Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[CSX4815]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

Turn the crank, the monkey dances

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

Evan thinks his "dinghy" is not a row boat because of the dinghy sticker

Originally Posted by jhv48

He has to justify overspending for a rebadged Kirkham somehow!

You know this belittling and name calling by this a-hole Johnny come lately as well as others here has really become such a waste of bandwidth. Jamo is just as much to blame for letting this crap continue... ought to be ashamed of himself.

I have seen for a long time here on this forum the CSX envy that many have here... biased toward Kirkham and anti Shelby. Who cares? I'm done with this place... good riddance!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CSX4815

You know this belittling and name calling by this a-hole Johnny come lately as well as others here has really become such a waste of bandwidth. Jamo is just as much to blame for letting this crap continue... ought to be ashamed of himself.

I have seen for a long time here on this forum the CSX envy that many have here... biased toward Kirkham and anti Shelby. Who cares? I'm done with this place... good riddance!

While I chose not to buy a Shelby Cobra replica, and buy a Kirkham Cobra replica, I'm not biased against Shelby Cobras. I love the the 998 and we cherish them. But the rest of us just have kit cars, because, well, they all copy to varying degrees the 998.

While the CSX 4000/6000/7000/8000 are great replicas, both alloy and fiberglass (though the 998 are all alloy), I think calling them "genuine," "authentic," or "real" not only cheapens the AC/Shelby legacy, but also defies simple logic. That's all.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by CSX4815

You know this belittling and name calling by this a-hole Johnny come lately as well as others here has really become such a waste of bandwidth. Jamo is just as much to blame for letting this crap continue... ought to be ashamed of himself.

I have seen for a long time here on this forum the CSX envy that many have here... biased toward Kirkham and anti Shelby. Who cares? I'm done with this place... good riddance!

CSX4815: I agree 100% with you and so do many many others including many many Shelby owners who have pm'd me.

Just trying to keep the facts, law and info in the Registry in front of the flotsam and jetsam from the sour grapes gang in case anyone is researching the issue.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

CSX4815: I agree 100% with you and so do many many others including many many Shelby owners who have pm'd me.

I have a question. Do any of those "many many Shelby owners" own one of the 998?

Of course, I know of at least one owner of those precious 998 who agrees with me. But I'm sure there are many many others.

[JBCOBRA]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

CSX4815: I agree 100% with you and so do many many others including many many Shelby owners who have pm'd me.

Just trying to keep the facts, law and info in the Registry in front of the flotsam and jetsam from the sour grapes gang in case anyone is researching the issue.

I wish you actually had a Real Cobra. Then we would not have endure any of this.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

CSX4815: I agree 100% with you and so do many many others including many many Shelby owners who have pm'd me.

Evan, careful what you wish for... I somewhat suspect a poll would not bode well for your position. Just sayin'

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by CSX4815

You know this belittling and name calling by this a-hole Johnny come lately as well as others here has really become such a waste of bandwidth. Jamo is just as much to blame for letting this crap continue... ought to be ashamed of himself.

I have seen for a long time here on this forum the CSX envy that many have here... biased toward Kirkham and anti Shelby. Who cares? I'm done with this place... good riddance!

Well that's a bit of a shame... Sorry you feel that way.
But just a thought... With a measly 120-odd posts in 10 years, do you think you'll be missed?

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Well that's a bit of a shame... Sorry you feel that way.
But just a thought... With a measly 120-odd posts in 10 years, do you think you'll be missed?

Not the point at all. Is that what you think is important? Really?

[Al G]

Originally Posted by Joe's Garage

It's REAL simple -

FFR sells row boats
BDR sells row boats
SPF sells row boats
Kirkham sells row boats
Shelby buys Kirkham row boats
Shelby slaps a "dinghy" sticker on the Kirkham row boats
Shelby sells the Kirkham row boat as a dinghy for thousands more

Evan thinks his "dinghy" is not a row boat because of the dinghy sticker

Kirkham has nothing to do with the majority of the continuation Cobras - the fiberglass ones.

Yes, I know there were no fiberglass originals.

[JBCOBRA]

No envy here whatsoever. I have so much fun driving my car (over 20,000 miles so far) that if I never got to drive it again I already got my money's worth!
Look, Evan is just a strange person. I wonder how many miles he has driven his car?
In my opinion they are worth ZERO unless driven
ps. a glass Shelby is a Superformance. period

[Al G]

Originally Posted by JBCOBRA

No envy here whatsoever. I have so much fun driving my car (over 20,000 miles so far) that if I never got to drive it again I already got my money's worth!
Look, Evan is just a strange person. I wonder how many miles he has driven his car?
In my opinion they are worth ZERO unless driven
ps. a glass Shelby is a Superformance. period

Superformance has nothing to do with a fiberglass Shelby. Do some research.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by Al G

Superformance has nothing to do with a fiberglass Shelby. Do some research.

They are made in the same factory in South Africa, how do I know, I have been there, so they do...I know some were made in Mexico that's why it's funny when Evan thinks a fiberglass Shelby is REAL...

[Al G]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

They are made in the same factory in South Africa, how do I know, I have been there, so they do...I know some were made in Mexico that's why it's funny when Evan thinks a fiberglass Shelby is REAL...

Same factory but nothing else in common. Have you ever looked at both chassis? This has been covered many times in other threads.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

They are made in the same factory in South Africa, how do I know, I have been there, so they do...I know some were made in Mexico that's why it's funny when Evan thinks a fiberglass Shelby is REAL...

You obviously lack knowledge of the Registry and the different classifications of original Cobras no less continuation Cobras. I certainly won't waste my time educating you so you understand my clear but subtle point and parallel. I let you just "wonder" about it or in your case most likely not as it would take too much effort on your part. Stumble along.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

You obviously lack knowledge of the Registry and the different classifications of original Cobras no less continuation Cobras. I certainly won't waste my time educating you so you understand my clear but subtle point and parallel. I let you just "wonder" about it or in your case most likely not as it would take too much effort on your part. Stumble along.

If you would read all the threads, you would see where this was a quote from one of your cohorts who said the 2 had nothing in common, well that is 100% false, they are both made in South Africa at Hi-Tech and they are both glass, so you tell me how I don't know my ****...I have owned a Superfromance as well as own a Kirkham, so enlighten me how you know more about the SPF than me...

[JBCOBRA]

Originally Posted by Al G

Superformance has nothing to do with a fiberglass Shelby. Do some research.

They are made in the same place.
Yes I am aware of the differences. The SPF actually drives nicer

[Paul F]

Sure, people poke fun at Shelby replicas because they are what they are... Shelby wanting to get in on the market that was made by other brands. So what was legendary became something less.

Of course there is bias towards Kirkhams. The Kirkham brothers did something fantastic. They build a high quality replica and made a market along with all the other replica makers. When people see a history of lawsuits and money grabs, and a vehicle that is indeed, not much more than re-branding another replica makers vehicle, there is nothing of which to be envious.

Of course, this thread is nonsensical. No one should take it personally. It is a simple battle of wits (or is it witless?) about a bunch of nonsense. Why say good riddance to a site that has a great deal of good posts on a variety of Cobra subjects just because a half-dozen people are off in a corner with this nonsense?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Paul F

Of course there is bias towards Kirkhams.

Actually, I think there's a bias towards ERA's here on CC.

It's always Peter this and Peter that. I get tired of hearing about of their excellent customer service, fantastic product and customers posting fun builds. Really gets old.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Actually, I think there's a bias towards ERA's here on CC.

It's always Peter this and Peter that. I get tired of hearing about of their excellent customer service, fantastic product and customers posting fun builds. Really gets old.

That's because ERAs are clearly superior to all other replicas, or originals, or replicas of originals, or continuations of originals, or original continuations, or whatever. You should know that by now.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

That's because ERAs are clearly superior to all other replicas, or originals, or replicas of originals, or continuations of originals, or original continuations, or whatever. You should know that by now.

Got ya.