New 550 suggestions?

Hello,

I'm about to place an order with Vintage for a 550.

Question to all of you owners.

What options do you suggest that I add to the car that you didn't think of when you ordered your car.

You know, the.. Oh, I should have, or damn I didn't think of doing that...

Thanks!

Jack

Bob,

I wouldn't stress too hard on what goodies to get, just get your order in! You will have PLENTY of time to add/change things on your car while you wait. Most of us waited 20+ months to get our cars.

I would recommend getting the highest quality available, i.e. carpet set, seat upholstery, engine and exhaust components, you will appreciate it later.

Make a good decision on paint and upholstery color combinations, understand that the paint that looks terriffic today, might just be a nightmare tomorrow i.e. touch-up.

Greg makes one mighty fine product, however, you need to understand that time also is a factor that you may or may not be frustrated with. Make a contract with Greg and keep him updated with the contracted amount of money due him. Don't change your mind and want your money back.

Enjoy your Vintage, I know I certainly do.
John

if it was me I would option to buy a used one that is sorted out - save time, money and frustration.

What Mike says.

TMc

I would also do what Mike says. Their not so hard to change when you get them. With the money you save you can get the options you want. If you happen to pay more and get one that someone went crazy on. That's even better.

Louis

What's the groups thought on using the Porsche 911 engine in the Beck? I'm fortunate enough to have an older 2.4 911S motor lefr from a bungled 914/6 conversion. Do any members have this combo and if so what do they think?

regards..

What's that, 180 hp? A friend of mine has a high compression dual plug 2.7, puts out 250hp conservatively. A highly modified Type1 or type4 will put out 170-180 without the added weight/complexity. I'd have to have at least 250hp to make it worth my while to install the six, IMHO.

Bob--order a hydraulic clutch assembly! Vintage might put that in to begin with; I don't know. v

Vintage has a hydraulic clutch standard.

As should Beck (with the larger engine anyway). v