I'm being the voice of reason and saving HIM from future headaches and heartaches.
These toys are for solo driving. riding in passenger seat sucks.
when guys start thinking "I hope the wife likes it..." it's never good
Taking advice from someone who has never owned a Cobra is not a good idea. However, if the OP needs advice about purchasing a Nissan Leaf, or taking the subway in NYC, then this is THE GUY.
Taking advice from someone who has never owned a Cobra is not a good idea. However, if the OP needs advice about purchasing a Nissan Leaf, or taking the subway in NYC, then this is THE GUY.
sir,
what's your mileage on your Kirkham? do you share with family? wife & family ride or drive? Pet friendly?
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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...These toys are for solo driving. riding in passenger seat sucks.
when guys start thinking "I hope the wife likes it..." it's never good
Well, that's simply not true. My wife loves riding in the car and goes with me quite often. My two grown kids as well. I'm solo probably no more than 25% of the time and that's for almost 10,000 miles in the past two seasons. Guys with cobras that I sometimes get together with frequently have passengers, including wives, come along.
Worth considering is something we just built... I guess it's the first official "427 Street" car from Backdraft. I'm dialing in my new lighting rig to photograph it. But everyone that has seen this really appreciates how "clean" the Street style cars are without the sidepipes, roll bar, hood scoop, etc.
I snuck it around the streets in Atlantic City last weekend and it really got the looks.
A Coyote in the Street Car would be a fantastic setup. I almost put one in our car but wanted to put a little more traditional engine on the first one. Vintage Motorsports - 1965 Backdraft Racing RT3
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Worth considering is something we just built... I guess it's the first official "427 Street" car from Backdraft. I'm dialing in my new lighting rig to photograph it. But everyone that has seen this really appreciates how "clean" the Street style cars are without the sidepipes, roll bar, hood scoop, etc.
I snuck it around the streets in Atlantic City last weekend and it really got the looks.
A Coyote in the Street Car would be a fantastic setup. I almost put one in our car but wanted to put a little more traditional engine on the first one. Vintage Motorsports - 1965 Backdraft Racing RT3
This looks very nice. I might suggest you try to come up with a street dash layout and loose the Goodyear lettered tires to be more in keeping with a street roadster - but I applaud the effort. Should be a nice option for those looking for a street roadster model.
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3 #1133, Ford Racing 306
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Ahem. Yes, where were we before the venom started spewing? Oh, a Cobra that fits the OP. Well, I am 5'-7", 160 lbs, so I certainly fit comfortably in my Backdraft. But, extrapolating to a driver taller than, say, 6'-2" and well above 200 lbs with commensurately sized feet, I think a BDR would require extensive customization in order achieve a fit and even that would likely be less than ideal. As far as driveability, the effort to turn the steering wheel at no or low speed without power steering is an issue as is the stiffness of the clutch pedal. A mod motor with EFI would be a definite aid. I hope that others may have some experiences that are constructive on these issues as you seem to be well aware of the need to resolve them before proceeding with a purchase.
Ahem. Yes, where were we before the venom started spewing? Oh, a Cobra that fits the OP. Well, I am 5'-7", 160 lbs, so I certainly fit comfortably in my Backdraft. But, extrapolating to a driver taller than, say, 6'-2" and well above 200 lbs with commensurately sized feet, I think a BDR would require extensive customization in order achieve a fit and even that would likely be less than ideal. As far as driveability, the effort to turn the steering wheel at no or low speed without power steering is an issue as is the stiffness of the clutch pedal. A mod motor with EFI would be a definite aid. I hope that others may have some experiences that are constructive on these issues as you seem to be well aware of the need to resolve them before proceeding with a purchase.
Clutch pressure is directly linked to choice of pressure plate and the size of the clutch master (if hydraulic). I have seen cars with nasty clutch effort and ones that were very drivable in an everyday situation.
Of course if you have a 700 HP monster motor you need a clutch that can hook it up.....a 450 HP cruiser not so much. We have had good results with McLeod units that are reasonable on effort and work well.
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