Who here has a replica?

[YtseJam454]

I'm new here and have a few questions. What is available for a full size replica Countach kit. I've always been interested in these, but would want to build one with an 8 cylinder and full scale. Any info or links are greatly appreciated. Any do's or don'ts about these things I should look out for? Thanks!

[lambo1]

here is a good site that will help you alot
http://www.kitcar.ca/yabbse/index.ph...41050e9646ce16

[lamboman]

the worlds best replica countach is available from lamberti.co.uk which uses a space frame chassis aluminium panels and any V8 you wish.they have even replicated the wheels.Also they will ship anywhere in the world and can supply all parts from a badge to a finished car.

[bruciebonus]

I think replicas are sacrilege!
A V8? ? ? ? ?

Have you heard a Countach ? It sounds like a screaming tearing noise, very angry, but very smooth sound. V8s are lumpy and bassy!

I think its really funny here in England, you see a nice 427 Cobra, then they fire it up and it has a 1600cc Ford Escort engine! If you must have a kit car, then at least put a Jaguar V12 in.

[-FROG-]

I have one but all my pictures seem to be getting the red X today. I'll try to post some later.

[superposition]

Originally Posted by -FROG-

I have one but all my pictures seem to be getting the red X today. I'll try to post some later.

-FROG- : I must say that your replica is very very identical to the original countach man. Where did you get it done and what's in the hood?

Mad props man!!

[Bertone_lover]

Originally Posted by bruciebonus

I think replicas are sacrilege!
A V8? ? ? ? ?

If you must have a kit car, then at least put a Jaguar V12 in.

I understand the need for accuracy in a replica. You CAN do some exhaust work and get a V8 to sound similar, but yes - it will never sound like a 12.

From a performance standpoint - the Jag V12 is rather underpowered, and takes some expensive mods to get it to a good power level.

Most of us who do replicas do it because we absolutely LOVE the Countach - more than any other car, but we will never be able to afford the "real" luxury of ownership.

I personally feel that that's it's nothing less than flattery of an automotive marque when someone's willing to work hard to re-create a replica version of the real thing.

[Bertone_lover]

Originally Posted by YtseJam454

I'm new here and have a few questions. What is available for a full size replica Countach kit. Thanks!

Here in the states, the most accurate Countach kit I've seen is called the "Mirage S" from Euro-works. They're based in Dayton, Ohio.

Here's the link:
http://www.euroworksltd.com/

[-FROG-]

Originally Posted by Bertone_lover

Here in the states, the most accurate Countach kit I've seen is called the "Mirage S" from Euro-works. They're based in Dayton, Ohio.

Here's the link:
http://www.euroworksltd.com/

YEP! Thats exactly the one I have too. I only have a V6 powering mine but as light as it is and I have a few mods on it, so it runs about like a Mustang GT. Deffinately fast and fun enough to play with. With the mid engine placement and general physics of the car, it handles like nothing I have driven before. Very fun car for not being able to afford a real C/T.
superposition Thanks for the compliment man!!!

[kstix]

If you want a 25th Ann. I have a nice kit that I got June of last year. It's real close to the real thing. I've got a L88 V8 in the back

[993cc Man]

Why built a replica? Is a real Countach so much more expensive to buy? I'd understand if we were talking about a Murci replica which still cost a lot. You can get well maintained Countachs in Europe for 50000 euros. WTF?

[superposition]

Originally Posted by 993cc Man

Why built a replica? Is a real Countach so much more expensive to buy? I'd understand if we were talking about a Murci replica which still cost a lot. You can get well maintained Countachs in Europe for 50000 euros. WTF?

Buddy, you forgot about insurance and maintenance. WTF?

[-FROG-]

No kidding.... LOL. Do some research man before you start talking. Don't forget to average $2.50 per mile for maintenance.

[Bertone_lover]

Originally Posted by 993cc Man

Why built a replica? Is a real Countach so much more expensive to buy? You can get well maintained Countachs in Europe for 50000 euros.

In US dollars, most real Countaches are going to run about 60,000 dollars for a good condition 400 / 500s. The QV and 25th models are easily going to run about 75,000.

You can sometimes find cheaper examples out there, but a 35 - 45,000 dollar countach can easily require 12 - 15,000 more dollars in parts just to get it running. Add in labor (unless you can wrench) and you're back at 60 - 70,000 again.

Honestly, most quality kits - the kind with the proper wheelbase, good suspension system and a well-performing motor can be done for around 25 - 30,000 dollars. The ones that are more expensive than that are usually done by professional kit builders / sold as turnkey, rather than homebuilt.

I would love to get a real Countach. But when you combine my location (no worthy mechanic within 500 miles), the cost of lambo parts, reliability, along with the insurance - it doesn't make sense to make that kind of investment. Also, a lot of people want to put some miles on a car, and the maintenance requirements of a real lambo makes that too pricey.

Kit cars are really designed for people who have many different hobbies / interests, or simply don't have the annual income to afford such a lofty purchase price. For many people, even 10,000 dollars in "luxury" money can be hard to come by.

Believe me when I say that the replica countach owners have nothing but love and respect for the real car - I feel it borders on obsession for some. That's why they're willing to sacrifice their time, labor and what they can afford with money to at least have a "similar beast" to drive.

I know there's a lot of true lambo owners that have big issues over kit cars. But kit cars have not reduced the values of the real ones, and in a way, make a true lambo even more exotic. I guess my concern is that I'm beginning to see more and more lambo owners becoming snobbish, with elitist thinking that I feel should be nothing less than outlawed. It's a trait that I'm VERY ashamed to see in humanity.

[-FROG-]

Very well put! Although, you wouldn't believe how many people with money / exotic owners, ask me about replicas because they are looking to buy one, simple because they want to enjoy driving one. Eben people that can afford a real one, sometimes gain interest in replicas becaus eof low maintainence and other costs. Also, I have heard alot of bad things about the real ones, just being too uncomfortable with the pedals and such. Replicas can be custom made for comfort.