Hurricane Accepting Pre-Orders

jshel1 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 03:24 PM

Hot off the Hurricane email list:

Hurricane is now accepting pre-orders.

888-99-THRILL

MFE III · #2 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 05:47 PM

John, guess you didn't notice on the email that they asked you not to post this on the forums yet.

Hurricane wanted to give current/past owners first pass at purchasing new kits before they go public with the announcement on Monday.

So much for the public announcement on monday.

jwd · #3 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:14 PM

Matt,

I got the same e-mail as jshel1. All it said was "Hurricane is now accepting pre-orders.

888-99-THRILL".

Jim

FuzzyDiceRide · #4 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:22 PM

There's a Hurricane email list ? I really doubt if they will over sell between
now and Monday though. I hope the new company gets active on Club Cobra
too, (advertising and a spokesperson).

Got the Bug · #5 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MFE III

John, guess you didn't notice on the email that they asked you not to post this on the forums yet.

Hurricane wanted to give current/past owners first pass at purchasing new kits before they go public with the announcement on Monday.

So much for the public announcement on monday.

Current owners...not sure how many people are going to want two. Past owners...I can see that.

I've got no skin in the game, but sent the contact at Hurricane (can't remember his name) an email with some ideas/feedback a couple of weeks ago, but haven't heard a word. In this day and age EVERYONE should at least respond to an email with a "thanks for your feedback, we appreciate your input." Takes about a second.

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:42 PM

If they want to whoop up interest, they should have a detailed build thread on here. Post every couple of days with plenty of detailed pics, explanations on why they're doing stuff, etc. Take questions, then respond. That would sell more cars than a mass-emailing ever would.

Got the Bug · #7 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

If they want to whoop up interest, they should have a detailed build thread on here. Post every couple of days with plenty of detailed pics, explanations on why they're doing stuff, etc. Take questions, then respond. That would sell more cars than a mass-emailing ever would.

Agree 100%. I told them to get involved here. ERA, Kirkham, and Backdraft are very active here and I think they benefit by being part of the community. SPF...well some dealers pop in from time to time, but not much more than that.

There was guy selling CSX cars in the Central Valley that would pop up here from time to time. If I was selling any brand, I would LIVE on CC. I don't get it, but that's just me.

Gunner · #8 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Got the Bug

If I was selling any brand, I would LIVE on CC. I don't get it, but that's just me.

Most hobby boards are too diffuse or represent too small a cross-section of the relevant community for manufacturers to bother with - although those that do assign a rep to a larger board often reap rewards.

CC is different. I think some very large percentage of the Cobra community is at least loosely connected here. I can't see how any manufacturer could justify not establishing a strong presence here, even if it came to paying someone to perform the liaison job (in lieu of principals who knew their way around a browser as well as they do around a 'glass mold). As a community nexus, I can't think of many equivalents in any hobby or avocation field.

LMH · #9 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 06:59 PM

I thought we were supposed to keep it to ourselves for now.

I can't even finish the one I have, much less buy another one!

Larry

jwd · #10 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LMH

I thought we were supposed to keep it to ourselves for now.

I can't even finish the one I have, much less buy another one!

Larry

Come on Larry, you've been building that one for how many years? Life's too short. Get on it man. I'd build another Hurricane in a heartbeat but I've already taken on another project. Prior to the original Hurricane ceasing production, I had 2 people ready to order and have me build their cars for them. 1 is still waiting and the other settled on a different manufacturer and is building it himself.

elmariachi · #11 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 08:21 PM

The email I recieved said "keep it to yourself and don't post it to the forums." Well crap John, you've really gone and done it now. Now the WHOLE world is going to find out about Hurricane.

I am sure they are hoping current owners will take the opportunity to call and visit with them before things get going. Didn't get THAT from Hurricane Arlington now did ya?

elmariachi · #12 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt

If they want to whoop up interest, they should have a detailed build thread on here. Post every couple of days with plenty of detailed pics, explanations on why they're doing stuff, etc. Take questions, then respond. That would sell more cars than a mass-emailing ever would.

And I will bet you a bottle of Brad Penn that there will soon be a very nice Hurricane build thread on this forum.

RodKnock · #13 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

The email I recieved said "keep it to yourself and don't post it to the forums." Well crap John, you've really gone and done it now. Now the WHOLE world is going to find out about Hurricane.

It's called "viral marketing" or maybe reverse psychology.

LMH · #14 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jwd

Come on Larry, you've been building that one for how many years? Life's too short. Get on it man. I'd build another Hurricane in a heartbeat but I've already taken on another project. Prior to the original Hurricane ceasing production, I had 2 people ready to order and have me build their cars for them. 1 is still waiting and the other settled on a different manufacturer and is building it himself.

You're right Jim! If I would have just well enough alone, I'd be driving it today.
But... I just couldn't do that. I work on it every weekend though, so it will be finished someday!

Larry

jshel1 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 04:39 AM

Well shiat... thanks for the PM forward Larry.

I seem to have really let the cat out of the bag. Apologies to all.

Bill Bess · #16 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 05:18 AM

I just read the entire E-mail.

Loose lips sink ships...my lips are sealed until the 14th. of Dec.

Very cool consideration by Hurricane.

LMH · #17 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jshel1

Well shiat... thanks for the PM forward Larry.

I seem to have really let the cat out of the bag. Apologies to all.

Well apparently, Jim got the same email as you did w/o the secret handshake part.

I apologize if my PM was too (insert adjective here)!
Larry

mrmustang · #18 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LMH

Well apparently, Jim got the same email as you did w/o the secret handshake part.

I apologize if my PM was too (insert adjective here)!
Larry

Alright, the cat is out of the bag, share

Bill S.

LMH · #19 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:35 AM

Nothing much more to share Bill. Hurricane sent emails to the past/present car owners stating they were taking orders for cars if any of us would be interested. They aren't taking orders quite yet from the public but will be soon.
In the email I received, it asked to keep the preorders among the car owners.
It appears that a couple of us received emails that didn't have that part.
Larry

dcdoug · #20 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jshel1

Well shiat... thanks for the PM forward Larry.

I seem to have really let the cat out of the bag. Apologies to all.

No one does a mass emailing and expects it to stay confidential. Don't think about it for a minute longer.