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04-10-2023, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Don't take this the wrong way, but are you really sure you want another Cobra, and not a late model Corvette?
Bill S.
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04-10-2023, 06:30 AM
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While reading the OP's build list I didn't see any mention of power windows, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, paddle shifting, traction control, heads up display.
Seems like he wants another Cobra.
Last edited by HTM101; 04-10-2023 at 06:33 AM..
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04-10-2023, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Originally Posted by HTM101
While reading the OP's build list I didn't see any mention of power windows, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, paddle shifting, traction control, heads up display.
Seems like he wants another Cobra.
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I agree - just sound. Some people even put radios in new, original Cobras. |
04-10-2023, 07:40 AM
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I agree - just sound. Some people even put radios in new, original Cobras.
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I can see that in an under-car exhaust Cobra. Mine and its 3" i.d. side exhausts is just too loud for a music system. |
04-10-2023, 07:49 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters
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Beatbuds Pro X1.
A car without tunes?
What, am I in Hell???
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04-10-2023, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2022
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Don't take this the wrong way, but are you really sure you want another Cobra, and not a late model Corvette?
Bill S.
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Not a C8 fan by any stretch. C7 maybe. Cobra is an acquired taste. |
04-10-2023, 10:44 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Not a C8 fan by any stretch. C7 maybe. Cobra is an acquired taste.
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My question was an honest one.
As an acquired taste, why go so far off the beaten path as to choose a BDR over say an ERA or SPF? Then why put a 600hp motor into a car you'll have a difficult time putting that power down to the pavement? Not to mention being able to keep the car cool at anything but highway speeds. I've owned a few Cobras with 500+ HP at the rear wheels, great track cars, not so great on the street.
Stereo in a Cobra, in the 30+ Cobra I owned, I only had two with a stereo, one never got turned on, the other, turned on twice, then left off for the next 8,000 miles I owned the car. Hence my question as to whether a Corvette would be a better choice for your latest endeavor.
Bill S.
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04-10-2023, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
My question was an honest one.
As an acquired taste, why go so far off the beaten path as to choose a BDR over say an ERA or SPF? Then why put a 600hp motor into a car you'll have a difficult time putting that power down to the pavement? Not to mention being able to keep the car cool at anything but highway speeds. I've owned a few Cobras with 500+ HP at the rear wheels, great track cars, not so great on the street.
Stereo in a Cobra, in the 30+ Cobra I owned, I only had two with a stereo, one never got turned on, the other, turned on twice, then left off for the next 8,000 miles I owned the car. Hence my question as to whether a Corvette would be a better choice for your latest endeavor.
Bill S.
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That's what makes horse races my friend. Unless of course you want to buy me one. Then I'll build it just like you like it.  ERA bodies too original I guess is the best word? I like a little something modified. SPF are too expensive for me. BDR is in the sweet spot regarding price as well as modern touches. I listened to my stereo every drive. Not audiophile quality, but good enough to make the ride more enjoyable.
Last edited by Macmaven2065; 04-10-2023 at 10:07 PM..
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