Frustrated with superformance

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Yep, if he doesn't have an issue with the "looks" of an SPF, then that would be my recommendation.

I'd bet the radiator, pedals, wipers, etc. aren't going to be a roadblock to buying an SPF for "hauss."

And as 66gtk says, a blue/white or red/white SPF should be very easy to locate, and even getting one with the SB100 exemption should not be a problem either.

[BDR_Boy]

I'm just guessing... but I would guess the SB100 he's referring to isn't small block... it's a California Senate Bill 100 California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: emissions of greenhouse gases.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by BDR_Boy

I'm just guessing... but I would guess the SB100 he's referring to isn't small block... it's a California Senate Bill 100 California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: emissions of greenhouse gases.

Kinda right, kinda wrong, although I only just perused the current SB100 regarding renewables, energy, etc. I don't believe this new(er) bill relates to Cobra replicas and emission exemptions.

The original SB100 (SPCNS - Specially Constructed Vehicles) for emission exemptions for our replicas dates back to 2001.

The OP wants a Cobra with the SB100/SPCNS exemption, so (s)he doesn't have to go through the process and I don't blame him/her having gone through it myself back in 2006-2007.

[BDR_Boy]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Kinda right, kinda wrong, although I only just perused the current SB100 regarding renewables, energy, etc. I don't believe this new(er) bill relates to Cobra replicas and emission exemptions.

The original SB100 (SPCNS - Specially Constructed Vehicles) for emission exemptions for our replicas dates back to 2001.

The OP wants a Cobra with the SB100/SPCNS exemption, so (s)he doesn't have to go through the process and I don't blame him/her having gone through it myself back in 2006-2007.

Thanks for the clarification... good to know. As stated... I was just spitballing...

[66gtk]

Aren't there like a dozen SPF cars, blue with white stripes with stroker SBF engine on Cobra country at most any given time? Should be easy to locate one of those.

[Bartruff1]

Don't feed the troll, they always win on the internet because they have no standards , no sense of decency and they can hide behind their tough guy keyboard....

[Alfa02]

Thank you Bartruff1, I was going leave a note to NYC, about leaving our member's alone, but you said it all. No reply is the best reply. Thanks Tom.

[RodKnock]

Ya, but NYG is our Club Cobra troll.

He has history here, not good mind you, but Patrick is right, his posts can be enjoyable in a “what a complete loser” kinda way. You just have to quickly recognize that his posts are complete unadulterated nonsense and his comments about Cobras in particular are worthless, because he’s never owned one, though he may have test driven one once, possibly in his dreams. We’ll never know for sure.

[rodneym]

What'd I miss?

[NewYorkGuy]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Ya, but NYG is our Club Cobra troll.

He has history here, not good mind you, but Patrick is right, his posts can be enjoyable in a “what a complete loser” kinda way. You just have to quickly recognize that his posts are complete unadulterated nonsense and his comments about Cobras in particular are worthless, because he’s never owned one, though he may have test driven one once, possibly in his dreams. We’ll never know for sure.

And everybody here knows you don't have friends, petty stalker jealousy of a former real cobra replica owner, Evan.

But every post is always about you. Lol

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by hauss

I have been looking to buy a ac cobra for a while now getting ready to retire and want a fun hobby my wife and I could enjoy together. car shows ,wine tours country drive scaring the wife once in a while as well as myself. That being said superformance was recommended to me as a top notch replica car. The problem was I found a 69k one that turned into a 84k one that got sold and now anything I would want is 96k! I could buy a roller but by the time it was done it would be 84k .I found a backdraft for 50k but I have been told they have windsheild motor mount and rearend problems .I was told they are great cars but they were only made for 300hp. Not sure what to do maybe just forget the whole thing! Please help

The worst thing you can do is be impulsive and buy the wrong car. After owning my car for 3 years now my advice would be to stay patient and wait for the color combo and drivetrain setup you can live with. I absolutely love my superformance and believe it is a great replica. Please keep in mind that mileage doesn’t mean too much regarding these cars.... you are likely to find a car with 1000 miles that is in worst shape than a car with 10k miles that has been properly sorted. I purchased my car with roughly 11k miles and after a year decided to tear it down and build it like I wanted it. My car was commissioned in 2004 and now has 15k miles. I don’t have any experience with BDR cars but from the research I did at the time and the owners I spoke with I decided to go with SPF. Hang in there and you will come across the right car.

[Moto One]

Well that was an interesting read...

Hass, keep looking, you may lose interest and maybe not.

Mark.

[patrickt]

Hauss, this is on the Club Cobra classifieds and seems to have what you want, except for the SB100 thing: PhotoPost Classifieds - Superformance 427SC Cobra, SP02464 - Royal Blue/Arctic White stripes - Roush 427R - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds He's asking $70k, which is probably fair, for a car that has 7300 miles and is "fully sorted." He'll even throw in some static cling Meatballs.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by hauss

Started out wanting the traditional blue with white strips but, red with stripes is nice also. That being said other colors would be acceptable, Just as long as paint is in good condition. Some cars I have seen look like they have been rode hard and put away wet.I am looking for the one who"s owner cared for it, the way I would .ERA, Superfomance, Backdraft, are the ones I have mostly been looking at. Need a sb-100 car prefer 427 stroker and independent suspension .Backdraft would be my last choice it would have to be a exceptional car for a really good price . Not trying to offend anyone this is my list hope this helps

Originally Posted by patrickt

Hauss, this is on the Club Cobra classifieds and seems to have what you want, except for the SB100 thing: PhotoPost Classifieds - Superformance 427SC Cobra, SP02464 - Royal Blue/Arctic White stripes - Roush 427R - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds He's asking $70k, which is probably fair, for a car that has 7300 miles and is "fully sorted." He'll even throw in some static cling Meatballs.

And you're a lawyer? Spending too much time at the oyster bar lately?

I think most of us Cobra owners and prospective Cobra owners living here in beautiful CA would prefer NOT to have to spend our time with multiple visits to the DMV, BAR, B&L Inspection and CHP.

I'm sure there are plenty of blue/white or red/white SPF's with the SB100 exemption right here in CA.

[patrickt]

Jeez, from all the postings on here it sounds like that SB100 thing is pretty easy anymore. I can't recall the last time someone around here had any sort of problem with it.

[Ron61]

Patrickt,

That pretty much depends on which DMV you are at. Now that they have gotten all of the ones that were registered before we had SB-100 the numbers aren't gone the first day but some DMVs here, especially the one here where I live are almost impossible to get them to do anything. But if you go to one of the DMVs that are friendly and will help people it is now mostly a matter of time, trips and buckets of money.

Ron

[spdbrake]

Although its an early car, it appears pretty nice and priced fairly.
In Irvine, CA.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...i/2077413.html
I'm guessing its on consignment since it doesn't appear on the actual Hillbank website in the for sale or already sold lists sections.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by spdbrake

Although its an early car, it appears pretty nice and priced fairly.
In Irvine, CA.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...i/2077413.html
I'm guessing its on consignment since it doesn't appear on the actual Hillbank website in the for sale or already sold lists sections.

Ooooh, I like that one better, too. I think the OP should trot on over there and take it for a test drive.

[66gtk]

Originally Posted by spdbrake

Although its an early car, it appears pretty nice and priced fairly.
In Irvine, CA.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...i/2077413.html
I'm guessing its on consignment since it doesn't appear on the actual Hillbank website in the for sale or already sold lists sections.

That VIN number looks like it's from a C code '65 Mustang convertible or similar. Not sure that will fly in most states these days?

[hauss]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Hauss, this is on the Club Cobra classifieds and seems to have what you want, except for the SB100 thing: PhotoPost Classifieds - Superformance 427SC Cobra, SP02464 - Royal Blue/Arctic White stripes - Roush 427R - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds He's asking $70k, which is probably fair, for a car that has 7300 miles and is "fully sorted." He'll even throw in some static cling Meatballs.

There it is again that sickening stomach ache feeling when you get kicked in the balls! Patrickt didn't anyone tell you, hitting below the belt is not fair! You should be censored! 65K! and SB-100 and that would be the car of my dreams!