How to deal with questions/comments where the answer is....well....you know...

[Argess]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

OMG. Your kidding, right?

When you bought the ERA did you think it was a real Cobra then? ERA even refers to the cars as replicas. You didn't understand it was a kit or replica?

Now you are uncomfortable with the idea its a "kit" or "replica"?

You have a replica of a Cobra. Period. Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.

Whats rude about the person who asked losing interest after learning its a replica? Sounds like you want more attention for your car and become annoyed when inquirers lose interest because when you refer to it as a replica they walk away. Thats their right to walk away or lose interest. You have the right to decide not to answer if you want or tell them whatever you want.

Sounds like you need to care less about what others think about your car and what interest they have in it and be happy with what you have yourself.

ERAs are beautiful replicas. Enjoy the car and stop worrying what others think.

Just my 2 cents.

Evan, your post just begs a response, but when I try, words just absolutely fail me. But I like you. You are to be admired for your convictions. Wish we lived closer. I'm sure we could be great friends.

[tcrist]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

OMG. Your kidding, right?

When you bought the ERA did you think it was a real Cobra then? ERA even refers to the cars as replicas. You didn't understand it was a kit or replica?

Now you are uncomfortable with the idea its a "kit" or "replica"?

You have a replica of a Cobra. Period. Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.

Whats rude about the person who asked losing interest after learning its a replica? Sounds like you want more attention for your car and become annoyed when inquirers lose interest because when you refer to it as a replica they walk away. Thats their right to walk away or lose interest. You have the right to decide not to answer if you want or tell them whatever you want.

Sounds like you need to care less about what others think about your car and what interest they have in it and be happy with what you have yourself.

ERAs are beautiful replicas. Enjoy the car and stop worrying what others think.

Just my 2 cents.

Dam, lighten up Francis.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

OMG. Your kidding, right?

When you bought the ERA did you think it was a real Cobra then? ERA even refers to the cars as replicas. You didn't understand it was a kit or replica?

Now you are uncomfortable with the idea its a "kit" or "replica"?

You have a replica of a Cobra. Period. Nothing wrong with that. It is what it is.

Whats rude about the person who asked losing interest after learning its a replica? Sounds like you want more attention for your car and become annoyed when inquirers lose interest because when you refer to it as a replica they walk away. Thats their right to walk away or lose interest. You have the right to decide not to answer if you want or tell them whatever you want.

Sounds like you need to care less about what others think about your car and what interest they have in it and be happy with what you have yourself.

ERAs are beautiful replicas. Enjoy the car and stop worrying what others think.

Just my 2 cents.

Evan, this was your first post on this thread. You must be kidding right? If you were to use the words "kit", "replica" or "real" any more often, then your sentences would read as follows:

"Kit replica kit kit kit, replica, kit replica, replica, replica, real (mine), kit, replica, kit kit replica replica kit kit kit real (mine) replica replica replica replica kit."

There is such as thing as reading between the lines too. We know the intent.

Personally, I think you're hilarious. You remind me so much of a relative of mine.

[RodKnock]

I just say it's in the World Shelby American Registry so, yes, it's a REAL Shelby Cobra, and don't pay attention to those parts of the car that have the name "Kirkham" on them. Pay them no attention. I'm only using them temporarily until I can source some original parts.

Hello, Evan? Are you out there?

Seriously, I would actually welcome THE question. I don't think anyone has asked me yet. I still get the "What the heck is it?" question (uh, "AustinHealyJaguarViperVette" is my usual answer) or, as I've said previously, the "Is that chrome paint?" question.

Generally, I try not to stop long enough to get any questions.

[REAL 1]

Rodknock: Don't worry. I'm here. You know you can trade that Kirkham in and step up to a real Shelby and not have to have them ignor all that Kirkham stuff and be in Registry too!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Rodknock: Don't worry. I'm here. You know you can trade that Kirkham in and step up to a real Shelby and not have to have them ignor all that Kirkham stuff and be in Registry too!

Wow I was writing my response and you were "right there." You do have Spidey-sense.

I was fortunate enough way back when (2007) to have the choice. I still think I made the right one.

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Rodknock: Don't worry. I'm here. You know you can trade that Kirkham in and step up to a real Shelby and not have to have them ignor all that Kirkham stuff and be in Registry too!

I'll be all around in the dark. I'll be ever'-where - wherever you can look. Wherever there's a fight so CSX owners know'd they got the Real McCoy, I'll be there. Wherever there's a replica owner bashing Ol' Shel, I'll be there. I'll be in the way guys yell when they're mad, fighting about Big Blocks or Small Blocks - I'll be in the way kids laugh when they're stand on Evan's sidepipes and watch him get real mad as the rubber melts over the Jet Hot coating. An' when the people start believin' the crap I say, and livin' in the REAL CSX Cobras that they just waxed - I'll be there, too."

[rustyBob]

I didnt use the Cobra emblems on my car but i did use the AC emblems on the nose and trunk and people walk around it several times before they ask "is this a Cobra" and i tell them NO its an AC ACE the car they used to build the Cobras...........no hood scoop no side vents no side pipes no roll bar it really throws them off........

[RodKnock]

Argess, you da man. Leave it alone or Ron will step in.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Argess, you da man. Leave it alone or Ron will step in.

No, Argess go ahead and tee-off. If that rat Ron steps in on you, I'll just assign you my GOOJFC. It's never been used and is good for one free pass, no questions asked.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If that rat Ron steps in on you, I'll just .....

[Sharroll Celby]

Go, SGT Hulka!!! lol !!!

[RodKnock]

A long time ago, I think Evan "hatched" (no pun intended) an evil plot to close every thread. He's our TK (Thread Killer).

[REAL 1]

Argess: My point is simple. Don't worry about what others think about your car. Who cares. I mean really. I'm sure its beautiful as ERAs are top of the line. There is nothing wrong with saying its replica. No offense intended. Just say'n like it is.
Yeah, if you lived closer I'm sure we could be friends.

Rodknock: Can't argue with picking a Kirkham. Great car. I see them as todays AC to todays Shelby.

John: Very cute. I actually laughed at that one.

You guys take this stuff way too serious.

Takes Care

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Argess: My point is simple. Don't worry about what others think about your car. Who cares. I mean really. You guys take this stuff way too serious.

This coming from a guy who has made countless posts arguing real vs continuation???

Sorry, we don't know each other but I couldn't resist. And if you lived closer to Texas, we'd be friends too.

[decooney]

Originally Posted by Argess

I've read enough on this site that most of us are faced with similiar questions by the curious public. "Is it real?" must top the list. That one just gets me tongue-tied... ?

Or, just as you about about to drive away, respond with "I really don't know, I just stole it". That'll keep 'em puzzled.

[Paul F]

I need to raise my post count somehow.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Paul F

I need to raise my post count somehow.

I've heard if you hang a rock on the end of it that will make it grow....

[Paul F]

Yes, I feel inferior with a small post count.

[tcrist]

Deleted due to not giving a d@m.