getting ready to purchase a new cobra! need help please

[charlandk]

Thanks for all the useful input herik!

part of my "reseach" is asking current owners what options they have and like or dislike. If they had it to do over again would they maybe make a change such as go with the limited slip rear end or a different engine. You cant get better information than you can from someone who owns and has experience with the car. I have been researching this purchase for many years. Things like: which kit company to use and the reputations of the various dealerships. Ive gone to my local tracks and car shows and spoke to owners. I found this forum and figured that there would be several intelligent people on here that could point me in the right direction and help me with my decisions. It is part of my "research". I have spent the past few days searching though the old posts but still feel that speaking to other owners and getting their thoughts will be very valuable to me.

Thanks again for all your help.

[FUNFER2]

I agree with the no power steering. The Cobra is small and light weight, so when you're driving, the P/S can get real jittery and you loose the feel of the road. The same can apply to power brakes.

My insurance company (State Farm) is fine with driving everyday. My policy is rated like a weekend car, so my premium is lower than our work cars. Something like, under 10,000 miles per year. I drive mine all I can but remember, you won't be driving in bad weather, rain, snow ect.... The miles come on pretty slow. If you go with EFI, make sure it's electronic, if it will be driven a lot. Mechanical EFI is hard to keep in tune. Be ready to pay around $5,000 and up $$$$$. Very cool though !

[FUNFER2]

I sent ya an PM. Try and call me. 402-781-2322
Kev

[henrik]

Originally Posted by charlandk

Thanks for all the useful input henrik!

part of my "reseach" is asking current owners what options they have and like or dislike... I have spent the past few days searching though the old posts but still feel that speaking to other owners and getting their thoughts will be very valuable to me.

Thanks again for all your help.

We are all different - but I found it very useful trying to make a "options"list for the ideal car... then did research here and on the www - revised the list including the questions pr. item... searched again and the called a few dealers.

Funny enough I ended almost were I began - but have been a bit around.

It has been a long long trip - and at some time you "pull the trigger"... and then you can "upgrade" later

But to give you my biggest questions:

SPF or BDR: BDR - like the Butt better - and I'm 6"2
Engine: LS7 (I'm in Europe) or Roush/Keith Craft: Ended with Roush 427 sr/tw - upgrading with Dynatek 8 stack polished EFI ($ 9' - but like the look and the much better running - and self tuning engine)
Engine size: 427 or BB : 427 (do NOT go below 427 - think of the badge and resale value)
Version: r or sr/tw: sr/tw you can drive down town without problems
LSD: yes
PS: no (same reason + keep it simple/light)
Brakes: upgrade for the look - and extra security feeling
T600 or T56: T56 with Steeda Tri-ax shifter

...but that's was my wish list with my questions.