Batlground: Which car should we build next

**Sinfix_15** · 08-10-2009, 09:48 AM

do something against the grain. We've all seen the cars on the list a dozen times over. With the economy the way it is, showcase an affordable car. Also, use a car that will allow you to show off some custom fab. Corvettes Skylines and vipers already have extensive aftermarket support... CREATE something!

Hyundai is trying to break into the sports car world. Theyre cheap, theyre affordable... aftermarket is low... and according to what ive seen in the reviews, this is a well balanced car. I doubt it will produce big HP numbers, but this would give you a chance to be completely original and challenge your fab skills.

**Sinfix_15** · 08-10-2009, 09:51 AM

also.... the G8 would serve the same idea... but no offense to you GTO cats out their.. but why showcase a dying brand. Pontiac is on the way out, throw a bone to a company on the way up.

**Tracy** · 08-10-2009, 12:15 PM

"Affordable" cars aren't very versatile. That's why

**XanRules** · 08-10-2009, 01:27 PM

The Genesis Coupe or my 1960 Fiat.

**thegovanator** · 08-10-2009, 10:23 PM

Hyundai Genesis- Not alot of them out there, it would be one of the first

**Sinfix_15** · 08-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy

"Affordable" cars aren't very versatile. That's why

You can make it whatever you want it to be!!

**MattB** · 08-10-2009, 10:40 PM

G8 or ctsv.

**ballistic08** · 08-10-2009, 10:55 PM

I vote for the ISF because it hasn't been done yet and I think theres a lot of potential fabrication involved. The CTS-V is a close second, but I think the LSx is too easy to mod. Either way I think yall should do a crazy twin turbo setup that will make people stare when the hoods up, and its sorta bringing the import market to a v8.

**SL33P3R** · 08-10-2009, 11:40 PM

I say GS300

**Mdeezy** · 08-12-2009, 11:32 AM

G8, new car, havent seen modded, lot of potential, comes in 6 speed, v8, and I'm sure with some good mods you can see a biblical amount of power from it, and build a pretty well rounded car...

**Tracy** · 08-19-2009, 10:45 AM

CTSV still winning huh? Nice. We are on the prowl.

**Mdeezy** · 08-19-2009, 03:44 PM

c'mon G8..... when do you close the polls or annouce a winner?

will you guys really build the winner of this poll? or just take it into consideration?

**NickW** · 08-22-2009, 06:38 AM

I'd say ISF, out of the choices listed b/c it's a nice platform that hasn't been done many times.

IMO, a good project car for a shop is one that as new(er) and hasn't been done 100+ times already. It show's how that shop does things, and it'll also grab more attention then say a R34, that's been done a million times over. There are a few choices listed that fit that criteria, so I'd be happy to see that. Good luck with whatever you do, I'm sure it will be nice.

**Kevykev** · 08-22-2009, 08:55 AM

Camry 96 Model

XLE Trim

**Tracy** · 08-22-2009, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mdeezy

c'mon G8..... when do you close the polls or annouce a winner?

will you guys really build the winner of this poll? or just take it into consideration?

We have a broker looking for a C6 or a CTSV right now. We are really considering the poll. Now, we are looking for the right price (Dan is very calculated). We may add the ISF in since it is at the top of the list.

**Kevykev** · 08-22-2009, 11:11 AM

Soooo. the Camry will NOT be considered?

**Tracy** · 08-22-2009, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Kevykev

Soooo. the Camry will NOT be considered?

Proooooobably not, but thanks for the input

**03RCode** · 08-22-2009, 11:25 AM

I still say...

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/S...few_144561.htm

**Tracy** · 08-22-2009, 11:28 AM

That's fat

**jdm_integra** · 08-22-2009, 10:52 PM

ill say other 93 mustang coupe with a built 302 and twin turbo the hell out of it

**umairejaz** · 08-22-2009, 11:46 PM

996tt

**Tracy** · 08-24-2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by jdm_integra

ill say other 93 mustang coupe with a built 302 and twin turbo the hell out of it

I found one. Teal. $3k. Dan wouldn't buy it for me. I begged.

**03RCode** · 08-24-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy

I found one. Teal. $3k. Dan wouldn't buy it for me. I begged.

Teal coupe =

**Tracy** · 08-24-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by 03RCode

Teal coupe =

Sick. This one was in mint condition and already slightly modded. Dan never gets me the car I ask for. Usually he says it is too expensive, but he didn't have that excuse this time. Hater.

**03RCode** · 08-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Calypso Green foxbody cars are actually pretty rare as well... especially if it was a coupe car. A clean/stock CG coupe will bring $6,000-$7,000 or so all day long.

Plus its mad easy to drop a BBF in one, and who doesn't want a blown 460+CI powerhouse in a ~3,000 lbs platform.

**Tracy** · 08-24-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by 03RCode

Calypso Green foxbody cars are actually pretty rare as well... especially if it was a coupe car. A clean/stock CG coupe will bring $6,000-$7,000 or so all day long.

Plus its mad easy to drop a BBF in one, and who doesn't want a blown 460+CI powerhouse in a ~3,000 lbs platform.

Totally different, but I remember my BFF's sister was a stripper in the 90's and she had two 5.0's (the heavy ones) and we thought she was so rich!!!! It's funny that my first love of cars was domestic, first the Stingray Vette then the 5.0 Mustang—and I ended up here somehow.

**Atlblkz06** · 08-28-2009, 12:30 PM

The C6z would be a fun car - but there are plenty of highly reputed companies with kits for em like LPE, Katech, MTI etc and they've all put money into R&D.

The LSA would be fun to work on and since its basically an LS9 with a few cheaper parts - you should be able to squeeze out the power fairly easily.

However I think a V8 Genesis is the best bet. It has been a highly anticipated car and people are just starting to think about mods. This build will probably give your company the most exposure and the best boost in business.

Good luck!

**Big Baller** · 08-28-2009, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy

Sick. This one was in mint condition and already slightly modded. Dan never gets me the car I ask for. Usually he says it is too expensive, but he didn't have that excuse this time. Hater.

Send me a link to it I want another coupe

**batlbrandon** · 08-28-2009, 07:09 PM

No you want to finish all your "projects" before you do anything else.

**Lurker** · 08-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Atlblkz06

However I think a V8 Genesis is the best bet. It has been a highly anticipated car and people are just starting to think about mods. This build will probably give your company the most exposure and the best boost in business.

Good luck!

I have to agree with this guy. The Genesis is the newest tuner car to hit the market with the littlest amount of performance parts. Currently there are shops fabricating parts, turbo kits, etc...but you can beat them too it and offer competitive parts that perform as good or better.

**Bigt8aford** · 08-29-2009, 12:02 AM

I would say try y'alls had at diesel performance, you could easily bring 1000+ out of it. Maybe even stuff a Cummins in a Viper? Bio diesel? Just throwing out some ideas.

**Tracy** · 08-29-2009, 08:30 AM

Never thought of diesel. Interesting. I'm sure that's a whole nother beast.

**FreeMyndz** · 08-29-2009, 09:59 PM

you guys don't know me...yet...

But I choose the IS-F based on the fact that this is a COMPLETELY new engine and a fairly recent platform...

-Factory bad-assery is there
-Would be a nice upgrade to your past cars
-lightning fast paddle shift is something new to play with
-bump the compression a little (maybe leave it the same and fortify it) and throw 15lbs at it thru a rotrex supercharger
-has "new clientele but keep the faithful fans" written all over it

keeps stealth, clean looks, etc. super dope wheels and subtle aero, better suspension, etc...and get rid of the God-awful bumper exhaust tips...lol

Here's a comparo with my favorite car... (not on your list)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaYyabTr7c

**Sunkenkarma** · 08-31-2009, 03:10 PM

Go for the Viper >.> you can get it well over 1000hp, and even more torque, the 8.4L is no joke, and its not like you see ACR's everyday.

If I had to vote other, it would be the new challenger, you just cant go wrong with Hemi, and it looks better than the Camaro!

**TSiFTW** · 08-31-2009, 04:46 PM

Be the first to pull huge numbers from the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Already comes with Twin Turbo V6 and puts out decent numbers.

**Truegiant** · 08-31-2009, 04:47 PM

I voted skyline only because of the awd platform. Something with selectable diffs to go from the good ole 2wd to awd in the click of a button.

**speedminded** · 08-31-2009, 05:02 PM

Tracy, that 2nd picture of the teal green mustang with the drag radials is coming up as being a suspicious site, google chrome is reporting it to have malicious software embedded...

http://safebrowsing.clients.google.c...hrome&hl=en-US

Originally Posted by TSiFTW

Be the first to pull huge numbers from the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Already comes with Twin Turbo V6 and puts out decent numbers.

Newly engineered AWD and only comes in an automatic though. Willing to bet much power over the factory output is going give the transmission some trouble...

**Tracy** · 08-31-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by TSiFTW

Be the first to pull huge numbers from the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Already comes with Twin Turbo V6 and puts out decent numbers.

We are talking to Ford about that actually as we speak.

**speedminded** · 08-31-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy

We are talking to Ford about that actually as we speak.

Make it RWD with a manual transmission to compete with the CTS-V?

**Tracy** · 08-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by speedminded

Tracy, that 2nd picture of the teal green mustang with the drag radials is coming up as being a suspicious site, google chrome is reporting it to have malicious software embedded...

http://safebrowsing.clients.google.c...hrome&hl=en-US

Newly engineered AWD and only comes in an automatic though. Willing to bet much power over the factory output is going give the transmission some trouble...

Oh ok. Code posted it, so I can't delete it

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