Not your typical modified Spyder

[Pelican_Racing]

SpyderLovers avert your eyes! I've done extensive work to my Spyder, so much so that the State of California no longer recognizes it as a Can-Am. I'm still deciding on what to call it.

I realize that it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but please be kind. This has taken a year of long hours and late nights, as well as nearly my entire bank account to accomplish.

More details to follow. Questions gladly answered!

Thanks,
Hong

 

[MarkLawson]

Wow!! Would love to see it.

 

[DynamoBT]

That looks great!! And you're right. You can hardly tell a Spyder is in there!!

You obviously have talent in design.

 

[WizardMaster]

Like the Green Lotus Elise there!!!!:thumbup: How is that to drive?

 

[fastfraser]

:thumbup: Now if i can just decide on a windshield !!:joke:

 

[Pelican_Racing]

Like the Green Lotus Elise there!!!!:thumbup: How is that to drive?

It's okay - for a car... opcorn:

Of course I kid, but honestly the Elise is our handling target for this vehicle. It belongs to our Vehicle Engineering Lead. He designed both vehicles (well, S1 Elise, but it is essentially the same).

-Hong

 

[burg650]

I have one word, AWESOME truly a one of a kind hope to see it one day.

 

[Al Bragg]

:agree: I would like to see it too. Cool

What are you doing for stearing? A Wheel or bars?

More pictures please :thumbup:

 

[Pelican_Racing]

:agree: I would like to see it too. Cool

What are you doing for stearing? A Wheel or bars?

More pictures please :thumbup:

I'll let everyone know when we're down in SoCal. I'm looking for Leno. :thumbup:

Steering is similar to a car. Or should I say a go-kart.

 

[BumbleBee]

A lot of long and hard work has been put into that Spyder/Car :2thumbs:

Looks pretty cool and different :thumbup:

 

[NautiBrit]

I admire your vision.

 

[Lamonster]

Wow, that's great. Please give us some details. :thumbup:

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

bad a$$

gotta have one:shemademe_smilie::thumbup::agree::clap::2thumbs:

 

[SpyderGirl]

WOW.... Very unique!! I'd love to see it in person. You are VERY talented. :2thumbs:

Can I have the Porsche??

I used to have a really nice 1985.5 944... sold it after I bought the Spyder.

 

[Pelican_Racing]

Wow, that's great. Please give us some details. :thumbup:

Thanks Lamonster! Vehicle specifications are probably well known to the Spyder crowd. We keep the powertrain and mechanical bits the same.

Basic idea is a single vehicle donor kit. We sell the chassis and body shell. You take all the parts off your Spyder and put it on our vehicle. Registration varies state to state, but here in California it is considered a new vehicle and gets a new VIN.

We've only gained about 150lbs over BRP's claimed dry weight, and are actually lighter than the new RT model. Performance should remain quite good, with better handling given the longer and wider stance.

We keep all the safety systems (ABS, VSS, EBD, DPS, etc.) and add a bit more insurance in having a tubular steel space-frame surrounding the occupants, roll bars (to be fabricated) and 5 point racing harnesses.

I'm hoping to sell the chassis and body with all necessary parts to do the conversion (pedals, steering shaft, shifter) to current Spyder owners. We can also sell complete vehicles using brand new Spyders for folks who want to go that route.

SpyderGirl,

I'll have to take it out for a NorCal Spyder Rally if you folks will have me. :doorag:

-Hong

 

[truck 85]

Way cool. I am sure that you will have many miles of fun and enjoyment. But if you think that we get questions about are spyders look out for this cool machine!:congrats:welcome

 

[Lamonster]

Got any idea on the price of the kit? How's the cooling?

Thanks Lamonster! Vehicle specifications are probably well known to the Spyder crowd. We keep the powertrain and mechanical bits the same.

Basic idea is a single vehicle donor kit. We sell the chassis and body shell. You take all the parts off your Spyder and put it on our vehicle. Registration varies state to state, but here in California it is considered a new vehicle and gets a new VIN.

We've only gained about 150lbs over BRP's claimed dry weight, and are actually lighter than the new RT model. Performance should remain quite good, with better handling given the longer and wider stance.

We keep all the safety systems (ABS, VSS, EBD, DPS, etc.) and add a bit more insurance in having a tubular steel space-frame surrounding the occupants, roll bars (to be fabricated) and 5 point racing harnesses.

I'm hoping to sell the chassis and body with all necessary parts to do the conversion (pedals, steering shaft, shifter) to current Spyder owners. We can also sell complete vehicles using brand new Spyders for folks who want to go that route.

SpyderGirl,

I'll have to take it out for a NorCal Spyder Rally if you folks will have me. :doorag:

-Hong

 

[NancysToy]

Got any idea on the price of the kit? How's the cooling?

Spyabusa Rex???

 

[COOLMACHINE]

another nice new idea

:2thumbs: It's always nice to see new ideas. I can only imagine the hours put in it. Side by side seating. Looks like a heck of a lot of fun and I'm sure it scoots too.
That being said, I'm gonna keep my Spyder but keep up the GREAT work. That's something to be proud of. I'm amazed with what people can come up with. Best of luck to ya !

 

[Dukester]

Great job

I admire people like yourself so much. I wish I had the talent to do things like that. There are so many people on this site that are so talented and knowlegable. I'm so jealous. Well great job and thanks for sharing.:congrats::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown: