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12-14-2014, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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If you don't mind FredinNY,
Budget and intended use please...
This would outline the landscape for CC members to chime in with their humble experiences. Thus leading you to the brands best fitting those requirements.
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12-14-2014, 03:51 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 Dimis
If you don't mind FredinNY...
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There's less than a .1% chance that he ever actually buys anything that even remotely resembles a Cobra.  |
12-14-2014, 04:09 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
There's less than a .1% chance that he ever actually buys anything that even remotely resembles a Cobra. |
I didn't think your car for sale.  |
12-14-2014, 04:15 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 RodKnock
I didn't think your car for sale. |
Hmmm, obviously your senescence is taking its toll. |
12-14-2014, 04:28 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Hmmm, obviously your senescence is taking its toll.
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Nope, still operating at peak performance. Got my usual 120 minutes of HIIT this AM. You?  |
12-14-2014, 04:31 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 RodKnock
Nope, still operating at peak performance. Got my usual 120 minutes of HIIT this AM. You? |
I had a fat chili dog with cheese for lunch and I'm about to polish off a big bowl of shrimp and steak for dinner. |
12-14-2014, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
There's less than a .1% chance that he ever actually buys anything that even remotely resembles a Cobra. |
The words "ever" & "remotely resembles" means I'm willing to bet that in good time you'll be wrong...
Else, take those words out of the equation, and my feeling is that there's less than 0.1% chance you're wrong.
Regardless (or Irregardless, as my Latin American Father-in-law says) I respond for those others who may be reading. |
01-01-2015, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
There's less than a .1% chance that he ever actually buys anything that even remotely resembles a Cobra. |
Well as a lawyer, I'm sure you could easily argue the virtues of how a corvette "remotely resembles" a cobra. They both have four wheels, and come in red, yes?
Else, seemingly you were right again! 
I wonder why people exclaim "it's arrogance..." when you're prophesy seemingly turns out to be fact? 
I hope he buys a cobra now just to spite you. 
Last edited by Dimis; 01-02-2015 at 12:07 AM..
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01-02-2015, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
There's less than a .1% chance that he ever actually buys anything that even remotely resembles a Cobra. |
That's Patrict 😄 he was tough on me too. He thought I was gonna buy a POS Corvette. Truth is, I already had one. Traded it plus cash for a Cobra! |
12-14-2014, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Originally Posted by Dimis
If you don't mind FredinNY,
Budget and intended use please...
This would outline the landscape for CC members to chime in with their humble experiences. Thus leading you to the brands best fitting those requirements.
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Agree with Dimis,
Also, what is your timeline? Do you want to wait for a roller and finish it? Or, are you looking for something ready to go? And, some budget parameters would help...
$30-$40k? Door #1
$50-$70k? Door #2
$100k +? Door #3
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All that's stopping you now Son, is blind-raging fear.......
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12-14-2014, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch built CSX style frame, Carbon fiber body, 393 Stroker, T-bird IRS, T5
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Dimis beat me to it. Budget will drive many of your decisions. If you haven't budgeted $120-150K, forget the Shelby continuation and original cars. Kirkhams will come in a close second in price and are basically the same as the Shelby cars since I believe Shelby still sources their bodies and chassis from them- I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong on that.
Figure out what you want the car for- cruising, track days, all-out racing in a sanctioned series, ability to build it yourself, the camaraderie , or just plain an ego boost. What is important to you- originality, drivability, comfort, etc.... then plan accordingly.
Real1 is partially correct in that the real thing is probably the most accurate, but for about half the money, you can buy a Carbon bodied car by Roger Bollick that is available right now that is about as accurate as a replica can be and not be a CSX car. You've got a long bit of reading to do unless you have a deep checkbook and just want to go out and buy what suits you and drive it.
Keep in mind these cars aren't for everybody so, if you have a chance, sit in a few of different manufacturers and drive a couple if possible to see if this is the right fit for you. The noise, the harsh ride, the lack of creature comforts all can combine to create a hostile atmosphere to the uninformed buyer.
Good luck in your search.
Bob
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