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01-23-2014, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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New owner in Naples Florida
Hello,just purchased a new Backdraft Cobra with a Ford Racing 302/340.I will be taking delivery next week.This is my dream car,and would appreciate any info pertinent to first service,periodic maintenance and local clubs.Also any other info I should be aware of.I am not mechanically inclined!
Thanks!
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01-23-2014, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Long Island,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance with Roush 427 R
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mole21401
Hello,just purchased a new Backdraft Cobra with a Ford Racing 302/340.I will be taking delivery next week.This is my dream car,and would appreciate any info pertinent to first service,periodic maintenance and local clubs.Also any other info I should be aware of.I am not mechanically inclined!
Thanks!
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Congrats!
I am not sure on clubs down there as I am a New Yorker... The first service after about 500 miles (see what BDR recommends for time/mileage) is most important. After that, unless it is a daily driver, once a year fluid change and minor tweaks along the way if anything comes up.
Please post some pictures when you get it! |
01-23-2014, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Saratoga,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3 #1133, Ford Racing 306
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Congratulations! I have a BDR with the same engine and am very pleased with the reliability, performance and driveability of the car. The 500 mile maintenance is important. You should definitely put it up on a rack and have everything checked for tightness and leaks. It would be good to locate a mechanic who is a hot rodder and knows carburetors.
As an aside, I found it very helpful to establish a neighborhood test drive route, one without much traffic, to drive repeatedly in order to get familiar with the car. If you have read other posts on Club Cobra regarding the uniqueness of these cars, mainly due to the short wheelbase and, in some cases, too much power, you should be aware of the need to drive conservatively.
Above all, have a blast owning a Cobra, albeit a genuine fake!
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01-23-2014, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Cleveland,
oh
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1012 BDR #1292
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Congrats! My last car was same color combo! Enjoy
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01-23-2014, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Katy,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: unique motorcars, 289 HO Sold, BDR
Posts: 180
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Cograts and welcome to the Forum. iam inthe market myself and have looked at a couple. found one, but have two concerns.Titling and the car has only a 302/ 345. how much should a car cost less with that small of a engine.
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01-23-2014, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Katy,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: unique motorcars, 289 HO Sold, BDR
Posts: 180
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Cograts and welcome to the Forum. I am inthe market myself and have looked at a couple. found one, but have two concerns.Titling and the car has only a 302/ 345. how much should a car cost less with that small of a engine.
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01-23-2014, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: miami,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: E-M Cobra Ford FE 427 w/ Webers 48 IDA
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Finishline is having a show (re-grand opening) on Feb 22. The are located on the east coast just across Alligator Ally in Pembroke Pines.
Good excuse to take it on a nice trip ride  |
01-23-2014, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: York Co. Maine USA,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
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WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION  THERE IS NO CURE! 
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01-24-2014, 07:42 AM
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Thanks all.I bought mine on EBay,brand new.The seller is a BDR rep and was absolutely wonderful to deal with.He lives 15 miles from the factory and really knows his stuff.His first name is Irwin and includes his phone number at the bottom of the listing.Titling is done by the factory,as well as all other paper work.The 302 is a perfect street driver with a ton of power.I feel the 427 is overkill unless you plan to race it.Mine will arrive by truck next week.BDR arranges all shipping for you.
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01-24-2014, 07:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ajracing
Cograts and welcome to the Forum. iam inthe market myself and have looked at a couple. found one, but have two concerns.Titling and the car has only a 302/ 345. how much should a car cost less with that small of a engine.
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You should be prepared to pay mid to upper 40's considering how many options you are adding.That engine has more than enough power for a street driver.Trust me! |
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