I think the bottom line is that everyone with experience with the Richmond is telling you that you probably will not be happy with it. There are better choices.
I am also new to all of this. The advice I have recieved from everyone on this forum and everyone that responded to your questions has been dead on and saved me a ton of headaches. I trust these guys to give me sound advice witout bias.
I hope your build goes well for you and that you get the car of your dreams. But do your research, make a solid plan and then stick to it. Making changes part way through will cost you more time and money that you can imagine.
