The track version should not be that diff in target price as it would likely involve a couple thousand dollars of upgraded parts (fuel cell being a big one but not 100 percent needed). Shocks and brakes are virtually plug-ins and ALL the work on the chassis is being done to make sure the transition to track is easy and without additional chassis changes. A track-capable chassis is quite a bit of thinking and I am always shocked at what people consider taking to a track.
As far as the go-karting is concerned, Jim and the guys are really booked mercilessly for the next month, but while I didnt mention that as a "milestone", I cant imagine not doing some quick videos (you know I enjoy a good box of rubber covered donuts in the morning!).
The conversation on the gel coating is a really good one. We can do everything possible to keep the chassis kit price down, but the cost to complete the car is every bit as important... that's why running gear and paint are so huge. Making the gel-coat work means smaller panels, which means perfect molds and tolerances, mix in the design requirements of looks, aero, function and body mounting and it is a real tough puzzle. If you just try to slam all those things together with a group of people who don't understand the full implications of each, you'll miss the target by a mile... that's why Jim is the leader of the project, with good council and support, but a clear vision of the project goals and a really good understanding of all the variables. These questions on pricing,
fuel tank location (which looks great by the way and
likely NOT under the seat ensuring wookie fitment), are great. Still, there is a ton of work to do each day at FFR and our team is small and we can realistically only work 18-19 hours a day...