What You Get

Challenge Car Complete Kit: What You Get

Some Assembly Required

The Challenge car is a fairly heavily modified Roadster kit, designed for wheel-to-wheel professional and amateur racing. The big differences between the competition focused Challenge kit and the Roadster kit are listed below, but many of the parts are identical.

The Challenge kit is sold in only one form in the UK, namely the Complete Kit.

Here’s what you get.

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  • Frame: The Mk3 Roadster frame has been seriously modified to accommodate the addition of the full competition cage. The cage design meets SCCA Open GT requirements for a racecar. The doors are sealed since the cage replaces door hinge mechanisms. Frame is completely jig-welded original style 4” round tube frame. Includes all mounts ready to accept small block Ford engine and Ford running gear.
    • Comes in bare steel frame with gloss black powdercoating
    • Includes 6 point SCCA spec roll cage
    • Doors are not functional
    • Frame comes with welded mounts for the three-link suspension

  • Body: Hand laid 3/16” laminate composite body and panels made with vinylester resin.
    • Driver and Passenger doors outer skins with no liners
    • Bonnet with new moulded bonnet liner, and centred hood scoop
    • Bootlid with new moulded bootlid liner and improved mount face for license plate light.
    • Includes secondary body fasteners assembly.
      • Adhesive backed and foam weatherstrip
      • C-channel door edge trim and fasteners
      • Plastic end caps and body u-nut fasteners
      • Boot and engine bay seal, push on rubber bulb seal
      • Rubber bonnet and trunk bumpers
    • Includes vintage bootlid hinge kit, hinge support plates and fasteners
    • Includes competition hood pin set with mount plates and fasteners.
    • Includes original design quick-jack competition bumpers w/stainless steel sleeves and fasteners.

  • Chassis Aluminium Panels: Includes over 40 CNC cut, pre-formed 6061 series aluminium panels for cockpit, trunk, and engine bay.
    • 1200 pre-packaged rivets1/8” short & long, 3/16” short & long
    • Complete Challenge Car cockpit aluminium with optional block-off plates and patch covers
    • Engine bay aluminium assembly with aluminium nose sections and splash guards
    • Aluminium bootlid liner has been replaced by moulded bootlid liner

  • Complete Front Suspension: Unequal length A-arm control arms with coil-over shock suspension. Comes complete with all parts and fasteners.
    • Koni brand high performance mono-tube, rod-end shock absorbers
    • Coil-over kit for Koni dampers including spring hat, threaded seat and 500lb. black powdercoated performance springs
    • Adjustable upper control arms with ball joints and fasteners
    • Lower tubular control arms with ball joints and fasteners
    • Grade-8 mounting hardware.

  • Complete Rear Suspension: Challenge kits are delivered with the FFR 3-link deluxe rear coil-over suspension package standard.High-end 3-link deluxe rear suspension with new Ford Racing 8.8” rear solid axle/differential with posi-traction and 3.55 gears. Comes with all fasteners and hardware required to install.
    • Factory New Ford Racing 8.8” posi solid axle rear end w/3.55:1 gears in 59.25” width (87-93 size), 5-lug.
    • FFR Deluxe 3-Link suspension kit w/rear-end brackets, upper link kit, and fasteners, including pan-hard bar kit w/rod-ends and gr8 fasteners.
    • Koni brand high performance mono-tube, rod-end shock absorbers
    • Coil-over kit for Koni dampers including spring hat, threaded seat and 350lb. black powdercoated performance springs
    • Factory Five tubular rear lower control arms, w/polyurethane bushings and fasteners

  • Complete Front/Rear Brake Kit:
    • S/N 95 style spindles and spindle adapter bracket w/fasteners
    • Front hubs, fasteners and dust covers
    • Front Brakes, Ford GT 11” front discs w/twin piston calipers, brake pads and fasteners
    • Rear Brakes, Ford 10.5” rear discs w/calipers, brake pads, slider and caliper axle mount brackets, and fasteners.
    • Master cylinder (listed in pedal box assembly), stainless braided brake line, front and rear w/mount clips, banjo bolts and brake line mounting fasteners
    • Pre-flared 3/16” brake line and brake line T-adapter
    • OEM Ford Mustang emergency brake handle, fasteners and cable

  • Complete Steering System: Complete steering system using 15:1 manual rack from tie rod ends and fasteners to vintage steering wheel and badges. Collapsible design.
    • 15:1 Manual steering rack w/inner and outer tie rod ends and fasteners
    • Polyurethane steering rack bushings and fasteners
    • Steering rack shaft adapter 9/16-26 spline
    • Nickel plated lower steering shaft (fully welded u-joints)
    • Collapsible upper steering shaft, w/friction washers
    • 14” Vintage wood and aluminium steering wheel w/boss and ceramic F5R centre section and fasteners
    • Steering bearings and hardware, including flange bearing, pillow block bearing and fasteners
    • Standard competition bump-steer kit

  • Brake/Fuel System/Lines: Challenge kit comes with Racing Fuel Cell, pre-flared brake fuel lines, (3/16”, 1/4" and 5/16”) and fasteners to use. Includes polished vintage Aston Martin flip top gas cap, integral modern fuel pressure cap and adaptor kit. Fuel lines, connectors, filler neck and fasteners
    • Brake line mount brackets, fasteners and pre-flared brake lines
    • Pre-flared fuel lines (1/4” and 5/16”) w/unions, barbs, hose clamps and high press flex lines and fasteners
    • Aston LeMans original polished aluminium fuel cap with integral pressure cap, gaskets, ground strap, fuel hose to tank w/fasteners.
    • Standard aluminium Fuel-Safe racing fuel cell with bladder and support cage, AN fittings, mounting hardware straps/hardware.

  • Complete Cooling System/Parts: Electric cooling fan and mounting hardware, extensions for radiator hoses, and all necessary fasteners.
    • Electric cooling fan and mounting kit w/connectors
    • Aluminium radiator w/cap and in-line filler neck
    • Radiator mount kit and fasteners
    • Stainless Steel radiator hose kit incl. adapter kit, fasteners and hose
    • Overflow tank w/cap, hoses, hose clamps and mounting hardware
    • 185 degree thermostat switch and wiring

  • Engine Accessories/Side Exhaust/Mounts: The Mk3 Complete kit is configured to accommodate the engine of your choice. Select from full tubular 4-into-4-into 1 headers and side exhaust, engine and transmission mounts.
    • Engine/Transmission mounts (select 302/351 or 4.6L, or 390/427/428, or 429/460), with fasteners
    • Exhaust, with gaskets and fasteners. Select from
      • 87-95 straight pipes
      • 96-04 straight pipes
      • 302 Headers, ceramic coated
      • 351 Headers, ceramic coated
      • 390/427/428 Headers, ceramic coated
      • 429/460 Headers, ceramic coated
      • 87-95 Catalytic converters w/air hose, check valve, T-hose fitting
      • 96-04 Catalytic converters
      • 4.6L 2-Valve Headers, ceramic coated
      • 4.6L 4-Valve Headers, ceramic coated
    • Side Exhaust, bare steel w/rubber hanger brackets, gaskets and fasteners

  • Propshaft: Select from one of three available propshafts w/fasteners to match the engine/transmission of your choice. Select one of the following…
    • 28 spline 10.375” driveshaft for T-5 or Tremec 3550’s
    • 31 spline 10.375” driveshaft for Tremec TKO 500 or 600’s
    • 31 spline 12.875” driveshaft for 4.6L engines w/T-45’s or 3650’s

  • Gauges and Dash and Electrical Assembly: End those wiring harness woes, integrated harness and electronic gauges are just the start of this massive assembly. Choose either vintage/replica or modern/ performance gauges to complement an authentic 427 street style dash. Complete assembly comes with covered aluminium dash, dash buttons, toggles and indicator lights, switches, and horn.
    • Challenge Car pre-cut 427 style aluminium dashboard w/fasteners
    • Padded dash cover, black vinyl
    • Custom fit chassis wiring harness
    • Ignition switch and F5R key, headlight switch, 3-position turn signal switch, starter solenoid and horn.
    • Dash indicators, Red, Green, Blue dash lights
    • Wiring harness mounting kit and hardware incl. Fuse panel mount
    • Insulated line clip hardware and fasteners
    • Cable ties, wire loom and flex grommeting
    • On/Off switch, horn button, flasher and all connectors
    • Battery ground strap
    • Battery Box and Relocation Kit: Trunk mounted battery box, cables and hold-downs with fasteners.
    • Speedometer sending unit, pigtail, fasteners and 3.55 gear
    • Choose a complete set of 7 Autometer Ultra-Light electronic gauges, w/connectors, terminals and installation kit. Includes the following gauges:
      • Speedometer
      • Tachometer
      • Oil Pressure Gauge
      • Water Temperature Gauge
      • Fuel Level Gauge
      • Voltmeter
      • Oil Temperature Gauge

OR Select

    • Complete set of 7 vintage F5R Replica gauges w/connectors, terminals and installation kit includes
      • Speedometer, reverse read
      • Tachometer
      • Oil Pressure Gauge
      • Water Temperature Gauge
      • Fuel Level Gauge
      • Voltmeter
      • Clock

    • Battery cut-off switch, exterior

  • Interior Parts: The Challenge car kit is a competition car and has an all-business interior (no carpets thank you). The kit comes with a complete interior and a full set of modern/performance gauges, pre-cut dash, toggles, horn button, indicator lights, and rear view mirror. Authentic 427 seats are replaced by aluminium competition seat (1).

    • Aluminium Kirkey brand competition drivers seat with cover
    • 5-point Simpson Brand 3” wide competition H-harness set w/fasteners for driver.
    • Emergency brake boot, black vinyl
    • Authentic interior rear view mirror w/fasteners
    • Complete 7 gauge, Autometer brand Ultra-light gauge set includes, speedo, tach, oil temp, oil press, water temp, fuel level, and voltmeter.
    • Authentic chrome gear lever handle, shift knob, boot, polished ring and fasteners
    • Original style rear view cockpit mounted and side view/flank mounted mirrors.
    • Authentic 14” wood and aluminium steering wheel with polished aluminium boss (listed in steering assembly), and F5R ceramic center badge.
    • Covered aluminium dash with all dash buttons, toggles and indicator lights.

  • Exterior Accessories and Lighting: Period correct exterior trim and items complement the vintage racing looks and purpose of this car. Parts include...
    • Authentic competition windscreen and fasteners with cover plates for optional street windscreen.
    • Authentic 427 three-lock set including T-boot handle, L-shaped bonnet handles, matching keys, cam wedges, fasteners, latch pin sleeves and plastic end cap.
    • Vintage trunk hinges and fasteners
    • Polished bullet style side view mirror and fasteners
    • Authentic number plate light and bracket with fasteners
    • Authentic 3.5” Aston roller gas cap, polished cast aluminium with adaptor kit and all fasteners (listed previously in fuel system).
    • Competition hood pins.
    • High quality laser-cut aluminium side louvres.
    • Ceramic F5R badging nose and tail
    • Original style headlamp assemblies, including buckets, halogen headlamps, trim rings, and fasteners (DOT approved).
    • Original style British front turn signals, amber and red twin filament rear tail-lights (DOT on all lighting).
    • Original style Quick Jack bumpers
    • Front competition air dam and fasteners
    • FFR Challenge series decals small and large
    • Carbon fibre exterior roll cage slot covers w/rivets

  • Pedal Box Components: Complete Pedal Box and Components: Leaving the Mustang pedal box behind, the Complete Challenge Car Kit utilizes the proven Wilwood brand pedal box w/fasteners and all the required ancillary parts.
    • Wilwood pedal box and mounting hardware
    • Master Cylinders, clutch quadrant, clutch cable, threaded firewall adjuster
    • Accelerator pedal, accelerator cable, return spring and ball stud retainer, w/fasteners
    • Brake line adapters and T-fittings

  • Oil Filter Re-locater/Alternate Drive Pulley Assemblies: A cool oil filter relocate kit comes with all hoses and hardware. Other parts to help 302 EFI and Mustang engine users include…
    • Oil filter relocate mount with fittings, hoses, barbs and fasteners
    • Spin-on engine block adapter
    • Alternate drive pulley, spacer, pulley wheel and fasteners
    • Air filter, conical
    • Fan belt, six rib

  • FFR Challenge Series Car Build Manual: Bound assembly manual that is over 200 pages long.
  • Fasteners: Over 1500 top quality zinc plated, chrome and stainless steel USS and SAE fasteners, numbered and packed individually by assembly.

That’s just what arrives from the factory in the States!

We then send you the following UK sourced components:

  • Lighting: Amber rear indicator lenses

  • A starter pack of consumables:
  • Sealer
  • Sealer remover
  • Impact adhesive
  • Black Frame finish spray
  • Aluminium spray
  • Primer