Handling, Performance

Danonline · #1 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 08:35 PM

I think Hurricane has a lot going for it. I'm convinced it would be a more straight forward build, but can't help but wonder if I'd regret the decision based on relative performance in terms of handling. The "#1 Seller" obviously got there based on the design of their frame and the resulting handling and ride performance. Can anyone that has driven both cars give me a sense of the degree of difference between the two from a handling/ride standpoint? I'm sure the Hurricane would go together easier and is cosmetically superior, but at the end of the day the driving experience is the primary reason people build these cars, in my opinion. As anyone had a Hurricane on the track that can speak to relative performance?

If I were to travel to KC is it possible to test drive a finished car?

Thanks

Buzzmobile · #2 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 09:13 PM

Dean Lampe has had a Hurricane, B/B and Kirkham rides, and he races...ask him.

jayscobras · #3 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 10:05 PM

The number one seller is price only. If you want to know the real handleing story contact Dean or me.

Jay

Excaliber · #4 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 10:12 PM

I would think the #1 seller would be an FFR. I'm not sure they got there based on frame design, ride or handling as much as 'price'.

Or, are you referring to some other replica as being #1?

...and for the rest of the story with handling, contact Richard Hudgins!

(sorry Jay, couldn't resist).

LMH · #5 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 11:38 PM

Yeah, send Dean a PM and get his thoughts.
I've driven more than a few FFR's but no track time in one. Lots of variables in how each is set up, so comparing is hard to do.
Larry

Dinobyte · #6 (**permalink**) 06-08-2006, 12:26 AM

Why won't you guys who own a Hurricane comment in public as to the handling?

Ken Bisconti · #7 (**permalink**) 06-08-2006, 01:53 AM

My Hurricane handles great. It goes forward , backward, left, right and stops.
It does each very, very fast . Factory Five is the only Cobra that I know of that really races at competive speeds with ther spec racers. I am not up to date on BD racing. What have they won?

LMH · #8 (**permalink**) 06-08-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinobyte

Why won't you guys who own a Hurricane comment in public as to the handling?

Dean has talked about how his car handled as has Ken. As for the other cars out there, a lot are not completed (mine included), so comment on handling will be forth coming. There are a number of them about to become street legal, so sit tight.
Larry

Dinobyte · #9 (**permalink**) 06-08-2006, 05:12 PM

I just find all the chat of "PM me and I will tell you" to be a bit odd. Not that I doubt the Hurricane, but what's the secret here?

I don't get it...

ChrisL · #10 (**permalink**) 06-09-2006, 03:52 PM

Dinobyte,
Why the guys here say to PM Dean to speak with him about his car is beacause, Dean does not check these boards here that much but hes is a very good source to speak with seeing that he had raced his Hurricane and really dialed in his car for it .Dean could add alot of insight for someone as could Jay also. Noone here with Hurricanes is trying to hide anything. Hope this helps to clear things abit.

khansmith · #11 (**permalink**) 06-15-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinobyte

I just find all the chat of "PM me and I will tell you" to be a bit odd. Not that I doubt the Hurricane, but what's the secret here?

I don't get it...

It's an ancient chinese secret

Seriously, mine is not built yet so can't say. Other thing to note outside of this is that Hurricane recently added an IRS option (before I ordered)

But the 3 link with the 9 inch should be in parity with the FFR I help build.