Knotts Kit Car Show, So. Cal April 26th

[Karlo]

Updated

The Superlite Roadster will be Not be at Knotts April 26-27.

Do to part suppliers, the Superlite Roadster will not make it to Knotts. There some things that we can control and other we cannot. Bugger. We all had plans including Fran and Me, but you cannot show an unfinished car.



http://www.replicarclub.com/Future/Knotts2008.htm

[Chadillac]

Is Fran going to be bringing any of his other cars?

[Gage]

That is great news. I think my wife and I may have to go to that.

California is just plain beautiful anyway.. Add in a car show and it only gets better.

[Karlo]

Is Fran going to be bringing any of his other cars?

Yes, 2-3 GT40's, I think.

[Chadillac]

Well, the wife and I are planning on going and possibly baby. We'll see you guys down there. I only wish that Fran decides to bring one of his SL-C's. After the SL-R, that's what I'm saving up for next.

[Karlo]

The word from the MAN is that pictures will come out the day of Knotts Berry Farm Show!!!

[Chadillac]

I guess that means I probably won't be seeing the final product until it's sitting in my driveway.

[Karlo]

There have been some changes to the Knotts car :yahoo:

[B-T]

There have been some changes to the Knotts car :yahoo:

Such as?

[Degeneerit]

This whole mystery mumbo jumbo is really starting to get old and annoying. Pictures and a complete version were supposed to be released a month and a half ago. Now were looking at the end of April. :thumbdown2:

[Karlo]

I think we call it build up :btyping: to help keep the interest.

[Craig – Absolute PACE]

I think we are only talking about the Knott's specific cars.

As far as I'm aware there is no restriction on photos of the SL-R and body work as delivered to customers. So as soon as the first customer car is produced there will be photos available. But as per the topic you won't see Knott's vehicle photos until the event has started.

I haven't even been game to ask Fran how many orders he has for these vehicles. I've personally ordered 6 cars, but there are quite a few local USA orders in front of mine. Luckily he has the processes and resources to produce the SL-R quickly and efficiently.

I know that Fran has been focussed on delivering a quality product first, promotion, photos etc will take a back seat.

So we will try to get photos and full details out as soon as possible. So please hang in there.

[Degeneerit]

I think we are only talking about the Knott's specific cars.

As far as I'm aware there is no restriction on photos of the SL-R and body work as delivered to customers. So as soon as the first customer car is produced there will be photos available. But as per the topic you won't see Knott's vehicle photos until the event has started.

I haven't even been game to ask Fran how many orders he has for these vehicles. I've personally ordered 6 cars, but there are quite a few local USA orders in front of mine. Luckily he has the processes and resources to produce the SL-R quickly and efficiently.

I know that Fran has been focussed on delivering a quality product first, promotion, photos etc will take a back seat.

So we will try to get photos and full details out as soon as possible. So please hang in there.

I agree but I was under the impression that Fran was stock piling the body panels? If so there would surely be a completed slr. Maybe he just wants to show everything at the same time for a kit car mag article which I could understand as a marketing ploy. :shurg:

[Craig – Absolute PACE]

I'm certainly not aware of any restrictions on posting images of the body parts.

It's not something I've been particularly focussed on, I've been spending my energies on getting them sorted and approved for our market. So I'm not worried about finished photos and have not asked for any.

Either way, I can ensure you that you won't have to wait long now. :D Please by patient.

[Karlo]

See Updated 1rst post.

[B-T]

See Updated 1rst post.

I visited the shop yesterday and thought the only way there would be an SL-R at Knott's is if he has a finished one hiding out back. Is there a hold-up with the body panel supplier? It seems like pretty much everything else is available.
BT

[Karlo]

Is there a hold-up with the body panel supplier? It seems like pretty much everything else is available.
BT

The list of supply companies that are not following through are frustrating.

In all fairness, the car manufacturing business is no different than the house building business.( What I do) When you have so many parts / variables, when one supplier drops the ball it affects everyone in line. But once everyone gets in line and produces it goes relatively quick.

[Fran Hall RCR]

There is no hold up.....but there is only one chance to get it right first time....I am not building a one off...its production and its a very different animal...

BT.
your chassis left today for powder coat as did Chads....

Now you have chosen a colour your body will be done by Friday next week....:cool3:

[Chadillac]

That's good to hear about the powder coating. It seems to me that building the frame would be hardest part. Not too much longer!

[Craig – Absolute PACE]

Our frame was finished on Tuesday. :D Great work Fran(and co). :thumb2:

Looks like we are all in the first batch. :)

You guys have the advantage of not having to ship it as far though. :(

[B-T]

There is no hold up.....but there is only one chance to get it right first time....I am not building a one off...its production and its a very different animal...

BT.
your chassis left today for powder coat as did Chads....

Now you have chosen a colour your body will be done by Friday next week....:cool3:

:cool3::cool3::cool3: indeed!
If the car can be done in two weeks as discussed Wednesday that would be really close to the initial time estimate, so no delays perceived from this customer.
BT

[bolus]

sure we cant get a sneak peak picture? Maybe a tiny section of a body panel?

[B-T]

I told Fran I would follow his lead, but if he tells me it is okay to show the pictures when I get a car, I'll do it as soon as it arrives.
BT

[soon_2b_evil]

well then i guess ill have to wait till the 26th for pictures. Im really excited about this and i havent even put in my own order yet.

[Craig – Absolute PACE]

I think Fran is just concentrating on getting the initial orders sorted. Which I expect suits the initial buyers just fine.

Once he has everything in place to take suitable body shots he will. I don't think there is any requirement to wait to the 26th April now.

I've now ordered an additional 7 x SL-Rs for Aus. Half are pre-sold. Getting in before the rush. :D

[Gage]

I've now ordered an additional 7 x SL-Rs for Aus. Half are pre-sold. Getting in before the rush. :D

Dang. Go Craig!

[Craig – Absolute PACE]

Gage, no mucking around here. :D

Be interesting to see how they go once I get a demo one here on the track and start advertising. :coolnana:

[fiestycolumbian]

Damn! I was so hoping to see the SL-R in person at Knotts. Hopefully pictures will do it justice. I have yet to see the final product.

fiesty

[soon_2b_evil]

where are the pictures? I went to vegas happy knowing i would get picture when i came back. where are they?

[Karlo]

nothing yet.

[Chadillac]

My wife and I just got back from knottsberry this weekend. Even though Fran and the SL-R weren't there it was pretty fun. I did get to see a RCR GT40. I have to say it was on of the nicest car there. Looking at all of the cars you can tell there is a wide variety of quality from all of the "kit car" companies.

[Karlo]

Any Pictures from Knotts?

[Chadillac]

These were my favorite cars at the show. The GT40 is a RCR. I loved the license plate on the Daytona Coupe.

[B-T]

Nice pictures! Is that Lotus 7 replica a Brunton Stalker?
BT

[Chadillac]

I'm not sure about the lotus 7. I remember looking at the manufacture hoping to remember by the time I got home, but I can't. It was extrememly nice though. I think if I wasn't getting the SL-R I'd be looking into getting a lotus 7 replica or a Factory Five Daytona Coupe.

[Karlo]

It looks like a WCM Seven to me.

http://www.wcmultralite.com/index.htm

[Pagester]

not sure what 7 that is, but it's not a Stalker

here's one of the nicest Stalker's I've seen

http://www.bruntonauto.com/ss.jpg

[Chadillac]

I think you're right Karlo. Looking at their website it looks like it's around $40,000. No wonder it was so nice.