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02-13-2011, 08:53 AM
Prototype
Name: formerly Mark Fajardo and MrMustang
Display Name: 4nsicdoc
Location: Temecula, CA
Frame#: Prototype (Proof of Concept car from FFR)
Status: Sold on eBay, shipped to Germany
Frame #001
Name: John Spina
Display Name: GN Spyder
Location: Long Grove, IL
FFR Number: FFR4166GT
Status: Have been driving it for over a year now. It's been to DVSF in 2005, Woodward Cruise in 2005, at the race track once (ran 11.99@119, then almost lost it when I turned up the wick...seems the rear end got "light" and lifted. I believe I know what caused it, and will be panning the underside this year.
Build detail: The theme for building this beauty was to be "different". Well, it's different. I have a Buick V6 turbo engine AKA Buick Grand National, with twin turbos and strengthened lower end. Engine control is FAST ECU with 50 lb injectors and a Wide Band O2 sequentially controlled fueling system. Car weighs 3075 lbs with full tank and driver. Weight distribution is 52/48 F/R. Tire size 275-40ZR17 front, 335-35ZR17 rear (Sumitomo/Kumho). Customization includes BMW Z4 taillights, Corvette C5 rear side markers, VW Beetle front turn signals/side markers, HID headlamp conversion, HID fog light conversion, Chevy van 3rd. brake light on spoiler. Automatic 4spd. OD transmission with Moon Eyes digital shifter. Electrical system is mostly incorporated into the console, where there is a relay for each switch on the dash. All switches are LED low current pusbutton style switches. Gauges are Autometer. Remote control for hood, trunk and doors. Paint is 2003 Corvette Anniversary Red (3-step) and stripes are Cadillac Diamond White Pearl. Car was featured in Kit Car Builder magazine, Apr. 2006.
Related Links:
Kit Car Builder Article (http://www.installationinstructions.com/FYI/kcb.pdf)
Spyder Project Slide Show (http://www.gnspyder.com)
Frame #002
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Frame #003
Name: Terry Semple
Location: Ontario, Canada
FFR Number: #4606
Details: Carbed 351w making about 400 hp with a tremec 3550 and DRISC brakes. Used for open track events.
From Mark D: "This has been a long build for Terry but is finally coming to a close. He does plan to be at the London Cobra Show in 09 with the car."
If someone sees him at London, please ask him to check in here with us and fill in the details! Or at least snap a few pictures for us.
Frame #004
Name: ?
Display Name: ?
Location: ?
FFR Number: F5R 4204GT
Status: Complete as of Feb '11
Build detail: 347, mass-flo fuel injection, Tremec 3550 5-speed, 3-link rear end, Wilwood 12" front brakes and SN Cobra rear brakes (11.x") (all 5-lug), sumped fuel tank, and more...
Frame #005
Name: Steve Ducsay
Display Name: Black Wishbone
Location: Fairfield, CT
FFR Number: FFR5277SP
Status: Off to the Painters (Yellow)
Build detail: 302(348hp~325ft/lb), TKO 500, 3.55 rear, manual 15:1 rack, Manual brakes ~12" back 13" front. 17 in wheels with 265 front 335 rears.
website (http://www.spyder-gt.com/)
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Frame #006
From Mark D:
# 4708 GT which was a late 2003 kit no longer exists. The kit was never built. I have no details to offer at this time.
Frame #007
Name: Ricky Smith
Display Name: Ricky Smith
Location: Shelburne Mass.
FFR# F5R1000007GT
Status: Picked up in 04.
My Syder is rolling, need running gear,paint ect,ect (as of 12/2006)
Frame #008
Name: Bill Haas
Display Name: Bill32
Location: Whitewood, SD
Status (5/21/09): Car will have 302, fairly stock motor. This winter I will probably take it out to California and have Jeff Miller paint it as he had with my two Roadsters. Unless a lightning bolt hits be first, it will be painted the same color as my current roadster, which is Candy Pearl Cranberry (a red that is similar to Corvette Magnetic Red)
Frame #009
Name: Warren Plesmid
Display Name: Warren P
Location: Sagamore Hills, OH (near Cleveland)
FFR Number: FFR4559GT
Status: 3 years and counting.
Ford 5.0 crate motor 345HP with lots of external changes, carburnated, engine painted balck wrinkle finish to be different, scatter shield, TKO600, FMS aluminum dif w/3.73LS,IRS, new stock brakes, Compomotive 3 piece wheels w/Sumitomo 275-40-17 & 315-35-17, sunken battery box in trunk floor.
Still undecided on the color but both balck and red are at the top of the list.
Should make some noise bafore winter is over.
Frame #010
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Frame #011
Name: Jonathan Bedford
Display Name: HotWheelsKid
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
FFR Number: FFR4659GT
Status: Nearly untouched since 2003. Just getting started [2022].
Frame #012
Name: Richard Seweryniak (Sev-ver-ree-nee-ak) (formerly Ken Reid's car)
Display Name: RichardS
Location: Glen Allen, VA
FFR Number: FFR4617GT
Status: Runs and drives great. Working little issues like trying to center the steering wheel, not easy with this 18:1 FR rack. I am slowly hand forming some end pieces for the dash. Replaced stock 450lb rear springs with 550lb due to bottoming out a couple times with the stock setup. The car definitely stands out when parked with 15-20 "roadsters".
Build detail: Stock EFI donor motor for now, new Ford Motorsport T5Z, IRS, 3.55 Torsen LSD Aluminum Diff, manual FR 18:1 rack, Manual brakes (converting to PBR aluminum dual piston calipers in the future). 17" Halibrand Corbra III wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the back. Leather dash and headrests. Powdercoated frame metalic grey with satin black aluminum. Vortex cones in headers for fewer db. Mazda Classic Red
website (http://www.factoryfive.com/table/community/customerprofiles/kenreid.html) and website 2 (http://www.ffcars.com/POM/jul2005.html)
Frame #013
Name:Jan Smit
Display Name:Koi Boy
Location:Temecula CA.
FFR Number:FFR4644K
Status:95% complete.
Build details:347 stroker EFI.Tremec TKO 5spd.IRS 3.72 diff.13". Baer front brakes, 12" rear brakes.
2003 Cobra wheels 275/40 front,315/35 rear.
Painted by Jeff Miller.
Frame #014
Name: Ivan Peterson
Display name: blew spyder
Location: Flushing MI.
Occupation: Retired
Status: Starting body fitting. Running gear,wiring complete. Hope to finish body work and painting this winter.
PS Thanks to this Forum.
I've been sanding ,painting, sanding, painting,sanding, painting.(my first and last painting job) I think you get the picture, and I hope to have my spyder on the road early this summer. Should be done painting and buffing in two weeks and then back to assembly. (updated 4/19/09)
Frame #015
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Frame #016
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Frame #017
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Frame #018
Name: David Le
Display Name: Endopotential
Location: California
FFR Serial Number: 4701GT
Just purchased the car from KatRoy#2 (Kathy Roy) who bought the car from Cliff Landry.
Spyder GT, Rio Yellow Pearl, 351W, roller rockers, Holly 650, 4 wheel disk manual brakes, Tremec 3550 5 speed, 8.8 posi, IRS.
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Frame #019
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Frame #020
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Name: formerly Mark Fajardo and MrMustang
Display Name: 4nsicdoc
Location: Temecula, CA
Frame#: Prototype (Proof of Concept car from FFR)
Status: Sold on eBay, shipped to Germany
Frame #001
Name: John Spina
Display Name: GN Spyder
Location: Long Grove, IL
FFR Number: FFR4166GT
Status: Have been driving it for over a year now. It's been to DVSF in 2005, Woodward Cruise in 2005, at the race track once (ran 11.99@119, then almost lost it when I turned up the wick...seems the rear end got "light" and lifted. I believe I know what caused it, and will be panning the underside this year.
Build detail: The theme for building this beauty was to be "different". Well, it's different. I have a Buick V6 turbo engine AKA Buick Grand National, with twin turbos and strengthened lower end. Engine control is FAST ECU with 50 lb injectors and a Wide Band O2 sequentially controlled fueling system. Car weighs 3075 lbs with full tank and driver. Weight distribution is 52/48 F/R. Tire size 275-40ZR17 front, 335-35ZR17 rear (Sumitomo/Kumho). Customization includes BMW Z4 taillights, Corvette C5 rear side markers, VW Beetle front turn signals/side markers, HID headlamp conversion, HID fog light conversion, Chevy van 3rd. brake light on spoiler. Automatic 4spd. OD transmission with Moon Eyes digital shifter. Electrical system is mostly incorporated into the console, where there is a relay for each switch on the dash. All switches are LED low current pusbutton style switches. Gauges are Autometer. Remote control for hood, trunk and doors. Paint is 2003 Corvette Anniversary Red (3-step) and stripes are Cadillac Diamond White Pearl. Car was featured in Kit Car Builder magazine, Apr. 2006.
Related Links:
Kit Car Builder Article (http://www.installationinstructions.com/FYI/kcb.pdf)
Spyder Project Slide Show (http://www.gnspyder.com)
Frame #002
?????
Frame #003
Name: Terry Semple
Location: Ontario, Canada
FFR Number: #4606
Details: Carbed 351w making about 400 hp with a tremec 3550 and DRISC brakes. Used for open track events.
From Mark D: "This has been a long build for Terry but is finally coming to a close. He does plan to be at the London Cobra Show in 09 with the car."
If someone sees him at London, please ask him to check in here with us and fill in the details! Or at least snap a few pictures for us.
Frame #004
Name: ?
Display Name: ?
Location: ?
FFR Number: F5R 4204GT
Status: Complete as of Feb '11
Build detail: 347, mass-flo fuel injection, Tremec 3550 5-speed, 3-link rear end, Wilwood 12" front brakes and SN Cobra rear brakes (11.x") (all 5-lug), sumped fuel tank, and more...
Frame #005
Name: Steve Ducsay
Display Name: Black Wishbone
Location: Fairfield, CT
FFR Number: FFR5277SP
Status: Off to the Painters (Yellow)
Build detail: 302(348hp~325ft/lb), TKO 500, 3.55 rear, manual 15:1 rack, Manual brakes ~12" back 13" front. 17 in wheels with 265 front 335 rears.
website (http://www.spyder-gt.com/)
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Frame #006
From Mark D:
# 4708 GT which was a late 2003 kit no longer exists. The kit was never built. I have no details to offer at this time.
Frame #007
Name: Ricky Smith
Display Name: Ricky Smith
Location: Shelburne Mass.
FFR# F5R1000007GT
Status: Picked up in 04.
My Syder is rolling, need running gear,paint ect,ect (as of 12/2006)
Frame #008
Name: Bill Haas
Display Name: Bill32
Location: Whitewood, SD
Status (5/21/09): Car will have 302, fairly stock motor. This winter I will probably take it out to California and have Jeff Miller paint it as he had with my two Roadsters. Unless a lightning bolt hits be first, it will be painted the same color as my current roadster, which is Candy Pearl Cranberry (a red that is similar to Corvette Magnetic Red)
Frame #009
Name: Warren Plesmid
Display Name: Warren P
Location: Sagamore Hills, OH (near Cleveland)
FFR Number: FFR4559GT
Status: 3 years and counting.
Ford 5.0 crate motor 345HP with lots of external changes, carburnated, engine painted balck wrinkle finish to be different, scatter shield, TKO600, FMS aluminum dif w/3.73LS,IRS, new stock brakes, Compomotive 3 piece wheels w/Sumitomo 275-40-17 & 315-35-17, sunken battery box in trunk floor.
Still undecided on the color but both balck and red are at the top of the list.
Should make some noise bafore winter is over.
Frame #010
?????
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Frame #011
Name: Jonathan Bedford
Display Name: HotWheelsKid
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
FFR Number: FFR4659GT
Status: Nearly untouched since 2003. Just getting started [2022].
Frame #012
Name: Richard Seweryniak (Sev-ver-ree-nee-ak) (formerly Ken Reid's car)
Display Name: RichardS
Location: Glen Allen, VA
FFR Number: FFR4617GT
Status: Runs and drives great. Working little issues like trying to center the steering wheel, not easy with this 18:1 FR rack. I am slowly hand forming some end pieces for the dash. Replaced stock 450lb rear springs with 550lb due to bottoming out a couple times with the stock setup. The car definitely stands out when parked with 15-20 "roadsters".
Build detail: Stock EFI donor motor for now, new Ford Motorsport T5Z, IRS, 3.55 Torsen LSD Aluminum Diff, manual FR 18:1 rack, Manual brakes (converting to PBR aluminum dual piston calipers in the future). 17" Halibrand Corbra III wheels with 1" wheel spacers in the back. Leather dash and headrests. Powdercoated frame metalic grey with satin black aluminum. Vortex cones in headers for fewer db. Mazda Classic Red
website (http://www.factoryfive.com/table/community/customerprofiles/kenreid.html) and website 2 (http://www.ffcars.com/POM/jul2005.html)
Frame #013
Name:Jan Smit
Display Name:Koi Boy
Location:Temecula CA.
FFR Number:FFR4644K
Status:95% complete.
Build details:347 stroker EFI.Tremec TKO 5spd.IRS 3.72 diff.13". Baer front brakes, 12" rear brakes.
2003 Cobra wheels 275/40 front,315/35 rear.
Painted by Jeff Miller.
Frame #014
Name: Ivan Peterson
Display name: blew spyder
Location: Flushing MI.
Occupation: Retired
Status: Starting body fitting. Running gear,wiring complete. Hope to finish body work and painting this winter.
PS Thanks to this Forum.
I've been sanding ,painting, sanding, painting,sanding, painting.(my first and last painting job) I think you get the picture, and I hope to have my spyder on the road early this summer. Should be done painting and buffing in two weeks and then back to assembly. (updated 4/19/09)
Frame #015
?????
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Frame #016
?????
Frame #017
?????
Frame #018
Name: David Le
Display Name: Endopotential
Location: California
FFR Serial Number: 4701GT
Just purchased the car from KatRoy#2 (Kathy Roy) who bought the car from Cliff Landry.
Spyder GT, Rio Yellow Pearl, 351W, roller rockers, Holly 650, 4 wheel disk manual brakes, Tremec 3550 5 speed, 8.8 posi, IRS.
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Frame #019
?????
Frame #020
?????