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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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I'm thinking about getting the GTM supercar kit. Anyone else thinking the same?
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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No, I'm not...someone just posted a discussion on this in the last few weeks. You might find it with search. There were some interesting images and comments as I recall.
I think they'd have a neat power to weight ratio, but it's not on my list of gotta haves...
...and before someone else mentions it...


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I remember seeing that thread. It's definitely a unique car. What would a car like that cost—ballpark????
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I'm on this forum almost everyday but don't remember seeing it. The GTM uses many pieces from the C5 so really it's right at home on the C5 forum.

I saw a video on youTube were the GTM was basically owning the track with other supercars on it. If I recall correctly, it was using the LS6 engine.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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I'm thinking about doing the GTM kit car with the LS7 engine. Probably won't start until next spring.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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It will cost you about $40K including the kit and the donor C5. The kit itself cost $20K so the final price really depends on what you can get the C5 parts for plus how much work you outsource for the body and interior. The body shell is fiberglass so it will need some work to make perfect.
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Originally Posted by reactor2
I'm on this forum almost everyday but don't remember seeing it. The GTM uses many pieces from the C5 so really it's right at home on the C5 forum.

I saw a video on youTube were the GTM was basically owning the track with other supercars on it. If I recall correctly, it was using the LS6 engine.
...you must have slept through that discussion...use keywords "GTM"
and you should find several references. This is the one I was referring to...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=gtm
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Originally Posted by reactor2
It will cost you about $40K including the kit and the donor C5. The kit itself cost $20K so the final price really depends on what you can get the C5 parts for plus how much work you outsource for the body and interior. The body shell is fiberglass so it will need some work to make perfect.
That's fairly reasonable for a car that would get a "what kind of car is that!?" reaction from most people. That'd be a cool project if someone had an extra 40 g's laying around.
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Anyone that has seen one in person ( or preferably sat in one ), they mention comfort level for people up to 6'3". My question is, could a 6'4 1/2 person drive it as a weekend car?
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I'm thinking about getting the GTM supercar kit. Anyone else thinking the same?
I cant afford one right now but Im definitely going to get one eventually. I will probably put the LS7 or LS9 in it though.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 02MillenniumVette
I cant afford one right now but Im definitely going to get one eventually. I will probably put the LS7 or LS9 in it though.
IF i do one, it will probably be a cammed ls1
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There's one local to me w/ a stock LS1 in it... it's a huge POS because the builder is making it one.

With the right skill, time, tools, etc you can make them aweome. That's the problem with a kit car... the final outcome is only as good as the person building it. So... some are **** and some are awesome.

That said.. I'm 6'4" and couldn't even dream about fitting in it.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
There's one local to me w/ a stock LS1 in it... it's a huge POS because the builder is making it one.

With the right skill, time, tools, etc you can make them aweome. That's the problem with a kit car... the final outcome is only as good as the person building it. So... some are **** and some are awesome.

That said.. I'm 6'4" and couldn't even dream about fitting in it.
Is it just to tight of a fit to fit at all?
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Is it just to tight of a fit to fit at all?
The thing is very low... very very low roofline. The seat is cocked back at an odd angle. It's just not made for people much over 6'.
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The thing is very low... very very low roofline. The seat is cocked back at an odd angle. It's just not made for people much over 6'.
I can understand the very low being umcomfortable to get in and out of. My worry is whether i can physically fit in the car, aka my head does not hit the roof. If its a little of an umcomfortable ride ( aka not a road trip car ) no big deal. If i can fit i want one

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You'll have to find one to sit in... for me it's a fit issue, not a slight discomfort issue. I physically cannot fit in the car... it doesn't have the space for a tall person. The seat is allready a custom bucket to provide maximum space so ther's no help there w/ some sort of custom piece.
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Wish i knew of one anywhere close to me
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If you're over 6'2" don't bother
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If I had the extra garage space, I'd be building one with an LS7. That'd be a great project to while away the winter hours.
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