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[Michael Everson]

Started working on this project last week along side a GTM. This is a Ferrari California Spyder replica. The manufacturer of the kit is having me get it ready for the Carlisle kit car show. It will be getting a Chevy 350 engine and five speed transmission. This kit comes assembled and painted like you see it for 20K Not too shabby. Very high quality fiberglass work. Nice interior etc.

[Michael Everson]

Bet these window trim bits would look great on the FFR Hot Rod.

[dukegrad98]

Wow, $20k as it sits, assembled? Is that really paint or just gelcoat? This guy is going to be *busy* at that price. Is he prepared for litigation from Italy?

I'd almost say "I'm in" at that price, but have the G3F cooking ever so slowly in the background. The Cal Spyder is another prime candidate for a V12 setup... Please keep us posted with pics of the build-up!

Cheers, John

[Seagull81]

Is it set up for a hard top or soft top?

[Michael Everson]

Yup 20k painted. Think Superformance. I believe it's only available in soft top

[geoffav]

Yes, the window trim would be neat.

[Motorhead]

$20K? Is he even making a profit? You pay almost that for a regular FFR, and you still have to do a ton of work. What is the name of this company?

[TNCobra]

Michael,

I would work your referral fee / distribution agreement out now. After my current project, this one could be really cool.

Ken

[Big-Foot]

Interesting car Mike..

The wheels alone are probably $1500-$2000 with the knock-off adapters..

[myronf]

Looks interesting to me also. Company name is?????

Myron

[KGS365]

http://www.kitcarmag.com/featuredveh...kit/index.html

Precision Design & Engineering, Inc.
510 S. Quince St.
Escondido
CA 92025
619/740-0230

[CobraDreaming]

Wow. I just got tingly all over. Maybe it's the cool breeze from the open window. Maybe not.

[mofpa01]

Originally Posted by KGS365

http://www.kitcarmag.com/featuredveh...kit/index.html

Precision Design & Engineering, Inc.
510 S. Quince St.
Escondido
CA 92025
619/740-0230

Actually, I think the car Mike is working on is actually from:
http://www.automobileaddiction.com/

[mofpa01]

Mike,

I'd love to here an unbiasedreview of the car. The California Spyder has always been one of my favorite cars (yes, from watching Ferris Buellers Day off as a teenager). I had looked at the CalSpyderII, but it was a little to expensive, and they didn't have a build manual (and it would of been my first time building a car, I was a bit nervous, about that), so I passed. I then bid on the Modena that you sold. Then I ended up buying the Factory 5 Hot Rod, but ended up having to sell when I got divorced. A while ago (2009) I did hear about Automobile Addiction, and contacted them, but all I got back was some marketing fluff and an order form. I definitely wasn't in a position to buy then, so I didn't push for more information. I do remember that the kits were being shipped over from Hong Kong, and the price didn't include shipping from HK to their US location (NJ, if I remember correctly)

[turboguy]

An intriguing car. Proper door handles, bumpers and period correct low-back seats would go a long way to improving this car's overall appearance, though.


I wonder if anything can be done on the engine front, to get something "ferrari sounding" under the hood at a reasonable cost.

Mike - would there be enough room to plumb-in some 180-degree headers on an american smallblock?

[dukegrad98]

Originally Posted by turboguy

I wonder if anything can be done on the engine front, to get something "ferrari sounding" under the hood at a reasonable cost.

Mike - would there be enough room to plumb-in some 180-degree headers on an american smallblock?

Both Mercedes and BMW V12s can be had at very reasonable prices. Not sure if it can be made to fit, but hey, it squeezed under my FFR hood. That was my first thought when I saw this car. Plus, a painted roller at $20k is a bargain by any measure. I think it has tons of potential -- if I weren't in the G3F beta, I would be taking a hard look at this.

Cheers, John

[mofpa01]

Originally Posted by dukegrad98

Both Mercedes and BMW V12s can be had at very reasonable prices. Not sure if it can be made to fit, but hey, it squeezed under my FFR hood. That was my first thought when I saw this car. Plus, a painted roller at $20k is a bargain by any measure. I think it has tons of potential -- if I weren't in the G3F beta, I would be taking a hard look at this.

Cheers, John

to me this seems like a great idea. I don't know what it would take to make it fit Z(or even if one of those could fit), but it fits the "spirit" of the car.

John, I'd love to hear more about your car, what it took to make it fit, what tranny did you mate it to, what ECU are you using, etc. Did you have a build thread here on the forum?

Paul

[bstuke]

Ferrari California Spyder is another car with classic good looks.

[Gregg Wade]

Mike could we see it with the top and windows up? BMW V12 sounds good to me. I need to flip some cars and see if i can come up with the jack to make it work.
Gregg

[mofpa01]

I uploaded some pictures which I believe are of a sister car from the same company that was being sold on ebay a while back. I'm not positive that it from the same manufactorer that one one that Mike is building, but it sure looks like it.

http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pyder%20250GT/

Mike, anything you could tell us would be greatly appreciated!

[dukegrad98]

Originally Posted by mofpa01

John, I'd love to hear more about your car, what it took to make it fit, what tranny did you mate it to, what ECU are you using, etc. Did you have a build thread here on the forum?

Sure thing, Paul -- pretty much all the basics can be found here. Enjoy.
Unveiled: Top Secret UBERCOBRA- New Vids pg 4

Trans and ECU are your biggest expenses as far as off-the shelf parts, and then you hav stuff like adapters for driveshafts and rear differentials. The engines are cheap.

Cheers, John

[Jetsbaby]

I am sorry there is no way I would buy that POS Chinese made crap car..I wonder what your survival rate would be if you got into an accident with one??? Think about it..Would you trust the welds on the frame from not snapping like a pair of wooden chopsticks after you have put on a couple of miles..Sorry I would stay far away....

[ROB J]

I need to get over to this other car forum more often.

As long as the quality is reasonable on this kit, a Ferrari kit for 20k painted is a bargain if you ask me. So, it comes with the interior done as well???? Seems too good to be true.

So all one has to do is drop in an engine, tranny, and be done???

Gotta agree with John, a BMW or Mercedes V12 would be pure sweetness in one of these.

[turboguy]

These are made in China ?



Look's like they've upped the ante a bit, from making Rolex replicas.

[Big-Foot]

Originally Posted by turboguy

These are made in China ?



Look's like they've upped the ante a bit, from making Rolex replicas.

Boy - That's no kidding....

One of my pet peeves with Stuff made in China though - is how poor their metals are.. Iron and Steel as well as Zinc Die-castings.. Plating is also typically quite crappy.

[quicksand]

Originally Posted by Big-Foot

Boy - That's no kidding....

One of my pet peeves with Stuff made in China though - is how poor their metals are.. Iron and Steel as well as Zinc Die-castings.. Plating is also typically quite crappy.

That's exactly what I was thinkin'!

[TNCobra]

It is probably closer to $30K than $20K delivered as shown.
http://www.automobileaddiction.com/250gt_spyder_10.html
Stage I Kit :
- Frame: Mild steel square tube back bone space frame design with front upper and lower wishbone arms and rear live axle 4 link bars and weld on brackets.
- Body: Hand laid laminated fiberglass composite body shell with built in passenger and trunk floor, front fender inner wheel. Doors, hood rear deck hinged and installed with locks
- Fiberglass dash board
- Windshield & side windows: Stainless Steel frame with DOT approved laminated windshield glass and DOT approved door safety windows with tracks, roll up mechanism and aluminum mounting panel.
- Front and side Aluminum grills.
- Under dashboard steering metal sub-frame and under rear deck seat belt metal sub-frame
- Clutch and brake Pedal box with mounting bracket.
- Polycarbonate head light cover with Stainless Steel bezel
- Aluminum Fuel tank with fuel sender.
$ 12,990.00 (FOB factory)
Stage II Kit: (Includes all of Stage I)
- Synthetic black leather grain covered dashboard (replace fiberglass dash board from Stage I Kit)
- Stainless Steel Front and Rear Bumpers with mounting brackets
- H4 Head light Assembly
- Tail light assembly
- Front turn signal and side markers assembly
- In dash Gauge set ( 7 gauges and according senders)
- Emergency hand brake assembly with mounting brackets (no cables)
- Doors and rear deck handle with lock
- Hood latches with release handle and mounting sub-frame
- Italian style Left door side mirror and center mirror
- Windshield wiper assembly motor and switch with stainless steel blades and arms
- Electric Heater Defroster assembly unit with switch
- Fuse box harness with flasher and hazard relays (12 fuses)
$ 15,990.00 (FOB factory)
Stage III Kit: (Includes all of Stage I & II)
- Synthetic black leather grain covered dashboard (replace fiberglass dash board from Stage I Kit)
- Custom Steering Column with built-in turn signal switch, hazard switch
- In dash warning signal lights assembly
- Steering wheel with aluminum boss and center horn button
- Left & Right Covered adjustable seats with head rest, tracks and mounting brackets (Tan or Black)
- Center drive shaft tunnel Leatherette cover with hand brake and shifter boots (Tan or Black)
- Passenger compartment and trunk’s ready to install carpet kit (Tan or Black).
- Left and right 3 points retractable seat belts (Black only)
$18,490.00 (FOB factory)
Stage IV Kit: (Includes all of Stage I , II & III)
- Adjustment and assembly of all components, interior uphosltered and installed
- Electrical harness, lightd, gauges wired and installed.
- Base and clear coat high gloss paint (Red, Black, Yellow, dark blue and metallic silver)
- Metal wheeled dolly

$ 21,990.00 (FOB factory)
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
- Stainless Steel soft top frame assembly $ 950.00
- Canvas soft top cover (Black) $ 650.00
- Aluminum Radiator w/ 2 electrical HP fans
mounting brackets $ 490.00
- Chrome wire wheels set, knock off hubs (set of 4) $ 1090.00
- Front and rear Coil over shock absorber set $ 950.00
- Independent Rear Suspension Bolton cradle kit
with upper and lower arms & uprights for 300ZX
rear end components $1.490.00
- Leather upgrade for passenger compartment $ 900.00
- Stainless Steel dual Exhaust System with twin tail
pipes each $ 690.00
- Mustang II Steering Rack with Spindle &colapsible shaft package $ 695.00

For Crate requirement add $ 350.00

We reserve the right to change the above prices with out notice

[mofpa01]

Mike, any updates on your progress?

Currently debating going to Carlisle to see the finished project (and check out what going on at the Factory Five, of course)

[mofpa01]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Looks like the same spec sheet that was listed below, but with prices including the shipping from from Hong Kong to either a NY or LA port.

[250GT]

The car is now finished and rides very well, everywhere I go she draws a crowd.

YouTube - ‪250GT Spyder road ride.wmv‬‏

YouTube - ‪250GT Spyder road ride.wmv‬‏