I bought a new Hurricane!!

[dlampe]

Gary, I didn't see the FIA body lying around anywhere. I know Hurricane had one in KC but no mold. I don't know what might of happened to it.

They are planning a very nice complete roller. I think it will fall between BDR and SPF with most options including the IRS but will be geared toward a buyer looking for more authenticity, no offense intended. I will let you know as the project moves along.

[PaulProe]

Gary,
From your experience with the Component Craft car, you know how authentic the body itself is. The work that Hurricane did on the frame and the rest of the kit is amazing. If they found a little detail that wasn't true to original, it was corrected. and it not only looks good, it runs and handles good also.

I've pursued the authenticity theme with my build and have received many compliments. I can truly say it is a "replica" not just a look-alike

The guys at Lake City have taken it to even a higher level with the quality of manufacturing and glass-work. I was there with Dean last week. Talk about kids in a candy factory

You'd look good in a new Hurricane kit. We'd love to have you as part of the family

Paul Proefrock

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by dlampe

Gary, I didn't see the FIA body lying around anywhere. I know Hurricane had one in KC but no mold. I don't know what might of happened to it.

They are planning a very nice complete roller. I think it will fall between BDR and SPF with most options including the IRS but will be geared toward a buyer looking for more authenticity, no offense intended. I will let you know as the project moves along.

So they will offer both traditional kit form plus a roller version? I'd also like to see an FIA 289 offering.

$21,500 is very appealing for their kit. Quick math for completed car with IRS and no other "upgrades" might be;

$21,500 Base kit
$4,000 IRS
$12,000 Engine & Transmission
$2,500 Wheels & Tires
$8,000 Paint
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$48,000 Est. Total

[dlampe]

You will probably be able to order your roller in a couple of weeks for a February delivery.

[BMK]

Dean

A big change back to the Cobra.

Have fun in the build.

Cheers

Bernie

[TButtrick]

I smell an aluminum block FE with Webers and a big-a$$ cam.

[somedayaurora]

Originally Posted by TButtrick

I smell an aluminum block FE with Webers and a big-a$$ cam.

TButtrick whats your thoughts on the hurricane.....simalar too the FFR ?
How long /$$ to build your FFR if you don't mind me asking . Hurricane is only 10 hrs from me , so they seem like they may win by default .
Happy holidays
SDR
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[jwd]

Originally Posted by somedayaurora

TButtrick whats your thoughts on the hurricane.....simalar too the FFR ?
How long /$$ to build your FFR if you don't mind me asking . Hurricane is only 10 hrs from me , so they seem like they may win by default .
Happy holidays
SDR

A Hurricane is nothing like a FFR. Your best bet is to compare them side by side and talk to people that have built both. I did.

Jim

[somedayaurora]

Originally Posted by jwd

A Hurricane is nothing like a FFR. Your best bet is to compare them side by side and talk to people that have built both. I did.

Jim

Same difficulty too build/price ?
How longs was the build , how complete wasv the kit ?
Happy Holidays SDR
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[jwd]

Originally Posted by somedayaurora

Same difficulty too build/price ?
How longs was the build , how complete wasv the kit ?
Happy Holidays SDR

Check your PM's.

Jim

[ratsnst1]

I sure like there kit, by the time you add the up grades like chrome role bar, powder coated frame,chrome quick jacks, wipers,aluminum firwall,powder coated side pipes, and a few extras that I think most guys would want your getting up there in spf teritory, as far as a roller goes.I cant wait to see there quality of paint that they do on there finished car as well. and as far as 12 grand for a engine and a tko 600 go, as far as a high hp goes thats way too cheap, I would say more like 15 or 16 grand, for the drive train, but then again depends if you want white knuckle power, or somthing on the mello side, either way, I like the car very much.

[berzerko]

I have spoken to jim and I know where he's coming from when compairing FFR to hurricane. It always turns into a pissing match

I went with hurricane because they sold a complete kit (FFR did not have one yet) and I liked the shape of the body better

You do not need to spend 50k to build one either
33k with a 4.6 4v

[dlampe]

Look, I will say this. The body is more accurate than the FFR or the SPF. The glass work is much better than the FFR's I have seen and worked on. The parts fit together much better too. This car is not intended to be a low cost kit to build. It is a top line kit that comes with everything you need to complete the project except what is listed as not included. I will say what others might not. There are differences in kits. Some are better for one reason or another. Some offer better customer service, some are more accurate, some are easier to build, some are cheaper, some are completely done when they arrive. FOR ME, this is the most accurate kit for the money. The ERA is more expensive and similar in quality. As far as I know, there have only been 3 people visit the new facility and see the changes done to the car. The other 2 know what I am talking about. That is why I immediately bought one when I saw what they have been up to. I don't think this is a competitor with SPF or FFR. Just different markets.

The company was purchased by a company in Dallas who ended up in some kind of SEC trouble. They never unpacked the stuff before it was purchased by some good ole boys from Iowa.

TButtrick, you might be right with your sense of smell!

Somedayaurora, this kit is totally different than FFR. It will likely cost you more to build. It will also be easier to build and is more complete than the FFR builds I have witnessed. Although it is untested, I think when it is finished you will have a car worth more money given similar drive train and personal choices. I built the "98" car they currently use for advertising and I traded it for a very nice Kirkham roller.

I really don't want to turn this into a "who has the better kit" thread, but I will answer your questions based on my experience with many different cars and car companies.

[gsharapa]

Hey Dean,

See the Hurricane that just came up for sale on clubcobra?

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=2647&cat=2

Alfredo is the guy I sold my black with gold stripes SPF too in Mexico about 5 years ago....He's selling Kirkhams and some Hurricanes. I like the aluminum pieces he did on this car........

[gsharapa]

Nicely stated Dean on the different kits. My first Cobra was a Component Craft (which is the past Hurricane), Superformance (4 of them) and then a Kirkham FIA. They all were very nice Cobras unique in their own ways. Picking a manufacture is a personal choice based on a lot of factors ie; your budget, where you live, what you want to do with the cobra, how much of it you want to build, big block or small block, 427 or FIA, what your friends may have or had, customer service, how original it is etc........
I like what I'm hearing on this new Hurricane and it's just nice to see another one out there to choose from. Can't wait to see your build thread!

[somedayaurora]

Thanks Dlampe , that was very helpful . I have been pouring over there website , and I have got too say the kit looks very nice and also a little less intimidating too build then the others I've seen . Am I correct in assuming the "new" kit is even easier too assemble than the original Hurricane ?
Happy Holidays
SDR
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[Kit Cars Mexico]

Here is my HM1045 build thread if someone wants to see more of these Hurricane Kits:

http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.c...m=1151629002/0

Alfredo Canalizo

[danc30]

I'll weigh in. Mine took 9 months to build just spending nights and weekends on it in a small 2 car garage. (full time job back then). The build was actually very fun, but the driving is even better......

I'm mechanically inclined but have never built a car before, it was easy for me. A few rough spots, but keep at it and you'll figure it out. I like to tell people the glove box was the hardest part of the build......

I also researched a lot of companies before deciding on HMS. Hurricane had the best all around kit for me and had everything to build it included, zip ties, shrink tubing for the wiring, elect. crimpers, even a test light for the wiring.

Again, just my opinion. Do some research and come to your own conclusion.

I will be building another Hurricane as soon as I get all my ducks in a row.

Dan

[somedayaurora]

Originally Posted by Kit Cars Mexico

Here is my HM1045 build thread if someone wants to see more of these Hurricane Kits:

http://forum.hurricane-motorsports.c...m=1151629002/0

Alfredo

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SDR
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