Never said you needed anything to have a negative opinion. I opened up my post saying it wasn't possible to argue with these opinions. Just a perfect example of keyboard bandwagon mentality existing in this thread.

And yes, I agree that Aero and Koenigsegg is a fair comparison. Having only sat in a CC8 a few years ago, I can singularly compare the fit and finish. And my opinion is that the Aero wins that comparison. This is coming from someone who has been wanting to be a KSegg owner forever. For me, the local support (SSC built in WA State), the car being completely emissions legal without any grey market issues and, frankly, not being ashamed to jump on a "Envisioned, Designed, Engineered, and Produced in the USA" bandwagon right now...these factors push me over to the SSC Camp.

If those of you who pass over the Aero as a kit car chose to actually take the time to read into the story of Jerrod Shelby and what he's done with SSC and the Aero, maybe you'd gain a newfound respect for a man bringing his passion to life. Much like Horatio Pagani or Christian von Koenigsegg who everyone reveres for their commitment, I dare to say that Jerrod is the American version of a supercar visionary who had the wherewithal to see his designs come to life and compete with the big boys.

 

We aren't bad mouthing Jerrod Shelby, I think it's great that he brought his dream to reality. It's just that dream, the Aero, falls short on what most people on this form expect from a car of that caliber and that price range. Than again, this is just an opinion, it's a car forum so it's expected.

And after seeing both cars up close in person as well. I don't see what your seeing, The koni blows the doors after the SSC when it comes to fit and finish.

 

I couldnt agree more with the sentiments against it. The cars styling does nothing for me. The style just lacks details. Its fantastic this guy accomplished his dream. But his dream and my dream are nothing alike....

 

You may be surprised how much better the Aero becomes as each consecutive one gets built. What's even more impressive is what's churned out of the "modest" facility at which this car is assembled, or what true workmanship and craftsmanship is at hand. Maybe some will start to change their tune and give SSC its just cred when they see what's in store for the next chapter of the company. Jason is a helluva mind, has a lot of energy, does nothing without aerodynamics in mind, and has designed a car that will floor many people both with its design and with its performance. It may, too, be polarizing but it will no doubt reflect an evolution in the car's marque.

 

Show me one of your best friends DJ, a friend who you've known forever...would you two always agree about women? That's the simplest enough analogy I can make. You don't have to agree with me about the looks, as I said above, the looks are polarizing. But I'm glad you are with me in regards to performance and giving the car its due like Stuart did.

I can assure all of you, the sounds of the Twins whispering, shouting, and yelling at you is unlike any other car experience I've had.

 

You shouldn't have to buy a car way down in the production line in order to get one that has great fit and finish no matter where it has been built. An example of this would be RUF and the CTR3, Their shop in Germany is in a small town, the shop is quite small too. The first CTR3 produced was of top quality even though it has been slightly changed over time.

I hope their next car is better than this one, which I'm sure it will be. The fact that they made a car that could reach speeds above 250mph and not blow up or break into pieces is incredible.

Edit - I saw the SSC on Ultimate rides, and when they showed the car at full throttle, it sounded pretty wicked.

 

Not quite apples to apples..

Ruf began experimenting with vehicle designs of his own in the late 1940s

Alois, Claudia, and his team make amazing products. I own one of them. I take nothing away from their cars. However, do you think there may not have been perfect "supercar" refinement on the first few cars they delivered? Also Ruf has had just a bit more time to perfect the CTR3 than Jerrod, Junus and the SSC team have had to perfect the Aero. Ruf's first complete model came in '77, CTR3 came out 30 years later. Let's give credit to where credit is due rather than holding our "enthusiast" noses up so high that we get dizzy where we stand.

P.S. not everyone likes the looks of the CTR3 either.

 

Yes I know not everyone likes the looks of the CTR3, that's why I brought it up, because not everyone likes the looks of the SSC....I'm also well aware that RUF has been trying out their own designs for some time. This was their first attempt on building their own production car. And just like the SSC, it shares parts from other cars. So it is somewhat apples to apples. And to your question, yes they did refine their product, quite a few times, but when it first came out, fit and finish was on par of what you would expect from a car with it's price tag.

Thank you for warning me about not shoving my nose up into the sky, I will try to be careful next time.

P.S. if you haven't noticed I have given credit, twice actually.

Edit - I will add again, the fact that they made a car that could back up what they said it will do is quite extraordinary.

 

I have noticed and I and to you sir. I just like fighting on the internet

 

haha, Who doesn't.