subyrod

Hey there FFR heads,

I've been a fan for a number of years. About 6 years ago a buddy of mine bought a MKIII Cobra kit and he's kinda kept me in the loop and sent pictures and talked engine mods and paint colors over email. He took me for a ride before it was even finished, but it hauled, sounded amazing and was like a gokart. I was mezmerized! I really was trying to figure out how to get a kit for myself but life just wasn't in the right spot. I got on the Utah Cobra Club email list and have been an outsider looking. I've gone to the last 3 Astro Burger get togethers. They had like 11 or so cars show up at the last one last fall. Well, 6 years later and now the new suby donor kit projecct has been anounced and I'm so excited. I bought my 2002 World Rally Blue WRX sedan last April. It had 115k on it and I paid $8500 for it. It has about $4000 in mods, so that was nice. I've fixed a few things and homemade a wood shift knob to add my own touch. I get 28 mpg average and its running about 280hp (factory is 227hp). It's an amazing car. I've wanted one since they came out in 2002 and finally was able to afford one (cash, no credit).

Well, I'm planning on getting a kit, its just a matter of when. I've already briefed the Mrs. on my plan. haha It will be about 2-3 years, so I'll be in the saving, planning and watching mode. Can't wait to find out more about the kit, see and read details and see video of the first prototype the FFR crew builds. Also looking forward to the Design Competition. Can't wait to see what it looks like and what the name ends up to be.

To end this blog, I'll give you a view of the future FFR donor. Seriously thinking of getting a vanity plate that says "FFRDONR".
Sorry, I've only got pics from the Bonneville Salt Flats. haha
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This was the day I bought the car with the previous owner sadly handing over the keys. You can see all my boys around the car. I've got 4 boys under 8 years old. I can't wait to get them involved in building a "hot rod". All modified or fast or loud cars are called "hot rods" around here.
Chris