Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Aesthetics Saleen Body Kit for $800

I am still thinking things out. Maybe a set of 17x7.5 or 17x8 on the front and 16x7 or 16x7.5 on the rear. No point in having a meeting with any of these companies to go any further until we (or myself) figure out what we want to do. all i know is you can not go much wider in the back without MAJOR permenant body modification, which i just don't want to do. other then that, i just have minor details to work out, like if i want to have the hood made for extra money or just leave it out. and what to do about the exhaust exits. jacking points are another issue i am working out. do we want "cut outs" like on the stock svt body kit or do we have other ideas.

but as i now my executive decision is to put a HOLD on all kits, and just work on the saleen one. you want one fine, you don't i guess you can just wait me out on the other kits, but they probably won't be starting on the other kits for another 6 months, i want to get everything done with this kit first.

as far as getting a "beta" kit or anything else i doubt that will happen unless i have 20 people sending me 50% of the money. the only thing these companies are interested in his how much money i have, not how many "internet promises" i have. no one cares about that. money is a key issue. and i am not going to float the money for this project because i have seen too many people get burned. the best i will be able to do is get a drawing. but once again i need some final input before i can even get to that stage.

i will consider all input you guys give, but i will be making the final decision as to what is done to this kit. i still can't get from anyone the figures for the amount of clearance i need before the wheel rubs the wheel well.

so to recap-

1) Wheel sizes - larger front, smaller rear - same size all the way around (which sizes?)

2) jack points (cut outs, nothing, or other)

3) exhuast exits (like saleen, or other)

4) DO NOT TALK ABOUT THE MONDEO KIT, DON'T WASTE LANCE'S RESOURCES BECAUSE I AM NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH THAT FOR AT THE VERY LEAST 6 (SIX) MONTHS.

wheel sizes: no idea sorry dood.

jack points: none, get a floor jack if your **** sits too low.

exhaust: if theres space in the back (like the pic shows) shouldnt you be able to put your exits wherever you want back in those slots?

no prob... just asking for everyone's input, but it is up to me to make a final decision regarding this...



not everyone wants to use a floor jack. but thanks for your input. maybe if enough people feel the same way you do, i will go that route. personnaly i don't like the look of the "cut outs" i like a solid piece. but i was just afraid i would not get enough people if there was not spot to take the car.



yeah, there should be enough room to put your exhuast in the middle, but i was not sure if everyone wanted to do that. like i said i am just trying to get a feel for what everyone wants.

i'd want to put mine on the outside slots instead of the middle but thats just me

Wheel Sizes: How bout 17 x 7.5 all around its no wider (If not I'll try to figure it out fo ya)

Jack Points: I'll use a floor jack

Exhaust Exit: You could put them anywhere like Speed Demon said I see no prob.

I figured something out for the wheel rubbing thing. If you use Koni adjustable struts and the Ground-control adjustable coil-overs you would have any problems. Also with those two things you could probably go with 18's.

yeah but your car would sit like 8 inches off the ground it is an idea... but i still think a better solution would be to wework the front fenders, use larger/wider wheels and then leave the rears alone and increase the size marginaly

as far as the exhaust, looks like we will leave that one as is on the saleen kit.

and the jack points... still not sure.

Timd

I really like the idea of an original kit! If you come up with any ideas I would really like to hear about them. :p

Here is the list so far...

1) mighty_marv - marvinbeckett@twoshades-productions.com
2) sboardi420 - sboardsvt@hotmail.com
3) Speed Demon - speddmn@tconl.com
4) nvmy98svt - thaugan@elitewebdesign.com
5) Chris Hightower - (need your email)
6) brian8064 - (need your email)
7) Purple Contour - BenTonEdge@aol.com
8) SVTNate - nbottorf@sc.wareonearth.com
9) 2G Sport - (need your email)
10) SeR Guy - (need your email)
11) Howjasay - Howjasay@aol.com
12) SVT Contour 3 - cc3lax@ameritech.net
13) burntgnat - burntgnat@yahoo.com

ok so that makes 13 people. still need at least 6 more. if you name is in bold, that means i don't have your email address. please check the list to see if i forgot to add you, or added you by mistake. i am getting ready to start production of this kit as soon as i have enough people.