Factory Five/superformance/backdraft

bobcowan · #1 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiplash

So...Let me get this straight...It sounds like the BDR is the bes "Bang-for-buck". Is that right? I've been on my Factory Five kick for about six months now that I decided to get a cobra. I'm just fresh in the market to look at other manufacturers.

Where are the best shows to go to in the midwest to find them all in the same place to compare apples and oranges?

Thanks

Brett

I think in a factory built car, the BD is probably the best bang for the buck. In a kit car that you'll assemble yourself, Ithink the FFR is the best. Two very differant options.

Fortunatly for you, the London Cobra Show is coming up soon. Spend the day in London, OH, and see just about everything you can imagine in a Cobra.

If you're there on Friday, go over to the hotels and look and talk some more. I'd be willing to bet you find plenty of people willing to let you sit behind the wheel, and take you for a ride. You won't run out of people to talk to, but you will run out of time. Take notes.

http://www.londoncobrashow.com/

lovehamr · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bobcowan

Fortunatly for you, the London Cobra Show is coming up soon. Spend the day in London, OH, and see just about everything you can imagine in a Cobra.

If you're there on Friday, go over to the hotels and look and talk some more. I'd be willing to bet you find plenty of people willing to let you sit behind the wheel, and take you for a ride. You won't run out of people to talk to, but you will run out of time. Take notes.

http://www.londoncobrashow.com/

Great advise! That's exactly what I did last year. Now BDR 687 should be here in a few days and I'll be at London next year with it!

Steve

Fred Z · #3 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Brett, how you doing? Confused yet? It does get interesting, to say the least! I think one thing is for sure........you have a great bunch of resources here to help make a choice. However, the final one comes to you.......and most likely, considering what you have stated.....you won't make a 'bad' one!
I have a FFR Mk3. The difference is......I had mine completely professionally built by someone who builds them as a profession. In that arena.......I actually consider my fortune to be better in some instances than a factory built car! Reason........more individual time on each and every item with extreme attention to detail and safety as well as performance. Now, I will admit......I had no budget and if you know the final tally...you may wince, but after the drive you would know why I went there! It already has 13k+ miles on it after 1 1/2 years and rides on the street just like a dream. We have all the new high performance parts everywhere they were needed. Overkill.......absolutely, but those that know my car appreciate it! I have no squeaks, leaks, or any other issues.....(except the 550 hp and 550 torque running on BFG Radial T/A's). So, you can find a FFR that was built by a pro, which would make it quite a bit different that indiv. built. But you pay for that, trust me! In the end.......any car that has been put to stringent build characteristics will cost!! Just know that budget controls everything. Paying a bit more to get what you want in these cars is worth it, in my and most other's opinions. Many guys can build a great car too. The only thing I was offering in the FFR topic is that you can get one of these in 'pro build' quality as well as SPF, BD , etc.
By the way.......I have ridden in BD, SPF as well, and they are cool cars. If I did not have FFR......I would go SPF.....but I live close to Hillbank Motors.....met Lance STander, and they are great, repeat, great people!!
Hope you get on the road soon..........
Fred Z.

tony martin · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 12:05 PM

I LOVE EVERY COBRA EVER BUILT.

EACH ONE HAS THEIR OWN PERSONALITY.

U CANNOT SAY ONE IS BETTER THAN THE NEXT.

THE ONLY THING I LOVE BETTER......IS MY JOB!!!

AND FOLLOWING THE FORUM

U ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL COBRA DAY

Wiplash · #5 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 03:07 PM

I have a mechanic in the area that wants to build FFRs for his business. He has been wanting me to get it bought, so he can get it built and take it to FFR and show his work (I'm assuming you have to do that to be "authorized"). --Not sure what is involved--I just want my car!!!

Problem---He seems to be the "victim" type and I'm afraid I will be short-cutted. Several health issues that are beyond all of our control. People he knows say "He's a great mechanic, but beware..."

Anyway, that brings me to my current situation. I would like to help him build my car and learn for future builds, but I'm getting cold feet about him.

Questions everywhere.

Brett