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cycleguy55 07-23-2015 03:06 PM
Meanwhile, check out this thread: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/supe...r-pricing.html

tomcat641 01-23-2016 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tanman1972 (Post 1164824)
I'm looking for input on what companies you would recommend to use to buy a kit from. I am looking to start the build in the spring. I have looked at Factory Five any other recommendations?

Thanks
Newby
is there any way to tell what kind of a cobra kit car it is if the owner doesn't no who built it

desgros@vtlink. 01-23-2016 07:38 AM
I am on my second factory built SB Cobra. The first being a Lone Star and currently an ERA Slabside 289. No doubt the ERA quality and attention to service is simply outstanding. As good as it gets!


ERA 289 Slabside #3010

mrmustang 01-23-2016 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tomcat641 (Post 1378322)
is there any way to tell what kind of a cobra kit car it is if the owner doesn't no who built it

Usually taking and posting pictures showing the car, engine compartment, interior, door hinges, trunk, frame rails if you can get them, and front and rear suspension does the trick on this site.

I also suggest starting a thread of your own


Bill S.

Billiam 03-13-2017 07:00 PM
Best Cobra Kit for Tall Driver
 
Good evening....just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a kit manufacturer for a driver who is 6'5"? I sat in a hurricane and factory 5 and they were pretty tight. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. :)

twobjshelbys 03-13-2017 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Billiam (Post 1418075)
Good evening....just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a kit manufacturer for a driver who is 6'5"? I sat in a hurricane and factory 5 and they were pretty tight. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. :)
Yes. If you are cramped, whatever you do don't buy a car sight unseen. The issue for "tightness" is one of the atttributes of the street-ified race car, but side-to-side in the seat is different from foot pedal reach and closeness of the steering wheel to your lap. My advice to all buyers is to sit in the car you are thinking of buying. There is a lot of variation between brands. And even within brands for non-factory rollers. Expect the Shelby CSX and Superformance cars to be similar (within brands, but even Shelby vs SPF vary, in fact, SPF wheel hit my lap whereas Shelby fit me fine) so a dry fit in one is as good as others, but others, especially true kits, can vary alot. Also, SPF made design changes so an older car might have a different steering wheel position than newer cars. So the best thing is to actually sit in the car before writing the check.

120mm 03-13-2017 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Billiam (Post 1418075)
Good evening....just wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a kit manufacturer for a driver who is 6'5"? I sat in a hurricane and factory 5 and they were pretty tight. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. :)
What era Hurricane? Small Block or FE?

The seat can be made further back in the second generation Hurricane.

The footbox in the second gen Hurricane, if made with the recessed floor is pretty much the roomiest in the 90" wheelbase replicas.

Fitz 03-13-2017 11:12 PM
Think tall guys would go for the Backdraft as it has extra 2 inches in cockpit or ...

Fitz 03-13-2017 11:14 PM
I put my seat on the floor all the way back and I would still like another 2-3 inches

Fitz 03-13-2017 11:17 PM
You can come by and check mine out anytime..

Billiam 03-14-2017 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 120mm (Post 1418092)
What era Hurricane? Small Block or FE?

The seat can be made further back in the second generation Hurricane.

The footbox in the second gen Hurricane, if made with the recessed floor is pretty much the roomiest in the 90" wheelbase replicas.
I am not sure what configuration of hurricane it was. All they said was it was roomier than the factory five.

Billiam 03-14-2017 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys (Post 1418079)
Yes. If you are cramped, whatever you do don't buy a car sight unseen. The issue for "tightness" is one of the atttributes of the street-ified race car, but side-to-side in the seat is different from foot pedal reach and closeness of the steering wheel to your lap. My advice to all buyers is to sit in the car you are thinking of buying. There is a lot of variation between brands. And even within brands for non-factory rollers. Expect the Shelby CSX and Superformance cars to be similar (within brands, but even Shelby vs SPF vary, in fact, SPF wheel hit my lap whereas Shelby fit me fine) so a dry fit in one is as good as others, but others, especially true kits, can vary alot. Also, SPF made design changes so an older car might have a different steering wheel position than newer cars. So the best thing is to actually sit in the car before writing the check.
Thank you for all the great tips. I will definitely check out the different brands. 😄

Billiam 03-14-2017 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Fitz (Post 1418097)
You can come by and check mine out anytime..
That would be awesome. Thank you

cycleguy55 03-14-2017 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Billiam (Post 1418109)
Thank you for all the great tips. I will definitely check out the different brands. 😄
I see you've joined the "Edmond/OKC Cobras" Community Group on CC ( Club Cobra - Edmond/OKC Cobras ). While there are only 6 members (yourself included) and basically no activity, perhaps you could reach out to the listed members and find out more about their cars.

Other events (e.g. show and shines, cars and coffee, etc.) may be a good opportunity to check out various makes.

It's been my experience that owners are generally pretty pleased to welcome new members into the fraternity, including serious prospective owners (kind of like people addicted to the same drug), and are quite open to others checking out their rides. They're generally not so welcoming to tire kickers - so establishing yourself as a seriously interested prospective owner will help.

Best wishes - I hope you find what you're looking for.

jrite8888 03-14-2017 12:32 PM
Welcome to the madness Billiam. I have a Classic Roadsters 427 and you are welcome to try it on for size. (94 in wheel base, all in the drivers compartment). There are a few Cobras that get together at the Sonic Drive In at Choctaw Road and I-40 on Thursday evenings when the weather is good. Also Cars and Coffee at the Mayfield Mall on the first Saturday of every month. Hope to see you there.

Jerry

Billiam 03-14-2017 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jrite8888 (Post 1418150)
Welcome to the madness Billiam. I have a Classic Roadsters 427 and you are welcome to try it on for size. (94 in wheel base, all in the drivers compartment). There are a few Cobras that get together at the Sonic Drive In at Choctaw Road and I-40 on Thursday evenings when the weather is good. Also Cars and Coffee at the Mayfield Mall on the first Saturday of every month. Hope to see you there.

Jerry
Thanks Jerry

I will definitely check you guys out at the Choctaw Sonic. I cost there frequently as I live off of Peevly, he next off ramp east.

Let me know when the events happen.

Thanks a million,

Bill

120mm 03-15-2017 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by amit65 (Post 1418203)
Hi...

great cars as long as they use chevy engines that's all i care about and for the car i would pic the ultima or the gtm and for the kitt cars no problem if the company waranties the chasssy or the quality of the body parts.
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jrite8888 03-16-2017 06:23 AM
Billiam,

Where on Peebly? I am near SE 44th and Triple X.

Jerry

Billiam 03-16-2017 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jrite8888 (Post 1418271)
Billiam,

Where on Peebly? I am near SE 44th and Triple X.

Jerry

Hi Jerry,

I am off Peebly at SE 89th and Posey Road. 1st Street South of I40

Bill

MKS427 03-16-2017 02:31 PM
If you want an aluminium body, I would look at Kirkham. I seen a few and they look great.
I recently built a Factory Five MK IV and it went well. My only experience building a kit. I can tell you it handles great and has no bumpsteer. I went with the 17" wheels and Wilwood brakes, so it stops great too. I did end up upgrading the cooling system as it was inadequate when stuck idling. A better fan and a proper shroud may have corrected the problem, but you know how it goes. lol
It really has a lot to do with budget and what you want from it. Period correct show piece or a car you can take to the race track without regrets. If the latter Factory Five Racing has engineered theirs for the track. The 3-link works great, in fact one of their techs recommended it for racing. However, this was just prior to them setting up for the new Mustang IRS. If you are going racing, you might want to consider power steering.
Good luck,
Mark


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