dramsey

I'm getting an S281SC in a couple of months, and am considering one of the custom paint options Saleen offers, because I have way too much disposable income.

A few questions:

1. How durable have these paint jobs been in the real world? Are they more durable, less durable, or about the same as standard Ford paint?

2. Is Saleen one's only choice should repairs be necessary?

3. Does anybody make a front bra to fit the Saleen?

Thanks in advance...

dramsey

Ah, I see Saleen has their own bra. OK, never mind on that one...

Jonsey

Get a clear bra.I have one an love it. I would not take the chance of scrathes on my stock paint, let alone a custom paint job with a standard bra.

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2006 Saleen SC Silver #458

2002 911-sold to buy Saleen
2003 S2000-sold
1997 SVT Cobra-sold
1988 GT-sold
1986 Cobra (Canadian)-sold

dramsey

I plan to pick the car up at the facility in Irvine, CA, then drive it back to Reno, Nevada via San Jose. I'll need a standard bra at least for that trip...but the clear bra sounds as if it might be a good idea. Now all I'd have to do is find an installer in Reno. Or maybe San Jose.

Was yours cut from a pattern or custom-fit?

nrcollectibles

The Saleen paint jobs are much better than the factory. It's a total disasembly and repaint. It's also much thicker than what Ford uses. In 2,600 miles of driving I've picked up a total of 2 rock chips. Saleen will send paint to a body shop for repair, but I'm almost resigned to sending my car back to Saleen should the worst happen.

After you see the car, you won't want to put a regular bra on it. I ordered the Saleen bra and resold it. With the way it attaches, the metal pieces would rub and do too much damage to the custom paint.

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2005 S281SC #886
Extreme Rainbow Paint (1 of 1)
Modifications:
3.4 pulley, XCal-2 tuned by JDM, 39# injectors, Kooks LTs & X-Pipe, Steeda CAI, Extreme inlet tube, 90mm MAF
446.6 rwhp = 525 fwhp
424.7 lbs torque = 500 lbs at flywheel

dotbomb

What color are you going with?

Had I waited to buy mine until this year I probably would have gone with Berrylium. Instead I'll probably get wheels, speakers/amp, and diffusers instead. What a shame

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1968 GT/CS Sold
2006 S281 SC #469



475 HP kit (more like 465), 3.73 Gears, "E" Panhard & Lower Control Arms

dramsey

I'm thinking either rainbow or the Lizstick Red. I may have to go back to the Irvine store to look at the samples...

S281 E

The lizstick red just looks sick on this body style.

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dramsey

Thanks, I'll make sure not to get it then. I'd prefer one that looks good...

Oh, wait. That's current kid vernacular, right? Never mind.

(Actually, the wife says the Evo IX counts as my "custom paint", so it's probably a moot point!)

sowaxeman

Go Byrillium Not to take anything away from Glenn's Rainbow Extreme car (because it is awesome as well) but man the metallic burnt orange/copper color is just awesome. One of the sexiest looking vehicles I've seen in person lately was a new C6 Vette in that similar shade - I can only imagine how good a Byrillium Saleen looks in person!!!

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Jason Smith
Saleen Club Of America - Central Region Director
http://www.saleenclubofamerica.com/Central

1982 GT : 1985 GT 'Vert : 2005 S-281 #92