06-13-2003, 03:40 PM
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Perky butt, it was very interesting to me to see the thread on the FFR site where the guy was "bending" the rear half of the body downward to avoid that look. Interesting because a lot of people LIKED the concept. That told me that even among FFR guys it is an issue that some don't like, and I concur. I've wondered why FFR hasn't taken any steps to "adjust" that "look". Maybe most like it?
Viewed from the side the FFR gas tank is readily visible as the rear fenders sweep up exposing it to view. Or is it that the gas tank hangs down to low?
The other feature that doesn't strongly appleal to me is the pointed shape of the rear tail light mounted on the trunk lid. Some other cars also come to an exagerated "point" for the tail light also. I prefer a smoother more rounded trunk license plate mounting point myself.
Often on FFR but also on many other cars is the WRONG choice of wheels. THIS IS CRITICAL to get the right Cobra look. It is NOT an area to "scrimp" on. Those fancy "after market" wheels YOU think look "nice" have a major impact on the overall "look/feel" of the car. 4 bolt wheels, are OUT! Get something with a "spinner" even if it's "fake" with 5 bolt wheels. Get as close to the original look with the wheels and that alone will make a HUGE difference in the overall acceptability of the "picky" crowd.
Heck I'm not that "picky", I drive an Excalibur, but it DOES have Compomotive wheels at least!
Ernie
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