got my first chevy!
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550rwhp
GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Me likey! 'Always did! :thumbsup:thumbsup
My personal fave, however, is the RCR Superlite SL-C...either LS-7 or LS-9 powered.
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(Edit: 'Obvious question; how does it compare to the FGT?)
My personal fave, however, is the RCR Superlite SL-C...either LS-7 or LS-9 powered.
MORE PICS!!!
(Edit: 'Obvious question; how does it compare to the FGT?)
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Wwabbit
GT Owner
THamonGT
GT
- Aug 8, 2007
- 5,256
thanks guys,
when I got the car I realized there was a rear main seal that was bad so we are addressing that right now, and for your information Ron, yes Im taking this opportunity to clean and detail the engine compartment and redo some of the wiring at the same time. the plan for the car is to put it back to the way it was so no sc or different intake for now, it makes about 500 to the wheels and it weighs around 2200 so its pretty quick I want to get some seat time in it before going big power, also readjusting the suspension and just generally checking everything after all it is a kit car and I want to be safe, I would feel better if my hands were on the car. It feels like a go kart and there is no comparison between this and the gt, you might be able to compare this more to a radical than to a gt. I would describe it as a slightly bigger radical that has the bare bone essentials to make it street legal. Its tube frame chassis with a gel coat body, very light and agile but also feels a bit scary at high speeds but I havent had that much seat time in it and the suspension may need to be adjusted. its a very harsh ride but thats probably because this car has the rose joints. it is a purpose built for the track, it really isnt made for the road although you can drive it on the street, which is the fun part, it is basically your track day car that you can still drive on the street.
- Aug 8, 2007
- 5,256
yes Tommy I could but there is no reason the engine has 1400 miles on it and it seems to be pretty good motor, when Im ready to bump it up to 800 or 900 then I owuld have to swap it out..
JCSB
Ex GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
- Aug 8, 2007
- 5,256
I have to be honest it feels a bit on the edge especially in sustained high speed straight line, I think partly because the steering is so precise that the smallest amount of input moves the car dramatically,,, so your focus must be 150% when going fast in a straight line its partly that and partly the fact that you know its somehow less that a proper factory built car one that has not had a million engineers testing on it etc etc. but from the little seat time Ive had in it, Im impressed.
Im curious to know what your experience was, and what exactly made you walk away.
MTV8
GT Owner
THamonGT
GT
- Aug 8, 2007
- 5,256
we have a track day planned for the 6th, Im hoping to have all back together by then
thanks tommy, I will be careful but you need to talk to Brian, he is going to be driving it too! haha
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Luke Warmwater
Permanent Vacation
That car held the Top Gear track records for quite awhile. I strongly considered one before I bought the GT. Then way you describe it sounds just like the GT40. A lot of power in a very light chassis, go cart feel, very quick and precise, and requires your FULL attention at speed. I don't mean this in a negative way but it makes the GT feel like a boat.
[video=youtube;qdAz2sbUm3E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdAz2sbUm3E[/video]
[video=youtube;qdAz2sbUm3E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdAz2sbUm3E[/video]
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
What a cobbed up, confusing mess that 'test track' is when viewed from inside the car! Or mebbe it's just me...