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[fsstnotch]

Originally Posted by clayfoushee

Moreover, I don't think you can come close to saying those cars have any similarity to period-correct Cobras.

Come on... if you took a picture of them from the top of the quarters down from 50ft, you'd never guess!

[JWheaton]

Not a race car....very true, but with all things Cobra it all depends upon the owner and how they built or bought their car. The owner, by the way, is more than likely not a real race car driver.

So what is the point about all this race car not race crap?


Clay,

Out of curiousity what would be the "serious" racing venues in your mind? I would have thought the spec racing was "serious", but would like to know your thoughts. (seriously -- not busting chops)

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by JWheaton

So what is the point about all this race car not race crap?

Good point, Jamie.

BB/SB, leaking Harleys, FFR Spec racers, blue masking tape... nice diversion.

Guess this means this topic has run it's course.

Any more on-topic posts? ...only, please.

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[Power Surge]

I'd like to comment on the statements about Cobra "issues" (i.e. oil leaks, carb stumbles, etc etc) being normal and just part of owning a Cobra.

That is complete BS. If the car is built right, if the motor is built right, if the car is tuned right.... then the car should have NO problems.

My CSX is about as original "spec" as they come. From an old iron FE, to Lucas electronics, to an original Lemans bowl Holley carb.

I would put my 60s technology CSX up against ANY other car on the road, in terms of drivability and mechanical stature. My car will idle all day long in 100 degree weather. It will cruise for hundreds of miles without a hicup. It gets 13 mpg.

My car leaked oil. I fixed it. My car has electrical issues. I fixed them. My car had carb issues. I fixed them. Now my car runs flawless.

"Living" with issues with your car is up to the owner. Most people are just expecting a fast car, and any hicups that go along with it are usually just overlooked, because the car is fast. But problems can be fixed. There should be NO reason you can't have a Cobra that runs as good as it looks .

Just my 2 cents.

[CobraEd]

I agree one hundred percent with Power Surg. I have had a couple of minor issues here and there and I fixed them. No big deal. My car runs great and I love driving it. Most of the work is adding & improving new changes. However, I could have left the car alone and never built it up more than it was when I bought it. That was my choice. Working on and improving the Cobra is a piece of cake compared to the new cars.

[WarrenG]

From what I've read here I guess I've been pretty lucky. After 3000 miles on my ERA FIA with its Danbury Comp small block, I've got no leaks, rattles, etc and the only leak has been a loose radiator hose clamp!