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07-20-2008, 05:10 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2899 Dart 440 stroker 771 hp w/nitrous
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SPFvsBDF
Love to hear from owners of both and what helped make the final decision. Both vehicles seem to have a lot of advantages. What to do! Thanks
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07-20-2008, 05:11 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2899 Dart 440 stroker 771 hp w/nitrous
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SPF or BDR?
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07-20-2008, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Kingston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold Backdraft #488 Roush 427R
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That was one of my first post also 
Both great cars, you will pay More for the SF. I went with the Backdraft for a number of reasons local support played a big part in my decision.
Good luck
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07-20-2008, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Winchester, VA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2369; Keith Craft 427FE Alum w/614hp. & 1999 Lotus Esprit V8, 375hp
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Buy both and don't worry about it.  |
07-20-2008, 07:55 AM
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Location: Conway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2907 with a stroked genisis 427 side oiler and dual quads
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I went with the Superformance, after looking at both there is something about the BDF's front end that isnt right. Something with the headlights and marker lights are not even and after i noticed it i could not forget it and went with the superformance.
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07-20-2008, 08:34 AM
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I owned a BDR and now own a SPF. Each worth exactly what you pay for them, in other words a SPF is 10K more and worth 10K more. I find the SPF to be a very very solid car with the right ergonomics for my ever expanding mid section. No vibration, my bdr had some, I go over railroad track in the spf just letting off the gas, in the BDR I would come to a crawl for fear of damaging something. I had an earlier BDR so I am sure alot as been improved but my SPF has no panel rubs, no rattles, beautiful smith instrumentation and a populated dash with defroster and heater controls, foot well vent controls and comes standard with top and tonneua although I will never ever drive mine in the rain.
BDR sell a little faster since they are at a lower price entry point. You cannot go wrong with either.
I love the big fat rear fenders on the BDR's, appear a little lighter and nimbler car.
Either way do your best to get a Roush 427 SR/TW, you will need it if you sell to differentiate yourself and maintain value. The market is saturated with middle of the road builds.
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07-20-2008, 09:37 AM
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poisonsnake,
Since you are in OH, come down to the shop and drive both. I have both a superformance and a Backdraft here in the shop. Give me a call
859-630-9099
Bill
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07-20-2008, 10:21 AM
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The market is saturated with middle of the road builds.
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07-20-2008, 12:02 PM
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Location: Arkadelphia, AR,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 brushed aluminum with Keith Craft 527C.I. all aluminum FE
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SPF or BDR
We can get you into a new SPF with one of our 408/ 535HP engines for 57,900.00 complete and into a Backdraft for about 9,000.00 less. These would be new cars with nice equipment. You can read more about the SPF deal on our website at www.keithcraft.com. Why buy used when you can get new for about the same money and get a better package. Good luck, Keith
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07-20-2008, 01:54 PM
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I agree with with KeithC8,
It appears eveyone wants what they want TODAY, which I like alot when I have what they want, if you do not mind waiting a couple three months go new and on the upper end cars you will be within 3K of used and in some cases the same. The key to new is your installer if you are going "complete".
I have no doubt Keith Craft of Arkansas knows what he is doing from his posts on this sight. I also highly recommend Dynamic Motorsports in Cincinatti, Ohio. Shane Miller with Dynamic delivers excellent service during selection, ordering, delivery and follow up after the sale and some really attractive pricing and comming from a pain in the a$$ like me is saying something. I visited Dynamic when I picked mine up but the next one I would have no issues ordering a car from Dynamic sight unseen and having it delevered.
Both are great cars, you are not going to live forever, bite the bullet and have fun!!
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07-20-2008, 07:50 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: spf 2489 kc 427
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I thought the BDR has a 92 in. wheelbase. To my eye, stretching a cobra compromises that beautiful shape. Anyway, do your best to get a Keith Craft motor.
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07-20-2008, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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How about SPB vs. BDS?
Now that will take some to research and decide 
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07-21-2008, 03:52 PM
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Or BVD's compared to FTL!!! lol !!!
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07-21-2008, 06:00 PM
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Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 239
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Poisonsnake,
I recommend you put them both up on a lift and look at the chassis differences. I have am SPF and have spent a considerable amount of time working under a friends BD. In my opinion the extra 10 G’s is money well spent (if you have it). The SPF chassis is much nicer, better thought out, easier to work on, and can be considerably less expensive if your modifying or repairing. (Ford and Wilwood vs. BMW)
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07-21-2008, 06:41 PM
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Poisonsnake,
I have done work on both, I really don't agree with everything D-Cel says. I have pulled transmissions out of both, let me say that it is more work to pull it out of a SPF than a BDR. I don't want to get into one opinion over another, come and see me at my shop. Both are great cars and deserve your own opinion to really justify anything you want to know. I'll put both on the rack for you, at the same time. I will not give you a one sided byas opinion. Some things on the SPF I really like and some are over rated.
Bill
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07-21-2008, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
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Poisonsnake,
I have done work on both, I really don't agree with everything D-Cel says. I have pulled transmissions out of both, let me say that it is more work to pull it out of a SPF than a BDR. I don't want to get into one opinion over another, come and see me at my shop. Both are great cars and deserve your own opinion to really justify anything you want to know. I'll put both on the rack for you, at the same time. I will not give you a one sided byas opinion. Some things on the SPF I really like and some are over rated.
Bill
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07-21-2008, 08:25 PM
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I would take Blittleton up on his offer. A "picture" is worth a thousand words but a drive is worth more and I am sure if you are serious he will either take you for one or let you put around somewhere.
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07-21-2008, 08:34 PM
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Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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I love my Superformance, but I'd also love to have a BDR GT40. Hey Jay, how about 20 year financing on that GT40 with the heritage paint job?
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07-22-2008, 08:56 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
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I love my Superformance, but I'd also love to have a BDR GT40. Hey Jay, how about 20 year financing on that GT40 with the heritage paint job? |
I know I can get you atleast 10 year financing. Imagine want the final cost would be at 20 years? |
07-22-2008, 10:03 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
I know I can get you atleast 10 year financing. Imagine want the final cost would be at 20 years?
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Forgot to mention that I'd like a no interest loan for the 20 years as well...
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