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Old Sep 19, 2010, 06:14 PM
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I know of two for sale....
I am interested...
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:11 PM
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Here's one I found quickly:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_682wt_1165
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Looks like fun. Nice buy dude
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I used to race Karts years ago. I have always wanted to get back into it. There is nothing quite like the feeling of racing in something that small. However, this looks like so much more fun. I can really see myself enjoying sliding one of these around a corner or blasting into a straightaway. VIR is only an hour or two away, too. I wonder if it is possible to put a trailer hitch on my Ralliart...
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:32 PM
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I rode motorcycles on the street and on the track. This car ABSOLUTELY gives me that feeling back. Each gas stop takes 1/2 an hour though, be warned. haha.

Here are some other Brunton Stalkers:

http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:35 PM
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Out of curiosity, what does one of these things cost? Just a rough estimate would be great. Sounds like a really fun trip!
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:37 PM
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No engine shots...???



There's not one single picture of "under the hood".

What's up with that...?
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:41 PM
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After reading just a little about these I am definitely going to do some more research to see what they are all about. They look like an absolute blast to drive and aren't too spendy! Looks like a used one can be had for around $20k. Is that pretty accurate?
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People build themselves, but I've seen various kits of different manufacturers go used for 15K on up.

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Out of curiosity, what does one of these things cost? Just a rough estimate would be great. Sounds like a really fun trip!
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:44 PM
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In the Stalker gallery I linked above, there are tons of pics.

here are mine:

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b5...ker/?start=all

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There's not one single picture of "under the hood".

What's up with that...?
Old Sep 19, 2010, 08:48 PM
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haha awesome pics! nice looking ride
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Here are some fun videos of Lotus 7 Replicas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44N-2cf-0wo
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Incredible battle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwRg...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRI5Z...eature=related
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And one of my favorite "rubbing is racing" videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJIBQw1bpW0
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Originally Posted by Bster13
People build themselves, but I've seen various kits of different manufacturers go used for 15K on up.
Sounds like a Brunton for less than $20k. Is that accurate as far as you know? Is there a good FAQ website for building a Brunton that you could direct me to?


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