New Guy Build Questions...

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by Three Peaks

Almost any of the kits are going to be as good as YOU make them. Lots of happy Backdraft customers on this forum, along with FFR and many others. If you really want to build it yourself and you want or need the support of lots of experienced builders helping you along the way when you have questions ( and you will), then Factory Five kits are hard to beat. Probably one of the best values around for a guy who wants to put their own stamp on their build and make it their own. And at a price point most guys can afford.

You can use a donor car for parts, buy rebuilt or used parts and clean them up and/or rebuild them to new condition, or buy all new parts to make your build just how you like it. Lots of options also and support from the manufacturer for different engine combos, rear ends (solid axle or IRS), interior options, guage options, the list goes on and on.

Also, with their new Mark IV design, the body shape is very close to the original Cobra shape and feel. They even have a new 289 FIA/USSRC body style that is very nice. Lots of Chevy engine builders on their site and they even have their own forum so you can get your questions answered by guys who have actually done it themselves.

Don't get the wrong idea, I'm not an FFR owner- I built my car primarily from scratch. But I've watched the FFR forum and the developments over the years and it is a very well run company with a very good, well engineered and designed kit, and lots of them on the road so you have lots of information and performance parts available for them.

Most of the guys on this site and other sites, including FFR usually don't run down other kits much any more. I think companies like FFR, SPF, Hurricane, ERA and others have forced all the manufacturers to raise their game and it has benefited the customers the most with higher quality products for everyone. Hard to pick a bad kit these days, IMHO.

Bob

good point, thanks