Having read thru many great build threads and taking much inspiration from you all, I figured I should share my plans now that I am moving into the order phase, and then I will use this thread to share my build as it progresses.

I want to get my order placed this week and would appreciate feedback from you all to make sure I fix any mistakes here.

My goal is to have a fun car I can enjoy and use and not just a garage queen. I do want to go to car shows for fun but I figure this wont be my last car built, so I want to learn and enjoy and use the car I finish here. I have a 14yo daughter and 11yo son that I want to enjoy the build with me as well.

So, my order plan is:
FFR Complete Kit w/IRS
Coyote motor & TKO600

My selections from FFR in the complete kit order
  1. Frame: Powder coating #12189, Body Cutouts #12070
  2. Motor:
    a. Stainless Coyote Headers #16295
    b. Coyote Power Steer #16137
  3. Suspension: 2015 IRS #15942
  4. Brakes: Wilwood upgrades #15370 front & #15988 rear
  5. Interior:
    a. Competition Leather seats #13852
    b. GPS Gauges #16004

Additional options from FFR to get now
  1. Motor: Coyote install kit parts #15432
  2. Chassis & Suspension:
    a. IRS center section, spindles & hubs
    b. Sway bars front & rear #16116, #15998
  3. Wheels:
    a. 17" wheels #14865 <or>
    b. 18" wheels #15812
  4. Exterior: Chrome Rollbar + Passenger #15101 & #15107

Additional options to decide on soon (don't think I have to resolve these before the main order)
  1. Stainless Bumpers #15330
  2. Wind wings #12049
  3. Sun Visors #12042
  4. Heater/defroster #14816

Open questions (in addition to general feedback)
  1. Side pipes - go with FFR or Gas-N?
  2. Coyote Power Steering Kit - seen wareaglescott complaints and sbhunter's thread suggests this is improved. Good to go or look elsewhere?
  3. Seats - Haven't finalized my pick yet (just deciding between the diff Kirkey options), is it worth resolving now and ordering from FFR or go to summit/etc?
  4. Koni Shocks - are the FFR upgrades here necessary/good or including equip is fine or look elsewhere? (links?)
  5. EFI Fuel System - do I need to get this part from FFR (#33862)
  6. Motor - order from Mike Forte? Others?
  7. Wheels - 17" or 18"?
  8. Discounts - I have read about the 50/50 deals in the past, any advice on either timing or deal opty's?


Thanks in advance!
-B