Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1389933)

A 1960's car is a classic. And it's the original. Cobras made after the original production in the 1960's aren't classics. They're modern interpretations of the original, replicas, kit cars, not classic.

Phrases like "period correct" and "Cobra experience" are really utter nonsense, when few, if any, of us have actually had a real genuine Cobra experience to replicate. But boy, we sure will get that "Cobra experience" by shifting through a 50-60 year old transmission that cannot keep up with modern traffic conditions and a transmission that cannot be seen by naked eye. So period correctness, is just via one's imagination until he or she puts their Cobra on a hydraulic lift for service.

And gee whiz, that Toploader/Hurst package shifts like butter in comparison to the Tremec TKO600/Steeda Tri-Ax combo. :rolleyes:

How about using the Tremec's 2.87 1st gear (versus the WR Toploader's 2.78) to get out of the hole quicker, when waiting for that metering light to turn green at the nearest freeway onramp? Won't that increased holeshot give you a greater feeling of the Cobra experience?

The ONLY sane reason to choose a Toploader is simply the difference in money. Anyone that thinks shifting a Toploader via their Hurst Competition Plus shifter to recreate the 1960's and run their $20,000-$30,000 Windsor and FE engines at 4,000 RPM @ 65 MPH (or whatever) for 30 minutes or a 1-2 (or more) hour drive, is simply living in Fantasyland. :)

Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1389935)

Geez! Thanks for straightening me out there Rodknock! I have done several long drives and I guess I will just stay in Fantasyland!
BTW, my daughter is a performer at Disneyland, so I am quite familiar.:LOL::LOL::cool:

Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1389937)

I have driven cars with TKO, Jericho, Doug Nash etc. For me, I feel like I can just "feel" things better with a Toploader. I know the trans, I know the shifter. Just feels right in my hands, if that makes sense.....;)

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1389933)

A 1960's car is a classic. And it's the original. Cobras made after the original production in the 1960's aren't classics. They're modern interpretations of the original, replicas, kit cars, not classic.

Phrases like "period correct" and "Cobra experience" are really utter nonsense, when few, if any, of us have actually had a real genuine Cobra experience to replicate. But boy, we sure will get that "Cobra experience" by shifting through a 50-60 year old transmission that cannot keep up with modern traffic conditions and a transmission that cannot be seen by naked eye. So period correctness, is just via one's imagination until he or she puts their Cobra on a hydraulic lift for service.

And gee whiz, that Toploader/Hurst package shifts like butter in comparison to the Tremec TKO600/Steeda Tri-Ax combo. :rolleyes:

How about using the Tremec's 2.87 1st gear (versus the WR Toploader's 2.78) to get out of the hole quicker, when waiting for that metering light to turn green at the nearest freeway onramp? Won't that increased holeshot give you a greater feeling of the Cobra experience?

The ONLY sane reason to choose a Toploader is simply the difference in money. Anyone that thinks shifting a Toploader via their Hurst Competition Plus shifter to recreate the 1960's and run their $20,000-$30,000 Windsor and FE engines at 4,000 RPM @ 65 MPH (or whatever) for 30 minutes or a 1-2 (or more) hour drive, is simply living in Fantasyland. :)

Originally Posted by peterpjb (Post 1390002)

you are mixing it :o

any recreation of an original classic thing stays a classic thing and it is legitimate to have the opinion that it should be inside as classic at the on the outside

Originally Posted by Dominik (Post 1390028)

Of course, it's better with a 5 speed - one can always just use the first four!!

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1390034)

Sure you could, but you don't get the same "Cobra experience" and "Toploader feeling" when shifting with a Tremec. The Toploader just feels so right, like an old pair of slippers on a sunny Sunday morning with your freshly-brewed cup of Joe.

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1390025)

And your "CLASSIC" Cobra REPLICA can be delivered to your doorstep by one of several manufacturers including, but not limited to, Backdraft, Shelby, Kirkham, Factory Five, Superformance, etc. Just pick up the telephone and call in your order now. Operators are standing by.

1-800-TRI-BUTE. :rolleyes::p

Originally Posted by bernica (Post 1390036)

now that's what i'm talking about!;):cool:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1390025)

And your "CLASSIC" Cobra REPLICA can be delivered to your doorstep by one of several manufacturers including, but not limited to, Backdraft, Shelby, Kirkham, Factory Five, Superformance, etc. Just pick up the telephone and call in your order now. Operators are standing by.

1-800-TRI-BUTE. :rolleyes::p

Originally Posted by peterpjb (Post 1390046)

sure, but they are all classic
its a decision if you prefer a classic or a modern car
cobra is classic, no matter if original, replica, continuation, kitcar, whatelse
if you decide to drive a modern car take a 991 or a AMG GT

Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1390049)

The old technology worked fine then and still works fine now, at least for me!
I have old tools and machines that actually still work better than the new stuff that you can buy now.;)