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05-01-2009, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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Although it may seem silly to some, I like the authenticity of the Shelby.
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05-01-2009, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
Although it may seem silly to some, I like the authenticity of the Shelby.
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It's tough, but drive a few cars before you commit. Although you might like the authenticity of the CSX, you may prefer how other cars drive, your fit in the car, etc.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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05-01-2009, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
Although it may seem silly to some, I like the authenticity of the Shelby.
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It's not silly. It's obviously a very important criteria to you and you want to be happy.
While it may have not have been smart on my part, I knew exactly which car that I wanted. I didn't need to try them all on for size, but certainly good advice by Doug. I just didn't follow it and I'm still happy with my choice.
Whatever the nonsense that follows on this thread, the CSX is a good choice. Good luck. |
05-01-2009, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,111
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If you can afford a CSX roller it will certainly be a great choice even over KMS, ERA, SPF and others. Mainly the CSX# at least gives you the right to say it is a real Shelby. If you want ally, or think you might, consider KMS. KMS roller is few more $$ than a CSX glass roller however you will always be able to say "Yes, it is Ally!"
My suggestion on the motor is build/buy a motor with moderate power for the displacement. If you want to turn the key and drive anywhere anytime skip the super powered option. It will be better on gas, run cooler and will be dependable.
A friend with an original CSX said: Today's replicas are much more powerful than the 60's cars. I drove it and agree it feels more like 425hp rather than 500+.
You can get the authentic feel w/o sacrificing power, just don't go overboard.
Last edited by 1985 CCX; 05-01-2009 at 01:05 PM..
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05-02-2009, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
MO
Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
Posts: 1,648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
It's not silly. It's obviously a very important criteria to you and you want to be happy.
While it may have not have been smart on my part, I knew exactly which car that I wanted. I didn't need to try them all on for size, but certainly good advice by Doug. I just didn't follow it and I'm still happy with my choice.
Whatever the nonsense that follows on this thread, the CSX is a good choice. Good luck.
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Winner-winner, chicken dinner. 
To the OP, congrats on going old skewl with the rest of us. Having drivin both cars, with similar HP/weight ratios, I can tell you it is a completely different experience. These cars will always keep your attention (or should) when driving them.
Good luck on the seach, buy what is right for you!
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05-01-2009, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
Although it may seem silly to some, I like the authenticity of the Shelby.
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Not silly at all. Whats important to you is the most important thing. When all the comments are done, it's still your car. A glass CSX is a great car for sure.
I personally like glass over aluminum if you drive it much. It doesn't dent!
Driving a couple different manfucturers is a great idea. It's amazing how different they are when you've been in a couple different ones.
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