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Old 10-06-2009, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LonghornE63 View Post
Ok,

Based on reputation, I thought Superformance would be the way to go. I'm tall-ish 6-3, 220 and I heard that the SPF wheelbase was a bit longer...and that the cockpit was a bit bigger??? Also, I liked the look and trim of some of the cars I've seen. I did get a chance to drive one and liked it alot.
I may be mistaken, but I thought the Superformance use the same 90" wheelbase as the originals. Not that you won't fit in it... am sure you'd do just fine... and it's a great car... can't go wrong with Superformance. The Backdraft uses a 92" wheelbase... it's both longer and wider than the originals, so is roomier in the cockpit. I think the Lonestar is even longer, using a 94" wheelbase... which really shows in the door length. Not sure if it's any wider or not, but should be VERY roomy.

Once you look at, and have gone for a ride in a few, you'll narrow in on what you want very quickly (I did). What takes time is finding the car you WANT, tho in the current market, there should be a lot to choose from. I won't comment on the track behavior of the various manufacturers- since I've never tracked mine... but I'm sure your racing background will help you sort things out.

Good luck-

BTW... my Backdraft with an aluminum 427 stroker weighs in at a little under twenty three hundred pounds- as reported by the previous owner (I haven't verified this myself)
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