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The World's largest There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not). I was driving today and applied the clutch only to have the driver's seat slider give way and fully Hi All, new owner here. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Does this info help or muddy the water? For safety, the car features a stainless-steel roll bar and Cam lock-style SABELT seatbelts. Base coat, clear coat painted finish. This Cobra is Avis Blue with pearl white racing stripes, and it is a shining example of Backdraft's craftsmanship and superb engineering. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. I think they look awesome. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. YES! I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. AJS. . Only complaints I heard were that the some of the BMW bits used weren't up to handling the power if you dropped big block in it. Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra. Hey guys im in the market to buy a sports car and im down to 3 cars. Again, appreciate all the feed back. Advantage. im only 5'6 so the height issue wont be a problem and i know the cobra is a beast and i only want it as a toy, not a dd. The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. Take weather protection into account, because Cobras don't really have any. . Because our roadsters are limited production, hand built component cars, we have lots of custom options for you to choose from, like ceramic coated black side pipes and roll bars, 18 matte black coated rims and many interior options. The bushings look bad to me but no one has suggested thats the cause. Do you like sorting your own car to make it work? Welcome to Club Cobra! I always dreamed of owning it one day ever since I had the toy replica of it a long time ago, You get your cobra yet? That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. The Backdraft is a nice car. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. Backdraft Racing Custom Cobra Roadster Replicas | Shelby Cobra Replica Manufacturers Choose from our two iconic models Starting from $51,900 Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and 'halibrand' style wheels. The racing team behind every meticulously hand-built Backdraft roadsteris right by your side with backup, service, support and legendary customer service long after you take your beast home! Mine are in the same condition. Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. Friends who have run a race shop for more than 40 years, and who used to be a Caterham dealer (ie final assembler), are building a Daytona Coupe from theFFR kit. For the record, I actually liked the shifter Not sure how one would do a remote shifter, if you wanted a "traditional" shifter angle then you might be able to build a V8 T5 with a truck case so the shifter comes out a lot more forward. Every vehicle has its purpose. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. It brings smiles to peoples faces seeing something different. I want to register an account for free right now! The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. Seems your pics are not displaying in the correct orientation for others to view. Gotta do your homework if you are buying something sombody else built. YES! Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 04-27-2023 12:08 AM. I want to register an account for free right now! I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Register now for free! Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. I'm a really big fan of the FFRs, I rode in one for about 6 hours one day (to the FFR Open House and back) with a standard 4 link suspension and found the ride to be very comfortable. My friends has a soft top and side curtains, so driving in rain he only gets a little wet. I have lost over 40% of my hearing to decades of work in industrial manufacturing, I don't have enough left to sacrifice in the name of cars. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I have seen a few at C&C and although they are very cool and air seems like an option they appear to give up a LOT of visibility compared to the open Cobra. Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! It all boils down to whether the Datsun should be displayed or destroyed. Pick a color and be done with it. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. by xb-60. JavaScript is disabled. When he contacted them, he was told in no uncertain terms, AFTER THE FACT, that Superformance replicas are not meant to be driven hard such as at track days or autocrosses. I want to register an account for free right now! Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. Forums. Shelby Cobra kit cars, continuations or Kirkhams, or it ain't cool enough. Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI. I couldn't bring myself to track it. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. New . The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. YES! I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. The heart of the beast is a Roush 427cui V8 engine that pumps out a healthy 550-horsepower shifted down to the rear wheels by a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. All for sale! The whole experience went from "this is cool!" Colonel . On costs: Backdraft roller = $28.9 k+. ABC. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. Jul 17, 2017. Turned in too late? Those familiar with Shelby Cobras can vouch for the excellent reputation held by Backdraft Racing for their high-quality, factory-built replica cars. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. Abarth. I took another pic from different angle. BIG CAM. Threads: 93,379, I finally removed the rear wheels. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. Home. #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? Also, not really a quiet or comfortable car. p.s. Peek inside the Cobra to a black leather and Alcantara interior with red double diamond stitching. How driving instruction can make you faster on track. Made out of hand-laid fiberglass, the body is slathered in a glossy Black Magic with a Magnetic Grey stripe outlined silver and broken up by a red center stripe. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning The price is unlisted, but feel free to contact Nostalgic Motoring and submit an offer. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. It took like 6 hours to remove the three bolts that held the hoop in place and move it up to the next set of mounting holes. Backdraft Racing makes high-quality replicas of these highly desired roadsters, and they are packed with modern power. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. As recommended, this weekend I plan to remove the wheels, spring, shocks and check the full range of the suspension to see what may be causing the rubbing. Thanks again. New posts Search forums. How important is weather protection and comfort? Those dictate your answer. I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. 4) This question is abit too late for me - my decision was made - Cobra all the way! 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. Set it up poorly and you will have an uncomfortable pig that wants to kill you. The Covette is BY FAR the better car, but I'd bet the Cobra is a whole lot more fun, even just driven normally, to ice cream and back. Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. You are using an out of date browser. You are correct that what I posted is a bit more autherntic / high end. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and halibrand style wheels. #builtwithattitude #carswi, We love this candy cane! Fundamentally, they are based on a very old car so they won't perform like a Z06. AC. Pics below. Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. If so, what do you think of the performance. The bushings look horrible to me. Just press the go pedal a little harder. Pete. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Interesting problem. I know a guy down here in nor cal with one for sale comes with a side oiler 427 in it Beautiful car and has raw power think it would do 120 in 2nd lol. Media. It makes for a very fun, and capable car (independent rear) think of an old M-roadster on a serious steroid injection with the ability to fit 305-width tires. 4. 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! #builtwithat. The Gateway Cobra Club is the premier meeting place for fans of the Shelby American automobiles: Cobra Roadster, Daytona Coupe and GT40. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. View All Members Showing 10 of 215 Member (s) socalliving Bob K HBW mattbrowne hauss Steve Gallegos Cashburn Quentin Z SGwick jace9203 View Pictures Showing 5 of 77 Picture (s) From CUZECAN From CUZECAN News, Rumors and Announcements. Ahrens-Fox. If you want to go fast buy a factory five spec car and go nuts with the adjustable uppers and lower control arms and have a set of shocks made by breeze or find and fit some motons. Boots seem good to me. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! NMNA, 99-03 Ford Mustang Cobra 8.8 IRS differential 3.27 gears and 31 spline trac loc. 2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum. The World's largest Corvettes get attn too, but more negative than the cobra. Appreciate 0 Quote 01-27-2017, 07:00 PM #24: Maynard. Also, Im not seeing any sub frame cracks/ weld failures. Used to drool over all the different Cobra kits available when reading Kit Car magazine as a kid in the 80s. Plus, it was built in the USA, not South Africa and imported like some other replicas. Combining 60s styling with advances in modern technology, our Roadsters include features like full independent suspension and power disc brakes, giving the car the ride and handling of a true sports car that feels as much at home on the road as as does on the track. #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. When I decided to build another Cobra replica and with the aid of the internet I did a ton of research before settling on FFR. Weather protection is limited or nonexistent. RT4B and Tremec TKX speed sensor question? p.s. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. The World's largest Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. . If I had to do FFRagain I would buy a used spec racer like wearymicrobeposted. It's 1950's British car weather protection. Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! Every time I am fatigued by the exhaust volume in less than 10 minutes and never get the chance to have any fun with them. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. After that they hold value amazingly. But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. Welcome to Club Cobra! Does anyone have a lead on 17" knock offs rears or fronts? Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. Moving the differential forward a half of an inch may give me enough clearance to stop the rubbing.

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