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Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. My real name is Herman Hong (44) and I have a number of years on which to work on a FFR project. 6 to be exact. I have never done anything like this before (where have you all heard that before) but I do know I have mechanical skills to put things together.
My biggest obstacle unfortunately, is my better half and she's the budget minded type. My current unemployment situation doesn't help much either but I feel that's temporary. After receiving the video flyer from FFR, me and my wife both watched it. She does like the car and understands why I'm like such a little kid every time I see one (that's rather rare where I am; I've only seen one FFR - I almost went to tears when I saw the guy tear down the block in just a few seconds!)
It's likely you will be seeing a lot of me but w/o a FFR for a number of years unless I somehow win the CA Lotto. My primary objective for at least the next couple of years, is to gather up info and expereinces to determine how my final ride will materialize. Out of all of the manufacturer's I've been able to see, I like the concept that the Smith Brothers have come up with. Their frame design is what I was looking for in a kit and only a few other companies come even close. Seeing how large this forum is also adds to some relative confidence level that the vehicle is a sound design.
Price is a concern. I won't beat around the bush, despite what I read in KCI or other publications. However, I'm realistic too. For example, I'm poor when it comes to body work/prep. Refinishing my front door has already taught me that if something really counts, leave it to the pro's. But for everything else that requires a wrench/driver/rivet, I know I can handle. With this, I have a plan with basically two budgets (remember, I have to win the wife over): budget one is to achieve the goal of getting the FFR and Mustang 5.0 parts IN the garage. I feel the budget can be ahieved for $20K. Am I nuts or is that very realistic? Budget two: upgrades. Basically to get the car up to the way I want it, assuming I like what I've built after budget 1. This might be things such as better suspension components, chroming the roll bar, and just a few things that I might have upgraded originally but couldn't due to the budget scheme.
WEll, that's enough for now. I've skimmed through this forum and it feels alot like the forum I moderate (www.clubb5.com) which is devoted to my daily driver: a 1998 VW Passat. (We do have some young bucks on that forum but by and large, we're a pretty mature forum.) To see what I've done to my car, click onto : http://home.attbi.com/~hhong4
Thanks for listening.
My biggest obstacle unfortunately, is my better half and she's the budget minded type. My current unemployment situation doesn't help much either but I feel that's temporary. After receiving the video flyer from FFR, me and my wife both watched it. She does like the car and understands why I'm like such a little kid every time I see one (that's rather rare where I am; I've only seen one FFR - I almost went to tears when I saw the guy tear down the block in just a few seconds!)
It's likely you will be seeing a lot of me but w/o a FFR for a number of years unless I somehow win the CA Lotto. My primary objective for at least the next couple of years, is to gather up info and expereinces to determine how my final ride will materialize. Out of all of the manufacturer's I've been able to see, I like the concept that the Smith Brothers have come up with. Their frame design is what I was looking for in a kit and only a few other companies come even close. Seeing how large this forum is also adds to some relative confidence level that the vehicle is a sound design.
Price is a concern. I won't beat around the bush, despite what I read in KCI or other publications. However, I'm realistic too. For example, I'm poor when it comes to body work/prep. Refinishing my front door has already taught me that if something really counts, leave it to the pro's. But for everything else that requires a wrench/driver/rivet, I know I can handle. With this, I have a plan with basically two budgets (remember, I have to win the wife over): budget one is to achieve the goal of getting the FFR and Mustang 5.0 parts IN the garage. I feel the budget can be ahieved for $20K. Am I nuts or is that very realistic? Budget two: upgrades. Basically to get the car up to the way I want it, assuming I like what I've built after budget 1. This might be things such as better suspension components, chroming the roll bar, and just a few things that I might have upgraded originally but couldn't due to the budget scheme.
WEll, that's enough for now. I've skimmed through this forum and it feels alot like the forum I moderate (www.clubb5.com) which is devoted to my daily driver: a 1998 VW Passat. (We do have some young bucks on that forum but by and large, we're a pretty mature forum.) To see what I've done to my car, click onto : http://home.attbi.com/~hhong4
Thanks for listening.