08-07-2007, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by steven566
Why is the FFR faster on the track? Is it lighter or has a stiffer frame and better suspension?
10k for the paint, eh? That must be some pretty nice paint!
What do you guys think of the Backdrafts?
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The FFR has a better suspension geometry and is considerably lighter than a Superformance. I felt that the stock SPF was not really safe to take to the track at all and after the first session in it I never drove it more than about 85% on the track . I tracked it 3 times in the 4 years I owned one due to self preservation kicking in and having better handling track cars in my garage like a Honda Civic for example. The FFR has a much better frame and uses brakes for the Mustang which outweighs it by at least 1200 pounds, allowing for confident stops. Equal power in both, say something controllable like 400 HP and you should be able to lap the SPF about every 6 or 7 laps, regardless of the track... it is about 15-20% quicker.
The paint and finish on the SPF is unbelievable for a fibreglass car. I am sure that the FFR can get the same finish, but it won't be easy or cheap. As I am not a person with a lot of free time, nor do I have the skills so I would have to pay someone to do the assembly and bodywork on a kit for me. There is no way that they could take the FFR kit and produce a car of identical fit and finish and options as a Superformance for anywhere near the same money. Go ask what it costs to paint a C2 Corvette. I have one and the lowest bid number is $5k and the highest $15K that I have recieved so far and this car is completely assembled... 
The Backdraft that I saw at the KitCar test looked very nice and complete. It is larger than an original Cobra by 2" in the wheelbase and made bigger in every direction so that it has a shape almost identical to the original but big enough for a full-size human to get in. You cannot notice this until it is near another kit on a 90" wheelbase.. you should look these over too. I have no idea as to the performance...
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Last edited by Mulv; 08-07-2007 at 08:02 AM..
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