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Post By ng8264723
03-26-2018, 06:55 PM
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Purchase Consultant
I've forever admired Cobras and I'm finally in a position to purchase one. However, I lack the knowledge that is floating around these parts. Therefore, I was curious if anyone knew of someone I could enlist/hire as a consultant to help me purchase a properly sorted example. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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03-26-2018, 08:08 PM
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Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SAI FIA, 289HP (5-bolt), 48IDA Webers
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Where are you located?
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03-26-2018, 09:10 PM
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I sent you a PM.
Troy
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03-27-2018, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Go to local "cars and coffee" events, there are almost always Cobras present. Talk to owners about their cars and experiences. Some may have helpful mechanics and/or people that can do a PPI.
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Tony
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03-27-2018, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilroy,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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Purchasing things you don't understand, can't evaluate and possibly can not maintain is not a generally accepted formula for success. If your knowledge and experience is lacking you might want to hang around a site like this for a while and bolster it a bit before pulling the trigger.
As your knowledge increases your preferences will evolve, potentially leaving you in a position where an early selection criteria mix would not be sufficiently similar to your later informed and more knowledgeable selection criteria. The upshot is you will have successfully achieved what is commonly known as buyers remorse if you do as it appears you are planning to do.
Ed
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Last edited by eschaider; 03-27-2018 at 11:02 AM..
Reason: Spelling & Grammar
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03-27-2018, 11:27 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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Ed's 100% right. Put everything on hold for a few months while you take the time to learn all you can, attend some local Cobra club events, and figure out exactly what you want. Otherwise, you're almost guaranteed to make a mistake. |
03-27-2018, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Creedmoor,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR3542K, 347 C. I., EFI, T-5, Miata Front Sway Bar, 3 Link, Red with White Stripes
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Post where you live. Locals can chime in on when and where they meet.
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July 2009 FFCars Picture of the Month
FFR3542K, 347, Holley Sniper EFI, T-5, 4 Wheel Discs, 3-Link, Miata Front Sway Bar, Red with White Stripes
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03-27-2018, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Bellevue,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison 514, Toploader 4 sp, Jag IRS
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OP's 'About Me' indicates the state of TX.
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03-29-2018, 02:30 PM
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I wrote a long post that has been pending for a couple days. First, I just wanted to thank everyone for readily offering up their assistance. Speaks volumes about the community here.
Ed - I hear your point and it's been a consideration. I didn't just jump into these, I've been researching extensively, but I feel there's an acquired knowledge that comes with owning the actual car. That's what I'm missing and something I'd benefit from having on my side.
I'm seriously considering a BDR. I've sat in one before and it fits my 6 2 225 frame. They seem reliable, exciting, and I appreciate the modern interpretation. What I don't know are all the problems to look for when purchasing. I'm vaguely familiar with important options like limited slip, updated windshield surround, etc. but I'm probably missing a lot too...
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03-29-2018, 04:49 PM
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Biglife,
Next week starting on Wednesday, April 4 through April 8th, we are holding the TCC Spring Meet. There will be literally one, if not a dozens, of each make of Cobra replica currently in the market today. It is in San Marcos about 45 mile south of Austin. You will get an ear-full from everyone you ask!
Call me at 512-557-3694 or go to Texas Cobra Club Spring Meet.
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03-30-2018, 03:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KSW64
Biglife,
Next week starting on Wednesday, April 4 through April 8th, we are holding the TCC Spring Meet. There will be literally one, if not a dozens, of each make of Cobra replica currently in the market today. It is in San Marcos about 45 mile south of Austin. You will get an ear-full from everyone you ask!
Call me at 512-557-3694 or go to Texas Cobra Club Spring Meet.
Ken Walker |
100+ cobra's in one place, questions are answered.... |
03-30-2018, 06:55 AM
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Location: McKinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA GT #2077, 331 SBF, Webers, Gurney Eagle heads
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KSW64
Biglife,
Next week starting on Wednesday, April 4 through April 8th, we are holding the TCC Spring Meet. There will be literally one, if not a dozens, of each make of Cobra replica currently in the market today. It is in San Marcos about 45 mile south of Austin. You will get an ear-full from everyone you ask!
Call me at 512-557-3694 or go to Texas Cobra Club Spring Meet.
Ken Walker |
... and Big, just fyi, Houston TX BDR dealer James Yale is the Pres of the Texas CC and he usually brings a trailer full of new cars 
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03-30-2018, 07:39 AM
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Location: Oakham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 592
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Unless you just buy a Kirkham. Then you don't have to worry...............
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03-30-2018, 07:49 AM
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Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SP02228, ROUSH 402R w/custom DiVinci Performance Carb.
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