What kind of a mess have I gotten myself into???

[E-Ticket Ride]

I am happy to report my placing of order #076270 with Factory Five for a Mk IV Roadster base kit with IRS!!!

Whoo Hoo!!!!
It's only taken about 6 years on the other forum and all of the help to focus on what I do and don't want in my Roadster.

Brief Summary:
E-Ticket Ride’s Build Plan
Primarily built for street-use and cruising, with the occasional Autocross / Track day. Good opportunities to work with and teach my 16 year old son a bit of mechanical know how. A modern / sport-version of the AC Cobra, incorporating current technology and engineering for improved performance, safety, convenience, comfort, and reliability.
• Kit - Factory Five Racing – MK4 Roadster Base Kit
• Engine – Coyote 5.0 Crate motor ~ 412 HP @ 6500, 390 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
• Transmission - 5 Speed Manual, TKO600 w/mid-shift mod. (T-56 Alt)
• Suspension / Differential - independent front and rear suspension, with Torsen & 3.55/(3.27 for T-56)
• Wheels / Tires – 17” FR500s in Black Chrome / Kumho Ecsta XS, 255/40R17F, 315/35R17R
• Steering / Brakes - Power steering, 4 wheel manual Cobra disc brakes (13”F/11.65"R).
• Electronics / Wiring – Ford Racing 5.0L "Coyote" Engine Controls Pack M-6017-A504V / Ron Francis 8 circuit wire harness.
• Interior – High Back seats, passenger “Jesus” handle, cup holders, Ipod stereo, S/C (Race) Dash, relocated E-Brake.
• Body - Red with Blue stripes & White Stars. Full Width Chrome Roll Bar.
The Goal: a modern “Kick Ass” version of a classic.

Kit
Factory Five Racing - MK4 Roadster Base kit with selected new parts.
Ordering Options:
• Powder Coat Chassis
• Modern Gauges (Auto Meter)
• Headers – wait for FFR Coyote Headers (or 2V-4.6L 4 port W/ASTGlenn’s adapter plate)
• Un-coated side-pipes (Breeze Quite Pipes & O2 Bung)
• Tubular Front LCAs
• Mk IV Front Spindle Set
• 4.6L mounts
• 31 Spline 10.374” Drive shaft for TKO600 (Wait for Engine/Trans install to confirm)
• Body cut-outs
• Sube Sports high back Cobra seats (Delete Low Backs)
• Independent Rear Suspension Kit (standard width w/ Koni shocks)
• Full Width Bar (Whitby Motorcars) (need to tweak body cut-outs to only 4 for hoop)
• Blank Dash

Estimated Kit Completion date of 12 November 2011, then a ride cross country on one of Stewart's trucks.
Orders for IRS, Brakes, and other goodies coming shortly.
Hope that charge card is up to the task! :D

[riptide motorsport]

Yes sir!!!!!!!! Congrats......just wait the feeling gets better!!

[MVRight]

Congrats - I ordered my kit as well and the completion date is the same time. I'm on the east coast, so maybe yours and mine will be in the same Stewart truck!

[pjdavis]

Great - I have been at it since 8/26/2011 - it has been fun!!!

to MVRight - I sent you a PM- and will post here too.

Hi,

I am in Freeland MD - about 15 minutes from you. I began my build on 8/26/2011. If you need any help or anything let me know!

PJ

[Brian Z]

Congratulations!!! Just be careful running the IRS with the Coyote engine. The axle shafts are rated for around 425hp. The coyote engine is right at the edge power wise for the IRS components. If you have sticky tires you will run the risk af snapping an axle.

Have fun, but proceed with caution!

[E-Ticket Ride]

IRS Goodies ordered from Forte's (Center section, Torsen, knuckles & hubs, poly bushings)
Battery box, thick firewall, less "holy" F panel, and E-Brake cover ordered from FFMetal

No screams from CC (or wife) yet!

[E-Ticket Ride]

I spent the weekend priming and painting the walls in the garage, mounting cabinets and building shelving. I have the corner with the laundry area to complete (since I need to take down the every 15 minutes load of laundry that seems to get done continuously).
After that, assembly the chassis dolly, body buck, and floor jack.
Soon to come - install the extra extra lighting, and install the stereo and speakers.
Contemplating routing the FIOS (and a TV) in the garage for races while working.

19 days to scheduled completion date
Then that long slow drive across the county in the back of a Stewart Big Rig

[David Hodgkins]

Chris, you lucky dawg!

You're gonna love the build! Lots of us would be willing to lend a hand, so don't be shy about throwing a build party!

When is the Coyote arrriving?

:)

[E-Ticket Ride]

When is the Coyote arrriving?

:)
Probably going to wait until the credit card has a bit of time to recover before the Coyote and TKO-600 get ordered.
Still need to order Brakes and Pan from Richard Oben.

Thanks for the offer of help. You know I'll need it at least once during the build.
Man have I had loads of offers to help drink beer - I mean help unload once the kit arrives!!!:)

[Rome]

Congrats.... just remember when you get frustrated that it all becomes worth it in the end.

[E-Ticket Ride]

You mean, kind of like with a kid???:)

I'll have a 16 year old "assistant" already asking what are we doing this weekend to get ready for the kit arrival.

[KC Wildcat]

Sounds like a great build. Nice job of laying out a plan for it.