Vector returns (2000HP, 275+ MPH)

[onewhippedpuppy]

No way some guys in a shed have the technical knowledge and resources to build a 275 MPH street car. Even a "mere" 200 MPH car has thousands of hours invested in CFD and wind tunnel work. You don't just shove a big motor in a car that looks sorta sleek and hope for the best.

Denis, its bragging rights for the ultra rich. Nothing more. Personally I'd rather have a car that makes my 40 MPH daily commute more exciting.

[Racerbvd]

I still have my Vector stock certificates from last time they were in business

Matt, you need an 83-84 VW GTI, those cars were a blast!!!!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Byron you know me and cars, I've looked for a 1st gen GTi several times. It's really hard to find a reasonably stock one that isn't rusted to hell or unreasonably priced. There was a really sweet one that sold for $4k in my area recently, it was owned by a VW fanatic and had some very tasteful mods. I would have liked that one.

[legion]

Originally Posted by kach22i

I think you guys are being hard on the Vector.

All I'm saying is, based on Wiegart's past track record, this incarnation of Vector will be all about hype and produce few, if any cars.

Is it possible that he will deliver what he claims? Yes.

Is it likely? Based on paster performance, no.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Byron you know me and cars, I've looked for a 1st gen GTi several times. It's really hard to find a reasonably stock one that isn't rusted to hell or unreasonably priced. There was a really sweet one that sold for $4k in my area recently, it was owned by a VW fanatic and had some very tasteful mods. I would have liked that one.

Those were the most fun cars!!!!

Here are a few for sale.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=693617

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=682394

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=690041

[Sarc]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Personally I'd rather have a car that makes my 40 MPH daily commute more exciting.

Sounds like someone needs an E30.

[Sarc]

Originally Posted by kach22i

I think you guys are being hard on the Vector.

Rather not hard enough....that car always looked like an abortion from 'Demolition Man' to me. I mean, who wants to sit on a plynyl loveseat anyway.

[charleskieffner]

i see a new land speed record at bonneville on the horizon. IF IT DONT FLY AND KILL THEM!

we bought andre agazzi(whatever) old corvette. andre was a slob/took crap care of it/and as we found out put an incredibly hard 76k on that 88 vette that finally we threw in the towel and sold the PIG!


andre if yer out there................your a SLOB!

[kach22i]

Back in September 2007 I went to an Italian car show in Michigan with my brother and a Ferrari owning buddy. We were privileged to join a parade of supercars and escort a Vector back to the owners home.

The gentle smell yet searing fumes of racing gas from the Vector fill our lungs, and we were loving it. I felt a little nervous the whole time almost shaking, like I was getting up the nerve to ask a girl out back in High School or about to have sex for the first time.

The head engineer of Vector who now travels the globe servicing these aircraft spec-grade automobiles invited us into his home. We watched promotional videos and went though his scrap book re-living the stories and memories of the thing we now call "Vector".

When you get that close to understanding what went into building such a car, and marvel at the hurdles they leaped over, there is an awe to it. Unless you have been part of something like that, or at least shared a little time with someone who has, perhaps some respect or a nod should be shown.

I really don't see what qualifies the critics to speak out as they do, where is the supercar they helped build?







EDIT: A couple of more pics

[bell]

i'll be right back.....i need to go find my members only jacket

[speeder]

That white thing is just an ass-licking ugly kit car. Christ, if I had a dog that looked like that, I'd shave its ass and teach it to walk backwards. The wheels look like they belong on an $8.00 PU truck full of lawn mowers.

Sorry, but there is money and then there is taste. Rich or poor, you can own a piece of automotive art. (911, early GTV, etc...). That thing could knock the buzzards off a shyt wagon.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I'll take the F40, thanks.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Sarc

Sounds like someone needs an E30.

It's harder to find a really nice E30 than you'd think.

[serge944]

Originally Posted by Sarc

Sounds like someone needs an E30.

I6 E30s get pretty ****ty gas mileage when you really think about it. My e36 m3 got better mileage and it has 80 more hp and an additional 400 lbs. 40mpg? Maybe down a 50% grade.

[YTNUKLR]

It's

Mk1 GTI...$5k for a nice one, or $1k for a crap one you need to work on for 2 years

Then, you say, if I am going to spend $5k on this old GTI, I might just save up another $5k and get an E30 M3...

then you think,

why don't I just get a 911SC?

[serge944]

When I was 12, I thought this was a pretty badass car. Not so much anymore.

[dewolf]

I think the Aussie version of the backyard supercar is better

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/4321/australias-joss-supercar-to-enter-production/

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I'll take the F40, thanks.

I like how you think. The F40 is one of the sexiest cars ever made, IMHO. Italian to the core - attention-getting and attractive without resorting to silliness.

[kach22i]

The Vector is a spaceship compared to anything else on the road, it makes a statement.

I like something with more curves and lighter myself, but have to respect the effort that went into making it.

[legion]

George, I have no doubt the cars are fascinating (though ugly, IMO).

The "farce" I was speaking of is Wiegart's consistent mismanagement of the company.