Lesher Motorsports- Daytona COupe Manufacturer

MikeB · #1 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:47 AM

Hi Ryan,

I've been looking into building a coupe for a while now. I kinda favored the Shell Valley because I could fit my 6'5" body into it at the Carlisle show.

However, is your car configurable for a tall driver? (PS - I can't even get my legs or head to fit into a FFR coupe)

And if I were to build your coupe from scratch myself, assuming moderate performance with a crate engine for street driving, what kind of money will I need? $40K? $50K

Thanks,
Mike

Lesher · #2 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 11:37 AM

Mike,

Thanks for your interest in our coupes.

Fitting into our coupe should not be a problem. While we were at the Knott's Berry Farm show in April, we had one gentleman who was 6'4" sit in our demo car. He was able to get in and out without difficulty, even with a bad knee (he was using a cane). Don't get me wrong, it is a snug fit, but from where the seat was located when he got in, the seat can be dropped, and moved back a few inches, so there should be little problem.

$40-50K is a reasonable expectation for what you are describing; of course it all depends on what options/specs you intend to use and the amount of work you decide to do vs. hiring out; all of which can raise or lower that estimated range.

If you have not done so already, please check out our website www.leshermotorsports.com for Pictures and information about our Coupes.

Also, please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. You can reach me at (831) 240-5347, 7 Days/week 7AM-10PM PST

Ryan

Snake Psychosis · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 11:09 PM

Ryan,

I know this question might shake up a purist or two, but will there be an option for air conditioning/heater installation in the coupe? I ask because from most things that I've read, the coupe can be quite warm due to the lack of open air, and the restrictive window openings.

I know that SPF offers A/C in their coupes, but was just curious if this particular option will be available on yours as well.

By the way, thanks again for all the information earlier today. Was good to make your acquaintance. While I'm still a ways off from making an actual decision regarding coupe vs roadster, it's nice to know I have options. I'm sure I'll come up with 100's of other questions, but this is the one that's rattling around in my noggin this evening. Talk to you later.

tim