Advice on finalizing BackDraft configuration

[patf11]

We have decided to replace current toy (37 Ford) with a Cobra.

This forum has been very helpful helping me decide which manufacture and dealer to work with for my new Cobra. Found many postings with positive experience with folks at Vintage Motorsports and after speaking with Jay and Brian I do not have any reservations engaging with Vintage for new toy.

Only issue with Vintage is it’s on the wrong coast.

Plan to drive car a lot, we live in Northern California and will be able to drive at least 10 months a year. Doubt car will be raced much.

Have decided on most major items but since I am spending the kids college fund I do want to ensure we optimize new Cobra configuration. I am an engineer by trade so yes I can be too detailed sometimes.

Here is what we current have specified:

• Spectra Blue with white stripes
• Coyote engine
• T-56
• 3.91 rear ratio
• Soft top
• Rear paint protection
• Polished lip 17 inch wheels
• Ceramic headers
• Rear 3M

Would feedback on the following items (or any other details):

• Front 3M, like idea of stone protection. Anyone have this? Looks?
• Oil Cooler, temperatures can be above 100. Besides look factor would this be useful?
• Hurst short shifter
• Billet aluminum knobs, these seem to be big improvement over stock.
• Solid motor mounts
• Steering wheel, do want wood wheel. Is Moto-Lita Wheel improvement over stock?
• Mirrors, seems windshield mount is needed to be useful. Would like mirror on passenger side as well. Is Ray Dyot best choice or are there others that work better?

And especially would like feedback about what we have not considered.

Thanks in advance
Patrick