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New member needs advice on purchasing a Cobra Kit
Hi I'm a new member and am looking to buy a Cobra kit. I'm a bigger guy and need a larger kit. I was looking at Lone Star classics and West Coast Cobra kits. I have spoke to Lone Star but havent been able to reach anyone at West coast. They never answer there phone and have not sent any info I requested both through Voice mail and email. Are they still in buiseness?
Can anyone give me advice? Are there other kits out ther that have a 94" or 96" Wheel base? |
Longerwheel base does not always = more leg room. Classic Roadsters has a longer wheel base and a longer door. But, I found it more difficult to get in and out of than the FFR.
Also, the other issue is windshield height. If you have long legs, it not an issue. If you have along trunk, then it is an issue. You don't want the top of the windshield right at eye height. Wha you should do is try to find cars in your area and sit in them to see how you fit. |
A little self serving (I am helping a friend sell his car), check out the aluminum Autocraft MK IV in the for-sale section, I believe it has an extended wheelbase that would fit your needs.
Bill S. |
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however, there are so many fantastic used west coast's out there i would be looking at if i were you. cobra country is a good web site for used cobra's. i have a kellison which is the same body as the west coast. i'm 5' 7" and it fits me just right, i feel cramped in other cobra's. fred |
What bobcowan said about wheelbase is correct. Check ERA in New Britain, CT--they have longer footboxes than most and have been able to fit many large-sized people effectively (their pedals hinge at the floor and can be adjusted for length during the build, too).
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I’m 6’3” about 265 pounds, as of today, and built and drive a LoneStar Classic and very happy with the car, legroom and ease of entry. I have ridden in ERA’s, Superformacne, Backdraft s and Hurricanes and none have the room of the LoneStar. I went with the flatter seats, raked back about 30 degrees, and tilt steering wheel in my car and have more than enough room for my size.
You can see a pictorial history of my build and several videos of me in and driving the LoneStar at www.bwanasnake.com. |
IIRC, Pacific Coast Cobras have a 95" wheelbase.
I think Pacific Coast Cobra went out of business sometime in the early 1990's. Pacific Roadsters is a current company (to the best of my knowledge)....I'm not sure if they offer an extended wheelbase. Here's a link: Home · Pacific Roadster We get a lot of this very question here.....try a forum search, you might find the answers for which you are looking. Cheers from Dugly :cool: |
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Of course the steering wheel height is another issue. Pretty sure that why they're a 14" diameter vs 15 or 16.. Nonethless, AC Autokrafts are roomier and very nice cars. :cool: |
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I agree with the others who suggest you try to look at ...and sit in ...as many different Cobra replicas as possible to see which one suits you best. Ask about how the manufacturer treated them and supported their build. Ask what problems they experienced and how easy was it to resolve them. But if your heart is set on the Stallion-style body, you could probably buy one resale -- like this nice one on Cobra Country -- and alter/customize to your tastes for much less. |
as a note.....longer wheelbase doesn't mean more interior room or leg room.
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Go with a Lone Star. You won't regret it. Most here have talked about length of the footboxes, but my issue is the door…side to side driver's position. I have linebacker's shoulders; Lone Star is only one I can sit in comfortably for several hours without the silly "redneck" arm-on-the-door position. Also, at open-track events there are arm restraints to keep your stupid elbows INSIDE the car (where they belong). Consider a Lone Star.
Paul Dallas |
Check out these threads and click the embedded links for photos.
Unique Cobra For Sale (NOTE: This is NOT a car for sale!) I'm to Big any advice Good luck! __________________ |
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Bill S. |
Wow! you guys really do have the answers! Thanks for all the advise.
Ok let me see if i can reply to most of the treads in in post here. I am 6' 285 lbs. I am Big as in Wide and tall. I think sitting in different kits would help. I live in Texas and have gone to Lone Star Classic and sat in one and I do fit. BUT, I really like the safety of the West Coast Cobra and it is a 96" Wheel base and is also 4" wider than most. Also I think it looks better than the Lone star Classic one. Also the frame and foot box pays real attention to safety. That being said my head tells me that Lone Star is the way to go because it is literally 8 miles from my house and is a reputable company. But, I really like the looks and size of West Coast. I don't even know what a West Coast kit costs because I have not gotten a reply from them. Any one know what a kit costs? It says on there site they are combining there two businesses into one. The strange thing is that the other business is a Lingerie business ???? This seem strange to me. |
Were in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area can I go to See different Cobra's? and Literally try them on for size?
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Sam |
Thats Great! Where is it usually held?
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I know the dilemma man!
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