[NickyRacerBoy]

I was at PRI and would way rather spend those kinda dollars on Howe car that saw there!

Truck rear suspension? Yeah I'd pass.


So Moe has ASA car at days I go plus a couple of 5th gen Camaros that are Howe cars with LS3. Used for 50K.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

I was at PRI and would way rather spend those kinda dollars on Howe car that saw there!

Truck rear suspension? Yeah I'd pass.


So Moe has ASA car at days I go plus a couple of 5th gen Camaros that are Howe cars with LS3. Used for 50K.

Howe cars are top shelf and a riot, but they cost the same (new) as a Hendrick's offer with about 125hp less power.
They use a Watts link in the rear so seems to me they have a "truck" suspension as well

NB i had used a Watts link on my old Stang and i gotta say the car handled well and was very predictable even with TC off (there was no Stability Control back then and with TC on the car was undrivable even in the wet).

Obviously both Howe and Hendrick know what they are doing and the latter is as good as one can get racing pedigree wise without spending multiples of the price.

Cheers!

[TheRealJA105]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

PSS Comparing this to an old Nascar roller for $3500 is like comparing a roller Miata to a new ZL1 1LE

The miata is way closer in price to a ZLE than $100k

[NickyRacerBoy]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Howe cars are top shelf and a riot, but they cost the same (new) as a Hendrick's offer with about 125hp less power.
They use a Watts link in the rear so seems to me they have a "truck" suspension as well

NB i had used a Watts link on my old Stang and i gotta say the car handled well and was very predictable even with TC off (there was no Stability Control back then and with TC on the car was undrivable even in the wet).

Obviously both Howe and Hendrick know what they are doing and the latter is as good as one can get racing pedigree wise without spending multiples of the price.

Cheers!

Oh no doubt! Both quality.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by TheRealJA105

The miata is way closer in price to a ZLE than $100k

Whatever is the right comparo, throwing $20Gs into a $3.5G roller ain't gonna come even remotely close to neither a Howe nor a Hendrick car. We are talking different solar systems here

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Oh no doubt! Both quality.

Yep
If i ever went back to a trailer queen it would be one of them bad boys. Turn key. Done. I met a guy at the Glen shaking down a Howe Camaro a couple of yrs ago and the car was something else. Holy smokes!

[Ummpwr]

I think it's very cool that they are making a car for the public to buy, and track worthy. That was filmed at CMP , a track in South Carolina that doesn't get the big name credit but it's very fun!

Eric

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Ummpwr

I think it's very cool that they are making a car for the public to buy, and track worthy. That was filmed at CMP , a track in South Carolina that doesn't get the big name credit but it's very fun!

Eric

Well said, Eric!

[GunMetalGrey]

Anyone know what this car weighs?

[Snakebt6]

If you like Nascar and you like road racing what's not to like about this.

I think its kind of cool. If you could afford one and are the kind of person with toys why not?

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Anyone know what this car weighs?

Id guess: south of 3400lb based on a weight of a NASCAR Cup car with bigger motor and extremely beefy cage (which this car likely does not have). PS They have a website with contact info.

[Badmojo]

I've seen the completed cars and the one they are currently building. It is a full racecar with full safety. The maintenance cost with the LSX crate engine should be fairly low. Tires are cheap. Suspension is fully adjustable. The build quality is top notch and the Hendrick Team treats you more like a Pro-Driver than a one-time customer. The car is fitted to you. If you ever hit something the body panels are replaceable vs. a totaled unibody car. Weight is 3100 lbs dry.



It's not cheap, but compared to a new ZL1 1LE and a full race setup it isn't bad for what you get.


I like to drive my track car on the street personally.

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

I've seen the completed cars and the one they are currently building. It is a full racecar with full safety. The maintenance cost with the LSX crate engine should be fairly low. Tires are cheap. Suspension is fully adjustable. The build quality is top notch and the Hendrick Team treats you more like a Pro-Driver than a one-time customer. The car is fitted to you. If you ever hit something the body panels are replaceable vs. a totaled unibody car. Weight is 3100 lbs dry.

It's not cheap, but compared to a new ZL1 1LE and a full race setup it isn't bad for what you get.

I like to drive my track car on the street personally.

Good to know, thanks!

[carguy55]

I'll take a GT4.R thats unrestricted