Proof: Not all FFR's are built from junk parts!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Great Asp

Seems like a lot of money for what it is.

Like an exhibition of finely carved and decorated gourds. Beautiful, time-intensive, and uniquely crafted... but gourds nonetheless.

[Silverback51]

Back in 1998, after having done considerable research into buying a Cobra, I had decided on an ERA. I felt without a doubt that it was the best available car at that time.

Not long after making my decision, I found a used one for sale at Park Place which also happened to sell Superformance cars. Well I went to look at the ERA, and it was a POS. The body was cocked on the frame so bad, that the tire to wheel well clearance at the front and rear was off by 1.5 inches. The wiring looked to have been done by a 5 year old. It was painted black, and to tell you the truth, I believe I could have done a better job with a paint brush and then sanding it smooth.

The point I'm trying to make is that builder "A" can buy the best kit available, and because of lack of experience, or just because he does not care, turn out a piece of crap car like I looked at in 1998. On the other hand, builder "B" can buy a cheap kit, but through hard work and paying close attention to all the minor details, can end up with a true piece of art.

When a car is built by an individual, the outcome will always reflect the effort that was put into it by the builder, not necessarily the quality, or price of the kit that it started from.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Well I went to look at the ERA, and it was a POS.

Well, that can certainly happen, but generally, ERAs are considered to be "gourdian-nots."

Yes, I can hear the groans from that one.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Well, that can certainly happen, but generally, ERAs are considered to be "gourdian-nots."

Yes, I can hear the groans from that one.

Had absolutely nothing to do with the manufacturer, and everything to do with the person that built it.

I was amazed that someone would go to the trouble of buying one of the better kits out there, and then just slam the thing together. What a shame.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Had absolutely nothing to do with the manufacturer, and everything to do with the person that built it.

I was amazed that someone would go to the trouble of buying one of the better kits out there, and then just slame the thing together. What a shame.

Maybe it was used for a bit of "off-roading." That happens from time to time....

[02roush]

GarageFreaks car is AWESOME! And HE built it, not a factory. Try to remember that little fact.

And who cares what it cost him. Its not your money.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 02roush

GarageFreaks car is AWESOME! And HE built it, not a factory. Try to remember that little fact.

You can't "try to remember." You either remember, or you don't.

[madmaxx]

No doubt GarageFreaks can build a car, but not everyone has his skill, time or resources and therefore you get the whole spectrum of builds in the "kit" car world. I doubt gagargefreak can do open heart surgery sucessfully, no big deal, different people excell at different things and if a surgeon decides to buy a roller is he any less of a car person, or less accomplished?

Originally Posted by 02roush

GarageFreaks car is AWESOME! And HE built it, not a factory. Try to remember that little fact.

And who cares what it cost him. Its not your money.