:: EXTRA INFORMATION - 355 FERRARI REPLICA ::

Suspension

The suspension will need lowering if the correct overall look of the Ferrari 355 is to be achieved. This has been factored into the design of the car and hence we have modified the wheel arches so that the Kit looks correct when lowered to the correct ride height. One consideration here which applies to any car which is lowered is that that unless coil-over suspension units are used, the overall ride will be harder than a standard Toyota MR2.

Weight

When designing our Ferrari 355 replica body kit we wanted to ensure that the kit was strong and durable whilst also wanting to ensure it did not add a considerable amount of weight to the car. The kit weighs approximately 80KG but when taking into account the body panels removed from the standard car the net result is that it only adds approx 20 - 30KG which is the weight of a small child.

Heat Treatment

During the manufacture of GRP panels, some air could become trapped between the Gel coat layer and the fibre glass layer. These air pockets are invisible to the human eye and consequently can only be removed with a heat treating process. A GRP panel should always be put in a car oven before painting to put a stop to this happening. We do this for you before you purchase any GRP products from us. This process alone gives you piece of mind and will save you money in the long run.

Direct Sun Light Heats the Panel:
Any trapped air expands causing bubbles

 

Pictures showing blistering of GRP Panels

If you purchase a body kit where the panels have not been treated in this way the problem would not necessarily show itself until after you had finished the car. The sunlight heats the panels which in turn causes any trapped air to expand and produce bubbles in body work.

Build Tips

Kits are supplied with a video which contain a lot of handy hints and tips to help you build your car correctly.

Car Performance

	0 to 60	BHP	Topspeed	Power to Weight
1993 MR2 Turbo	5.4 sec	241	250KMH	210bhp/tonne
Ferrari 355	4.7 sec	375	295KMH	280bhp/tonne
Escort Cosworth	6.2 sec	227	220KMH	174bhp/tonne
Subaru Impreza	5.9 sec	208	220KMH	187bhp/tonne