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04-29-2009, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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I appreciate all of Jay's input here. I also appreciated Gordon Levy's input before I bought my FFR and re did it to my specifications.
Just because they are vendors doesn't mean their info isn't valuable. I have heard from a BDR dealer who defends his product fiercely.
Still haven't heard from any SPF dealer about why theirs is better. Maybe I have, but I don't remember it.
Jay has my business if I decide to go in that direction. If he is willing to give up alot of his time in order to help others AND promote his product, he must be a go-to guy (haven't heard anything to the contrary about his operation from anyone on this forum) The deciding factor for me will be how I feel in the driver's seat in either car. Everything else I can deal with. But, for me, the driving position is very important.
My FFR fits me like a glove. That's what I want in my next car too.
And, because there is no BDR dealer less than 600 miles away from me, I will choose the one that will set it up right from the get go. No do-overs if I get a BDR. Minor things I can fix myself. Major flaws will require shipping the car.
So, all things considered, I need to park my butt in both of them and see which one fits best. The money will be about even if I outfit the BDR the same as the SPF, so that won't be the deciding factor.
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04-29-2009, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Originally Posted by jhv48
I appreciate all of Jay's input here. I also appreciated Gordon Levy's input before I bought my FFR and re did it to my specifications.
Just because they are vendors doesn't mean their info isn't valuable. I have heard from a BDR dealer who defends his product fiercely.
Still haven't heard from any SPF dealer about why theirs is better. Maybe I have, but I don't remember it.
Jay has my business if I decide to go in that direction. If he is willing to give up alot of his time in order to help others AND promote his product, he must be a go-to guy (haven't heard anything to the contrary about his operation from anyone on this forum) The deciding factor for me will be how I feel in the driver's seat in either car. Everything else I can deal with. But, for me, the driving position is very important.
My FFR fits me like a glove. That's what I want in my next car too.
And, because there is no BDR dealer less than 600 miles away from me, I will choose the one that will set it up right from the get go. No do-overs if I get a BDR. Minor things I can fix myself. Major flaws will require shipping the car.
So, all things considered, I need to park my butt in both of them and see which one fits best. The money will be about even if I outfit the BDR the same as the SPF, so that won't be the deciding factor.
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If the FFR fits you like a glove and that's the most important criteria in choosing a car, why change? Just stay with the FFR. Why mess with success? I'm trying to be objective here and support your decision making process.
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Don Wareham SPF-366
Bonita Springs, FL
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04-30-2009, 06:38 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Originally Posted by Don Wareham
If the FFR fits you like a glove and that's the most important criteria in choosing a car, why change? Just stay with the FFR. Why mess with success? I'm trying to be objective here and support your decision making process.
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Because I want to upgrade my current engine to a 408/427 for more power. To do that with my current car, I would have to upgrade the following systems:
Cooling, fuel delivery, brakes, engine and transmission. Total outlay, about $20,000 and I would still have a car worth about $35k.
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04-30-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jhv48
Because I want to upgrade my current engine to a 408/427 for more power. To do that with my current car, I would have to upgrade the following systems:
Cooling, fuel delivery, brakes, engine and transmission. Total outlay, about $20,000 and I would still have a car worth about $35k.
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If you're going to go for more power like that, then don't stop at a 427; go for a 460 SVO Crate Engine. HP per dollar is the best deal around. It's about 1/2 to 1/3 the price of a Rousch and the power is there. In fact, take a look at mine. You might just want to buy it. It's in absolutely primo shape and has lots of upgrades. Ready for you to rock and roll and you get a finished product. Just a suggestion.
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Don Wareham SPF-366
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06-09-2009, 11:37 AM
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Well, you guys won out.
Ordered new SPF last Friday. Rousch 427 SR/TW polished to go in it.
Thanks for helping me decide.
Now, how do you make the time fly till it's ready to drive.
My FFR goes on the market today and I've already been told by their Forum that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake.
I think they kicked me out! 
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06-09-2009, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by jhv48
My FFR goes on the market today and I've been told...that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake. ... I think they kicked me out! |
A club from which one should be proud to be banished....  |
06-09-2009, 11:50 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by patrickt
A club from which one should be proud to be banished.... |
If nothing else, you're consistent and reliable. 
jhv, congrats on the SPF purchase! |
06-09-2009, 12:05 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1235
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My FFR goes on the market today and I've already been told by their Forum that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake.
I think they kicked me out! [/quote]
Join SCOF & get a new ring & handshake.
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06-09-2009, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dont
My FFR goes on the market today and I've already been told by their Forum that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake.
I think they kicked me out! |
Join SCOF & get a new ring & handshake. [/quote]
They won't let me join because the car is not in my posession yet. I'm in limbo until I actually receive the car.
Nobody wants me!
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06-09-2009, 03:57 PM
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Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
Well, you guys won out.
Ordered new SPF last Friday. Rousch 427 SR/TW polished to go in it.
Thanks for helping me decide.
Now, how do you make the time fly till it's ready to drive.
My FFR goes on the market today and I've already been told by their Forum that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake.
I think they kicked me out! |
Congrats on the purchase!
What color did you go with?
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06-09-2009, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Originally Posted by Great Asp
Congrats on the purchase!
What color did you go with?
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Indigo blue with Viper steel gray stripes.
It's just sitting in the showroom at Hillbank looking very lonely and light while Roush builds the engine..
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06-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Originally Posted by jhv48
Well, you guys won out.
Ordered new SPF last Friday. Rousch 427 SR/TW polished to go in it.
Thanks for helping me decide.
Now, how do you make the time fly till it's ready to drive.
My FFR goes on the market today and I've already been told by their Forum that I have to return the secret decoder ring and lose the club handshake.
I think they kicked me out! |
Congratulations! You'll love the SPF with the Roush Motor. BTW - I saw your FFR on Cobra Country....very clean car.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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04-30-2009, 06:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
Jay has my business if I decide to go in that direction. If he is willing to give up alot of his time in order to help others AND promote his product, he must be a go-to guy
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Jim, that's why he got my business and he must be 800mi from where I live.
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