cost to build

Hello all,
I'm a new member, but have wanted to build a 550 for a long time, and am considering the Thunder Ranch Stage 3 kit. I want to set a budget and ask if someone has started with this stage, what more did you spend to complete it?
regards,
Mark

Mark:

You may want to pose the question on www.spyderclub.com. There are at least two members of that board (Aaron Aslanian and Nathan) who have built their own Thunder Ranch kits. I'm not sure how often they check this board.

Cheers,

It would also be helpful if you specified what type of engine you would be using. They vary significantly... As do the brakes, wheels, transaxles (limited or open) etc.

angela

You can spend as much or as little as you'd like. I got a really good deal on an old Beck kit that was never finished and spent another $12,000 F'ing with it, (this does not include any engine or transmission expense).

Also, SpyderMike built his, although it was a long time ago (another Beck).