Questions about First Kit Car in Texas

[Rusty_S85]

I just joined but have been on other forums for a few years now but going to post this here since it appears to have a more active Texas section.

I have been wanting to get a FFR Coupe kit for a few years now but had some concerns and questions.

First question I have is how did everyone pay for their kit? I was thinking of just simply saving up the $15,000 for the kit and pay out right but a part of me isnt too crazy about sending that much money at once. I thought about using a credit card and then pay it off but still not sure.

Second question pertains to titling the kits. I am in houston and was wondering what the exact titling process would be to avoid emission testing? Sema for the state of texas lists that kit cars are to be titled as the year of manufacture but also require to pass emission testing for said year. This is one of a few reasons that has me on the wall and not sure if I should take the plunge and buy a kit when I finally get the space and money together to cover the expenses.

Third question is about Stewart Shipping service. How exactly good are they and what is a good estimate to figure on on the shipping cost to Texas?

I dont know if I would have a shop out towards austin built by time I am ready to buy a kit or not but the shipping is a concern of mine since if I am out towards austin by then they would have to delevier to my door which would be atleast 400 feet away from the street and I dont know if they would do something like that or if it would be up to me to get it to the shop.


I think that is all of my question if I forgot any or think of something else I will add it in later. Thanks in advance.