Big Block vs Small Block, a Cobra quandary

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

You'll never get the bias out of a "Cobra" owner, once they make their decision it is ultimately the "right" decision from that day until they sell it and either buy the same brand again or buy a different brand which then becomes the "right one".

Absolutely right again. It is the Cobra owner's psychological defense mechanism that helps to justify prior decisons that they now regret, but are reluctant to spend the money to remedy. Their vociferous defense of inferior components makes the pain less acute....

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Absolutely right again. It is the Cobra owner's psychological defense mechanism that helps to justify prior decisons that they now regret, but are reluctant to spend the money to remedy. Their vociferous defense of inferior components makes the pain less acute....

Well put!

"Easy choice: FE/toploader/IRS" +2

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Absolutely right again. It is the Cobra owner's psychological defense mechanism that helps to justify prior decisons that they now regret, but are reluctant to spend the money to remedy. Their vociferous defense of inferior components makes the pain less acute....

I think you're lumping every Cobra owner into one "absolute" category called "biased" and we're all different. In my mind, I'm able to narrow Bill's decision to just a SB versus BB question and put the kit quality aside.

I believe I'm able to recognize the inferior components in my car and may choose to either live with them or remedy/fix them down the road. I've already chose to upgrade several things with my car. No manufacturer makes a perfect car.

[scales]

#2. Visual Impact.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I think you're lumping every Cobra owner into one "absolute" category called "biased" and we're all different...I believe I'm able to recognize the inferior components in my car and may choose to either live with them or remedy/fix them down the road.

I didn't mean to imply that everyone with inferior components vociferously defends them, but some on this board clearly do (live axles are a common example). So you have to ask yourself "Why?" Of course the answer lies in the nuances of human behavior -- and it adds a certain amount of "spice" to this forum. But you gotta spot it when you see it, and unfortunately, that's just out of reach for most of the newbies.

[ROUSHAC]

Bill, the green car - for an obvious reason in my case.

[Buzz]

I can't for the life of me see why an experienced Cobra afficionado would pose this question other than for the sheer entertainment value of the responses, so, in the spirit of entertainment - here it is.

Two cars presented, no prices, so cost is not a factor and no build process to consider. A small block FFR vs. an ERA with an FE. No offense to FFR - they are the best at what they do - but the choice is ridiculously academic.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Buzz

I can't for the life of me see why an expreienced Cobra afficionado would pose this question other than for the sheer entertainment value of the responses, so, in the spirit of entertainment - here it is.

Two cars presented, no prices, so cost is not a factor and no build process to consider. A small block FFR vs. an ERA with an FE. No offense to FFR - they are the best at what they do - but the choice is ridiculously academic.

Just as with other questions I've posed lately, this one is designed to make each member think before posting. Clearly they are two separate manufacturers, but the main reason for not listing them was to keep the bias (as stated above) of each manufacturer out of the equation. Instead trying to focus on drivetrain packages being offered as a comparison of the package and not the manufacturer. Posted on several different forums, the response (except for those seeking a hidden meaning here on club cobra) are all quite similar in nature.


All except Ned (nedsel on club cobra) on the SAAC forum who made a concerted effort to point out that we were talking about kit cars and not original Cobras ..............


Bill S.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Just as with other questions I've posed lately, this one is designed to make each member think before posting.

Sounds to me like you're telling me I was absolutely right.