Limited Edition Hennessey Exorcist

gra359 · 12-27-2021, 01:48 PM

2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 HENNESSEY EXORCIST, going on the auction block at Mecum. Just thought everyone would like to know!!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-48...ource=hs_email

DorsoDuroJohn · 12-27-2021, 01:56 PM

quick, sell everything you own....

Camaro1973 · 12-27-2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gra359

2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 HENNESSEY EXORCIST, going on the auction block at Mecum. Just thought everyone would like to know!!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-48...ource=hs_email

I wouldn’t want mine either if it was built by Hennessey.

infinitereality · 12-27-2021, 02:52 PM

For what they charge for this car, at a minimum could at least put some nice (and wider) wheels and tires on it considering it can fit them and should need all the contact patch it can get.

They can also rotate the tow hook 90deg. Maybe this is the way it's intended and I'm use to seeing them vertical, but looks goofy being sideways.

JSH · 12-27-2021, 03:05 PM

They have the most impressive facility that I've ever seen, and their prices reflect it.

Vigilante375 · 12-27-2021, 03:22 PM

Limited edition? Sure, that will help it sell but I wouldn't ever let them work on my car.

TXCSSU · 12-27-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

I wouldn’t want mine either if it was built by Hennessey.

lol, I see Hennessey hasn't lived down its rep from a few years ago. I guess I shouldn't expect too much from a company that sounds like a beverage.

JSH · 12-27-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

lol, I see Hennessey hasn't lived down its rep from a few years ago. I guess I shouldn't expect too much from a company that sounds like a beverage.

Disagree. Perhaps not with everyone, but they worked on 550 cars in 2019 so they must be doing a lot right.

arpad_m · 12-27-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

Disagree. Perhaps not with everyone, but they worked on 550 cars in 2019 so they must be doing a lot right.

Well, you are the only one defending them on this forum, and you are also a Hennessey customer.

JSH · 12-27-2021, 05:54 PM

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Well, you are the only one defending them on this forum, and you are also a Hennessey customer.

I am the only Hennessey customer here. So, I have firsthand knowledge of how they do things, now. Everyone else relies on hearsay and rumors.

I doubt any other shop does 550 cars or anything close to that.

DangerZL1 · 12-27-2021, 05:55 PM

I enjoy their videos.

ZL1plumbin · 12-27-2021, 05:59 PM

What’s the real world cost of having a reputable shop do that work to a brand new ZL1?

Just trying to see how far off the mark it is for having the “Hennessy” name.
(I’m in the camp of Hennessy sucks also. I still remember the shady viper days)

Just because someone is still in business and does volume doesn’t mean they’re honest/good etc. Lots of deceitful crooks out there that are still in business. It always catches up to them at some point.

TXCSSU · 12-27-2021, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I am the only Hennessey customer here. So, I have firsthand knowledge of how they do things, now. Everyone else relies on hearsay and rumors.

I doubt any other shop does 550 cars or anything close to that.

I heard that they were bad with holding onto customer cars for longer than they should've, and that they were using money from future orders to pay for current customer builds (essentially a pyramid scheme).

I've heard that Jalopnik isn't great journalism, but this isn't the only publication that I've read about Hennessey issues. I can't remember if it was Car & Driver or Motor Trend, but they also listed the issues with Hennessey. I'll steer clear for now as where there's smoke, there's usually fire.

https://jalopnik.com/ex-employees-sa...-ev-1778134112

JSH · 12-27-2021, 07:22 PM

They picked up my car and two weeks later it was in my driveway. I've had zero issues with the work they did.

But you can save a few bucks by calling your local Mom and Pop shop.

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

I heard that they were bad with holding onto customer cars for longer than they should've, and that they were using money from future orders to pay for current customer builds (essentially a pyramid scheme).

I've heard that Jalopnik isn't great journalism, but this isn't the only publication that I've read about Hennessey issues. I can't remember if it was Car & Driver or Motor Trend, but they also listed the issues with Hennessey. I'll steer clear for now as where there's smoke, there's usually fire.

https://jalopnik.com/ex-employees-sa...-ev-1778134112

12-27-2021, 01:48 PM	#1
gra359 Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1, 1970 BOSS 302 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 80 View My Garage	Limited Edition Hennessey Exorcist 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 HENNESSEY EXORCIST, going on the auction block at Mecum. Just thought everyone would like to know!! https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-48...ource=hs_email

12-27-2021, 02:52 PM	#4
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1, 2019 SLC Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 394	For what they charge for this car, at a minimum could at least put some nice (and wider) wheels and tires on it considering it can fit them and should need all the contact patch it can get. They can also rotate the tow hook 90deg. Maybe this is the way it's intended and I'm use to seeing them vertical, but looks goofy being sideways. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, SS1LE Wheels, SP TB, Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Painted Emblems NGM, Black "1" Inlay, 50% Headlight Armor, 5% Tint + 50% Windshield - Carbon Fiber: Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White - +4 Arm, Widened OEM Wheel, List Goes On...

12-27-2021, 03:05 PM	#5
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,980	They have the most impressive facility that I've ever seen, and their prices reflect it. __________________ HPE 850 + KongX + GT100 = 1050 bhp corrected 1.60/10.56/131 @ 8043 DA (9 runs so far) 3735# w/o driver On order: Kong LT4 TVS R2650; LPE BBDI FP; XDI +30 Some previous cars: 2016 GTR 2013 GTR 2011 BMW M3 2006 PS GTO 4-link sportsman race car (6.52/212) 2001 LS1 Procharger/N2O (9.90 at 8000DA)

12-27-2021, 01:56 PM	#2
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 316	quick, sell everything you own....

12-27-2021, 03:22 PM	#6
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 757	Limited edition? Sure, that will help it sell but I wouldn't ever let them work on my car.

12-27-2021, 05:55 PM	#11
DangerZL1 Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Tennessee Posts: 2,721	I enjoy their videos.

12-27-2021, 05:59 PM	#12
ZL1plumbin Drives: ZL1 1LE on order Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: MI Posts: 177	What’s the real world cost of having a reputable shop do that work to a brand new ZL1? Just trying to see how far off the mark it is for having the “Hennessy” name. (I’m in the camp of Hennessy sucks also. I still remember the shady viper days) Just because someone is still in business and does volume doesn’t mean they’re honest/good etc. Lots of deceitful crooks out there that are still in business. It always catches up to them at some point.

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