The only one I put a wrench on was the bottom front bushing bolt. Premiumcarpet was laid down over the floor with carpet overlays for both the driver and passenger side. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. Pete. berkeleying fast as hell though. Does anyone have a lead on 17" knock offs rears or fronts? I thought you found the problem. I want to register an account for free right now! There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. Hi all, I know I posted my questionabout comparing C6 Z06 andC7 Z51 but today my wife and I saw a Shelby Cobra (presumably either Factory Five or Superformance) on the road and she asked why I don't get one of those instead. Private. How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. check out the. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP Group Maintained by Cashburn Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. It's DuPont not Hemmings. Confirmed what I already knew. MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . The World's largest Yup, and I have a true factory five roadster, not a replica of a factory five. MGB/Cobra $1500. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. Join Date: Nov 2010. Pics below. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4B BLACK EDITION features a traditional Roadster build, with our amped up, custom Black Out Package, to add maximum wow factor. Rushmore area today. How fast does it go? Some call this the last great Pontiac muscle car! 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. I spoke with James today. 1) TheFactoryFiveForum.comand FFcars.com are invaluable when it comes to information on these things. 2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum. YES! 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. Upgrading steering. He asked me to send for some pictures and had me check a few things. You have half a barely muffled V8 blatting at your left ear, you could probably touch the ground if you weren't worried about third degree burns on your wrist, and your view through the windshield is almost completely obscured by the reflection of the scuttle on the inside of the glass, because the scuttle is painted body color and just as shiny. You can basically find an answer to any questionthere. Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. Trust me, you will be scared of it. A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. I want to register an account for free right now! Posts: 1,110,018, The passenger side spring isn't square to the body like the driver's side. 4. Can you post a couple of pics that are panned back a bit. BIG CAM. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R. I've been watching this thread since last year. Mine are in the same condition. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? It all boils down to whether the Datsun should be displayed or destroyed. Don't know why I typed Hemmings. It's 1950's British car weather protection. He was very friendly and willing to help. Members: 182,785. Airstream. Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. Cobra certainly rougher around the edges than a Z06. @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! Want a 4 wheel drift, no problem. I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. YES! I want to register an account for free right now! BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! 2"x4" rectangular steel ladder style frame with front crush zone. Turned in too late? To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Keeping temperatures in check is an aluminum radiator equipped with thermostatically controlled electric fan. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. They come as a rolling chassis, as opposed to FFR which is a kit. 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 really enjoyed the FFR build process but I ended up over-building a custom car made just for me that I didn't want to beat on. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. Located in Maryland. 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 Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. Great reputation btw. I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. I would imagine it's pretty close. Forums. Forums. I want to register an account for free right now. Go drive one. I always dreamed of owning it one day ever since I had the toy replica of it a long time ago, You get your cobra yet? 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. Jul 17, 2017. YES! What's new. 3. I had to raise the roll hoop for the guy so he could pass the broom stick test with his helmet and the hoop was sealed with approximately 6 full size cartridges of clear silicone haphazardly squirted near the holes. p.s. There are probably more than I noticed but here are the ones I saw: - The driver side door doesn't align as well as the passenger. What's in it? p.s. I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. . They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. Does anyone know how much clearance should I gave between the top of the sub frame / carrier? Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. 6. Every time I am fatigued by the exhaust volume in less than 10 minutes and never get the chance to have any fun with them. More Backdraft Racing Classics Cobra. 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. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. But it really depends what you want out of your car. 10 innovative ways to go faster on track using data, Placing our virtual Nissan 350Z Inside a virtual wind tunnel | Against the wind: Part 2. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. The dashboard is made out of carbon fiber and features Auto X red-faced gauges and a SABELT leather steering wheel. Good cars, very fast,but kinda in a treat it wrong and it will bite kind of way. What to look for when looking at one of these? MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17. How important is weather protection and comfort? I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. Made out of hand-laid fiberglass, the body is slathered in a glossy Black Magic with a Magnetic Grey stripe outlined silver and broken up by a red center stripe. Thanks again. to tiring in about three blocks. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. Plus, it was built in the USA, not South Africa and imported like some other replicas. If it's just something that you admire as a car (work with me here), i.e. It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. I think they look awesome. we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. Quick update. S7:E9 LISTING: https://www.thebarnmiami.com/vehicles/358/1965-shelby-cobraThis 1965 Shelby Cobra RT3 by Backdraft Racing is an unbelievably fun American . This Cobra is sinister when it comes to both looks and performance. Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showte-build-thread, Suspension, Steering and Brakes - 289 FIA/USRRC, Suspension, Steering and Brakes - 33 HotRod, Ford Modular 5.0 "Coyote" Install and tuning, If this is your first visit, be sure to All rights reserved. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. I don't know if they have changed the design, but their kit used to run BMW E36 suspension. Its hard for to explain what I see because Im ignorant when talking suspensions. 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.). @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! I can put you in touch if you want. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Someone earlier mentioned running a quieter exhaust under the car. I have a Backdraft Cobra. 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. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Welcome to Club Cobra! Club Cobra . It's the most common kit car in the US by far. Seemed to be a nice piece of kit. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. Set it up right and you have brutal speed. 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. I finally removed the rear wheels. Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI. I love yours! All rights reserved. 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. That said, the Factory Five suspension componentsare completely adjustable on all four corners and the chassis is track proven so you certainly have plenty of levers to mess with. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. Everett-Morrison Motorcars -- Speak with Julie and Brett, Johnex Motorsports--Speak with Mike Tilcox, Lone Star Classics---Speak with Dennis & Steve, Midstates Cobra's---Speak with Bob Kallio, Standard Transmission and Gear speak with Jimi Guthrie, Upstate Super Replicars--Speak with Bill Connelly, Tornado Alley Cobra Club (Eastern Oklahoma). Not loose. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. im only 5'6 so the height issue wont be a problem and i know the cobra is a beast and i only want it as a toy, not a dd. 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. You are correct that what I posted is a bit more autherntic / high end. 4. Are there any options you didn't get that you wish you would have (or vice versa)? In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? Had a ridiculously loud big block Ford in it with unbaffled side pipes so I really couldn't stand to drive it long enough to get a real impression. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? I dont think this is something hes seen before. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. You are much more hidden in the corvette. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Thanks for the responses. A Backdraft Racing Roadster stands out from the crowd with unsurpassed quality, design and performance. I had an idea to just get the complete frame and just build a new body. Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. In fact, these Cobra replicas can be special-ordered by specific color, equipment, and features. The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. I was driving today and applied the clutch only to have the driver's seat slider give way and fully Hi All, new owner here. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. Acura. What are your thoughts after a few years of ownership? If so, what do you think of the performance. My friends has a soft top and side curtains, so driving in rain he only gets a little wet. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1799 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote Posts: 21 Not Ranked The Factory Five Forum has an entire sub-forum dedicated to the Coyote Build. YES! Why not get both? by xb-60. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. Abarth. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. I'm in the process of building a Factory Five MKIV roadster - so take my comments with a bit of bias. Take weather protection into account, because Cobras don't really have any. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. It was a very short time before the frame started cracking. I check this area often but like I said after I did this it has not failed .It has been about 2 years. 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. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. Welcome to Club Cobra! and a single barrel carb?? My car started to shudder when I would take off in 1st gear about the same time I saw the scratches on the cv joint flange. I personally would get a z06 or a Shelby since you can have a dicent track car and a good dd. 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. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? Thanks. It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not). Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. Putting a semi-gloss black coating or paint down on the dash top should help a lot with the reflection issue. Again, appreciate all the feed back. Struts up front with the BMW IRS. You can buy one hell of a complete FFR or Backdraft for 45K built and ready to go. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Weather protection is limited or nonexistent. That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. 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! I'm still searching for the cause of the subframe rubbing before shipping the car to Radical Roadsters. The BDR dealer in Tomball Tx (NW houston) James Yale owner of Radical Roadsters. One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. 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. Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. 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. 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. I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. Premium carpeting w/ bound edges for trunk and cockpit. It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. . The bushings look horrible to me. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote. In the mid 90's I built a Cobra replica from a local company called Component Craft. I am not sure a Daytona is a step up. He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. 10-11 svt cobra 3. zo6 or grandsport all 3 cost about the same around 50 to 55k i kinda want the ac cobra more just cause its different, what are your thoughts and has anyone had experience with a AC cobra or with a backdraft one. 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. Home. What is a good source of information to do more research around the Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? Genuine leather seats. Its not a crack. If anything, I'll 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. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. 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. New posts Search forums. Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. I was pissed and happy at the same time. i just love the rawness of that car and it only weighs like 2600ish pounds. I want to say that the suspension was E46 BMW? Register now for free! Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. RT3 4.6 ltr modular hotrod engine o2 sensors? . Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Thanks for the help! The heart of the beast is a Roush 427cui V8 engine that pumps out a healthy 550-horsepower shifted down to the rear wheels by a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission. 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. 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. The BDR I sold also looked very different from the car in these videos. I think the hoop was under bent so it was jamming in the receiver tubes, plus the crap job sealing the hoops let water travel down there and rusted it up. The guy had to get a lawyer involved and it was eventually registered as a 1966 "replica". 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 ! Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. Feels like I'm driving a supercar. It looks like the passenger side has shifted towards the rear of the car by 1". After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). 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 New . The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding.
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