Considering a Superformance have lots of questions

[SunDude]

Bill, you cannot go wrong with a Superformance, IMO. Here's my two cents on your questions.

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

I a considering a Superformance Cobra and I have questions. I have read deep into the forums so I have information but it is starting to all blur together.

So here we go. I do not do things for resale, I do it for me. Right on! It's your car, so make sure it's the one you've always dreamt about. That way, you'll always be happy with it.

1. I don't want two roll bars but I feel like I have to have 2 roll bars. Short wheel base big tires, not impossible to roll. Can a second roll bar be retrofit? What are the pros and cons of 2.

You don't need two roll bars. If you want two, fine. If not, one will do. The odds of you rolling the car are remote, but the odds of you being rear ended are much higher in which case hitting the roll bar with your head is more likely.

2. What is the cutoff for the latest version of the car. I have read over chassis 2000 is it.

I don't remember this off the top of my head, but I recall the differential being a different unit from the high 2000s (>2800 or so). I think this was the last substantive change.

3. Again I know it is frowned upon but I think in the end I am going to want a modern tire. To me that means 17" rims. Does anything have to be done to the suspension to make 17" rims work? Alignment, spring rates.....

Lots of Superformance owners have 17-inch Halibrands. You can buy 'em directly from your Superformance dealer, or use another brand. I run 15s, so can't comment about the changes needed.

4. How do you set the front to back / left to right balance of the car? I understand you need scales but how is it done?

Never done this.

5. What is the weak spot of the car? Every car has once what is the Superformance?

I have not found a weak spot, mechanically speaking. The SPF is not 100% authentic, but it's pretty darn close and only the diehard purists will spot the differences. IMO, the stance is a bit high, but you can adjust this to suit your tastes.

6. Is the flow through cooling any good in the passenger compartment?

Excellent. The fresh air vents to the footboxes are very effective. It's never been too hot in my car for comfort.

7. Can shoulder belts be easily retrofit into the car.

This is a simple retrofit. There are mounting points on the frame and ready-to-cut-out holes in the rear bulkhead.

I think that is a good start. I don't really want to get into contests about things like 2 roll bars biggers rims, I would be happy to discuss it but I really need answers to questions at this point. I realize that is impossible but I thought I would throw it out there.

If you buy a Superformance Cobra, I'd recommend you join the SCOF owners club. It's a wealth of technical information and support.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Bill