[RodKnock]

shelbyracer, while i too prefer the lighter, better. stronger Kirkham billet suspension, you might consider if the resale market will care (or not) about a Shelby having a Kirkham suspension. Personally, I would consider it a plus, others might consider it wrong. However, i think sending it up to Kirkham and having them install their suspension could be your cheapest alternative. Having said that, I'm not sure why SAI won't even mention that option to you (actually paying them money to fix it, distasteful, I know).

Regarding bare aluminum, there are plenty of threads here on CC that compare the maintenance of bare aluminum to the maintenance of paint. Both require a little work occasionally. Each have their proponents and opponents. Some like chocolate and some like vanilla.