Ordering a Sonic 7 soon. Parts ideas?

[trur1]

So, I am nearly to the point to where I am going to place my order for my sonic 7 and was hoping to get a few pointers to make value and the build easier.

I am about to buy my donor car 2000 SVT Focus w/ getrag 6-speed and SVT engine.  Its wheels/tires are in good condition as is the rest of the car.

Is there anything else I should look into?

Seats?

Rear wing?

etc.?

I am looking for alternatives to make it as unique as possible without doing much damage to the pocket book.

Anything on the options list that I can do without?

car will be in the US.

How about tools?  I am already looking to purchase an engine hoist and blocks to put the frame on

I have a drill, dremel and any other small handheld tools, nothing much that requires power though.

thoughts?

I also tried searching a color chart for the model, but cant find much out.  is it pretty much whatever color i can find?

Sorry if everything has been discussed, i searched and didnt find much

[roadtrackrace]

Have you been in touch with our U.S. distributor www.doveracing.net

He has a couple of Sonics in stock at the moment but if you are looking for a custom colour you will either need to have your panels painted or choose from this colour chart and order a kit from the factory: www.llewellyn-ryland.co.uk/standardrange.html

Pete Dove has built an SVT powered Sonic 7 so will be able to give you good advice.

RTR

[trur1]

How is the swap from the 2.0l zetec to 2.3l duratec? i understand that the exhaust is mounted the other way, but the mounting points are all the same. I would much rather purchase the all aluminum block and use it than the steel block of the zetec.

thoughts?