Best Cobra kit companies

[Billiam]

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]

Originally Posted by Billiam

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.

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

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. 😄

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Billiam

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.

[120mm]

Originally Posted by Billiam

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.

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by 120mm

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.

[MKS427]

Originally Posted by Billiam

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.

Someone, named Jeff, in AZ Cobras builds them on old Corvette chassis. Not period correct, but very roomy interior. Also, Bob Broberg, also AZ Cobras, pointed out a kit with a 96" wheelbase, that you may want to look up. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the kit manufacturer. You will see the difference in the doors.