[cobrajeff]

I went with the standard rear end - there was no "optional rear end" available when I ordered my car (had it been available, I probably would have ordered it, because I was planning to track it).
I am quite pleased with the ride and handling of the car with the standard rear end. I am amazed at the ride quality of this car - it has a VERY comfortable ride on the street - not nearly as bone-jarring as my Koni-equipped GT350's of days past.
When I built my car, I had visions of running it regularly at open track events. After just a few events, I realized that my driving skilles were not what they used to be, and that I had way too much time and money invested in this car to completely enjoy sliding it through corners at the track.
At 7,000 miles, I've never had to service the rear brakes (blowing up the tranny three years in a row the first three years shortened those three summers considerably - finally switched to a different tranny builder).

regards,

Jeff