Girlfriend wants an AC Cobra

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by jhv48

She wants YOU to build HER a cobra?

She's LETTING you get a Z06?

She's never driven a high performance car before?

Which one of you is the male in this relationship?

The man has a point, but a few more questions are in order -

1. Cobra's are a damn fine looking auto, putting anything less behind the wheel would be disservice to us all as well as the car
2. You can build a mild mannered cobra with an automatic that would remove some of the risk of her "diving expertise". If she is hard over on a standard, then you should let her test drive one in a safe place 1st (like the airstrip at an abandoned AF base).
3. You building the car does afford you some options, how's the relationship generally? A properly insured cobra should return all expenses paid on a total, and of course you would have a free & clear path to the Z06.

But realistically, what looms big in all our minds (even if some have chosen to remain silent on it), is your dilemma as you have posted it. You are working through the negotiation process that most of us have already gone through with our WIVES! If she is just your girlfriend, this almost becomes a no brainer (provided she is not supporting you and would be buying the Z06 - that's a biggie). Assuming that's not the case, it's real simple -

1. She doesn't have a vote on the Z06 period.
2. She should pay for all parts & materials to build the cobra, plus you for you labor (you can pro-rate based on how good the sex is) lol.

[IFlyEm]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

The man has a point, but a few more questions are in order -

1. Cobra's are a damn fine looking auto, putting anything less behind the wheel would be disservice to us all as well as the car

She's got that covered!

But realistically, what looms big in all our minds (even if some have chosen to remain silent on it), is your dilemma as you have posted it. You are working through the negotiation process that most of us have already gone through with our WIVES! If she is just your girlfriend, this almost becomes a no brainer (provided she is not supporting you and would be buying the Z06 - that's a biggie). Assuming that's not the case, it's real simple -

1. She doesn't have a vote on the Z06 period.
2. She should pay for all parts & materials to build the cobra, plus you for you labor (you can pro-rate based on how good the sex is) lol.

Fiance would be a better term. As for finances at the moment I am the bread winner.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by IFlyEm

Fiance would be a better term. As for finances at the moment I am the bread winner.

Well, 1st congrats on the engagement and glad to hear she is worthy to at least pose behind the wheel Best advice given is to have her test drive one, and in a safe place where she can put her foot into it a little. Only then will she know what she is getting into, and I bet common sense will prevail if she finds it too unwieldy.

[Austin_Snake]

All you guys,
Don't be a Spoil Sport. I have a friend that owns one of the Exact Carbon Cars. She is not one of the best driver in the world either but has seen all the youtube stuff and knows these cars can be a handfull.
But she imaged having such a road going sculpture of her own to appreciate anytime she wanted, not when someone happened by. :-) Caution to the wind she says.
So if she had listened to the scary people there would not be over 5K of Cobra smiles driving the Texas Hill Country including taking part in a track day at the Spring meet. Not blazing fast but still out there!

Her car is under 2k pounds does not need a lot of horses to get the go fast feel. A mild 351 moves it along nicely as well as reducing the steering weight. One this we did when building it though was disable the kick down on the T4. (Yes it has an auto just like Mr. Shelbys).

So I say let your girlfriend have her car and enjoy life. Wear a seat belt and get the grin!


Regards,
Richard

[CHANMADD]

I hate to break it to you guys, but a lot of men are not very good drivers either, and I do mean Cobra owners too!!!

[86Sebring]

Very entertaining thread
I have a fire extinguisher for sale in the classifieds area, will give you a good deal

[D-CEL]

Holy Freakin Crap! Are you guys retarded?
He has a woman (Beautiful, yes, but irrelevant, move to strike)
Who is “asking” to be involved in the hobby (for lack of a better term) he loves. And goes on to say they also need another ridiculously fast sports car to drive when it rains? And you bunch of arm-chair sages say “well ya know, they are very difficult to drive and women crash them so get her a ”….
Really? What is that? jealousy?
Men crash them all the time When anyone’s ego outweighs their skills and they will pay for it.
This is what I hear:
“We will spend our weekends building cars, going to the racetrack or hanging with other car friends” That is HUGE!! How many car guys that struggle to stay in the hobby because the wifey has no interest? (read my miserable x wife!)
He puts that on the shelf before they ever get hitched
And if the relationship doesn’t work out, (Im just sayin!) She keeps hers , He keeps his….

IFlyEm,
Listen carefully:
Buy the Z06 today (your property before the marriage is YOURS and will not be split)
Marry her (with pre-nup)
Buy a Cobra that is finished, much cheaper and easier and ultimately half yours

Dcel

[RodKnock]

Buy a Prius for both of you and save the environment.

You gotta enjoy the nonsense here.

[IFlyEm]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Buy a Prius for both of you and save the environment.

You gotta enjoy the nonsense here.

Too late. For my day job I am burn around 1,200 gal/hr into the atmosphere.

Thanks for all the input guys! And no I don't think that anyone is crazy. You think the ego's are big here you should frequent some of the aviation forums. lol

Good stuff!!!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by IFlyEm

Too late. For my day job I am burn around 1,200 gal/hr into the atmosphere.

It's never too late. You should think about life balance and still buy the hybrids.

Not sure about your budget but the AC MKIV's with the fuel injected 302's are really nice "starter" cars.

Good luck.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

...but the AC MKIV's with the fuel injected 302's are really nice "starter" cars.

A "starter" car for a "starter" wife....

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by IFlyEm

Too late. For my day job I am burn around 1,200 gal/hr into the atmosphere.

Thanks for all the input guys! And no I don't think that anyone is crazy. You think the ego's are big here you should frequent some of the aviation forums. lol

Good stuff!!!

Great attitude!! I say buy the Vette for the girlfriend and get yourself a kick butt Cobra!

In reality, if there's any debate about a woman's inherent ability to handle a Cobra, Check out my CC friend Queenie. She goes by the name Bourret on this forum and she races her Cobra all over France. She is currently on her second motor - built by Keith Kraft - and she runs 11's in the quarter mile.
The really interesting thing is that she is also a pilot!

[tin-man]

[quote=IFlyEm;1152095]Too late. For my day job I am burn around 1,200 gal/hr into the atmosphere.


I thought you told us you didn't own a Cobra yet?

tin-man

[Voyager]

I saw a small yacht out in the bay, cruising by under the golden gate bridge. It was serene and inviting. The following week we were on it. It was cold & windy…we got soaked and the crap beat out of us. Moral of the story…looks can be deceiving.