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VALUE QUESTION |
SAS |
OTHERS |
COST TO ADD |
BODY
INTERIOR
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- Is the body shape of your car
accurate to the original - are you sure
- Is the interior upholstery accurate
to the original
- Do you use the Roadster
style seats which slide-recline-lean
- Do the seats have head rests
mounted to steel seat framing
- Do you have 3 point welded frame anchored
seat belts
- Do you use the original Square Weave
style wool blend carpet
- Is the floor the correct width and 4 inches wider than the
VW pans
- Is the foot well
approximately 6 inches longer than the VW pans
- Is the floor tunnel the correct width
and height
- Are your fiberglass bodies
and parts made in the USA with your molds
- Do you control the quality of the
fiberglass bodies
- Do your bodies use the high quality
isophthalic resins and gel coats
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YES
YES
YES
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DRIVELINE
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- Is the engine
mounted in the performance proven mid-ship location
- Is the engine
water-cooled
- Is the
standard engine rated at 170 hp with 165 lb-ft torque
- Is the engine
a modern Overhead Cam design (SOHC)
- Is the engine
electronically fuel injected
- Is the engine
maintenance free (devoid of points, condenser,
distributor cap, rotor, timing, valve adjustment)
- Can this
driveline be serviced at normal dealerships and service
centers anywhere in the country
- Are chassis repair and
tune up parts readily available at local parts stores
- Does this car have the
working EPA emission devices required by Federal law
- Do you have a written warranty on the
engine and transmission
- Do you offer a
modern automatic overdrive transmission
- Do you offer a
modern 5 speed manual transmission
- Is the clutch
system hydraulic
- Do you offer Turbo
Boxer engines
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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YES
YES
YES
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SUSPENSION
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- Are the front and rear suspensions
independent type
- Is the front suspension a Macpherson
type
- Is the rear suspension a double upper
wishbone style
- Are all 4 spring rates adjustable
- Are ride heights adjustable
- Can the car be aligned with zero bump
steer for ultimate performance
- Is the steering a Rack and Pinion style
- Are suspension and chassis
components designed for 300+ hp not the VW 36-55 hp
- Does some one with an engineering
back ground determine this
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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FRAME
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- Does the car have tubular structural
welded frame - not a subframe
- Is the frame welded by a
certified welder
- Does the frame have diagonal bracing
for strength
- Does the frame have front and rear
crush zones
- Do the doors have internal steel
structure
- Is the fuel tank mounted low and
surrounded by heavy structural members for impact
protection
- Are all 3 seat belt anchors mounted to
this frame
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES |
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BRAKES
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- Are 4 wheel disc brakes standard
- Are the brakes power assisted
- Do you have Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)
- Are the brakes sized for the power
capabilities of the car or even larger
- Does someone with an engineering back
ground determine this
- Is the park brake handle located
under the dash as original
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES |
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ERGONOMICS
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- Does the car have 198 degree hot
water heat and defrost
- Is Bi-level heat-AC-Defrost available
- Is the AC unit built into
the cowl and
concealed from view
- Will the AC cool the interior in 90
degree weather
- Will the heat-defrost warm the
interior in 10 degree weather
- Are the seats fully adjustable
(slide-lean-recline)
- Are roll up windows available.
Are they power assisted
- Do the rollup windows seal
against the body and top frame seals
- Can you hear the radio at 50 mph...60...70...80
- Is there a useful trunk at the front
and rear of the car
- Do you offer heated seats
- Do you offer Cruise Control
- Does the car have windshield washers
- Does the car have an anti-theft
system
- Does the car have anti-theft immobilizer system
- Can the engine be accessed easily
from all six sides
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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YES
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YES
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