2 Seat Spyder Being Built in San Jose, CA

[lawrenc454]

see photos from the Spyder I saw getting service at Speed Sports. It's not street legal yet. Three guys in the one photo; Kregg Williams owner of Speed Sports on the left, the designer builder inthe middle, and "Just Bob" Rasters (the farkler) on the right. this is the first body he built and he is developing the frame and hardware around as much Spyder hardware as he can use.

Lonnie

 

[SpyderGirl]

I had wanted to see that in person but I had to work.... :cus:

Looks cool! :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderWolf]

That is cool. I would also love to see it in person sometime.

 

[Pelican_Racing]

It's not street legal yet.
Lonnie

Technically we are street legal. Went through the final steps with the DMV last week. Just got the parts from Speed Sports today so we're looking at the first real drive tomorrow. If this rain ever lets up!

It was nice meeting you and "Just Bob" as well.

-Hong

 

[Some Guy]

Wicked cool!!! :2thumbs:

I only see 1 problem...it's not yellow! (we all know yellow Spyders are the fastest!)

 

[SpyderWolf]

Wicked cool!!! :2thumbs:

I only see 1 problem...it's not yellow! (we all know yellow Spyders are the fastest!)

:agree: Time for a trip to the paint booth! :thumbup:

 

[Desert Spyder]

Uh, I hate to say this but its not for me guys. Maybe if I see it in person. Looks like the offspring of a boat and a sportscar. Can it handle the twisties?

 

[SpydeeBite2]

I don't get it?

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

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see photos from the Spyder I saw getting service at Speed Sports. It's not street legal yet. Three guys in the one photo; Kregg Williams owner of Speed Sports on the left, the designer builder inthe middle, and "Just Bob" Rasters (the farkler) on the right. this is the first body he built and he is developing the frame and hardware around as much Spyder hardware as he can use.

Lonnie

I'm Sorry but that thing is BUTT ugly!!!nojoke

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

pretty coooooooool

:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Pelican Racing, what are the pros & cons vs. the T-Rex?

 

[Recluze]

Looks a lot like a Grinnall Scorpion, a kit out of Great Britain. The only way they can get them into the country is to ship them without a motor. The new owner then needs to assemble the kit which is not much. Then one has to go find a donor BMW motorcycle for the running gear. Truly a job for gear heads and not me. Then you have to get it on California/US roads. Then you have to maintain it. All this would set you back about $26k.

Now this looks more promising. Hard to form an opinion on the style without a really cool paint job on it but it will be a head turner in any case. Good luck with that and let us know when it is ready for viewing.

 

[Pelican_Racing]

Pelican Racing, what are the pros & cons vs. the T-Rex?

While we don't offer as much power as the T-Rex, our vehicle is a lot lighter and is a much better value. Final pricing is TBD, but T-Rex's start at about $50k and go up from there.

Looks a lot like a Grinnall Scorpion, a kit out of Great Britain.

Now this looks more promising. Hard to form an opinion on the style without a really cool paint job on it but it will be a head turner in any case. Good luck with that and let us know when it is ready for viewing.

The Grinnall is a good piece of kit, but I think our design is better. Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I appreciate you withholding final judgment until the vehicle is finished.

Our build process should be a lot easier than the Grinnall since we're doing all the engineering up front. Ideally this could be put together by a garage mechanic with a limited tool kit. If you do your own oil changes and brake jobs then you can build one too.

I'm Sorry but that thing is BUTT ugly!!!

Well if we all thought the same thing we wouldn't be thinking right? :joke:

 

[Firefly]

It's not something I want.... but it's pretty cool and amazing what they did to create this new beast. Can't wait to see it painted.

:congrats:

 

[bone crusher]

I'm Sorry but that thing is BUTT ugly!!!nojoke

:agree:

 

[LittleJohn]

Ugly can be fun too!!!! (This from past experiences....LOL):yikes:

 

[SpyderGirl]

I really like the looks of the finished product sketches. Looks promising. Sorry I missed out on seeing this in person. Maybe soon.

This wouldn't replace my Spyder, but would be a nice toy to have around. :doorag: