quite bad unfortunately), so most likely I will go for an independent rear suspension system, but as I know this is harder to accomodate in the chassis;

- I don't want to exceed 35k $ for this project and I want to make it in timely steps (due to budget and know-how constrains). I want to finish it in maximum two years.
Seems like I will need good project management

I know...It's like I'm saying: "I want to build a car so I need 4 wheels a frame, an engine and a body" but...I have to start from somewhere, so fist I wanted to know which are the most professional kit car producers who can also provide strong guidance and support so I can ease my pain .

Thanks for the initiation John ;-)

Mike
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