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Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site! 2023 Historic Races (Pacific Raceways) July 1. But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. It brings smiles to peoples faces seeing something different. Set it up poorly and you will have an uncomfortable pig that wants to kill you. I'm in the process of building a Factory Five MKIV roadster - so take my comments with a bit of bias. Has anyone ever considered this idea, or done it? All for sale! Club Cobra . Join Date: Nov 2010. On costs: Backdraft roller = $28.9 k+. Peek inside the Cobra to a black leather and Alcantara interior with red double diamond stitching. But it really depends what you want out of your car. Thanks again. 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. It's nice. Cobra certainly rougher around the edges than a Z06. If you know of some usernames that are not members of the group yet, let me know so I can invite Well I finally got some dates on the parts my engine builder has been waiting on. A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. If I had to do FFRagain I would buy a used spec racer like wearymicrobeposted. A wind deflector, Mercedes convertible style, behind the passenger compartment run between rollbar hoops should make it a little less insane inside. It's the most common kit car in the US by far. YES! iTrader: ( 2) I have a Backdraft Cobra. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. Can you post a couple of pics that are panned back a bit. So then I built a C5Z track rat which is great but not that special. The downside with the vette is they r so damn expensive to modify where as shelby r cheap for mods. You can buy one hell of a complete FFR or Backdraft for 45K built and ready to go. I've been watching this thread since last year. There's a story about the one Bill Cosby bought new that pretty much ends with him just saying no after one time behind the wheel . This Cobra is sinister when it comes to both looks and performance. As recommended, this weekend I plan to remove the wheels, spring, shocks and check the full range of the suspension to see what may be causing the rubbing. Shelby Cobra kit cars, continuations or Kirkhams, or it ain't cool enough. The Backdraft is a nice car. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. I have seen a few at C&C and although they are very cool and air seems like an option they appear to give up a LOT of visibility compared to the open Cobra. Dont get me wrong- some guys build them and do a VERY nice job, but for me factory built was the way to go. MGB/Cobra $1500. He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. I had an idea to just get the complete frame and just build a new body. News, Rumors and Announcements. They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. for the body shape and noise it makes, I don't see a problem with a 5.0 fox body conversion kit, which I think is ~$45-55k if properly built on a clean donor car. It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! It this legal?" Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. Friends who have run a race shop for more than 40 years, and who used to be a Caterham dealer (ie final assembler), are building a Daytona Coupe from theFFR kit. Private. He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. Pics below. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. Took me a couple of hours to remove the spinners. YES! Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. 5) If you build you will likely not get yourmoney out of it if you sell - that said good builds will go 50K-ish so its not like you will take a huge bath. Speak with David. Gotta do your homework if you are buying something sombody else built. The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site . A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. I'm a really big fan of the FFRs, I rode in one for about 6 hours one day (to the FFR Open House and back) with a standard 4 link suspension and found the ride to be very comfortable. Because our roadsters are limited production, hand built component cars, we have lots of custom options for you to choose from, like ceramic coated black side pipes and roll bars, 18 matte black coated rims and many interior options. I want to register an account for free right now. How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. Welcome to Club Cobra! 3) Good question - I'm actually building my Cobrafor track duty (IRS, 427W engine, Tremec 5-speed, Wilwood brakes with front/back bias adjustment, etc.). Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. Maybe it's because of the 92" wheelbase instead of the FFR 90". Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. Located in Maryland. If a car makes my ears ring I won't drive it, period. How fast does it go? Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. If so, what do you think of the performance. The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. . Backdraft Racing makes high-quality replicas of these highly desired roadsters, and they are packed with modern power. I don't know much about it and there isn't a lot of discussions on this forum about this so I was wondering if anyone can help me answer the following questions: 1. Nostalgic Motoring Company, an official dealer for Backdraft, is excited to offer the opportunity to take home this brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B replica with plenty of attitude. I worked on one for a customer. . I know a guy down here in nor cal with one for sale comes with a side oiler 427 in it Beautiful car and has raw power think it would do 120 in 2nd lol. General thing I've been told on what to look for (on the Factory five front) for a track buildis IRS and a small-block (either Coyote or SBF). For the record, I actually liked the shifter Not sure how one would do a remote shifter, if you wanted a "traditional" shifter angle then you might be able to build a V8 T5 with a truck case so the shifter comes out a lot more forward. Struts up front with the BMW IRS. I thought the body style differences were interesting. Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. Does this info help or muddy the water? Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. p.s. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. I cringe at even ascratch. Posts: 1,110,018, The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. Industry news, Press Releases, Notifications. No sir I havent checked to see if they are torque to specification but each bolt head is marked and all still line up with their reference marks. Sitting here in the puts at NCM thoroughly enjoying the smile this c7 Grand Sport is putting on my face each and every session. I finally removed the rear wheels. I want to register an account for free right now! I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. Wide seats allow for plenty of comfort and space, and extra leg room not an issue. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. check out the. I want to register an account for free right now! I realized I'm not a show car person. The whole experience went from "this is cool!" One of which is the ability to personalize the Cobra to your taste and use. Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. The passenger side spring isn't square to the body like the driver's side. The grease you are seeing is coming from the cv joint they are packed full of grease I would bet that the bolts are broken or something is amiss with your cv joint. What's in it? @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. Would you be interested in a ERA 427 cobra with a real 427 sideoiler?? Mine are in the same condition. I love yours! All rights reserved. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. I want to register an account for free right now! Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. BMW Garage: BMW Meets: Register: Today's Posts: Search: . I check this area often but like I said after I did this it has not failed .It has been about 2 years. Yup, and I have a true factory five roadster, not a replica of a factory five. Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. Uses BMW 3 series suspension pieces, not 100% which generation, but E46 sounds right. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. I want to register an account for free right now! I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. RT3 4.6 ltr modular hotrod engine o2 sensors? #buil, The perfect car for the perfect garage! Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. This can't be normal. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. I took another pic from different angle. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. I have a Backdraft Cobra. How important is weather protection and comfort? Thanks for the responses. Good luck with your pick! YES! YES! Welcome to Club Cobra! #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R. Threads: 93,379, I have a TON of info on Factory 5 racing Cobras as well, including a pretty cool build school you can attend that gives you help with building your own car. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. It makes for a very fun, and capable car (independent rear) think of an old M-roadster on a serious steroid injection with the ability to fit 305-width tires. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! New . AC. They come as a rolling chassis, as opposed to FFR which is a kit. Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. The racing team behind every meticulously hand-built Backdraft roadsteris right by your side with backup, service, support and legendary customer service long after you take your beast home! I thought you found the problem. . Boots seem good to me. Every trip I take in my 7, includes people recording me as they pass, or pictures taken of it in parking lots, or questions at gas stations "What is it? It all boils down to whether the Datsun should be displayed or destroyed. 5. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra in Arlington, TX Only complaints I heard were that the some of the BMW bits used weren't up to handling the power if you dropped big block in it. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. There is simply no room under there. All Cobras, all the time. The only one I put a wrench on was the bottom front bushing bolt. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. There may be a question of life insurance. In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? What are your thoughts after a few years of ownership? Go drive one. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. It's 1950's British car weather protection. Combining 60s styling with advances in modern technology, our Roadsters include features like full independent suspension and power disc brakes, giving the car the ride and handling of a true sports car that feels as much at home on the road as as does on the track. If you are looking to purchase a pre-built Factory Five (or another one of the kit companies) there is more variance as you are reliant on the guy who built it so quality can vary drastically. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. I dont think this is something hes seen before. Always have. 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! NMNA, 99-03 Ford Mustang Cobra 8.8 IRS differential 3.27 gears and 31 spline trac loc. Required a portapower and big levers. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. It was fun though! For safety, the car features a stainless-steel roll bar and Cam lock-style SABELT seatbelts. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. I'm still searching for the cause of the subframe rubbing before shipping the car to Radical Roadsters. They're not just cars to stick golf clubs in and look silly, like a Rolla Royce nosed VW Beetle. Aermacchi. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. I couldn't bring myself to track it. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft w/ 427IR Posts: 83 Not Ranked As recommended, this weekend I plan to remove the wheels, spring, shocks and check the full range of the suspension to see what may be causing the rubbing. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. #builtwithattitude #carswi, We love this candy cane! But they look and sound awesome doing it. Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. The dashboard is made out of carbon fiber and features Auto X red-faced gauges and a SABELT leather steering wheel. I am not sure a Daytona is a step up. The front end features LED headlights along with smoked LED turn signals and taillights, and black 18-inch Halibrand-style wheels sit on all four corners. It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. David Kee Toploader Transmissions Inc. Kirkham Cobra, CSX Cobra, Backdraft Cobra, Factory Five . Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and halibrand style wheels. GT40 Tech Talk -- MK1 - MKII - MKIII - MKIV, Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself), B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan Anderson, Cobra's by Emerson----Speak with Bill Emerson. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? The drive shaft looks like it may be at slight angle from the transmission to the differential. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Media. There is a great community there, build threads if you are trying to determine what is involved in a build, and the like. The Gateway Cobra Club is the premier meeting place for fans of the Shelby American automobiles: Cobra Roadster, Daytona Coupe and GT40. Have you removed the dust cover on the flange side of the axle and checked the flange bolts? Gases flow through Ceramic-coated headers and exit via stainless-steel side pipes. #builtwithattitide #carsw, The Superman Edition! Set it up right and you have brutal speed. The World's largest #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. AJS. ABC. Thanks for the help! YES! View All Members Showing 10 of 215 Member (s) socalliving Bob K HBW mattbrowne hauss Steve Gallegos Cashburn Quentin Z SGwick jace9203 View Pictures Showing 5 of 77 Picture (s) From CUZECAN From CUZECAN The bushings look bad to me but no one has suggested thats the cause. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Which is how I would do it. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Thanks. What's new. Its pretty much impossible to tell orientation, etc,,, when zoomed in like those pics are. Pete. berkeleying fast as hell though. Base coat, clear coat painted finish. There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. The guy had to get a lawyer involved and it was eventually registered as a 1966 "replica". How driving instruction can make you faster on track. Those familiar with Shelby Cobras can vouch for the excellent reputation held by Backdraft Racing for their high-quality, factory-built replica cars. Genuine leather seats. Weird Noise From Side Pipes.Search PerformedAdditional Questions, Quick Question: Brake lines for RT3 Build #496. Checked cv joint boots for leaks. 4. The price is unlisted, but feel free to contact Nostalgic Motoring and submit an offer. I love the car and I enjoy working on cars but this is very frustrating. Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra. I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. The only reason I noticed the rubbing was because I always put it on my lift after taking it for a drive. Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. Some call this the last great Pontiac muscle car! I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. p.s. How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. FFR = depends. (l33t FS) GRM+ Member and MegaDork 7/16/21 9:39 p.m. Backdraft Racing | Factory Five Racing Forum Backdraft Racing Filters Fuel pump replacement coatin20 Oct 12, 2022 6 626 Dec 11, 2022 by coatin20 Post Pictures of your Backdraft ! I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. You can eliminate the strange shifter angle by using a mid-shift kit on a TKO. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. I've never driven one so what do I know, but all of your issues (and they're real, except for the touching the road part) seem pretty fixable. Jul 17, 2017. Also, Im not seeing any sub frame cracks/ weld failures. All rights reserved. Ahrens-Fox. Alfa Romeo . I want to register an account for free right now! Putting a semi-gloss black coating or paint down on the dash top should help a lot with the reflection issue. I was pissed and happy at the same time. Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. Representation from nearly all Cobra/Daytona/GT40 manufacturers Help from all over the world for your questions Build logs for you and all members Blogs Image Gallery Many thousands of members and nearly 1 million posts! The World's largest One of the things that can make the Cobra so much more special, is what makes my Super 7 so much fun - it's the "look at me" aspect. FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. Sergio Feb 24, 2011 18 12K Nov 5, 2022 by coatin20 Fuel pump replacement coatin20 Oct 12, 2022 1 348 Oct 17, 2022 by postal S Vented gas cap swampfoxIV Jul 7, 2020 10 4K Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. Resale value when you buy it second hand from the first owner is where you save the most cash. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding. Welcome to Club Cobra! I have lost over 40% of my hearing to decades of work in industrial manufacturing, I don't have enough left to sacrifice in the name of cars. This is why I do have a lot of thumbs up to give for Factory Five. Kids with straight piped VQs bow before the king of annoyingly loud that is a "cobra". FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. When I decided to build another Cobra replica and with the aid of the internet I did a ton of research before settling on FFR. The Covette is BY FAR the better car, but I'd bet the Cobra is a whole lot more fun, even just driven normally, to ice cream and back. Stopping is provided by BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes clamped by red-painted brake calipers. Many have done it and they look pretty nice. Although it is indeed a solid kit, It's taking an astounding quantity of massaging to get it together nicely. Are you saying that the differential slide back causing the inner output flanges to rub the sub frame above? 2023 Motorsport Marketing. All Backdraft RT3 Cobras include the following: Hand laid fiberglass body w/ strategic reinforcing. presumably it'll depend on who build it but I was wondering if there is any specific areas that can show the quality of the build. For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. How to wire a cross-pollinated engine swap | Swap Science, Fiat 124 Spider: What you need to know before you buy, 30 years later, this Honda Civic Si is still hunting for more speed. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. You can basically find an answer to any questionthere. Keeping temperatures in check is an aluminum radiator equipped with thermostatically controlled electric fan. It took like 6 hours to remove the three bolts that held the hoop in place and move it up to the next set of mounting holes. Again, appreciate all the feed back. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. g4b5xjpjY2VsEzeZz5O5sbiQH1XzeReRgTr09VCR1MIJuONX75c13oP2ReM0pnDQ, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). Overlay carpets for drivers and passenger side. Especially because the car drove great the last time I drove it. A little bit rarer than the Cobra, and aroof and being able to use A/C has its advantages. This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote. YES! Hey guys im in the market to buy a sports car and im down to 3 cars. to tiring in about three blocks. I drove it 8 hours round-trip to an autocross event, and I kid you not - the trip there and back was as fun if not more fun than the event itself. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. What is a good source of information to do more research around the Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. If building your own - FF has a great community so you'll never be stuck on an island by yourself it you have any issues and plenty of guys put their buildson the track. (REGISTERED USERS DO NOT SEE THIS POST/AD! I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. Searching for the perfect car to spend your hard-earned money on can be a tough decision, but nobody can go wrong with an iconic '65 Shelby Cobra replica from Backdraft Racing. But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. JavaScript is disabled. YES! 1) TheFactoryFiveForum.comand FFcars.com are invaluable when it comes to information on these things. The BDR dealer in Tomball Tx (NW houston) James Yale owner of Radical Roadsters. if you want a cool car, the cobra might get the nod - especially being a convertible as you get to see and smile at more people. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. What do I need to know when looking at/considering one of these Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well.

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