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06-02-2008, 04:59 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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I said the "I know the Kirkham better" and I said I think the Kirkham is lighter, but I did NOT say that lighter makes it better. It may be better it may not be better, but extra weight doesn't guarantee better either.
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06-02-2008, 05:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
I said the "I know the Kirkham better" and I said I think the Kirkham is lighter, but I did NOT say that lighter makes it better. It may be better it may not be better, but extra weight doesn't guarantee better either.
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No offense taken. KMP cars are beautiful replicas. |
06-02-2008, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX
No offense taken. KMP cars are beautiful replicas.
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Yes, but they're the only "replica" listed in the Shelby World Registry.     |
06-02-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
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Who gives a puck about the snake oil salesman's 'World Registry'? |
06-02-2008, 06:45 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 (KMP 266); CAV GT40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX
Who gives a puck about the snake oil salesman's 'World Registry'? |
mostly those without a car in it
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06-02-2008, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ENTDOC
mostly those without a car in it
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It took you 45 minutes to come up with that answer? |
06-02-2008, 07:04 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZOERA-SC7XX
It took you 45 minutes to come up with that answer?
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He's on the East Coast too. |
06-02-2008, 08:12 PM
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Chuck, my kid and I had a wonderful laugh at your answer. It would have taken me 45 days to come up with that one. Good stuff, thank you.
Yes, I was referring to the often-delayed SAAC book due this year. I only brought it up to get a laugh. That's all. ZOERA said that they're the "best replica." So, I inserted my "not so" funny comment.
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06-02-2008, 08:16 PM
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yes, the thread as been kind of fun, sort of the written version of "tag your it"
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06-02-2008, 05:49 PM
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I guess the real argument is "strong enough"...
For an 1100hp engine the added weight and rigidity would be of benifit, although handling and braking would suffer. Certainly traction is a problem and a heavier car would "plant" better. If your priority is off the line then the extra weight would help. I don't think anyone makes a worse frame than AC did...
"better" is a subjective idea, depends what your intentions are. In this case a dollar figure was thrown out that basically knocks out the higher priced replicas so why discuss the merits of $60k ~ $160k cars?
The fellow stated this was to be something for tooling around town in and wanted something comfortable. (I have no recomendation for this!) The best we can do is steer this fellow away from the shabby mfg's and let him decide what is best for him. (not us)
This is supposed to be a fellowship not a competition, save that for the track. |
06-03-2008, 08:26 AM
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"This is supposed to be a fellowship not a competition, save that for the track."
This is an excellent point. We all have our own criteria for what suits us best and we need to remember we didn't get a Porche, Corvette, or Viper (although some of you probably have each of them! ). Our passion lies with the Cobra and we need to welcome each other regardless of our taste, bankroll, and manufacturer preference. From a Fiberfab to an original 60's car, we all share the same interest. Lets put away our separative ways and drive down that road of life in peace-John 
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06-03-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jperickson2001
Lets put away our separative ways and drive down that road of life in peace-John |
Of course I'll do my best to pass you at every opportunity.... |
06-03-2008, 09:00 AM
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Just don't give me the one finger salute as you do it! -John
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06-03-2008, 09:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jperickson2001
Just don't give me the one finger salute as you do it! -John |
Actually, the "peace" symbol is two fingers.
So, is the thread starter fully indoctrinated to which is the best replica? It's clear as mud to me.
Does he want the lightest, strongest, most original, best engineered, most modern?  |
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