I bought a new Hurricane!! - Page 3

aks801 · #41 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gsharapa

...What kind of price point is this new car going to be compared to Superformance and some of the rest?

Their website is up and running, and appears to offer very complete information on the pricing and build options. Just google on Hurricane Motorsports.

dlampe · #42 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 03:31 PM

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 · #43 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 06:35 PM

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 · #44 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 06:30 AM

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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 · #45 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 06:44 AM

Thats probably on the high side. The glass work is some of the best I have ever seen. I think body work will be far less than I have seen on some other cars. Also remember that their tires and wheels includes knock-offs and billboards. $12,000 for engine and tranny will get you a great 390 fe with new parts and a TKO600 which is pretty good. They will build the whole car and paint it for $36k or $37K, I don't remember exactly. Then through your $12,000 drive train in and go. That would get you to $48 or $49 and they do the work!

I can't wait to start the build thread so you guys can see this thing. It is really nice!

gsharapa · #46 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 02:34 PM

How long until they will be offering the rollers?

dlampe · #47 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 03:07 PM

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

BMK · #48 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 03:19 PM

Dean

A big change back to the Cobra.

Have fun in the build.

Cheers

Bernie

TButtrick · #49 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 03:39 PM

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

somedayaurora · #50 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 04:19 PM

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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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Bryan Anderson · #51 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 04:36 PM

Congratulations dean, Good to see you back in a cobra again, Drop me an e mail some time if you still have some tires and wheels for sale that we spoke about last year, I have a B&B sold that my customer would like pin drive wheels and you had a pretty good deal at one time.

Bryan Anderson
B&B mfg
www.bandbroadster.com

jwd · #52 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 04:38 PM

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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 · #53 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 04:59 PM

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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 · #54 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 05:13 PM

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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

TButtrick · #55 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jwd

Check your PM's.

Jim

Nothing wrong with sharing your experience right here. Unless of course, you have an axe to grind.

jwd · #56 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 08:36 PM

No axe. Just don't want to start a pizzin' match.

TButtrick · #57 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jwd

No axe. Just don't want to start a pizzin' match.

You can only start a "pizzin match" if your supporting comments are unfounded or untrue. Grow a pair and post your experience or forever hold your "piece"

jwd · #58 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TButtrick

You can only start a "pizzin match" if your supporting comments are unfounded or untrue. Grow a pair and post your experience or forever hold your "piece"

Some people can't handle the truth so why don't you can compare the two and come to your own conclusions.

ratsnst1 · #59 (**permalink**) 12-24-2009, 09:51 PM

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 · #60 (**permalink**) 12-25-2009, 05:37 AM

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