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I know this isnt 996 specific but thought you guys would enjoy the collection of cars I hve had over the years. None of them are particularly expensive, but I have enjoyed them all. Some of the replica pictures are cars Ive built but not owned by me. I have been building Factory Five Replicas since 1997
I hope once I become familiar with the Porsche world, I can give back like I have in the replica world.
Enjoy, Mike
This is my latest build of a 1965 Shelby Cobra.
2 nice California Spyder Replicas
My personal Shelby Daytona Coupe
K-1 Evoluzione with my first shelby replica
I currently have 2 corvettes, a 996 and a Subaru. All others have been passed on. This is just a small collection of pictures. I lost a bunch on my last computer crash.
Here's a list of what I can remember
1991 Miata
1997 Vette
86 Vette
90 Vette
82 Vette
91 Ferrari 348
05 Vette
07 Vette
99 Boxster
06 Magnum SRT8
Many Shelby replicas
Well now that you've got a 996 you have the best of the bunch.
No really, awesome collection good to have you on the board. What engine is in the Daytona?
Very cool Michael. Thanks for sharing! It's great what you are doing with the various replicas. I've got two replica cars myself. They are a lot of fun.
I tried to get a K1 attack after i did there Evo. Could not get one in the states. they went out of business shortly after that kit.
Heres a couple more that I have found.
My one and only Ferrari.
This will be my next project. its a mid engine Subaru based kit from Factory Five. I have one on order. Expected delivery of September.
Yeah it's too bad about the K1. I felt it was very unique and had some nice features including the suspension setup.
With your next kit, I'm assuming at a minimum of a ej25 STI motor and 6 speed?
I had the same wrx wagon as you and one of the first to have it in the midwest back in '02. F body and Stangs were in utter shock to say the least at the drag strip since no-one knew what it was back then and not to mention it looked like an ugly grocery getter. Most modified Camaros/Stangs had 50-100+ hp advantage over my stage 3 but couldn't launch worth $hit and were pissed when they lost out. Sad to say, I had to sneak out of there by the day's end.
No I am going to use a stock 02 drivetrain. I guess the 6 speed trans is too long and will not fit. The car will only weigh about 1800 pounds so it will not take much power to make it seriously fast.
Mike
Wow, 1800 lbs and '02 stock drivetrain should get you in the high 12's or low 13's. Plenty fast. I had a GC8 chassis with EJ20 turbo transplant. Had the car down to 2300 lbs and with a stage 2 setup, I was able to hit high 12's FWIW...
Please let us know if you decide to document your next kit build. I'd be really interested in following it.
That 33 was my first HotRod from Factory five. It was the first available kit to the public. I have since built 3 more of them for customers. Great looking cars.
Mike
Mike, I still have the Ferrari you sold me!! The car has treated me well. The picture of my Ferrari a couple of posts back brought back memories of seing the car in your garage for the first time! now my daily driver is a 996.
I am sure we are all a little car crazy. I have a massive list of all the one's I have owned. I like the old classics you had there.
That black cat walking in front of one of the pictures can't be a good sign.
Wow small world. I really miss the Ferrari. Glad to hear that its treating you well. I have been looking at them ever since I sold that one. Just cannot justify the maintainence on them. Would really like a 360 Coupe.
Mike
At least many in the Ferrari world consider the 360 as the first model that started the reliability trend(relatively speaking) amongst Ferrari models.
I just can't believe the roller coaster ride in prices that the 348 has endured. I almost bought one in early 2000 when prices were "low". They seemed to have climbed, just like the Dino 246's currently.
