Meatball thread

[CBattaglia]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

So I am looking to get into a cobra by spring. I am leaning towards a used Superformance, newer, say chassis number greater than 2000 lower miles.

When looking am finding lots of Roush 427 small blocks. Certainly nothing to sneeze at but I like the old school look of a big block. Obviously posting this in the FE forum will slant the replies.

Am I off to think this way?

If you end up with a car that is already built, make sure it doesn't have a PE (performance engineering) engine in it. There are a ton of documented issues with Eric and his thrown together motors.

[Tim7139]

Bill,
I was pretty much of the same opinion as yourself. This past year I got my higher # SPF with an FE, retiree owned with 4000 miles on it at a very fair price for all involved.
More importantly, zero regrets. They're out there and with a little patience you likely will find one.
About the only thing to factor is you should not be obsessive about a particular color you MUST have.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Tim7139;1****37

About the only thing to factor is you should not be obsessive about a particular color you MUST have.

... like a certain shade of beige.

[Tim7139]

Originally Posted by patrickt;1****38

... like a certain shade of beige.

Not my fav, but if everything else worked out, I'd have zero problem pulling the trigger.

[Detroit Bill]

Originally Posted by Tim7139;1****37

Bill,
I was pretty much of the same opinion as yourself. This past year I got my higher # SPF with an FE, retiree owned with 4000 miles on it at a very fair price for all involved.
More importantly, zero regrets. They're out there and with a little patience you likely will find one.
About the only thing to factor is you should not be obsessive about a particular color you MUST have.

I want to sell a car before the new one hits. It is more a question of parking then money. When I started looking the blue with white stripes was in my head from when I was a kid. Great combo no doubt. Now. I am leaning towards a dark gray with black stripes, 17" wheels black center, polished outer rim. And two roll bars. I know 2 roll bars does not look that good but I want shoulder straps for the passenger and to make it "safe". You need a roll bar. Kind of a catch 22. A Superformance ordered the way I want it is 120 days. An Era built by them ready to drop in an engine and trans is 7 months. Seems like the used market will not open up until spring. So I essentially have to commit one way or another to have a car this summer. More of the used stuff is Rousch which is fine but it does not float my boat. Survival is also an hour away from here so with their reputation I would have to give them a look for sure.



Who knows! I am not up for an older car 10-15 years old is too much for me.

By the way I stole this photo from the Superformance web site. It is their SEMA Lingenfelter car. Chevy powered.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill;1****45

Who knows! I am not up for an older car 10-15 years old is too much for me.

Many of us have cars 10-15 years old and much older. They just require proper care and feeding!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill;1****45

And two roll bars. I know 2 roll bars does not look that good but I want shoulder straps for the passenger and to make it "safe". You need a roll bar.

I'm glad that you put "safe" in quotes, because if you truly wanted your passengers and yourself to be "safe" or "safer", then a new or newer car, say like a 2014 "pick nearly any manufacturer and model and insert here" would be much safer than a Cobra. IMO, the passenger side roll bar or full width roll bar may (or may not) help in a roll over accident. However, as you we all know, most car accidents are front, side or rear impact and the roll bars may actually prove to be your demise when the head whiplashes into the roll bar.

If you truly want to make your Cobra safer, then I'd highly recommend a new or newer car.