John Hennessey Calls out Bugatti

Mdeniz · 11-01-2007, 06:00 PM

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...d800f57993.htm

Discuss....

rcsupra · 11-01-2007, 06:09 PM

The design looks cool (from what you could see) and the supposed specs sound tempting, but I'm sure Bugatti and those who are able to buy such cars care little about what JH is up to. There are a few small companies that have built Veyron beaters, or at least challengers but you never hear about them. He'd be hard pressed to create a car that has the same performance, quality, style, and comfort as the mighty Bugatti.

Ascari_2 · 11-01-2007, 06:12 PM

Look at it this way. Your car runs a bit slower then a Veyron. Just because it goes as fast do you see yourself putting the two in a similar class. I'd be curious to see not only the speed but reliability, luxury, high-speed stability, ease of use and safety factors when comparing the two.

T66Dawg · 11-01-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascari_2

Look at it this way. Your car runs a bit slower then a Veyron. Just because it goes as fast do you see yourself putting the two in a similar class. I'd be curious to see not only the speed but reliability, luxury, high-speed stability, ease of use and safety factors when comparing the two.

If the Bugatti reliability is anything like that of it's parent company, VW, then even the Dodges that JH modifies would be more reliable

Ascari_2 · 11-01-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by T66Dawg

If the Bugatti reliability is anything like that of it's parent company, VW, then even the Dodges that JH modifies would be more reliable

Haha, but hey there's already been a 30k+ miles on at least one Veyron.

Bmw_Neo_Type · 11-01-2007, 06:40 PM

The veyron does nothing for me. I would rather have an F430 and it will probably please me more. If JH is over parting out his customers' vipers, etc then i say its good hes trying to take out that car.

Ascari_2 · 11-01-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw_Neo_Type

The veyron does nothing for me. I would rather have an F430 and it will probably please me more. If JH is over parting out his customers' vipers, etc then i say its good hes trying to take out that car.

Not knocking on you here, but have you ever sat or seen the Veyron in person, let alone drive it or the F430. Or are your opinions based strictly on looks.

apx632 · 11-01-2007, 06:47 PM

the veyron really isn't an oustanding performer IMO. sure it does 250mph but it takes a while to get there. it doesn't corner particularly well for a car that costs as much as it does. its really not worth the money at all to buy.

Bmw_Neo_Type · 11-01-2007, 06:49 PM

Sat in the veyron, drove an F430 F1. The Veyron did not do anything for me. I have seen a few in person. Do not get me wrong, its a nice car. But i would not plunk cash on it.

Ascari_2 · 11-01-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw_Neo_Type

Sat in the veyron, drove an F430 F1. The Veyron did not do anything for me. I have seen a few in person. Do not get me wrong, its a nice car. But i would not plunk cash on it.

The whole thing with value is a different question. But the Bugatti was developed and tested time and time again. There have been insane resources expended on this car. They could've taken some shoddy tires and used them but instead they had Michelin develop tires especially for such high speed runs. From every single review that's been put out it appears that the car was designed to be driven such high speeds as often as your soul desires. The car is a technological experiment.

Something tells me that there will be no testing of Hennesy cars in the deserts of Africa or on the frozen lakes of norther Europe. There will be no long distance testing at sustained high speeds. It will not be the ultimate GT car.

BTW this reminds me of the Cobalt v. M5 thread just below. Same arguments apply here, just on a grander scale.

GSXXXguy · 11-01-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by apx632

the veyron really isn't an oustanding performer IMO. sure it does 250mph but it takes a while to get there. it doesn't corner particularly well for a car that costs as much as it does. its really not worth the money at all to buy.

Retarded post of the year, congrats.

John Hennessey? That thief is still in business?

PineappleMonkey · 11-01-2007, 07:07 PM

Wow, he wasn't drunk?

NextBoost · 11-01-2007, 07:15 PM

LOL

all i need to say.

AZmkiii · 11-01-2007, 07:19 PM

So it's going to be an expensive kit car with a huge engine and lots of hp that's going to be really fast in a strait line and nothing else? *yawn*

Ghost Rider 666 · 11-01-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXXXguy

Retarded post of the year, congrats.

John Hennessey? That thief is still in business?

how is he a thief?

Denroll · 11-01-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apx632

the veyron really isn't an oustanding performer IMO. sure it does 250mph but it takes a while to get there. it doesn't corner particularly well for a car that costs as much as it does. its really not worth the money at all to buy.

Only on the internet...

Azar · 11-01-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost Rider 666

how is he a thief?

http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...73250911497300

And go to numerous SRT boards and search for his name and you'll be reeling from the horror stories.

apx632 · 11-01-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GSXXXguy

Retarded post of the year, congrats.

John Hennessey? That thief is still in business?

you go ahead and keep thinkin that.

DragonSi · 11-01-2007, 09:46 PM

yeah wtf, from what i've read he is a cocky ass thief, fuck him there's no way he has funds to produce a car on par with the veyron, like azmkiii said expensive kit car all the way

Ocelot · 11-01-2007, 09:57 PM

So yeah...there's no way in the world I would trust JH to provide me with a car after ripping several people off. Even if it was a rumor, I'd stay away, just because that's not how I do business. That's like Gemballa, they're another company that would never get my money (should I get some

).

Ghost Rider 666 · 11-01-2007, 10:18 PM

damn looks like this guy screw alot of people over....but why if he was making so much money off these cars???

OOBE · 11-01-2007, 10:36 PM

You can't just think that because you build TT Vipers, all of a sudden you can fucking build a car of the caliber of the Veyron. As much as people in here despise that car, it is a marvel...and it might not have the soul of a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, but compared to anything from JH, it'll have much more soul.

MR2ninja · 11-01-2007, 10:41 PM

Maybe people would take him seriously if he wasn't running a chop shop.

houstonT · 11-01-2007, 10:42 PM

Guys, trust me when I tell you, JOHN WILL BE ABLE TO PULL IT OFF. Think Saleen... Just be patient and all will see...

Peter

OOBE · 11-01-2007, 10:49 PM

The thing is that nobody will be patient, because chances are, nobody gives a rat's ass. Saleen didn't have a bad reputation before he got big, man.

11-01-2007, 06:00 PM	#1
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11-01-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
rcsupra Supraddict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 853	The design looks cool (from what you could see) and the supposed specs sound tempting, but I'm sure Bugatti and those who are able to buy such cars care little about what JH is up to. There are a few small companies that have built Veyron beaters, or at least challengers but you never hear about them. He'd be hard pressed to create a car that has the same performance, quality, style, and comfort as the mighty Bugatti. __________________ My Supra Compilation \| The Quicksilver Registry \| The Most Influential Supras \| MKIV Supra Road Racing History \| Recirculated vs. Open WG: Videos of recirculated Supras When I look at a Supra, even after all of these years, I get downright excited. It doesn't matter what color, N/A or TT, auto or 6sp, whatever. I get shivers each time I pick up a car cover and look at one, or see one driving down the street. It's hard to explain, but I've not had this kind of utter love for any other car no matter what the brand. - WrenchWhore

11-01-2007, 06:40 PM	#6
Bmw_Neo_Type Wangan Nasty Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Age: 22 Posts: 1,616	The veyron does nothing for me. I would rather have an F430 and it will probably please me more. If JH is over parting out his customers' vipers, etc then i say its good hes trying to take out that car. __________________ Endless / Zeal / Craftsquare

11-01-2007, 06:49 PM	#9
Bmw_Neo_Type Wangan Nasty Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Age: 22 Posts: 1,616	Sat in the veyron, drove an F430 F1. The Veyron did not do anything for me. I have seen a few in person. Do not get me wrong, its a nice car. But i would not plunk cash on it. __________________ Endless / Zeal / Craftsquare

11-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#24
houstonT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,945	Guys, trust me when I tell you, JOHN WILL BE ABLE TO PULL IT OFF. Think Saleen... Just be patient and all will see... Peter __________________ 1998 Supra Black/Black - 1,000+ rwhp 2009 Lexus ISF Starfire Pearl/Black - Stock

11-01-2007, 06:12 PM	#3
Ascari_2 SupraForums Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chi-town Age: 28 Posts: 1,874	Look at it this way. Your car runs a bit slower then a Veyron. Just because it goes as fast do you see yourself putting the two in a similar class. I'd be curious to see not only the speed but reliability, luxury, high-speed stability, ease of use and safety factors when comparing the two.

11-01-2007, 06:47 PM	#8
apx632 SupraForums Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 1,106	the veyron really isn't an oustanding performer IMO. sure it does 250mph but it takes a while to get there. it doesn't corner particularly well for a car that costs as much as it does. its really not worth the money at all to buy.

11-01-2007, 07:07 PM	#12
PineappleMonkey w00t Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago Age: 28 Posts: 1,346	Wow, he wasn't drunk?

11-01-2007, 07:15 PM	#13
NextBoost SupraForums Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 270	LOL all i need to say.

11-01-2007, 07:19 PM	#14
AZmkiii helps you jump higher Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Swamp Village Store Posts: 945	So it's going to be an expensive kit car with a huge engine and lots of hp that's going to be really fast in a strait line and nothing else? yawn

11-01-2007, 09:46 PM	#19
DragonSi SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: IL Posts: 289	yeah wtf, from what i've read he is a cocky ass thief, fuck him there's no way he has funds to produce a car on par with the veyron, like azmkiii said expensive kit car all the way

11-01-2007, 09:57 PM	#20
Ocelot Who's the Master?! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bodymore, Murderland Age: 25 Posts: 3,888	So yeah...there's no way in the world I would trust JH to provide me with a car after ripping several people off. Even if it was a rumor, I'd stay away, just because that's not how I do business. That's like Gemballa, they're another company that would never get my money (should I get some ).

11-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#21
Ghost Rider 666 Runing From Cops! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in Hell Posts: 375	damn looks like this guy screw alot of people over....but why if he was making so much money off these cars???

11-01-2007, 10:36 PM	#22
OOBE They giggle Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: OCONUS Posts: 1,894	You can't just think that because you build TT Vipers, all of a sudden you can fucking build a car of the caliber of the Veyron. As much as people in here despise that car, it is a marvel...and it might not have the soul of a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, but compared to anything from JH, it'll have much more soul.

11-01-2007, 10:41 PM	#23
MR2ninja SupraForums Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LA Posts: 1,191	Maybe people would take him seriously if he wasn't running a chop shop.

11-01-2007, 10:49 PM	#25
OOBE They giggle Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: OCONUS Posts: 1,894	The thing is that nobody will be patient, because chances are, nobody gives a rat's ass. Saleen didn't have a bad reputation before he got big, man.

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