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Old 07-02-2009, 05:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chili Red View Post

One thing to consider as well, Im suspecting that consumables are going to be much more expensive for the Noble/Rossion than Lotus.
Such as ?

Should be a little harder on brake pads due to extra weight but aftermarket pads are easily sourced. Rotors are available and I bet less expensive. Tires wear about the same or even less since they are wider, but they do cost more initially since they are larger.

Brand new *built* crate engine for the Rossion/Noble is $4400.

I don't know about the cost of a clutch job. I do know the labor for doing it on my Lotus was a bit high... but I have yet to do it on the Noble.

Since most of the parts are easily sourced off of various less exotic cars, and since the car only weighs about 350 pounds more, and the Noble/Rossion is a lot easier to work on, I don't see it being much more expensive to track. But I could be wrong?
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2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon.
2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car.
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