Factory Five GTM supercar
11-15-2005, 12:33 AM
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Factory Five GTM supercar Anyone check this out?
It uses C5 parts minus a Porsche transaxle, and takes a LS1:
http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...TM/GTMkit.html
It uses C5 parts minus a Porsche transaxle, and takes a LS1:
http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...TM/GTMkit.html
11-15-2005, 02:06 AM
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yep that might be my next project. Buy the kit, then get a wrecked vette form copart, then get one of those pricey damn porsche transaxles. It would be one swweet ride.
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11-15-2005, 09:21 AM
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Kit will start at arround 20K, then the cost of the running gear. So it all depends on how crazy you want to get. I have been looking at doing the MKIII for some time now. But this super car looks bad ***. In a recent Hot Rod mag, they tool the super car to the track and ran a 12.5 at 117 with I think just stock vette parts and motor.
11-15-2005, 04:26 PM
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I'd rather have something like this: http://www.arielatom.com/ariel/site.php Less than $30k to build, with all the options.
11-15-2005, 05:48 PM
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That's pretty sweet... but flip or roll that and you're F#$%ed!
Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
I'd rather have something like this: http://www.arielatom.com/ariel/site.php Less than $30k to build, with all the options.
11-15-2005, 06:19 PM
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I second that... maybe one of these days! What does it cost start to finish to build?!
5-6 for a wrecked vette from copart
2-4 for porsche parts
2 for misc stuff
total = 29-34
not too bad considering the performance you would get. It would be one fun ride!!!
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11-15-2005, 07:47 PM
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I don't believe it can be done that cheap! I would think you'd have $50k in that car... even doing everything yourself. If you could make that car for $30k I'd be shocked!!
Originally Posted by ss496
about 20-22 for the kit
5-6 for a wrecked vette from copart
2-4 for porsche parts
2 for misc stuff
total = 29-34
not too bad considering the performance you would get. It would be one fun ride!!!
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5-6 for a wrecked vette from copart
2-4 for porsche parts
2 for misc stuff
total = 29-34
not too bad considering the performance you would get. It would be one fun ride!!!
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11-15-2005, 09:12 PM
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Yeah that thing would be cool I brought it up a while back and the GTS guys got a little ruffled 
I think it would end up closer to $50K maybe if you used all stock parts but who wants to do that? 
You knw what would be hot a 400+ ci stroker with some huge brakes nice wheels and all black and........ 
I want one.
I think it would end up closer to $50K maybe if you used all stock parts but who wants to do that? You knw what would be hot a 400+ ci stroker with some huge brakes nice wheels and all black and........ I want one.
11-16-2005, 07:03 AM
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That is sweet, but Factory Five doesn't have that good of a rep in the kit car world. I was researching a Cobra kit a couple of years ago and they are local to me. What I came across in the kit car message boards was that their fiberglass wasn't that great and their fit and finish was pretty lousy. I don't know if things have changed since then. Still want one though!
11-16-2005, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
I'd rather have something like this: http://www.arielatom.com/ariel/site.php Less than $30k to build, with all the options.
http://www.radicalextremesportscars..../sr8/index.php
the power plant is basically two Suzuki 'busa bike engine sstrapped together on one crank! the basic engine is making about 350-360bhp and good torque (for such a small and light engine)! Powertech also do a 3.0ltr version (basically like their 1.5 ltr 'busa engines) that will easly make 500bhp!!! in somthing like the Radical, that will be simply amazing!!!!
thanks Chris.
11-16-2005, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by peregrine
That is sweet, but Factory Five doesn't have that good of a rep in the kit car world. I was researching a Cobra kit a couple of years ago and they are local to me. What I came across in the kit car message boards was that their fiberglass wasn't that great and their fit and finish was pretty lousy. I don't know if things have changed since then. Still want one though!
FF is the new standard set for kitcar industry.
11-16-2005, 01:03 PM
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I just dont think there is anyway you will be able to build one of those cars for under 40,000
You have no idea how expensive all the **** gets, brakes, gauges, bolts, paint, wheels tires.
Every dam little thing adds up so quick
You have no idea how expensive all the **** gets, brakes, gauges, bolts, paint, wheels tires.
Every dam little thing adds up so quick
11-16-2005, 03:41 PM
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Exactly.. granted the kit includes the gauges, but if you want nice stuff on it look out... big brakes $3k, nice wheels w/rubber $2k, paint, primer and materials $2k... plus if you're buying a vette off copart or any other auction, it would be a miracle to get one at an affordable price with ALL the parts you need to put that thing together.
Regardless, I STILL want one!! Maybe if I move in with my parents and start saving my money....
Regardless, I STILL want one!! Maybe if I move in with my parents and start saving my money....
Originally Posted by Argon Z
I just dont think there is anyway you will be able to build one of those cars for under 40,000
You have no idea how expensive all the **** gets, brakes, gauges, bolts, paint, wheels tires.
Every dam little thing adds up so quick
You have no idea how expensive all the **** gets, brakes, gauges, bolts, paint, wheels tires.
Every dam little thing adds up so quick
11-16-2005, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
noooooo. if you want to go really fast then you need a Radical SR8! just lapped the nurburgring in under 7 min!!!! now thats F*CKING fast! also prduces enough down force at high speed to run upside down!
http://www.radicalextremesportscars..../sr8/index.php
the power plant is basically two Suzuki 'busa bike engine sstrapped together on one crank! the basic engine is making about 350-360bhp and good torque (for such a small and light engine)! Powertech also do a 3.0ltr version (basically like their 1.5 ltr 'busa engines) that will easly make 500bhp!!! in somthing like the Radical, that will be simply amazing!!!!
thanks Chris.
http://www.radicalextremesportscars..../sr8/index.php
the power plant is basically two Suzuki 'busa bike engine sstrapped together on one crank! the basic engine is making about 350-360bhp and good torque (for such a small and light engine)! Powertech also do a 3.0ltr version (basically like their 1.5 ltr 'busa engines) that will easly make 500bhp!!! in somthing like the Radical, that will be simply amazing!!!!
thanks Chris.
11-16-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
Yeah, its quick, but is it street-legal? The Atom is, with minor modifications. There is one for sale in Atlanta right now, I think he's askig $28k already complete.
11-17-2005, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
Yeah, its quick, but is it street-legal? The Atom is, with minor modifications. There is one for sale in Atlanta right now, I think he's askig $28k already complete.
im not having a go at th atom, they are amazing cars. first read about them, oh, about 4 years ago. they have gone through such a development curve since then!!! using the honda engine was the best thing they could have done. Snd with a s/c, well 500kg and over 300bhp, you do the math!!!!
just make sure you stick a set of wings on there! i hear they can get a little lively at the back end!!!
thanks Chris.