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FOR SALE:

 

2013 Tribute 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Outlaw

 

 

Freshly built by Seduction Motorsports out of Phoenix, Arizona, priced to sale. We are proudly offering our 2013 Tribute 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Outlaw up for sale. This 550 Spyder has a couple features coming up in a few different magazines, I will post those as soon as they release.

 

Exterior & Chassis:

 

•          Hand laid fiberglass body bonded to a 3” DOM tubular steel chassis.

•          Sanded to perfection with over 1,000 hours sanding & body work to endure perfect fitment & smooth surfaces.

•          Painted in Porsche GT3 RS Gray.

•          Rear Porsche torsion caps were added to make servicing the rear torsion suspension a breeze.

•          Polished Grade 8/10 hardware used  on vehicle, nothing less than quality. All bolts torqued to spec.

•          Powder coated satin black 550 windshield frame.

•          Powder coated satin black headlight, turn signal, brake lights, trim rings/housings. Headlights are e-code European BOSCH H4 HID Conversion units w/cutoff pattern, Porsche OE spec 5,000K HID w/slim ballasts were installed.

•          White LED license plate bulbs.

•          Billet anodized black flush mount push-lock hood latches w/billet aluminum mounting cups.

•          Powder coated satin black “Spyder” badges & Silver Porsche emblems (rather than gold).

•          Complete body was undercoated, wheel wells, under side of rear decklid, below carpet, and underneath entire vehicle to protect your investment.

 

Interior:

 

•          Imola red custom seats,  aluminum seat mounting brackets.

•          Imola red Porsche door handle straps.

•          CROW 3” racing harnesses w/quick  pull locking mechanisms.

•          Nardi Classic steering wheel w/satin black anodized spokes, Nardi signature on right spoke & Authenticity Serial Number on the back of the spokes.

•          Nardi steering wheel hub.

•          Push-to-start ignition.

•          (2) sets of keys.

•          Reproduction time correct Porsche 550 Spyder gauges.

•          Polished removable rear view mirror included.

•          Polished door striker plates/hardware.

•          Authentic German square weave Gray/Black carpet w/black edging.

•          Polished shifter w/black knob.

•          Polished Grade 8/10 hardware used  on vehicle, nothing less than quality. All bolts torqued to spec.

 

Engine & Drivetrain:

 

•          1776cc High Performance engine, 100% brand new parts used.

•          4 speed VW Type 1 manual transaxle, 100% brand new parts used.

•          BOSCH ignition setup.

•          BOSCH performance oil filter used & recommended.

•          Gates Racing premium fuel line.

•          -3AN stainless steel hydraulic clutch lines w/polished fittings, coated in Smoked  Black Transparent protective coating, D.O.T. approved.

•          MOTUL RBF 600 Racing clutch fluid.

•          MOTUL Racing Synthetic Motor Oil.

•          MOTUL Racing 300 Gear Oil.

•          Polished Grade 8/10 hardware used  on vehicle, nothing less than quality. All bolts torqued to spec.

•          Seduction Motorsports standard black ceramic coated dual-exhaust, header wrapped to keep heat from dispersing into engine compartment.

 

Suspension:

 

•          Mendeola fully-adjustable front A-Arm suspension, upper & lower tubular A-Arms were powder coated titanium gold.

•          FOX Racing front fully-adjustable coilovers bodies w/HyperCo springs powder coated black.

•          Mendeola front adjustable sway bar powder coated titanium gold.

•          Complete Energy Suspension front/rear polyurethane bushings throughout complete suspension setup.

•          Adjustable rear torsion suspension powder coated satin black.

•          Rear adjustable strut bar, powder coated satin black w/polished end-links.

•          Polished Grade 8/10 hardware used  on vehicle, nothing less than quality. All bolts torqued to spec.

 

Wheels & Tires:

 

•          FALKEN 195/50 R15 ZE-502 Performance Tires mounted & balanced.

•          Polished staggard wheel setup, 5”x15” in front & 5.5”15” in rear.

 

Brakes:

 

•          Wilwood Brakes performance triple pedal assembly.

•          Wilwood Brakes triple remote reservoir setup in front trunk.

•          Wilwood Brakes 2 lbs. residual valve installed.

•          4 wheel disc brakes, front performance solid rotors, rear GT drilled rotors.

•          Wilwood Brakes Hi-Temp 570 degree racing brake fluid.

•          Gates Racing premium high-temp remote reservoir lines.

•          -3AN stainless steel brake lines w/polished fittings, coated in Smoked Black Transparent protective coating, D.O.T. approved.

 

Other Installed Options:

 

•          Lightweight Odyssey racing battery.

•          Seduction Motorsports powder coated satin black aluminum battery bracket w/billet hardware.

•          MilSpec Carrera Coachwerks complete wire harness w/Deutsche German wire connector plugs.

•          Seduction Motorsprots black braided wire harness in the rear/engine compartment.

•          Black braided stainless steel hoses on engine with black anodized fittings.

•          Seduction Motorsports remote oil filter relocation to ensure lower oil temps. Black braided stainless steel lines w/anodized black -AN fittings were installed.

•          12-Volt accessory phone, GPS, or electronic charging station installed tucked out of sight under front dash.

•          Seduction Motorsports satin black powder coated center console with open dimples to expose polished shifter cables.

•          Seduction Motorsports satin black powder coated Navigator footrest.

•          Seduction Motorsports anodized black oversized billet gas cap.

•          HELLA Supertone Dual horns powder coated titanium gold.

 

Warranty Information:

 

12,000 Miles / 12 Month Warranty on Power & Drivetrain.

Current Mileage is around 100 miles, these miles were used for engine brake-in and lubricating all moving components.

 

Registration: We registered this car to make it easy for all future buyers. It is registered as a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, not a “Kit Car”. By doing so, you are allowed to easily get Collector’s Car Insurance, Collector’s Car Financing (We do not provide financing so all financing must be done by potential buyer), you will also not have to do emissions since it is a 1955 vehicle. In certain states you are not required to purchase vehicle tabs either, just a onetime registration fee. In Arizona for example, this vehicle cost $68 to title, plus $25 for Historic plates (however you do not have to purchase the Historic plates). Car does have an assigned VIN, located inside front trunk.

 

Priced to sell at $37,995.00

 

LINK TO AD: http://seductionmotorsports.co...0_Spyder_Page_1.html

 

Please contact Daniel Verwers at www.SeductionMotorsports.com, email and phone are listed below.

 

E: Daniel@SeductionMotorsports.com

P: 425-442-5825

 

High resolution images below:

 

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No, it's not too bad. We chose them specifically. Not everyone has the same taste. Mainly we did it so whomever purchases this specific vehicle can modify it a little bit to be more personal to them. Some like them, some don't. Personal preference. Thanks for your opinion however

Al, I laughed when I first read your post about the heated seats. I drove the car to Cars & Cofee in Scottsdale this last Saturday and the seats were plenty warm after sitting outside for a few hours

Hi Daniel,

 

You seem to be in the car business, so I will give you some advice.  Do some research with AZ DMV about the representations you are making on this car.  If you did indeed register it as a 1955 Porsche Spyder, you will have an intersting business career as a car manufacturer.  Perhaps this is easlly explained, as you made a typo above and forgot to include the word "replica" in your registration info.  You are advertising it here as a 2013 "tribute" car.  For your sake, I'm hoping that's what occurred.

Daniel, Good advice from Kelly!

 

My VS speedster was purchased out of Oregon with a DMV registration identity as a "1958 Porsche Convt"...and a separate boxed notation "Replica"

My new DMV registration omitted this notation!

 

Connecticut municipalities tax automobiles as personal property. I was billed by the town over $1,200 on my plastic bodied VW!!!!

 

It took a lot of tap dancing and tear shedding to revalue my VS as a Volkswagen.

 

The eventual owner of your 550 may think it's very cool to parade it as a Porsche...until the taxes come due. 

 

Originally Posted by WOLFGANG - '13 CMC FWB, FL:

"It is registered as a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, not a “Kit Car”."  That will cost you dearly with annual personal property tax in VA - suspect a true 550 has a $200k value? 

I should have been more clear, I did not put the words "kit car" in the title, reasons being registration and insurance in other states. I made it easier, also so you will NOT be paying so much on your annual property tax for example. Here is how the car is registered:

 

Certificate of Title

 

Year: 1955

Make: SPECC

Model: PORSC

Body Style: RD

Vehicle Identification Number: AZ338510

 

I hope that cleared up your concern.

 

Originally Posted by Terry Nuckels--2004 JPS Speedster:

That is a beautiful Spyder, Daniel! Beautiful color combo and very nicely appointed. The price seems reasonable as well.

If I was in the market I would be contacting you.

Question: since you have registered it as a 1955 Porsche wouldn't it be difficult to register it in California? 

To register this in the state of California, all you need to do it bring in the Title and current Arizona Registration. Please refer to the answer above, SPECC is actually the MAKE on the Title. You'll be in-and-out of the DMV in Cali in no time with your new California Certificate of Title in hand (I cannot guarantee that the wait in line will be as quick however )

 

Originally Posted by Jim Kelly 2013 SAS coupe-Fiji:

Hi Daniel,

 

You seem to be in the car business, so I will give you some advice.  Do some research with AZ DMV about the representations you are making on this car.  If you did indeed register it as a 1955 Porsche Spyder, you will have an intersting business career as a car manufacturer.  Perhaps this is easlly explained, as you made a typo above and forgot to include the word "replica" in your registration info.  You are advertising it here as a 2013 "tribute" car.  For your sake, I'm hoping that's what occurred.

I should have just been more clear in the original posting of the Ad. I am not representing this as an Original Porsche 550 Spyder ever, nor have we ever. What I was trying to say earlier was that it does not say "Kit Car" anywhere on the title. Reason behind that is so the new owner can buy the car, register the car and be on their way... not having to take the car through a vehicle inspection point. We already did the vehicle inspections for you in order to get a VIN issued.

Here is how the car is registered:

 

Certificate of Title

 

Year: 1955

Make: SPECC

Model: PORSC

Body Style: RD

Vehicle Identification Number: AZ338510

 

I also stand corrected on the amount in which one will pay in the State of Arizona for Arizona Vehicle Registration... the fees were actually lower now that I have the Arizona Vehicle Registration in front of me:

 

Vehicle Identification Number: AZ338510

Plate Number: HVTEY2

Year/Make: 1955 SPECC

Body Style: RD

First Registered: 04/1955

List Price: $40,000

Fuel Type: G

Category: A

 

Vehicle Lic Tax: $10.00

Registration: $8.25

Air Quality: $1.50

Title: $4.00

Special Plate: $25.00

 

TOTAL $48.75

 

NOTE: The registration is cheaper if you decide to use regular license plates, we opted to get the Historical Vehicle copper plates because we thought they looked better than the normal ones. So that saves $25.00, so registration would have only cost: $23.75.

 

I hope this cleared up all concern and worries. I appreciate you guys addressing those issues. I should have been more clear in the original post, I posted it in a rush to get out the door. My apologies.

 

Originally Posted by Carl Berry CT.:

Daniel, Good advice from Kelly!

 

My VS speedster was purchased out of Oregon with a DMV registration identity as a "1958 Porsche Convt"...and a separate boxed notation "Replica"

My new DMV registration omitted this notation!

 

Connecticut municipalities tax automobiles as personal property. I was billed by the town over $1,200 on my plastic bodied VW!!!!

 

It took a lot of tap dancing and tear shedding to revalue my VS as a Volkswagen.

 

The eventual owner of your 550 may think it's very cool to parade it as a Porsche...until the taxes come due. 

 

Please read the reply above to Kelly's question/advice above. Thank you.

 

Great advice guys! Greatly appreciated

Also, for those who are interested to see the car driving into last Saturday's Scottsdale Cars & Coffee gathering, I will post a little quick video. As well as some footage from the drive there.

 

YouTube video of Seduction Motorsports 550 Spyder at Scottsdale Cars & Coffee:

 

http://youtu.be/KyzBGh3nS_A

 

YouTube video of Seduction Motorsports 550 Spyder on the way to Cars & Coffee:

(Ignore the hand print on the rear decklid, should have wiped that off with a microfiber and some spray wax.... was my first time setting up a GoPro camera so give me a break! )

 

http://youtu.be/R-LQLPZuMMA

 

There are some more videos on my YouTube channel however nothing too exciting since we are still figuring how to setup settings on the GoPro: SeductionMotorsports

Wow.  And what a wonderful sound that car makes.  A real "growl" that says p-o-w-e-r!!

 

As far as Kadrons, I can't match Jimmy's mileage number (actually no one can!)  but I put 12,000 on my type I with Kadrons and never touched them---these are bullet proof, trouble carbs with a great reputation.  I don't remember a post here complaining about trouble with Kadrons.

SPECC - Special Construction clears up the mis-understanding.  I need to register my cars in AZ! You would not have gotten by for less than $400 (plus sales tax) in FL.  $225 for initial standard plate issuance, $78 for title, etc.  30 year old antiques are "only" $75 for the plate.  They don't have a DMV - you go to the tax collector's office and have to show 3 means of govt issued identification (one having your SSN on it).  They even have the gall to charge you $6.25 service fee for taking your cash or check (Credit card adds another 3%)!

 

It's a nice car indeed. 

 I dont see it as being a kit car myself ,as it is alread finished. I do like the model as porsche.and maker should be who made it.

 on another note get some front wheel bearing caps on it befor the bearings are filled with crap, and put on a oil cooler exhaust tin,(I would duct it outside with a Y in it so it could be also routed in the car in the colder months viaduck flaper),and yes I dont like the kads,it would run & look so much better with idf's/hpmx's. and a bit more tire in the rear(witch I would consider owners costomizing, more than the carbs) with all this said, I would let it park in my driveway any time.

Originally Posted by MooseX:

can I get it without the Seduction sticker?

 

Haha, of course! Just on there for advertising at the local even I took it to last Saturday.

 

Originally Posted by marksbug:

 I dont see it as being a kit car myself ,as it is alread finished. I do like the model as porsche.and maker should be who made it.

 on another note get some front wheel bearing caps on it befor the bearings are filled with crap, and put on a oil cooler exhaust tin,(I would duct it outside with a Y in it so it could be also routed in the car in the colder months viaduck flaper),and yes I dont like the kads,it would run & look so much better with idf's/hpmx's. and a bit more tire in the rear(witch I would consider owners costomizing, more than the carbs) with all this said, I would let it park in my driveway any time.

 

It does have wheel dust caps on there, they weren't pictured in the pictures above since that location was right outside the shop, snapped pictures, parked it back inside. Caps were put on before the break-in miles were put on the car.

 

If I was keeping this vehicle, I agree... I would put some far wider tires on the rear. These tires were used as our standard so when it comes time for the new owner to put new tires on, they won't cost him an arm and leg. Glad you enjoy it

Originally Posted by MangoSmoothie.ca:

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL car.  there is no way this could be reproduced for that kind of money (ie: good deal)

 

it helps you are good with a camera, but the attention to detail is top notch. 

 

i'm sure you won't have problems finding a buyer.  good luck!

Thank you MangoSmoothie! That means a lot coming from you, I have always loved your Speedster. I will one day build my own 356 to keep using air ride. To be honest, your 356 is what made me even want to build 356's, which got me into 550s. I'd always browse your site for inspiration. Thank you

Originally Posted by Alan Merklin - Drclock. Chambersburg PA:

Beautiful Spyder but someone needs to move the .99 fuel filter away from the coil and cap..that's a potential fire waiting to happen.

 

Agreed.


I assume there is an inline filter somewhere closer to the gas tank. 

 

What's the logic for placing a secondary small, plastic fuel filter right on top of the engine?

 

Just wondering.

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Originally Posted by coolryde:

Hello, Daniel

 

Kevin here from Mendeola Suspension. I would love to talk to you and get some feed back on your thoughts about how our front end worked with you mid engine Spyder.

 

Great looking car....

 

Hi Kevin, 

 

I got your voice message yesterday, I'll definitely give you a call on Monday when I'm back in town. 

 

Thank you.

 

Originally Posted by Alan Merklin - Drclock. Chambersburg PA:

Beautiful Spyder but someone needs to move the .99 fuel filter away from the coil and cap..that's a potential fire waiting to happen.

 

The engine builder has been placing fuel filters there for over 30 years and not once had any fires. I agree however. 

 

 

Originally Posted by Bob 2004 IM Speedster Ontario, Canada:
Originally Posted by Alan Merklin - Drclock. Chambersburg PA:

Beautiful Spyder but someone needs to move the .99 fuel filter away from the coil and cap..that's a potential fire waiting to happen.

 

Agreed.


I assume there is an inline filter somewhere closer to the gas tank. 

 

What's the logic for placing a secondary small, plastic fuel filter right on top of the engine?

 

Just wondering.

 

Logic... It's been done for years. This one has another fuel filter up front below the tank. The new owner can remove the rear one if he's worried about it.

 

 

Originally Posted by Alan Merklin - Drclock. Chambersburg PA:

I mount filters just forward of the engine bay bulkhead to keep it away from any ignition source

 

Thats where I mount them as well. There is one up front as well. 

Yes, you'd have to lift the car and get to it... Everyone who owns a Spyder knows to annoying it can be to jack up the front end. I put one up front below the tank as well. The one by the ignition coil has been used over and over by many builders. Yes if could leak fuel and possibly cause a fire, however flooding a carb can also leak fuel in the same area so really it would be no different. The fuel line by the carb is the same story.you could always argue that and then again some builders might even relocate the ignition coil. In the end, fires can always occur regardless. I could anh have installed fire suppression systems on race cars and offer that to all my clients as an option. 

Bob,  I install a fuel filter behind the left rear wheel along the top of the 2x2 frame rail.

 

Logic... It's been done for years....

 

 Well yeah I suppose there are individuals that just don't better, so in the name of we'll say common sense, one eliminates as many potential fire problems that is unless one has substantial coverage.

 

Remote location fuel filters, coils, quality fuel lines, valves in adjustment and carbs set correctly are things to do to minimize catastrophic events.

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In about 1973 I had the fuel line on my VW van disconnect from the top of the inline standard fuel filter located in the stock position and the result was a cooked engine bay and all the accompanying lines, wiring etc.

 

Not fun. This was a well maintained and excellent running bus, until then. Took some work and money to get it back into shape. If the body had been fiberglass I don't think the car would have survived at all.

 

I am a fan of moving fuel lines, filters and pumps as far from potential ignition sources as possible.

 

 

For Calif potential buyers:   "If" you try to register the car as a 1955 model, you're committing a crime (felony)    If DMV investigates and they will because CA needs money, you're in BIG TROUBLE.     It will have to be registered as a current year Special Construction Vehicle.   Our state does have a limited number of SB100 exemptions but you'd need to hurry as they only issue 500 per year.    This exemption allows you to bypass smog requirements for the life of the car.  If you need more CA registration information let me know

Originally Posted by Troy Sloan:

WOW!  Very nice car and VERY nice photos.

 

Thank you Troy!

 

Originally Posted by Larry Jowdy:

For Calif potential buyers:   "If" you try to register the car as a 1955 model, you're committing a crime (felony)    If DMV investigates and they will because CA needs money, you're in BIG TROUBLE.     It will have to be registered as a current year Special Construction Vehicle.   Our state does have a limited number of SB100 exemptions but you'd need to hurry as they only issue 500 per year.    This exemption allows you to bypass smog requirements for the life of the car.  If you need more CA registration information let me know

 

Thank you Larry, greatly appreciated!

This car sold a few months back, however you can see it in this month's issue of Kit Car Builder Magazine (July/August 2013 Issue), make sure you all grab a copy since the main article is the "All Porsche" issue, check it out!

 

 

I'm a new member and joined this forum because I ran across this car in the google images. The car is very nice looking. I hope you intend on making more of them. I have a few questions. I hope you don't think I'm nitpicking. Even though this car is sold, I see there is some activity in the thread, so here goes:

 

1.) Why is the horn button located on the shifter? Doesn't that very nice steering wheel have that ability? With that red button there, you can't install a boot either.

 

2.) The shift linkage on the back of the transmission is not pointing at the linkage. Does that thing even shift? The rod is aiming way off. Unless there is something I am not understanding, I think that rod is supposed to go back into the cable and stay in there partially at all times.

 

3.) What's with all the vinyl ties? In my humble opinion, those have their place. With a nice car like this you should consider using something more permanent. 

 

4.) I'm not a big fan of all season tires on a roadster like this. Would a summer tire be planned for future cars?

 

5.) Could a guy buy a car minus a motor, and would a Subaru 2L turbo fit the chassis?

 

Well, that's it. Holy cow, I need to go to bed. I have an early morning. I have enjoyed viewing your car. Very artistic build in my opinion. One of the best looking 550's I've seen.

 

Regards

1.) Why is the horn button located on the shifter? Doesn't that very nice steering wheel have that ability? With that red button there, you can't install a boot either.  

It's difficult on a Beck to use the steering column to contain the necessary wire to control the horn.  It can be done but many just add a button to the dash or in this case to the shifter lever.

 

2.) The shift linkage on the back of the transmission is not pointing at the linkage. Does that thing even shift? The rod is aiming way off. Unless there is something I am not understanding, I think that rod is supposed to go back into the cable and stay in there partially at all times.   

This car has a Brandwood Cable Shifter and as  such, everything about the linkage is correct. 

3.) What's with all the vinyl ties? In my humble opinion, those have their place. With a nice car like this you should consider using something more permanent. 

I suspect only the photographer can answer this question

4.) I'm not a big fan of all season tires on a roadster like this. Would a summer tire be planned for future cars?

An interesting thing about tires,,   They can be changed

5.) Could a guy buy a car minus a motor, and would a Subaru 2L turbo fit the chassis

A Subaru fits quite nicely in a Spyder Chassis, either Vintage or Beck.

 

Larry,

 

Have I upset you somehow? I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or if you are a bit angry. It seems you are getting defensive about my post. Maybe it's the size of the font, but the tone of your statements to me seems to substantiate this. If this is true, let me say that I am not trying to aggravate you or the builder. I admire the car, and may actually own one of his builds some day. At the price listed here, it seems like there were some things overlooked.

 

1.) Why is the horn button located on the shifter? Doesn't that very nice steering wheel have that ability? With that red button there, you can't install a boot either.

 

It's difficult on a Beck to use the steering column to contain the necessary wire to control the horn.  It can be done but many just add a button to the dash or in this case to the shifter lever.

 

Gotcha. I'd hit that damn horn every time I shifted.  The dash idea sounds better for me. I wonder what would it take to get that horn working on this car? A better question would be, just how hard is it?

 

2.) The shift linkage on the back of the transmission is not pointing at the linkage. Does that thing even shift? The rod is aiming way off. Unless there is something I am not understanding, I think that rod is supposed to go back into the cable and stay in there partially at all times.

 

This car has a Brandwood Cable Shifter and as  such, everything about the linkage is correct.

 

Ar you sure? It looks to me like the outer shaft is slid all the way out of the cable. I have never seen a cable shifter set up this way, and when I search for images of the Brandwood setup, all of them are lined up with the direction of the movement. 

 

3.) What's with all the vinyl ties? In my humble opinion, those have their place. With a nice car like this you should consider using something more permanent.

 

I suspect only the photographer can answer this question

 

Actually the builder or designer would be the go to person to answer it. 

 

4.) I'm not a big fan of all season tires on a roadster like this. Would a summer tire be planned for future cars?

 

An interesting thing about tires,,   They can be changed

 

All season on a car like this is a misfit. With no top, no wipers, no heater, the car is meant to be driven on fair weather. Why have all season radials? Why not start with the tire which is the best for the season you are building it for? 

 

5.) Could a guy buy a car minus a motor, and would a Subaru 2L turbo fit the chassis

 

A Subaru fits quite nicely in a Spyder Chassis, either Vintage or Beck.

 

 Which chassis is this?

Originally Posted by SmogZone:

I'm a new member and joined this forum because I ran across this car in the google images. The car is very nice looking. I hope you intend on making more of them. I have a few questions. I hope you don't think I'm nitpicking. Even though this car is sold, I see there is some activity in the thread, so here goes:

 

1.) Why is the horn button located on the shifter? Doesn't that very nice steering wheel have that ability? With that red button there, you can't install a boot either.

 

ANSWER: The horn was in a matter in fact located on the steering wheel. However, myself as the designer, builder, photographer... and 6'1" tall, after test driving the car I found it very un-easy to reach your hand up to the steering wheel in time on this car from the shifter while driving. I was cut off and couldn't HONK in time when I was cut off. Driving these cars you'll realize that you are the smallest guy on the road, they hear you coming but they cant see you... so I found the horn on the shifter in this situation an easy fix. Nor is it in the way for shifting, I never accidentally honked while holding the shifter or shifting. That is actually a drag racing line-lock engagement button and that is the proper location for them on a shifter. I've installed dozens for customers. YES, you can have a button on the dash or wherever you desire however I did not want to drill into the freshly painted dash board to install another button. I can drill holes all I'd like when prepping the body, but avoid making changes after you put down a nice paint job like this.

 

 

2.) The shift linkage on the back of the transmission is not pointing at the linkage. Does that thing even shift? The rod is aiming way off. Unless there is something I am not understanding, I think that rod is supposed to go back into the cable and stay in there partially at all times.

 

ANSWER: This shifter cable is built my Phoenix Cable Shift, you are more than welcome to give them a call and address any fitment issues you see in the pictures with them. The car drives, shifts like it should... I have many videos on YouTube under SeductionMotorsports you can view to see it shifting. Not sure why you'd want to argue that... I would not obviously be able to sell cars that could not drive. Again, I've installed many cable shifters... got it down.

 

3.) What's with all the vinyl ties? In my humble opinion, those have their place. With a nice car like this you should consider using something more permanent. 

 

ANSWER: Zip ties are common, especially if you look harder at the pictures you will notice that the rear frame is not exactly round, its round that fades into a point, almost like a teardrop in the rear. I can use billet cable holders, billet cable clamps, and I can even tap the frame and run the wires through the frame tube if one prefers. There are "budgets" when it comes down to it. I build these then sell them with my own personal money unless they are pre-ordered. I built this one for fun, then sold it. I can spend $$$$ all day long on simple little things like billet cable clamps.... you may even ask, "yeah, but it's only another $30 here and there, why not?". To answer that, I have to make money, this is a full time business for myself. Trust me, along these builds I pass up many options I can add to clean something up, give more power, more performance, etc... but in the end I need to provide a product that is badass, out performs the rest, looks clean, appeals to hundreds of potential buyers, yet still makes me money. Here are options I can use instead of zip ties... I usually let the new owners add these at an additional cost if they would like them (I added attachments) at the bottom. Just wanted to add... even when you purchase a $300k car, they have zip ties used in numerous locations. Even $2k race wire harnesses are zip tied over the RayChem wire sleeving.

 

 

4.) I'm not a big fan of all season tires on a roadster like this. Would a summer tire be planned for future cars?

 

ANSWER: As Larry answered earlier... yes, I can put on whatever tires you'd prefer. I ran All-Seasons because again, I built this one without an owner in mind, so it needed to appeal to all potential buyers. You'd be surprised how many people out there want to buy these and drive them in the rain, most inquiries are from the East Coast and West Coast, especially Oregon and Washington... I am from Washington, if you have ever been there, it rains 70% of the year... so All-Season Performance tires are just fine. If you want studded tires, you can have them, if you want Summer High-Performance tires, done... drag radials, done. You name it, tires can be changed, easy fix... would be glad to put on whichever brand or style or size tires you'd like.

 

5.) Could a guy buy a car minus a motor, and would a Subaru 2L turbo fit the chassis?

 

ANSWER: Yes, you can buy it minus engine, or I can even install a Subaru engine... Not too sure on this fad of why people want to install a Japanese engine into a German vehicle, but yes. I can do that or you can do that. I am currently installing a 2.2L Porsche 914 Scat built engine into a 550... I've owned both Subaru WRX and STis... and to be honest, they are quick, instant power and fun... but why? The power can easily be the same as a Subaru engine out of a 914 flat 4 or flat 6 engine, plus it looks better, you don't have to install a radiator in the front trunk and run coolant lines all the way back to the rear.... etc etc. Personally, I think it's goofy when people want a Subaru 2.0, 2.5 engine installed because I know I can out perform them with a simple build on a 914 engine. Fuel injection on dual Webers is always an option too. Then again, I can see why people want the Subaru engine, they are cheap, more cost effective... could install one and budget for cable clamps instead of zip ties.

 

Well, that's it. Holy cow, I need to go to bed. I have an early morning. I have enjoyed viewing your car. Very artistic build in my opinion. One of the best looking 550's I've seen.

 

Regards

Thank you. We tried to avoid the basic "James Dean" kit car that about 99.9% of everyone out there tries to mimic.

 

Side note, we have been switching to a shift linkage setup over the cable shifter. We powder coat all the shift components, suspension components, chassis, and exterior trim. This one had a painted chassis because it was bought from Thunder Ranch at the time and they "forgot" to powder coat it before they bonded the body... so I was forced to paint it, which I personally think is tacky... So the new chassis are powder coated and not from Thunder Ranch since they have went out of business.

 

We now provide quick release rollbars on our new chassis, 2.0, 2.2 engine options using all brand new components minus a few parts you cannot buy new from Porsche anymore, so we have to locate and refinish those parts.

 

If you have any further questions you can always send me an email at: daniel@seductionmotorsports.com

 

Glad you enjoyed this vehicle. I also want to state that I am not upset or angry, or anything if my post came off that way. Its the internet and some writing can be taken out of context. I am very straight to the point when I answer or converse about cars... you get that way when you do it for 14-16 hours a day, 7 days a week

 

Everyone have a good 3 day weekend!

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