i think "i don't fully know" they're legal via kit car laws like the Rallyfighter. both 480 and 360 are powered by Ford Duratec 2.0s and the 360 seams to have the same HP and similar 0-60 time as the Slingshot!
what do you guys think, would this make a cool comparison?
i think "i don't fully know" they're legal via kit car laws like the Rallyfighter. both 480 and 360 are powered by Ford Duratec 2.0s and the 360 seams to have the same HP and similar 0-60 time as the Slingshot!
what do you guys think, would this make a cool comparison?
I like them (as well as many other machines) but they are just so expensive for what you get. Now that the SS is under $20k it makes all these others not as appealing.
Even the Ariel Atom was $60k with the same motor that's in the SS. They use a lot of trick parts (suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, etc.) but it would have been nice to be able to get a stripped down version of the Atom that I could build how I want.
They could have put Brembo brakes, Ohlins or Fox suspension, sticky Nitto or Toyo tires, carbon fiber body panels, etc. but then it would be another $45k track toy.
I may end up dumping $25k into the SS but it will be what I want and not what the factory thinks I want.
The other full-time open air options are just too pricey for what you get and very hard to justify in a climate where they sit for so many months. I guess if auto's were my only hobby then not a big deal. I have too many other things vying for my free time and budget.
Trailered my 3 year project to the DMV recently. Should have a VIN number in a few weeks. Working on body panels,windscreen, mirrors, and fenders now. Will be hitting the streets legally in a few weeks now!
I've wanted to look at one just because they are something new, but prior to the recent dealer opening in Greensboro there wasn't anything on the east coast between Pa and Fla. Might ride up there one day soon and see what it looks like close up.
This is very interesting. As Ferrari & Lamborghini owner, I get more attention on my Slingshot than my exotic cars.
Example: Today I drove my SS on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California and there's a Lamborghini Huracan in front me. People cheered at my Slingshot, taking pictures and...
So we all know stock for stock the trex kills the SS, what about with the alpha or hahn turbo?? I want to see how well it will fare against its top competitor. thoughts?
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