[robermj1]

If you where buying a FF today what options would you do, not do? would you get the $2000 IRS kit or the 3 link, is there a cheaper way to do the IRS setup? I have read a articles about people doing it cheaper. Input please.....

 

[n559br]

If you're planning on road racing or autoX then go for the IRS. Remember you'll probably spend another 1K above the cost of the option once you add an IRS rear from a supercoupe and have the mods made.

Definitely get the cutouts. I went with the street performer seats for the support.

Anything else can be ordered later.

Ben

 

[oldguy668]

If I was doing it today, as opposed to last year when I took delivery, I think I'd get the IRS with the pin drive arms front and rear. There is just so much more flexibility with wheel choices that it's a no brainer.

 

[mikiec]

Knowing what I know today....

Options from FFR

I would do the IRS...I do alot of street driving. Been on the road course once and the drags once. So the IRS would be more comfortable.

I would still go with the PS Engineering wheels.

I would stay Carb'd

I would still do the Autometer gauges

I would add a heater, top and wipers.

4 into 4 header system

Hood hinge

Body cutouts

battery cutoff switch

full front hoop system rear just over riders

Get the most popular seats and then sell them.

Mike

 

[ORANGE CRUSH]

robermj1

I'm in Houston, well Atascocitta any way I have the IRS and liked building it. I just put the body on yesterday so I have not driven it yet. All the damn rain kept me from even go carting it.
After the $2,000 from FFR you can expect to pay about $300 to $350 for the T Bird rear, IF you have a shop swap axels and cv's that another $100.
If you rebuild the clutch pac your self you will save $250. If you need to replace the rear brakes that will run you about $ 240 from Disc Brakes R Us. After brake lines and all I have $3000 or so in mine. But I wanted a great road car and good resale if ever I were to sell it. Your more than welcome to come by sometime and check out the car.
Mike

 

[dochaak]

If I knew that I was going with a 5 lug wheel pattern, what would I specifically say to FFR when I order my IRS?

Might order kit this week!!!!!

 

[67Cobra]

Nothing specifically because IRS requires 5 lugs.

 

[2savage]

Although many people seem to prefer going the POR-15 route, I think the chassis powder coating is a MUST. The finish is terrific and providing you have either bought the FFR LCA's for the front or got your donor LCA's cleaned up you can start actual construction immediately. This I found to be a great mental boost and will cut build time down by a few weeks. Just my .02

 

[Horizon200]

I would get the optional person to clean up the donor parts!!

 

[robermj1]

lets add a twist here I also have a 514 non FE its a 385 series motor that I am going to be using, I plan on going to the track a few times, would you still use a Mark VIII with the aluminum pumpkin or go with a 3 link setup? Also this car will not see many miles only weekend time.