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Post By kdc438
11-13-2021, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Portland,
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The journey begins...
I introduced myself over a year ago with my intent to get a BDR replica. Since I am only 40 miles from Vintage Motorsports, research quickly led me to Jay and Brian. The order was placed and the waiting began.
About a week ago, Jay contacted me and said it was ready. A quick UBER ride and I was at their shop to pick it up. Jay pulled her out, went over a few things with me and I left on my trip home.
Let me tell you about her. She is all black (no stripes), black interior with red stitching and red 4 point harnesses. She has two rollbars (I know not correct, but I wanted them). Power is the Vintage 427Xv3FI motor with eight stack injection linked to a Tremec TKX transmission. I chose to run the exhaust under the car and out the back. I've gotta tell you that Brian built this system and he really did a wonderful job on it. The detail and care that went into this system is astounding. What a great experience it has been working with Jay and Brian at Vintage Motorsports. I recommend them highly.
I've now driven her three times, although still have not taken off the soft top after all it is fall in New England. What a car!
Let me just echo what many of the members here told me. There is nothing like driving a cobra. I cut my teeth on muscle cars of the 60's and have more than my fair share of fast cars and sports cars. I've spent time racing at Lime Rock and took may of the Skip Barber racing courses. I have spent a lot of time in cars without all the nanny systems. There is nothing that teaches you for driving a cobra.
Touch the starter button and the beast rumbles to life. It throbs, it vibrates, it growls. It is alive. Pay attention, it has a mind of its own and no manners.
Driving it is wonderful and scary at the same time. The sounds, the power, the rattles, the rumble. It all lures you into the false sense that you actually know what you are doing.
First, huge respect for the men who began racing these cars in the 60's.
Second, to all of you considering getting a cobra, read all of the thread here from the members giving advice. They love these cars and they know what they are talking about. Third, watch all the you tube videos of cobra crashes. Every one of those drivers that crashed thought they knew what they were doing.
The car is raw. It is loud. It shakes. It has a whole symphony of creaks, rattles and vibrations. It is alive and it makes me feel so alive.
I have been bitten by the snake and it feels so good!
Kevin
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11-13-2021, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Congratulations!!!
I'm sure you're well versed on the licensing procedure. Let us know how it goes for you.
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Tony
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11-13-2021, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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Congratulations!
Remember… cold tires, cold streets, and high HP can get you into trouble quickly!
Did you get the snowplowing option?
Blas
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11-13-2021, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Portland,
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Snow blower that mounts to the quick jacks.
Do you know where I can get chains for my nittos?  |
11-14-2021, 12:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cape Town,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shamrock
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For snow blower fit side-pipes facing forward.
Oh - and congratulations - you will have lots of fun and compliments with her. Sounds like a great car.
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11-14-2021, 04:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Howell,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R
Posts: 605
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Congratulations.
You got one hell of a car from one of the best in the business. You will quickly find out how exciting these cars are to drive and the respect that they demand.
Fred
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11-14-2021, 12:03 PM
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Great looking cobra. I have seen all the photos of your build. Yes the exhaust looks wonderful. I am also having Jay and Brian at Vintage Motorsports build my cobra. I just got word a few days ago it is scheduled to reach the States around Jan. 25th. Then the build out to start. I can't wait to get this project started. I owned a Shell Valley for 13 years and never thought I would sell. Decided I wanted a Backdraft and Vintage was the shop that was going to do it. Enjoy your car and I will start a build thread when it begins.
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11-14-2021, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: (Beautiful) Sequim,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Pacific Roadster, 347 cu.in. 5-speed
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Congrat's Kevin, after reading your post, I see you get the whole Cobra thing  also see you as one that will "Live long and Prosper" here in the Cobra Family. Well done Sir! Cheers TommyRot. |
11-18-2021, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Tampa Bay,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast Inc, Ford 7.5L 460ci
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Kevin - you are the first person I've encountered that has the new TKX tranny! Tell us about it!
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