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Yes. Updated my post with a link.
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Nifty.  I don't have a lot of time to look through that info, though, but I wonder what effect all the extra mass has on the Focus handling. See, that's the thing. That is a cool project, but it's not open-topped, it's not anything like a Seven-style car, and most importantly, it's just not what I'm looking for. I'm thinking light, simple (that Stalker doesn't even have an ECU), and really fast without needing a ton of engine. I rode in a Caterham Seven last weekend with a Zetec VCT motor, maybe 150hp according to the owner, and it just blew my mind.
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Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Nifty. I don't have a lot of time to look through that info, though, but I wonder what effect all the extra mass has on the Focus handling.
See, that's the thing. That is a cool project, but it's not open-topped, it's not anything like a Seven-style car, and most importantly, it's just not what I'm looking for. I'm thinking light, simple (that Stalker doesn't even have an ECU), and really fast without needing a ton of engine. I rode in a Caterham Seven last weekend with a Zetec VCT motor, maybe 150hp according to the owner, and it just blew my mind.
I can certainly see your point about open top & cool lookin'. 
The Focus was posted as my preference. You'll find more than one post where I make the statement, "I likes my comforts.". The RS is something a person could drive anywhere, anytime - Rain or shine or hurricane - and still make an impact on the track. The handling is still pretty good in the RS, if you don't like your position on the track, nudge the throttle & squirt the rear end out a little...  And pick up groceries on the way home.
There are gonna be kits built around the 2.3L Ford engine. You might consider waiting to see what that brings as the 2.3 breathes much easier with bigger valves & all. Keep lookin'. I think there are better choices out there. That kit has a LOT missing from it, and that brings its $$ value down as a 'kit'.
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I dunno, I'd like to hear what you consider as missing. I've looked at full-on Caterham SV setups that run about the same cost as Elises, and I'm still not sure if I'd take the Elise. But that's a whole other price stratosphere...
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From the web link you provided (kit cost section). I thought the list was rather substantial...
"All remaining parts to finish the car can be sourced by the builder locally, and usually represent considerably more than half of the total cost of the car."
"NOT supplied in kit�..To Be Sourced By Builder
NOTE :- A full " Shopping List", with Vendors and part #'s is supplied with the kit....
STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Double D Steering Shaft
Borgeson Steering U-Joints
12" steering wheel
Front Upper and lower Ball joints.
Steering Tie Rod ends
Rear Tie Rod Ends to Complete the Rear Upper and Lower
Trailing arms
Tie Rod Ends to Complete the Panhard Rod
All Grade 8 Bolts required to mount suspension components
to frame
DRIVE LINE AND RELATED COMPONENTS
Radiator
10" Elect Engine Cooling Fan
Radiator Hoses
All Required Hose Clamps
Exhaust system
Exhaust system mounting hardware
ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
Complete Wiring Harness ( EZ or Painless 12 Circuit )
Horns
Headlight Assemblies
Combination Tail and Brake Light Assemblies
Signal Light Assemblies
All Gauges
All Switches including
Ignition,
Lights
Wipers
Headlight dimmer switch
Signal Light switch
ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM Including
Brake Master Cylinder
All required Steel Brake Line
Front Flexible Brake Lines
Rear Flexible Brake Line
All required Brake fittings
All Required Brake mounting hardware
Brake and clutch pedal assembly
Front Calipers and Friction Pads
Rear Brake Drums
Front Brake Rotors
Rear Wheel cylinders and Friction Shoes
Emergency Brake Handle and Cables
ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM
Gas pedal Assembly
Gas pedal to Carburetor Cable
10 Gal Fuel Cell
Fuel Cell Mount kit
All required Steel and flexible fuel lines
All required Fuel line Clamps and mounting hardware
Fuel Pump
MISC COMPONENTS
Seat covers
4 Point Safety Harness
All required nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners
Wheels & Tires
WINDSHIELD AND RELATED COMPONENTS
Windshield Glass - (Customer gets a piece of Plywood
matching the shape of the required piece of flat glass)
Complete Windshield Wiper System
Heater/Defroster system
Rear view Mirrors "
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Oh, OK, I understand what you mean now. I thought you meant after the finished product was finished. As far as that list goes, that's kind of the nature of that type of project. What you didn't see was that a whole lot of those parts are extremely common GM parts. They say you can get a Chevy S-10 in decent condition and reuse a whole lot of it, including engine and transmission if you get the 2.8L w/ 5-speed. Ever price out one of those? I did some simple exploring last night and came down with $2500 as a rough average price for running S-10s. But the Brunton guys also can supply rollers and turnkey cars.
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