Being a FFR builder and owner. I had the same questions as you when trying to decide on brand.
After resaerching for 2 years. Finally chose FFR.
Probally the main reason aside from price. The large support avalible for the forums.
Doupt you could have a problem that has'nt been addressed and disscused of their forum.
Originally they were designed to be build around a "donor" car useing the donors drivetrain and suspension.
Since then they now have a complete kit option. It includes most everything needed other then engine,trans and rear. Less need for a donor vehicle.
Body work needed was untill recentlly was a big part of the expence or labor if doing this your self.
Newer body so far are much better and need less work more so when dealing with the mold seams.
Yes they are not as correct body line wise as some other makers. Mainlly in the trunk area, known as the "perky butt". However unless a person really knows what the correct body lines are. These difference's would never be noticed.
The main advantage to the ffr kit. You have the option of doing a basic build.
Or the choise of makeing mod's along the way. Basiclly build it like you want.
The company itself is very good when it comes to cutomer satisfation. "Most" ffr owners will agree to this.
Haveing worked on. Repaired, and been involed in several brands of cobra kits. Personally have to say ffr is probally the easyest to build,espeacally for the first time builder. Mainlly due to it's support forum.
May want to take some time to vist the forum and read thru some post. It should give an idea of whats involed in building your own cobra.
Good luck with whatever choice you make
