08-29-2007, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Prince Frederick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C 427 FE S.O. 484 cu in
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Originally Posted by Dingocooke
Yep, had a Hawk in between, but the handling was a bit, well 'steroidal MGB', and had more mid corner body roll than a Chevy Malibu; but thats what you get when you throw lots of corners at a live back axle; only fit for boulevard cruisers and farm vehicles!
The Hawk 289 was a really nice car period correct wise, much better than the RAM in that respect, although the Adrian Reynard chassis that the RAM had was the better ultimate road holder/high speed cornering tool of the three; very flat and neutral if a little hard; but the Crendon aces them both IMO; with a great blend of sufficient rigidity yet compliance. Wilf lives about 30 minutes from me, his Crendon convinced me it was the way to go.
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John is great. My Uncle lives in Croughton near Brackley. Not far from Crendon Replicas. Wilf picked me up from my uncle's house in his Crendon and took me to John's shop. Neil was already there and we all scrutinized his chassis. 
I was impressed with his chassis and loved how he gain some rigidity. I won't say in case it is a trade secret of John's.
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