West Coast Cobra Information...

Snake Bites · #1 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005, 02:59 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any information on West Coast Cobra's? I am considering buying one of their Cobra Kits and I would like to hear from anyone who has info on them(positive or negative). One of my main questions about them is that they advertise the kit at $39,600 less motor/trans. I would really like to know what the total amount would be wrapped up into this kit, I know it varies but i would like to have a close ballpark figure as to the total. I feel that advertising like this is just a bit decieving. I would also like to hear from anyone who has built one of west coast cobra's kits to see how thorough and complete their assembly book is that they have. Thanks

tryce · #2 (**permalink**) 02-24-2005, 05:12 PM

Check out a Backdraft Turnkey minus. $29,900. or so out the door.
Drop in motor an trans and your done for about 40k with some real HP. Look at my photo gallery.

XXQQQME · #3 (**permalink**) 03-21-2005, 12:16 PM

Nice kit. Strong frame. Most complete of kits that I looked at. This car is 6 inches longer and 4 inches wider than original CSX cars. Very comfortable, nice ride. Mine has 460 w/Toploader.
Nothing special, but it turns heads and is a lot of fun to drive.

MAXVELO · #4 (**permalink**) 03-21-2005, 01:28 PM

check out my gallery! I have about 75K in mine! but Ive heard of finished cars for 40K. I have a gently used TCI C-6 Transmission with a reverse pattern valve body + torque converter Ill take .8K for the whole thing, works PERFECT!!!!

Going to a 6 speed!

bibt1272 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 07:48 PM

Ive had my west coast cobra over a yr. now. Ive got to tell you, it is a great sports car. Boy is she fun to drive. I made the right choice. Terry

CoBro · #6 (**permalink**) 03-02-2006, 03:24 PM

I've got one too.
The first owner took six years putting it together so it wasn't a factory build. Its a great car, the frames are extra stiff.

ArntzGuy · #7 (**permalink**) 04-24-2006, 12:34 PM

Vern Redel is a thief. I ordered seats from him at Carlisle, PA Kit car show. He ASSured me they would fit in my Arntz Cobra. Swore up and down, no problems. I get the seats. They don't fit. Way too large. I send them back for a refund in perfect condition, he kept my $ and the seats. I'm in Silver Spring, MD. I tried to get the attorney general for the state of michigan involved, Postmaster General for mail Fraud. That sumbich is a friggin thief.
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SCHIESTER!!!!!!!! If he was a real business man, he would stay TRUE to his word! THIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!