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10-02-2012, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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How do they rank?
Would someone out there be so bold as to rank the top five Cobra replicas or professionally built kits?
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10-02-2012, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Wulf
Would someone out there be so bold as to rank the top five Cobra replicas or professionally built kits?
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1) Street Beasts
2) Goben Cobra
3) ERA
4) SPF, FFR, Hurricane, Kirkham, CSX
5) Zimmer American AC |
10-02-2012, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Slow day at work, patrickt? 
Marc, some searches will provide plenty of answers. You just need to figure out how important is accuracy? Body material? Name? Cost? Engine? Other than that it's easy. 
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10-02-2012, 12:47 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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Originally Posted by rodneym
Body material? Name? Cost? Engine? Other than that it's easy. |
Length....
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10-02-2012, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
1) Street Beasts
2) Goben Cobra
3) ERA
4) SPF, FFR, Hurricane, Kirkham, CSX
5) Zimmer American AC
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I'd be upset if I were a Backdraft owner. Patrick left them completely off the list.
BDR owners are disrespected again.  |
10-02-2012, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I'd be upset if I were a Backdraft owner. Patrick left them completely off the list.
BDR owners are disrespected again. |
I'll lump them in at number four also.  |
10-02-2012, 12:54 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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THREE rollbars, patrickt?!?!
Uh-hmm. Marc.....rollbars. And before Patrick can chime in, color.
I'm handing this off to Rodknock and ERA_Chas. 
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10-02-2012, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
I'm handing this off to Rodknock and ERA_Chas. |
At least he didn't tell the OP to clean out his airbleeds...
Marc,
Pissing off a lot of owners;
KMP, CSX and ERA are the 'top 5'. CSXs mostly for the MSO.
SPF, BDR, FFR and Hurricane have a great many loyal owners.
Bolicks and Hi-Techs may actually be the best but they're not 'production' Cobras.
Your generalized question is a sure-fire fight-starter. But you knew that. 
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10-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Your generalized question is a sure-fire fight-starter. But you knew that. |
Right, Chas!
I'd also say intended use has to enter....racing, show, street driver, 4 X 4 (  ???--always wanted to slap a 427 style body on top of an early Bronco chassis with a 9" lift kit on it).....whatcha got in mind???
Cheers!
Dugly
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10-02-2012, 02:39 PM
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Location: Dacula, (Atlanta),
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 SC, Southern Automotive 427W Stroker
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my guess
1 Kirkham
2 Shelby
3 ERA
4 whatever they own
5 who cares
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10-02-2012, 02:57 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Since we already know the OP has a price target, the question should be asked with that factored in. And in this case Patrick got the first 2 right.
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10-02-2012, 03:55 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Well, if you go by pricing:
1. CSX aluminum (w/paint) $140,000+ roller.
2. CSX fiberglass (w/paint) $80,000+ roller
3. Kirkham aluminum (no paint) $69,500+ roller
I honestly have no clue about BDR, SPF, FFR, Hurricane, ERA and Exact pricing.
Alot of folks believe the "you get what your pay for" theory. Does the OP?
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10-02-2012, 07:21 PM
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OP would be better served to challenge ClubCobra community to find the best 30k Cobra for sale in the USA at this time... At least that's realistic and fun at same time and removes all the fantasy.
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10-02-2012, 07:27 PM
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Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Road Serpent, hands down. NO questions.
They do not paint biege or do dual roll bars, but will install a Fiat diesel with an automatic.
Now VERY hard to find, but common in Turkey.
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10-02-2012, 09:48 PM
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Location: New Jersey,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Cobra CSX4206 aluminum body, original 1965 NASCAR 427 SO, Dual quads.
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You need to define "best" and "replica". They mean different things to different people.
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10-03-2012, 11:10 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REAL 1
You need to define "best" and "replica". They mean different things to different people.
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I actually agree with what Evan posted 
Bill S.
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10-03-2012, 06:17 AM
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Apology
I do truly apologize.I didn't want to anger any owners.I should have been more specific .Im obviously a new member.I was looking for some kind of guidance to avoid a big mistake ,because I'm looking to buy my first one and obviously don't know much.I do know I've wanted one all my life.At 59 years old I'm finally doing it. Again I apologize,
Marc
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10-03-2012, 07:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Marc Wulf
I was looking for some kind of guidance to avoid a big mistake ,because I'm looking to buy my first one and obviously don't know much.I do know I've wanted one all my life.At 59 years old I'm finally doing it.
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Marc, a lot of guys have gone through what you're going through. With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass. For others, they will buy one and, within a year or so, will realize it was not what they thought it would be. If you were paying me a ridiculously large fee to give you the best possible advice I could, I would tell you to target the spring of 2013 for getting your Cobra and, between then and now, start reading every thread on this site, starting with the oldest. You can "speed read" some of the highly technical, or goof-ball, threads. Then, make contact with your local Cobra club and meet some of the guys. Odds are, your desire for a Cobra will pass before next spring, and if it doesn't, you will, by that time, know what it is that you want. Seriously, this is the best advice money can buy. |
10-03-2012, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass.
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This is known as the "Just get a new Vette, you'll know you get one anyway" clause.
Before you can get to "best replica", one must really specify their budget. |
10-04-2012, 05:30 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, 395 Stroker
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Marc, a lot of guys have gone through what you're going through. With most of them, the urge to get a Cobra will pass. For others, they will buy one and, within a year or so, will realize it was not what they thought it would be. If you were paying me a ridiculously large fee to give you the best possible advice I could, I would tell you to target the spring of 2013 for getting your Cobra and, between then and now, start reading every thread on this site, starting with the oldest. You can "speed read" some of the highly technical, or goof-ball, threads. Then, make contact with your local Cobra club and meet some of the guys. Odds are, your desire for a Cobra will pass before next spring, and if it doesn't, you will, by that time, know what it is that you want. Seriously, this is the best advice money can buy. |
Wow, dare I say I like this advice? It is almost exactly what I did, although I needed about 2 years of research and thought to finally pull the trigger on a new SPF. No, I am not saying it is the best replica out there, but it is exactly what I wanted. After having the car for more than a year, it remains the highlight of any day that allows me to spend some time behind the wheel.
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