posted 05-17-2004 01:51 PM                  

I fixed two of my concerns, plastic center caps and vinyl sun visors.

Wishes:
1. More leather (less vinyl) in interior
2. More power (or maybe it's just a V8 thing)
3. Lower gears (hope to solve that in fall)
4. Doors open a little wider
5. Clear marker lights
6. Another cup holder (I don't always want to share with the passenger)

posted 05-17-2004 03:43 PM                  

Bottom line the only thing I would like different after all the tradeoffs is more stock horsepower.

posted 05-17-2004 07:23 PM                  

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Originally posted by indy96:
I'm glad they built it it. I didn't expect much in creature comforts but I love it the way it is. It's not a 300 C...it's a sports roadster....hard ride and all.

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posted 05-17-2004 08:16 PM                  

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Originally posted by Randy Cobb:

The rough ride is just a part of a sports car.

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Randy,

Here's some good news for you.
I've never been happy with the ride of my car and it has seemed to have gotten worse as time goes on. I'm sure that the car is fine and think that it's just me getting older and wanting a smoother ride.

As a few of you may know, I have quite an extensive history of automobile racing and fabricating. Pulling from my past experience in performance driving and suspension, I have some prototype parts on my car that soften the ride substantially while at the same time increasing the cornering capability of my car.

I finished my prototype stabilizer bar last week and tested it under some extreme conditions this last weekend. I would like to do some more testing before releasing it for sale but I have had NO PROBLEMS and am VERY HAPPY with the results so far.
My car now rides MUCH better and corners MUCH better. The front end now doesn't wash out nearly as much as it used to and under hard braking the inside tire doesn't lock up as easily as it did with the stock setup.

My new FMB stabilizer bar will not only make your car handle better but ride better as well. I expect to sell the stabilizer bar kit for under $250.00

I'm also working on a shock/spring package for the front of the cars. The price for the shock and spring package should be around $750.00 and will be a direct bolt in replacement for the stock parts at a lower cost than the factory stock parts.

The prototype shocks I am currently using feature adjustable valving and are rebuildable. I am currently experimenting with shock valving for compression and rebound to get the optimum setup for the Prowler. Ride height can easily be raised or lowered with my current prototype set but my production sets while probably be fixed height so as not to cause confusion for the end users.

More information will be coming soon!

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Larry (Cruise Control) Lord
Larry@FMBbox.com
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posted 05-19-2004 11:37 AM                  

Actually - the aforementioned stick shift, a power top, second cup holder and power seats are the only minor wants I wish they had included.

posted 05-19-2004 11:53 AM                  

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Originally posted by Larry Lord:
Randy,

Here's some good news for you.
I've never been happy with the ride of my car and it has seemed to have gotten worse as time goes on. I'm sure that the car is fine and think that it's just me getting older and wanting a smoother ride.

As a few of you may know, I have quite an extensive history of automobile racing and fabricating. Pulling from my past experience in performance driving and suspension, I have some prototype parts on my car that soften the ride substantially while at the same time increasing the cornering capability of my car.

I finished my prototype stabilizer bar last week and tested it under some extreme conditions this last weekend. I would like to do some more testing before releasing it for sale but I have had NO PROBLEMS and am VERY HAPPY with the results so far.
My car now rides MUCH better and corners MUCH better. The front end now doesn't wash out nearly as much as it used to and under hard braking the inside tire doesn't lock up as easily as it did with the stock setup.

My new FMB stabilizer bar will not only make your car handle better but ride better as well. I expect to sell the stabilizer bar kit for under $250.00

I'm also working on a shock/spring package for the front of the cars. The price for the shock and spring package should be around $750.00 and will be a direct bolt in replacement for the stock parts at a lower cost than the factory stock parts.

The prototype shocks I am currently using feature adjustable valving and are rebuildable. I am currently experimenting with shock valving for compression and rebound to get the optimum setup for the Prowler. Ride height can easily be raised or lowered with my current prototype set but my production sets while probably be fixed height so as not to cause confusion for the end users.

More information will be coming soon!

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posted 05-20-2004 09:23 PM                  

1. Doors that opened wider
2. V8 (NUFF SAID)
3. Bigger fuel tank
4. Power top
5. More storage space

Mav

posted 05-21-2004 04:36 PM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
JRL - I lost ten bucks on your post,,,,,I was betting you would say you hate aftermarket spoiler wings, lol.

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That's aftermarket!!
And, I still don't like them on a Kat.
I also agree that the doors really should open at a much larger angle.
Geting in and out is tough for this old back and body

posted 05-22-2004 09:49 AM                  

Bottom line, still love the car & very pleased with my purchase. Would do it all over again!