Superformance or Backdraft and why!

[D-CEL]

Money no object:
SPF
looks better, better chassis, looks better, better brakes, looks better, knock off wheels, looks better, comes with a top.


jason

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by D-CEL

Money no object:
SPF
looks better, better chassis, looks better, better brakes, looks better, knock off wheels, looks better, comes with a top.


jason

better chassis? gimmie a break.

One of these frames looks like a nicely engineered chassis, the other looks like it's 2 home depot ladders glued together. (i have no idea what the bd frame looks like though)

[greg schroeder]

Originally Posted by efnfast

better chassis? gimmie a break.

One of these frames looks like a nicely engineered chassis, the other looks like it's 2 home depot ladders glued together. (i have no idea what the bd frame looks like though)

I'm far from an expert on chassis desing, but the Home Depot ladder unit looks quite a bit like a Tony Kart frame with suspension.



Here's a frame of one that looks a bit like the Home Depot type too, but it has some safety stuff.




I guess if one wanted a real track performer they would just go and buy a Subaru STi or something of the like.

[Jim Kellogg]

Each replica has it's own "quirks" just as the originals have their unique "quirks".

I have driven and worked on both BDF and SPF cars. Very different cars indeed, and a drive in each (sorted out) car will make your decision much easier to make.

The basic cars (without any options) hit 2 different price points. Standard equipment on the SPF gives you everything you need to drive year-around, but the cost is more.

Is the extra cost of a SPF worth it? I strongly believe so. That's why I own an SPF.

There is also a very big difference in paint quality between the 2 cars. I have not yet seen a BDF with paint quality at the level of the SPF.
If you can, put each car up in the air and take a close look at the welds and construction of the frame. There is a difference.
The SPF interior more closely replicates the original "look" with gauges, instrument placement, and upholstry.

I am not knocking the BDF. It is a decent car for the price, and they have a couple of very customer focused dealerships. Others are not so customer friendly. Don, do you have anything to say?

I am sure that if you can drive the cars side by side, and inspect them top to bottom side by side, you will know which one you want. Then the question may come to what works with the budget on hand.

Am I biased towards SPF? Yup. I own one :-)

Oh, and maybe some day I can tell you a story about the big hearts of my friends on SCOF (the Superformance owners group)....
Jim Kellogg
Breesport, NY