wrecked SPF on eBay

[rustyBob]

the fact that this gentleman lived through this horrible experience is a miracle...........
there were 2 people who lost there lives in a accident just a couple of mounths ago in California in a Cobra...........
which brand is the best????????????who really knows for shure.........

[puppster]

I would venture to say that a car designed around OEM parts would be less likely to have fasteners that are improperly torqued, or that fail due to poor design. Many Cobras are designed around Production suspension components, and I would guess that they are designed with the same mounting and tightening specs. But the purpose of "fiberglass" is to aide areodynamics, and look pretty. In an accident, the fiberglass body is written off. A steel tube chassis however, will unfortunaltly hold up too well in most cases, not absorbing the impact of the crash to protect the occupants. There should be no debate of how these cars perform in a crash (they will not do great). The issue here is that they shouldn't fall apart and crash you into a tree.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by puppster

I would venture to say that a car designed around OEM parts would be less likely to have fasteners that are improperly torqued, or that fail due to poor design. Many Cobras are designed around Production suspension components, and I would guess that they are designed with the same mounting and tightening specs. But the purpose of "fiberglass" is to aide areodynamics, and look pretty. In an accident, the fiberglass body is written off. A steel tube chassis however, will unfortunaltly hold up too well in most cases, not absorbing the impact of the crash to protect the occupants. There should be no debate of how these cars perform in a crash (they will not do great). The issue here is that they shouldn't fall apart and crash you into a tree.

Any person that thinks these cars are safe, regardless of manufacturer is only fooling themselves.

They are only slightly safer than a motorcycle, if that.

[Gunner]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

They are only slightly safer than a motorcycle, if that.

Hmm. I'd say they're quite a bit safer than a moto. Larger, more visible, seating that will hold you in place in minor impacts, some front/rear impact absorption, a little side impact protection, and more forgiving of minor driver lapses. Bikes are simply an accident waiting for an opportunity, and only 100% rider attention and 100% luck with other drivers keeps that accident from happening - and sometimes not even that.

Not disputing, though, that "safe" is not a word that applies to these silly overpowered roller skates.

[madmaxx]

There I am getting all defensive and not answering your question. LOL. The best cobra replica out of fiberglass. Never owned an aluminium or driven one so it may be better than those too but cant say. It is the best fiberglass Cobra replica. I dont care how much it replicates the original as long as the body lines are 90% true. It is a FAKE, just like every other replica. They are all FAKE, even the Kirkhams. Who cares in the end it is the drivability fit and finish in that order. If it doesnt drive well might as well by a picture and hang it on the wall.

[SNK BYT]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

There I am getting all defensive and not answering your question. LOL. The best cobra replica out of fiberglass. Never owned an aluminium or driven one so it may be better than those too but cant say. It is the best fiberglass Cobra replica. I dont care how much it replicates the original as long as the body lines are 90% true. It is a FAKE, just like every other replica. They are all FAKE, even the Kirkhams. Who cares in the end it is the drivability fit and finish in that order. If it doesnt drive well might as well by a picture and hang it on the wall.

MadMaxx,

After reading your comments on this thread, I "know" I made the right decision in getting my SPF2925 "Rogue". She is a beauty and I have compared her to other makes at car shows, hands down "Rogue" kills them in every aspect. I have her three trophies to prove it! She is three for three and soon she should have more under her belt!

Thanks from another proud SPF owner and fellow Texan!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

They are all FAKE, even the Kirkhams.

We (Evan or REAL 1 and myself) have already established that the Kirkham and CSX 4000s/6000s/7000s are REAL Cobras. They're both listed in the SAAC World Registry.

Signed REAL TOO

[Gunner]

Well, mine and Patrick's and ZOERA's are in the GLCC Registry. So there.

[madmaxx]

See I stand corrrected, there are real cobras!!! I guess since my SPF has Shelby licensing it is real also. See it is win win!!!! I am going to take a drive and freeze my rear off it is about 48F out!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by RodKnock

We (Evan or REAL 1 and myself) have already established that the Kirkham and CSX 4000s/6000s/7000s are REAL Cobras. They're both listed in the SAAC World Registry.

Signed REAL TOO

[madmaxx]

I have some insider trading. Buy all the apple stock you can, even if you have to margin, rumor is they are selling alot of IPods!!!

grade school and high school sports can get out of hand. My brother played High school 5A basketball, they were good and won the state championship in Texas. It was nothing short of a full time job year around for him. Even in the summer when their is "open" gym just to shoot hoops, no coaching allowed, miss a couple summer "open" gyms and see if someone does not make sure you are "ok"

Since he graduated high school 15 years ago I dont think he has picked up a basketball!

[Excaliber]

Yup, parts car only. 460 with 485 horse, I'm not impressed. No way $15K.

[TButtrick]

Is this a real cobra?

[Silverback51]

It's real ugly if that is what you mean.

[madmaxx]

You win!!!!!

Originally Posted by TButtrick

Is this a real cobra?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

You win!!!!!

What he didn't tell you is that the skin was designed by Pininfarina.

[thudmaster]

TButtrick, I bet that shelby would indorse that car for a fee.

[*13*]

I'm not sure what that thing is, but you need to get it off this site right now!

Originally Posted by TButtrick

Is this a real cobra?

[Excaliber]

Shelby endorsement of SPF:

...everyone on this forumn thinks it is worthless in reality it is adds value to the car.

I've been in this Cobra game a long time and simply disagree that Shelby's endorsement adds ANY value to an SPF, really. To those that THINK it add's value, well, some folks are more easily "sold" than others.

Now my PERSONAL opinion is that the Shelby endorsement for an SPF is not only worthless, it DECREASES my respect and value for the brand. In many other cases, yes, a Shelby endorsement add's value, how much value (if any) depends on the product in question.

My opinion is not based on the quality of this or that replica. I just don't like the company, SPF, based on the way they have conducted their business within the replica industry.

[Cobrabill]

On a scale of 1 to 10(1 being great and 10 being FUBAR)this car is about a 23.One of the frame rails that parallels the drive shaft is bent AND crushed.The frame is bent almost in a parallelogram.However-the car is fixable.But a frame jig would be required.

[Cobrabill]

The nose of that thing looks like the "Stay Puft" man from Ghostbusters.