New member in Hollywood, FL

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by JonInFL

My thinking is that a Cobra Replica with a 550HP 427 in it will keep that smile on my face for another 10 years + as my 'vette did for the past 12 years: )

You might want to reconsider the drivetrain, as 550hp in a 90" wheelbase, 2,100lb car is not like anything else you have ever driven. 500hp in a late model vette (weighing twice as much) is far more civilized and is to be driven on the street differently. 200hp is enough to kill you in a Cobra......



Just saying


Bill S.

[genolan]

I fully understand I to have a 2008 Corvette and just purchase a BDR. I haven't had much time to take it out since the weather in New Jersey sucks. I have a 408 with 500hp and it blows the vette away far away. You need to be very careful and respect the power in all gears and remember all the vette safety devices are gone on the Cobra. I look at it as if I'm renting a toy that puts a smile on my face.

[motordean]

Originally Posted by JonInFL

Thanks! Any regrets going from your 'vette to the Cobra?

ZERO. Almost bought the Cobra right before buying the Vette - just got cold feet of basically buying a motorcycle and not a third car that could be driven at anytime IF need be.

Originally Posted by genolan

I fully understand I to have a 2008 Corvette and just purchase a BDR. I haven't had much time to take it out since the weather in New Jersey sucks. I have a 408 with 500hp and it blows the vette away far away. You need to be very careful and respect the power in all gears and remember all the vette safety devices are gone on the Cobra. I look at it as if I'm renting a toy that puts a smile on my face.

100%!

Originally Posted by mrmustang

You might want to reconsider the drivetrain, as 550hp in a 90" wheelbase, 2,100lb car is not like anything else you have ever driven. 500hp in a late model vette (weighing twice as much) is far more civilized and is to be driven on the street differently. 200hp is enough to kill you in a Cobra......

Just saying

Bill S.

Bill is giving it to you straight. I have the 550HP all aluminum Roush racing motor in my superformance and it is not like any other vehicle I have driven in my lifetime. You have to have mad respect at ALL TIMES or it will bite you. 200hp is enough to kill you, 350-400HP is probably more than sufficient to have a great/fast car.

GL!