Upcoming FE build: plan coming together

[Gunner]

Absolutely - if you're building a car, it's first and foremost for *you*. I haven't meant to harp on resale value but since most of these cars do end up sold, sometimes much sooner than planned or expected, my cautions are not to throw out all consideration for resale issues.

To which I'll add: do plan on throwing out a minimum of 20% of what you spend as builder or first buyer of a Cobra - *any* Cobra built after 1967. You might regain some in appreciation but adjusted for time and inflation, it won't be much. That pelf is the net cost of doing it your own damn way and your own damn self... and I'd be the last to say it's not worth it.

[patrickt]

"It seats two, but it's built for one."

RodKnock, have you checked your rev limiter settings yet?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

"It seats two, but it's built for one."

RodKnock, have you checked your rev limiter settings yet?

A better question is "Have you opened the garage door lately?"

I don't think the rev limiter is the issue, but I don't want to derail someone else's thread.

Regarding resale value, as Gunner said, it shouldn't be the main objective in a build, but you have to take it into consideration since the majority of Cobras will be sold by their 1st owner.

I pray that never happens to me, unless I'm upgrading to a new Kirkham.

[patrickt]

1. Yes, took her out yesterday, for probably the last ride of the year, after the going started to get a little rough on one of the other threads.

2. Start a new thread and update the rev limiter issue.

3. I guess I agree with that.

4. Doubtful, you already have the perfect car.