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12-05-2009, 08:04 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Rod, you have to admit, the sensitivity level on this forum has never been higher.  You know, like an exposed nerve during a root canal....
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12-05-2009, 08:21 PM
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Looking back in history, there have been several threads comparing the Shelby and the Kirkham. The OP should review them. The two that come quickly to mind are the 'rsimones' thread and the other was by 'alpace.'
Shelby vs a Kirkham (aluminum)
CSX vs. Kirkham
They're both wonderful cars. As I always say, that why they make different flavors of ice cream.
Last edited by RodKnock; 12-05-2009 at 08:24 PM..
Reason: install links
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12-05-2009, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
... the 'rsimones' thread
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The proper reference for that is "the thread of which we do not speak."
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12-05-2009, 08:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
The proper reference for that is "the thread of which we do not speak."
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Oh not THE thread. He asked a bunch of questions before he bought his car, and one of them is linked above now.
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12-05-2009, 08:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Oh not THE thread. He asked a bunch of questions before he bought his car, and one of them is linked above now.
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Ooops. My mistake. Nevermind. 
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12-05-2009, 09:16 PM
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Not trying to be the Kirkham poster child here, but...
After having bought a Kirkham I can only tell you that buying a Cobra from them was something I consider a privilege. Hands down, working with David, Thomas, and company was THE BEST consumer experience I have ever had. The Kirkhams have bent over backwards to make everything perfect, before, during, and after the sale.
No joking, they should interview potential customers to see if they are worthy of the car...
My Kirkham has exceeded my expectations by 1000%
len
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12-07-2009, 12:11 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
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Originally Posted by kobrabytes
Not trying to be the Kirkham poster child here, but...
After having bought a Kirkham I can only tell you that buying a Cobra from them was something I consider a privilege. Hands down, working with David, Thomas, and company was THE BEST consumer experience I have ever had. The Kirkhams have bent over backwards to make everything perfect, before, during, and after the sale.
No joking, they should interview potential customers to see if they are worthy of the car...
My Kirkham has exceeded my expectations by 1000%
len
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I have made that suggestion to Da Boys more than a few times over the years.
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12-07-2009, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Looking back in history, there have been several threads comparing the Shelby and the Kirkham. The OP should review them. The two that come quickly to mind are the 'rsimones' thread and the other was by 'alpace.'
Shelby vs a Kirkham (aluminum)
CSX vs. Kirkham
They're both wonderful cars. As I always say, that why they make different flavors of ice cream. |
I did not look at the links but both Al and RSimones ended up buying Kirkhams... If that tells you anything.
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12-07-2009, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hexnut72
I did not look at the links but both Al and RSimones ended up buying Kirkhams... If that tells you anything.
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I didn't think about that, but you're obviously right. I, in no way picked them because of that fact. Those were the "Shelby versus Kirkham" threads that I found in the last few years.
Last edited by RodKnock; 12-07-2009 at 12:28 PM..
Reason: correct spelling of obviously
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12-07-2009, 11:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
I didn't think about that, but you're obvioulsy right. I, in no way picked them because of that fact. Those were the "Shelby versus Kirkham" threads that I found in the last few years.
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Are there any threads that went the other way? Meaning that they carefully compared the two and then went with Shelby?
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12-07-2009, 12:07 PM
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When researching which car to buy, I wrote off the Kirkham because their 289FIA and slabside were more money than I wanted to spend. The quality of the Kirkham cars that I inspected was exceptional.
I wrote off the Shelby for two reasons. One, they also cost considerably more than I wanted to spend. Second, the first two Shelby cars I saw had been poorly assembled and finished by the Las Vegas facility and required considerable time and money to make them right after delivery. Both owners complained that SAI seemed somewhat disinterested in making it right. In one case SAI sent the replacement parts, but the owner had to pay to have the car corrected.
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12-07-2009, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Are there any threads that went the other way? Meaning that they carefully compared the two and then went with Shelby?
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The first criteria was aluminum versus aluminum. There are plenty of threads about fiberglass CSX versus SPF and/or ERA or fiberglass CSX versus Kirkham.
The second criteria was that someone followed through and eventually bought one or the other.
Just a theory, but maybe the people who want and buy a CSX, know exactly what they want and they buy it, without all the questions and banter online.
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12-07-2009, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
The first criteria was aluminum versus aluminum. .
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No, that's what I meant. Apples to apples... forget the fiberglass crap. I was trying to remember if anyone (other than Evan) had actually come down as saying that, mechanically, they were either equal or Shelby was ahead. I don't believe that has ever been posted here in a serious thread.
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