Detroit Speed announces Driver 1

[Ummgawa]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

In fairness the kit is more than just the pullies. I think it comes with stuff like the Alternator, compressor, water pump and I paid over $400 for my ATI dampner.

I imagine the pricing is in line with something like a vintage air front runner system.

Steve

The Front Runner system I have was 2200.00 including the Sanden compressor.

[G-Body]

Case closed!!! personaly i like the billet specialties peice way better. Still too expensive, I agree like others penny built a great looking system aswell as other cool little items that where enginered not just bought with an open check book. Some of you youngster need to take a lesson on old school hot rod and fabricating and make a unique car with unique parts. Dont get it turned around here hats off to Detroit for making the peices and i applauded them for it, but guys get real its not like there inventing the wheel nothing they have done is new just reworked and improved in certain ways in my opion not justified for the price.

[Ummgawa]

Although the Billet Specialties set-up loks nice, it still does not alliveiate the A/C compressor clearance problem on the lower passenger side. The ATI and DSE set up does address this issue. They are both slick and nice pieces. You just have to decide $$ wize which is the best for you. Maybe Mark will enlighten us on the bracket he made to add the necessary clearance on a factory set up as described in his LS-7 install article in Hot Rod and here on Lateral-G.

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by G-Body

its not like there inventing the wheel nothing they have done is new just reworked and improved in certain ways in my opion not justified for the price.

Same arguement could be made for Snap-on tool boxes, too.

[G-Body]

Amen to that tThats a perfect example lol

[trapin]

If you want the best, you're going to pay for it. DS&E makes the finest parts in the business hands down. I wish I had the financial means to have all these sexy parts, I really do. But I don't. The serpentine drive on my LS1 will do just fine.

[Fluid Power]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Same arguement could be made for Snap-on tool boxes, too.

but the difference is that in the Snap-on guy will sell you a tool box and let you make weekly payments on it! with no interest..... Maybe Kyle can drive around, cash paychecks on Friday and collect 75 bucks a week until it is paid for...

On another note, having done some automation work for Stanley Mechanics tools (the parent company of Mac) at a Mac tool box factory, the workmanship and quality of componets used is second to none.

Darren

[CraigMorrison]

Originally Posted by Fluid Power

On another note, having done some automation work for Stanley Mechanics tools (the parent company of Mac) at a Mac tool box factory, the workmanship and quality of componets used is second to none.
Darren

Well, would have to say that the workmanship and quality of componets is second to none on DSE components as well.

[MaxHarvard]

No doubt that the quality is A-1. I'm guessing that DSE market is the higher end, "i want a SEMA show quality ride" crowd.

This doesnt take away from the quality work they perform, it just wont ever be practical for the average consumer, and i think DSE knows this.

[Stuart Adams]

It always seems funny when people say "great parts but not cheap" duh. "Great quality but little pricey", duh. Could be worse the parts could be crappy and be pricey.

DSE makes and designs great parts as do other companies and thankfully they do or we all would be driving crappy old cars.