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Auto Talk => The Garage => Topic started by: Payman on August 02, 2016, 08:43:27 AM

Poll
Question: What should he build? I kept the kit choices to ~$7-8000. That excludes the Catfish and the DBR1, both of which don't leave much room on a $15,000 budget. Let's pick his next project for him!
Option 1: Exocet votes: 2
Option 2: Seven votes: 7
Option 3: Widow SP1 votes: 2
Title: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Payman on August 02, 2016, 08:43:27 AM
1. (https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQv5JIeVtLsJhcQeqyjry90BRGImVAZvJb5KqTbnrRlIfh9S4ODMA)

2. (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSta137tJK87pVFTfgS205-wsqlqy8MbgdA91NHdx37hQPJtlw7Fw)

3. (http://static.wixstatic.com/media/f84883_48fbc328bc4e4e74a2b985f2fd559dfe.jpg_srz_603_453_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on August 02, 2016, 08:45:01 AM
Seven FTW. My vote is based on looks only as I know nothing of these kits.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Payman on August 02, 2016, 08:58:53 AM
I vote Seven as well.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FoMoJo on August 02, 2016, 11:48:42 AM
I'd opt for something like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au103H-fph8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au103H-fph8)
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:01:35 PM
If you really want to help then I'll start a go fund me. :lol:
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:01:59 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 02, 2016, 11:48:42 AM
I'd opt for something like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au103H-fph8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au103H-fph8)

Going to have to be miata based/powered.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: RomanChariot on August 02, 2016, 01:04:25 PM
I read option 3 as Windows service pack 1 :confused:

I vote Seven but any of them would be a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: SVT_Power on August 02, 2016, 01:46:56 PM
Is #3 a TVR?
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:48:05 PM
Quote from: SVT_Power on August 02, 2016, 01:46:56 PM
Is #3 a TVR?

The front lights look straight off a TVR, which I think makes it look pretty cool. Overall vibe of it is definitely TVR inspired.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 12,000 RPM on August 02, 2016, 01:48:43 PM
You know my pick :wub:
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:52:59 PM
(http://resources.carsguide.com.au/styles/cg_hero_large/s3/Exomotive-Exocet-(3).jpg)

(http://exomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Exomotive-XP-1-Atlanta-Motorsports-Park.jpg)

(https://www.flyinmiata.com/projects/XXXocet/images/img_2281.jpg)

Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:53:53 PM
The 3rd picture has the new bodywork, I believe. Much more angular and better looking.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MrH on August 02, 2016, 01:55:41 PM
It also has a boosted LS motor in it :lol:
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 02, 2016, 01:59:19 PM
Well, without the hole in the hood it probably looks better than the older bodywork.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MX793 on August 02, 2016, 06:00:04 PM
Call up Exomotive and order one of these

(http://exomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Stuart-Mills-Replicar-MEV.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Payman on August 02, 2016, 07:48:22 PM
Quote from: MX793 on August 02, 2016, 06:00:04 PM
Call up Exomotive and order one of these

(http://exomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Stuart-Mills-Replicar-MEV.jpg)

I excluded it and the Catfish because they cost double the kits in the poll. Pay attention.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 68_427 on August 02, 2016, 10:30:17 PM
SP1.  That 7 kit looks horrendous.  Maybe even worse than the Exocet even.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: mzziaz on August 03, 2016, 12:17:54 AM
They all look like shit, to be honest.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 12,000 RPM on August 03, 2016, 06:00:38 AM
Exocet is for the undeterred purist

There is nothing romantic or nostalgic about it. It's a cage, seats, controls, engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, wheels. No bullshit. Just driving.

My dream project is one of those with a Honda J35 engine in it. Do it for me please :(
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Payman on August 03, 2016, 06:54:05 AM
Quote from: 68_427 on August 02, 2016, 10:30:17 PM
SP1.  That 7 kit looks horrendous.  Maybe even worse than the Exocet even.

That's a random Seven pic I found... no idea what kit that is but there are some really nice ones out there.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Payman on August 03, 2016, 06:57:07 AM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on August 03, 2016, 06:00:38 AM
Exocet is for the undeterred purist

There is nothing romantic or nostalgic about it. It's a cage, seats, controls, engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, wheels. No bullshit. Just driving.

My dream project is one of those with a Honda J35 engine in it. Do it for me please :(

There's no value to it like a Seven, which has a significant fan base, and thus resale value if/when he chooses to sell.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 12,000 RPM on August 03, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
Why would he sell
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 68_427 on August 03, 2016, 09:47:12 PM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on August 03, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
Why would he sell

Because Mike offered him half the build cost duh
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Raza on August 04, 2016, 05:09:29 PM
Factory Five Cobra.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MrH on August 04, 2016, 06:58:41 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on August 03, 2016, 09:47:12 PM
Because Mike offered him half the build cost duh

Exactly!
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MX793 on August 05, 2016, 07:06:08 AM
Quote from: Raza  on August 04, 2016, 05:09:29 PM
Factory Five Cobra.

Based on a Miata?  That would be different...
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Raza on August 06, 2016, 06:59:39 AM
Quote from: MX793 on August 05, 2016, 07:06:08 AM
Based on a Miata?  That would be different...

Does it have to be Miata-based?

How about a Ginetta then?
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MX793 on August 06, 2016, 07:02:40 AM
Quote from: Raza  on August 06, 2016, 06:59:39 AM
Does it have to be Miata-based?

How about a Ginetta then?

Since he already bought a wrecked Miata for use as a donor car...
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: Raza on August 06, 2016, 07:05:30 AM
Quote from: MX793 on August 06, 2016, 07:02:40 AM
Since he already bought a wrecked Miata for use as a donor car...

Ah.  Didn't know that. 
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 07, 2016, 05:55:55 PM
Quote from: Raza  on August 04, 2016, 05:09:29 PM
Factory Five Cobra.

If I could do a ffr cobra for 15k done, i would.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 07, 2016, 05:57:11 PM
Well guys, this week I'm going to have to make my decision and place my order. Still don't know 100 percent what I'm going to do. Either way, I think I won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: 12,000 RPM on August 08, 2016, 11:47:31 AM
The choice is simple brah.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MrH on August 24, 2016, 09:05:58 AM
So this was all a scam.  You aren't actually doing it.  You wuss.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: SVT_Power on August 24, 2016, 09:22:02 AM
The Intrepid and the ebay V10 TDI Touareg scandal pt 2
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 24, 2016, 09:35:14 AM
Just talking with Keith from flyin miata last week. Questions on some options and other things. Just emailed him monday morning with the finalized specs for the order.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MrH on August 24, 2016, 10:40:51 AM
Post the damn order sheet then!
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 24, 2016, 10:51:29 AM
I haven't yet received anything back from them regarding the order. I hope to soon, I'd like to get the order in, he said it would be about 4 to 6 weeks from order to shipment.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: MrH on August 24, 2016, 10:55:33 AM
Well, post the email of what you're asking for then.  This thread is dying.  Revive it
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 24, 2016, 11:03:52 AM
I'll hopefully have some good news by the end of the week. I don't know what you are looking for. The email will pretty much be what I've already said.
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: CaminoRacer on August 24, 2016, 11:34:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/tol5g.gif)

no offense intended to any gay forum members
also, OP in this case refers to FBC not Rockraven
Title: Re: Let's help FBC!
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on August 24, 2016, 11:45:41 AM
What the hell guys.