Why don't we like the CSX 7000 Continuation series?

[jay bentley]

Are the csx 7000 aluminum cars the ones with the front fenders that were not done to original spec.?

[FIA Mike]

Having owned an ERA 289 FIA car (ERA 2047) I prefer the FIA car over the 427. One reason I bought the FIA was that unlike the 427 the FIA sidepipes are tucked under the rocker panels. It is nearly impossible to burn your calf on a FIA sidepipe when you get out of the car. When I bought my FIA I had small children and did not want them to get a sidepipe "snake bite". Additonally, I like high reving motors (to me 7000 rpms through FIA sidepipes is a GREAT sound). But you miss out on the low end torque that the 427 has. So like others have said it is all a matter of personal taste. Either way choose one a enjoy it.

FIA Mike

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by jay bentley

Are the csx 7000 aluminum cars the ones with the front fenders that were not done to original spec.?

Jay, the 8000 series front flares are slightly rounded without the crisp edge of an original.


Compare to this:

[Allan A]

Randy,

You can see the front fender in this photo, the aluminum cars are much less curved. Also the back end on a aluminum car just does not grap me for some reason.

[bdeutsch]

Have done pretty exhaustive research on both the CSX 4000 and CSX 7000 series models and when I am ready to pull the pin, will likely opt for the CSX 7000 series.

Some quick notes:

1. Base price for the CSX 7000 series is about $20k more than the current price of a CSX 4000. To my understanding, only HST is producing the CSX 7000 series in Fiberglass. Believe that a total of less than 60 CSX 7000's have been produced by Shelby (please do not hold me to this number, just something I remember being told by the dealer I am working with). Of note, I checked with Kirkham on their version of the 289FIA (which is a very nice car); at the time it would have to be ordered from their supplier. Not sure if this is still the case.

2. As pointed out in one of the earlier posts, rear suspension is different in the two models, as is of course the general configuration of the body itself and the appropriate engine. Also am partial to a small block fitted with Webbers (or appropriate facsimile).

3. While I believe that any Cobra is beautiful, personally like the lines of the 289FIA with exhausts exiting immediately in front of the rear wheels. There was a beautiful example for sale on this forum some time ago. Car was located in Colorado and just about the perfect car...just too far away from me to do anything about.

Of note, it is also possible to purchase a CSX 4000 without the side exhaust cutouts; at least via the HST route. In theory, this would give you a 427 Street (which were real cars in the day).

Bob

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by bdeutsch

2. As pointed out in one of the earlier posts, rear suspension is different in the two models,

Front and rear

[WarrenG]

As for the forward facing roll bar, some of us older drivers find it a handy aid to getting in and out of the car.

As to the quality of a Polish built car, those guys built some of the best fighter and fighter-bomber aircraft in history. Anybody who can make an aircraft that can get up to and hold up under speeds greater than Mach 2, shouldn't have any problem building a car that goes less than 200mph!

[SP01715]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

As for the forward facing roll bar, some of us older drivers find it a handy aid to getting in and out of the car.

As to the quality of a Polish built car, those guys built some of the best fighter and fighter-bomber aircraft in history. Anybody who can make an aircraft that can get up to and hold up under speeds greater than Mach 2, shouldn't have any problem building a car that goes less than 200mph!

Have you ever seen a Mig (or any Soviet built aircraft) in person? I flew helicopters in the military and had a chance to get up close to some stuff captured in the Soviet / Afghan war, and the stuff is crap. It looks like they do a good job building cars but the Migs I have seen were very crude compared to western technology.

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by SP01715

Have you ever seen a Mig (or any Soviet built aircraft) in person? I flew helicopters in the military and had a chance to get up close to some stuff captured in the Soviet / Afghan war, and the stuff is crap. It looks like they do a good job building cars but the Migs I have seen were very crude compared to western technology.

Yes I have seen one up close and irregardless of what they look like, they kicked a lot of US butt in the air when handled by experienced pilots. That noted thru my experience in the aerospace industry building our own and thru an extensive historical study.