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04-13-2010, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 428 FE
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Choices
I was looking for street and track performance when I bought my Cobra. After considering those who offered turn key cars, I decided on Superformance. My car has 14,000 + miles, best choice I could have made. I have enjoyed quite a few track days, never being trailered. Simply remove the top and side curtains from the trunk, adjust the tire pressure, put on a helmet and you are track ready. These cars are incredible as set up from the factory. At the end of the day, load back up the trunk, readjust the tire pressure and make the 90 mile trip back home. My best advice is to talk to owners who use their car as you anticipate using your car. Don't be shy about asking them to take you for a ride. A number of very nice Superformance cars are listed here. http://superformance.org/forsale
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04-13-2010, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Valencia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #89, KCR aluminum 427 windsor
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I looked at both as well, and likely would've been happy with either. That said, I bought a Backdraft. Not a thing wrong with the Superformance... I just didn't see the point of paying a higher price for things I didn't want to begin with (top, side curtains, etc.). The Superformance is a bit snugger fit... I really enjoy the roomier cockpit of the Backdraft. Ingress/egress is a bit easier.
But you can't go wrong with either... just a matter of refining your "must have" list, & finding the car that suits you best.
Good Luck!
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R. Smith
Santa Clarita, CA
BDR #89- KCR aluminum 427 windsor, TKO-600
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04-14-2010, 04:38 AM
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Thanks guys this is great feedback. What about the fit n finish of fiberglass vs an aluminum bodyied car like the kirham or Shelby. And would the spf or bdr be available in aluminum .
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04-14-2010, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft / 427sr/tw
Posts: 47
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I looked at both as well. I decided on a Backdraft mostly due to the stance of the car. In my opinion, it just looks "mean" with the extra width in the rear. Both are excellent choices...Good Luck!
P.S. Get the 427SR/TW (It's Awesome)
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04-14-2010, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soc#427
Thanks guys this is great feedback. What about the fit n finish of fiberglass vs an aluminum bodyied car like the kirham or Shelby. And would the spf or bdr be available in aluminum .
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There are significant differences as you step up the ladder of Cobra replicas. You can't compare a high-end aluminum car to a mid-level glass car. If you're comfortable spending six figures, then you need to take a step back and assess the overall picture of what you can buy. I can't say I remember too many posts where the decision came down to a BDR or an aluminum Shelby.... |
04-14-2010, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by soc#427
And would the spf or bdr be available in aluminum .
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No. Kirkham or Shelby (which has a Kirkham body) are the only major companies offering aluminum bodies.
As for the BDR versus SPF question, you have loyal customers of both right here on Club Cobra. Both companies are very good at what they do. Different price points and different cars and the pictures posted are evidence of that. |
04-14-2010, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
As for the BDR versus SPF question...
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Well it's nice to see you not gratuitously bashing either for a change....  |
04-14-2010, 10:45 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Well it's nice to see you not gratuitously bashing either for a change.... |
You don't me to do a "Dean (aka Red)" on you would you? |
04-14-2010, 10:46 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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You don't me to do a "Dean (aka Red)" on you would you? |
Ahhh, man... I had just started to get over him and there you go and bring up his name again.  |
04-14-2010, 10:38 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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When I was doing tho 'ol SPF vs BDR thing, I also felt I would be happy very happy with either. I drove both and neither was a slam dunk. I ended up going with a used SPF (private party) because it was a local SB-100 car at a good price.
After about 6 mos of ownership, the Pomona Roadster show came to town and the SPF and BDR displays were 20 ft apart. I went back and forth, driving my son crazy, comparing welds, glass work, fit, finish, and fit again. I came away from that comparo feeling very good about my decision on the SPF.
BTW, recently I did the KMP vs glass CSX (at Hillbank). I ended up with the KMP, but still the gang at Hillbank helped me with everything I needed for the dreaded CA reg process, SB-100. And that was before they got my business of selling my SPF, which sold for more than I bought it, in 4 days.
Just my .02.
rodneym
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04-14-2010, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1235
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[quote=RodKnock;1044138]No. Kirkham or Shelby (which has a Kirkham body) are the only major companies offering aluminum bodies.
Superformance does offer an aluminum body as an option. Check thier website.
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460/T5
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04-14-2010, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by dont
Superformance does offer an aluminum body as an option. Check thier website.
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On their roadster? I couldn't find it on their site. Can you post a link? |
04-14-2010, 12:59 PM
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Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1235
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460/T5
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