Why NEHR Kit - DETROIT SPEEDCRAFT

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NEHR Speedcraft’s Kit is a Good Value...Here’s Why
Common Kit Problems
We have gained legitimate knowledge of
hot rod kits during the past several years
and have come across common problems
with almost all kits. There are many little
things that can create big issues for the
novice car builder and we have taken
actions to address these concerns. As an
example, where does the battery go? How
is it locked in place? We have a fully
integrated and welded battery box in our
kit. What brake system components are
sized to the car and work properly? Some
The NEHR Speedcraft roadster!
kits will have issues with driveline vibration, steering shake, harsh ride because
they want you to choose the parts from a generic menu and then it’s your problem. If the kit you are buying
hasn’t been engineered to addressed these issues you probably will not be able to either.
NEHR Speedcraft’s Engineered System Solves Problems
The NEHR Speedcraft kit is an engineered system with a wide range of components that make it one of the
most complete kits available today. As an engineered system, our vehicle is designed to deliver superior ride
and drive characteristics. Most kits are only a collection of parts that are incomplete and require special fitting
and welding. Some kits are intentionally incomplete, necessitating buying components throughout the build process as you discover what you
have and don’t have. This of course delays your
build and adds cost you hadn’t budgeted for.
Bare this in mind as you catalog shop and
review prices. The NEHR Speedcraft kit at first
glance may seem more expensive (it really isn’t
when you compare apples to apples) what you
are getting is a more inclusive kit. Most kits
don’t include a fuel tank, radiator with electric
fan, windshield system, complete brake system,
steering system, interior kit, battery mount,
pedals, seats and seat risers, complete rear
axle, seat belt mounts, and much more…our kit
Complete rear axle with new brakes, fuel tank, windshield, and even
does. No one TIG welds their kits...we do!
headers are all components included in our engineered system.
NEHR Speedcraft, LLC
22278 Prosper Drive, Southfield, MI 48033 • 313.802.3251
www.nehrspeedcraft.com • email: [email protected]
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Carefully compare the component list of other kits with ours and be aware of hidden costs associated with
incomplete or missing components. For example, many kits come with an empty axle housing. By the time you
purchase a differential and brakes you could be adding another $1800 to your project.
Proper Ergonomics
Proper ergonomics and T-buckets have never
been seen in the same sentence, much less
designed into a vehicle. We have invested
considerable time and effort to make our
turn-key cars and kits feel and function like
the car you drive every day. Most T-buckets
have very odd pedals, seat, and steering
arrangements that require relearning and new
instincts. In a panic situation this lack of
ergonomic design could be fatal.
Because of our dual kick-up frame design,
we are able to mount the body on top of the
frame rails and not have the body channeled
over the frame. This frees up more space and
allows you to sit lower into the body and not
on top of it! We designed our seats and risers
to have the correct angle so seating comfort is
achieved. The right amount of foot space area View of our foot space area designed for proper ergonomics.
is possible with the incorporation of our
“speed blister” on the driver’s side of the body. This lets us arrange the pedals with the correct spacing and
step-over. The steering comes at you through the dash board like a normal car and not through the floor and
your crotch like an antique bus!
All these things work together to create a “familiar” ergonomic package that makes driving your hot rod comfortable and safe.
Kit Completion Rates
Another important issue is the completion rate of a kit. NEHR Speedcraft has nearly 100% of its kits completed
by our customers. We design them to be completed! As other kits are intentionally incomplete, there are some
companies that also are betting that you will never complete your kit. This is where ride/drive characteristics and
kit completeness are irrelevant, because the vehicle will never see the road. Research on completion rates have
revealed rates as low as 3%! This business model feeds off your excitement and desire to build a hot rod at a
cheap price and then the disinterest that eventually sets in after frustrating attempts to complete it. After time,
you look back and say, “what the heck, it was only $5,000. I’ll sell it off to somebody for a few grand and call it
a day.” In the end, the company made a $5,000 sale and it makes no difference to them if you ever realized
your dream of building a hot rod or not.
NEHR Speedcraft, LLC
22278 Prosper Drive, Southfield, MI 48033 • 313.802.3251
www.nehrspeedcraft.com • email: [email protected]
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Customer Support
We are a small company and have the time and desire to assist you with all of your questions. By the way, we
actually answer the phone.
Please take the time to review and understand everything you get in our kit. Also keep in mind we fully appreciate the investment of hard earned money to purchase one of our kits or turn-key cars. We want you to enjoy
that investment!
In just over 10 months, Branch Richardson of North Carolina
took his HOT ROD in a BOX from a pre-assembled kit to
what you see in the photo above.
The father and son team of Richard and Derek Brooks of
Virginia finished their ’23 HOT ROD in a BOX Kit in just
under a year.
It took Baker College of Michigan about a year to get their car
ready for the 2012 Detroit Autorama.
In 10 months, John Ireland of Idaho was able to get his ’27
roadster on the road.
NEHR Speedcraft, LLC
22278 Prosper Drive, Southfield, MI 48033 • 313.802.3251
www.nehrspeedcraft.com • email: [email protected]