# By far the coolest thing I've hauled around so far **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 8, 2008, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091 "2008-05-08T04:36:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/1 "2008-05-08T04:36:21Z")
![http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3887.jpg](http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3887.jpg) ![http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3888.jpg](http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3888.jpg) ![http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3892.jpg](http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3892.jpg) ![http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3906.jpg](http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3906.jpg) ![http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3907.jpg](http://www.mturck.com/Nyspeed/Trex/DSCF3907.jpg) Pulled that T-rex back from NYC a few weeks back, loved the former owner’s underground garage built into a side of a hill. If it had slightly taller ceilings it would’ve been the PERFECT garage IMO. But anyway, love the T-rex, looks great (IMO), acceleration is pretty damn good from the ride I got, even only at 50% throttle. Amherst PD certainly gave us an odd look :lol: ---
**Author:** ![bladez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bladez/32/7237_2.png) [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/2 "2008-05-08T04:38:28Z")
:tup: 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Oroc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c68b51/32.png) [@Oroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oroc)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/3 "2008-05-08T05:03:03Z")
Hotness! Looks like a fun toy ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/4 "2008-05-08T05:12:45Z")
/dosing: First Off: BIG :tup: to MPD47. Thanks to Mike for hauling this up to WNY for me on such short notice. I didn’t realize how wide it was (wider than most cars). My initial plan was to just rent a 9’x5’ Motorcycle Trailor from UHaul and bring it back. Turns out this thing is almost 8’ wide and 11.5’ long. It’s much bigger than it looks in pictures. Purchased it as a joint venture for summer fun. May sell it come winter time. It’s registered as a Motorcycle, yet only requires a Class D drivers license. Helmets not required. Some of the specs: 2007 Campanga T-Rex ZX14R Powered 1400R (2007-) Horsepower: 187 hp (139 kW) @ 9500 rpm **(slightly modified to dyno’d 210whp)** Torque: 114 lb·ft (155 N·m) @ 7500 rpm Acceleration 0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds **(stock)** 1/4 Mile: Top speed: 157 mph (253 km/h) Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m) Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame. Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests. Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts. Width: 88 in(1981 mm) Length: 138 in (3500 mm) Height: 42 in (1067 mm) Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg) Engine: Kawasaki 1352 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC Fuel Consumption: 35mpg Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse. Steering: Rack and pinion Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar. Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs. Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 16 inch Rear Wheel: Aluminum 10 inch x 17 inch Front Tires: 205/45/ZR16 Rear Tire: 285/40/ZR17 Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers. Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper. Lateral Acceleration: over 1.4 g (14 m/s²) Additional Options Added: Xenon HID Headlights Air Train Horn Cross Drilled Brakes Brake Cooling Ducts Carbon Fiber Kit HD Satelite Radio (can’t be heard) D&B Exhaust (see above) Luggage Cases (come off like suitcases with the press of a button) ![http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/go-cart.JPG](http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/go-cart.JPG) INBYOUSHOULDHAVEGOTTENANATOM: _find me a loop hole to register one in NY and i would have._ ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/5 "2008-05-08T05:16:47Z")
what are MPG’s on it? 40-50ish? These things are awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/6 "2008-05-08T05:23:51Z")
When you told me you had just gotten a bike, i think you were being a bit dosful. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/7 "2008-05-08T05:28:16Z")
Looks sweet going down the road, even Hank gave it a second look. :tup: X… ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/8 "2008-05-08T05:30:07Z")
Saw this driving on RT5 yesturday! Looks badass! ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/9 "2008-05-08T05:33:07Z")
Did you take the pods off, you homo? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/10 "2008-05-08T05:38:22Z")
I must add…my original intent on the trip to NYC was to hang out with Howie… saw the add for this for sale and turned out the owner only lived 2 miles from him. > [@Daddie](#): > > Did you take the pods off, you homo? they’ve grown on me. They’ll likely stay on daily until/if fabricate some better suited body panels to fill their void in the winter. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/11 "2008-05-08T05:43:38Z")
I bet it gets lots of stares, and wtf looks ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/12 "2008-05-08T05:48:32Z")
Very cool. Are you going to track it? Would it even be allowed? I’m assuming no SCCA autocrossing since it’s classified as a motorcycle? ---
**Author:** ![StairSRT4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stairsrt4/32/7585_2.png) [@StairSRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StairSRT4)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/13 "2008-05-08T05:49:29Z")
i’m glad you finally “came out of the closet” with this :lol: looks awesome!! congrats ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/14 "2008-05-08T05:50:43Z")
is it automatic? Do you feel play get your roll on when driving it? i thought the loophole to register an atom in NY was to bring it in SANS motor and assemble the motor/chassis yourself and register it as a home made car ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/15 "2008-05-08T06:14:58Z")
That is freaking awesome :tup: :tup: :tup: ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/16 "2008-05-08T06:16:55Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > is it automatic? unlike yours, this actually has a clutch pedal. sequential manual gearbox, 6 speeds and reverse. > Do you feel play get your roll on when driving it? huh? > i thought the loophole to register an atom in NY was to bring it in SANS motor and assemble the motor/chassis yourself and register it as a home made car too much work including the registering and inspection process. I’ve grown past the working on cars thing in my life… i don’t enjoy the labor anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/17 "2008-05-08T06:19:37Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > unlike yours, this actually has a clutch pedal. 😉 sequential manual gearbox, 6 speeds and reverse. > > huh? > > too much work including the registering and inspection process. Leave the lack of my 3rd pedal out of this. I’m sensitive… :pout: The T-rex was featured in a bunch of rapper videos, one of which i belive was Get your roll on by the big tymers… it was an old skool joke… What made you decide to get this over say an elise? Oddly enough, i was watching an old Beyond tommorow show on discovery a few weeks back and they had this on there… and i was lookign at ebay motors to see how much they were going for, and found that they were holding their value pretty good… ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/18 "2008-05-08T06:19:51Z")
This thing is hot, I saw it on the 90 a few weeks ago, I did the WTF look. Couple phone calls later I found out who owned it. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/19 "2008-05-08T06:23:07Z")
oh cool nice pick up josh, its interesting to say the least ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091/20 "2008-05-08T06:25:37Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > The T-rex was featured in a bunch of rapper videos, one of which i belive was Get your roll on by the big tymers… it was an old skool joke… > > What made you decide to get this over say an elise? 4 reasons. 1.) Because it has been featured in rap videos :poke: (for reelz?) 2.) I already have the Rover, last thing i need is everybody to think i’m sleeping with Newman and get an elise too 3.) I Like the 12K Revs, Faster, higher power/weight ratio, Open Cockpit over the elise… very formula 1 like. 4.) rarity [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/by-far-the-coolest-thing-ive-hauled-around-so-far/48091.md?page=2)