05-07-2010, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Jupiter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #985 Custom Pro/ Street Race Car, full cage, dry sump 427W and G Force T-56 Fully Street Legal!!
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This an interesting thread, and I am little biased. I'm on my second BDR TD car. There do seem to be some misconceptions out there that I'd like to clarify, and then keep my mouth shut.
Firstly. The FFR Spec Racer does not hold a candle to the Backdraft TD car in handling or braking, and because to be "spec legal" at 225fwhp, with a solid axle, the "spec racers" simply do not have the lap times. I know with my limited driving ability at Sebring, I am running 18 secs faster in a BDR TD car than I did in a spec legal FFR. They are great cars, provided that you run in a spec class, with a level playing field.
Secondly. The price of $15K mentioned for the FFR car is a kit, a crate full of most of the parts.The Backdraft is totally finished, all that is needed is a drivetrain. Painted, wired, finished.
Thirdly. A street prepped FFR 9 times out of 10 will perform better than a spec racer. There are no limits on power, brakes or suspension.
Fourthly.The notion that a Backdraft TD car needs to have "all kinds of stuff added" to be street legal is ridiculous. We have three TD cars on the road here in Fl, registered legally with NO modifications. Granted that is Fl, and I have no idea on the rest of the States, and their requirements.
We are all talking apples and oranges, why not enjoy this sport for what it is, and enjoy the ride.
It's really good to see people out there spending a little money and having some good clean fun.
Cheers,
Richard
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