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BackDraft Racing ---
01-27-2022, 06:28 AM
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Extreme depreciation?
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ront49
Trovit ???
Correct, don't believe what you read on Trovit...
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-13-2021, 08:19 AM
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Cool Cobra tags
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ront49
Mine says...65SNAKE
Mine says...65SNAKE
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ALL COBRA TALK
07-20-2021, 06:14 AM
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Classic/Replica Car Insurance
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ront49
Titled in Arkansas
My BDR was previously titled in Arizona...can't remember what year, I think 2004 which is when it was manufactured. For some reason Arizona assigned it their "own" registration number and did not...
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ALL COBRA TALK
01-21-2021, 11:00 AM
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Ok now that you have had your Cobra what would you change
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ront49
I'm quite content with my Backdraft....418 cu. in...
I'm quite content with my Backdraft....418 cu. in and a Tremec 5-speed. The car is exactly what I wanted when I purchased it and in excellent condition. Only have one issue that I sort of remedied...
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ALL COBRA TALK
01-01-2021, 01:28 PM
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Cobra for tall man
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ront49
Backdraft
I too have a BDR and enjoy it very much however, after about an hour of driving, I'm ready to get out and stretch...my problem is in order to stretch out my legs while driving I have to keep the seat...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-11-2020, 05:59 AM
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Who owns a Contemporary?
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ront49
Backdraft Racing
I bought my Backdraft Racing build no. 151 a few years ago. Titanium silver with black stripes, 351W by Ford Racing, bored to 418, complete roller engine, 750 Holley double pumper, approximately 525...
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BackDraft Racing ---
11-03-2020, 06:19 AM
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Difficulty shifting into first gear
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ront49
Clutch issues
I had the same issue...2004 BDR...about 4K. My problem came from the heat the headers throw off. The reservoir is located directly above the headers and the heat "cooked" the fluid....It looked like...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-24-2020, 03:51 PM
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2004 Backdraft Racing 392 Stroker with TKO500 Opinion/Value?
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ront49
Value
I have a BDR mfg. 2004, build no. 151, 418cu. in., 5 speed tremec, titanium silver with a black stripe. Purchased it a couple years ago for what I thought was a very good buy for a...
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Registration Forum
09-24-2020, 06:32 AM
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Connecticut CT Registration / Vehicle Property Tax - Be aware or Beware!
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ront49
1965
That's what I was able to do...I bought the car with an assigned VIN from Arizona (not the manufacture's VIN no.). The Arizona title with a 2004 mfg. date, which is when it was actually built. ...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-19-2020, 05:19 PM
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How bad is your gas mileage?
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ront49
Gas Milage???
Holy crap, you guy's actually figure your gas mileage? Good for you cause I don't have the ba**s to check mine...i guess next fill up I'll check it just for the hell of it. I've got a windsor...
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Mid-America Cobra Club
09-19-2020, 04:39 PM
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Wow,
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ront49
Wow,
I just read a thread created with my user name....don't know how that happened but no harm done...obviously a "tech glitch." This member has a Shell Valley and had questions about the registration...
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Mid-America Cobra Club
09-19-2020, 04:26 PM
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Help with car ID
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ront49
Something is wrong
This user name "ront49" did not create this thread....don't know who did...
This ront49 (me) has a Backdraft Racing build no. 151...418cu. in. and a 5 speed Tremec.
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-12-2020, 07:36 AM
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Cool Cobra tags
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312,631
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ront49
I don't know if I have previously posted...
I don't know if I have previously posted mine...65SNAKE
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-10-2020, 06:13 AM
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Paint pen
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ront49
Paint pen
I need a paint touch-up pen or small can/bottle of paint to match my 2004 build BDR titanium silver Cobra. Called Backdraft and sent them the VIN as directed by the rep who said he would get right...
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Registration Forum
06-01-2020, 03:55 PM
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Best year to have car registered with?
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ront49
Inspection in NJ
Yuk...I lived in Jersey for awhile and it is one pain in the ass going thru the inspection station lines...worst of all letting some prick drive my car.
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Registration Forum
06-01-2020, 03:50 PM
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Best year to have car registered with?
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ront49
Good Job
That's great info MOTORHEAD....
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BackDraft Racing ---
06-01-2020, 07:58 AM
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Lap Times, Quarter Mile, 0-60, Etc...
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ront49
mid-3's
My BDR has a 351w stroked to 418 with about 525 hp. Lots of issues trying to keep the tires glued to the pavement even going into 4th..Using a stopwatch it does about 3.6sec. 0-60. If I ran some...
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-01-2020, 07:49 AM
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Cool Cobra tags
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312,631
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ront49
Arkansas Tag
65snake
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Registration Forum
06-01-2020, 07:33 AM
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Best year to have car registered with?
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ront49
BDR build 151, mfg. 2004
First of all, to me, a kit car is one that comes in various boxes and parts and you build it....a replica is a manufactured vehicle that very closely resembles a vehicle that was previously...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-19-2020, 03:58 PM
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Replacement Plug Wires
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ront49
I failed to mention that the car ws Build No....
I failed to mention that the car ws Build No. 151, built in 2004 so the wires had been on there for quite some time....that should not make a difference on longevity...
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ALL COBRA TALK
05-19-2020, 03:56 PM
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Replacement Plug Wires
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ront49
Plug Wires
My Backdraft had about 4k miles when I purchased it...I have never found out who built the engine, a 418 stroker but it had Ford Racing plug wires, 8.5 on it. They looked like a snake that swallowed...
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BackDraft Racing ---
04-29-2020, 01:57 PM
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Back To The Family
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ront49
side pipe rattle
Congratulations on your new ride! I have build 151 and love it. The earlier year BDR had slip-on side pipes...no flange with bolts. I',m assuming that they have long since abandoned that method of...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-21-2020, 06:45 AM
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CSX4000/6000 Vs. Superformance/ERA/Kirkham
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ront49
Bdr
After looking at a variety of Cobra replica manufacturers, I too chose Backdraft Racing. A little larger cockpit, a superb BMW M3 racing suspension and an outstanding reputation for quality. Mine is...
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BackDraft Racing ---
04-16-2020, 06:45 AM
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Replaced brake fluid
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ront49
Dot 5?
That's right, I have a 2004 BDR build #151 and according to Backdraft, it came with DOT4. When my clutch failed to work, I drained the brake /clutch fluid out. It was more like gel. TOO much heat...
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So Cal Cobra Club
04-08-2020, 06:37 AM
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Excited new member saying hello
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ront49
Welcome!
Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your Cobra! Hope all goes well with the registration process. I had some issues with mine, it came out of Arizona and they title their cars differently...
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