Cobra Driving Takes Skill

[Maricopa]

Mulv's right, they're not that hard to drive if you pay even a little bit of attention. IMO it's only a matter of time before these things are essentially uninsurable. I've lost count of the ones wrecked just in our little AZ Cobras club. Spun out on the freeway (while leaping the median!), driven off the road into the desert, stuffed into a mountainside on a curvy road, etc., etc.

And Ernie, if you're losing traction in 2nd gear while crossing the light let off the gas a little OK? Mine has a warmed over 302, a T-5, 3:55 gears and 10yr old T/As and the idea that I can't give it a little gas in 2nd gear without spinning the rear tires is ridiculous. Will it break loose if I stomp on it? Sure, but not under normal circumstances.

[Slick61]

I've always found the Cobra relatively easy to drive, provided you respect the car's capabilities. I don't think it takes much skill to drive, but it does take skill to drive WELL. What this car really requires is BRAINS. You've got to respect the power, and remember its handling quirks. I made a promise to myself, when I bought my Backdraft, that I would NOT end up in somebody's YouTube video, wadding-up my car. It seems like it always happens when trying to show off or impress someone else... which I try NOT to do. So far... so good. I'll admit I'm not the greatest of drivers... nor have I taken a performance driving class. But I KNOW my limitations as a driver... and I'm well aware of the car's capabilities. Very occasionally, I'll explore the upper regions of my driving skill... but ONLY in a safe location. One careless moment can be deadly... and/or expensive. I have a co-worker who keeps asking me when he's going to get a "REAL" ride in the Backdraft... and I always tell him: "the kind of ride you want, you're not going to get from me!" I may occasionally explore that deep well of power beneath my right foot, but not with someone else in the car. I've owned this car for over 6 years... and it still scares me... and I think THAT is what keeps me alive!

[COBRA427]

Scottj: Thanks for noticing how slow my build is, but at least I'm a hell of a lot faster than CatNip