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Aermacchi. Break Necks In This 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B Roadster Maybe it's because of the 92" wheelbase instead of the FFR 90". Good luck with your pick! I have a Backdraft Cobra. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $109,995 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $114,995 Backdraft Racing Cobra s by Year 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra. 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. 3081 . Premium carpeting w/ bound edges for trunk and cockpit. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! No experience with kit cars but after 15 years trying to keep things running all weekend, this seems too good to be true. Upgrading steering. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). No grease spatter. #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. 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 . Do you like sorting your own car to make it work? But again, that was a few years back. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. Putting a semi-gloss black coating or paint down on the dash top should help a lot with the reflection issue. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. Would you be interested in a ERA 427 cobra with a real 427 sideoiler?? p.s. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. The drive shaft looks like it may be at slight angle from the transmission to the differential. 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.). Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. Those dictate your answer. AJS. The differential inner cv joint flanges are both rubbing the sub frame. 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. Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. BDR Cobra | Gateway Cobra Club For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. CONNECT WITH . Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. Welcome to Club Cobra! David Kee Toploader Transmissions Inc. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. 2. 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. Plus, it was built in the USA, not South Africa and imported like some other replicas. Speak with David. 1. It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. This is why I do have a lot of thumbs up to give for Factory Five. Classic Backdraft Racing Cobra For Sale | Hemmings . #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. by xb-60. I cringe at even ascratch. Here is mine. Required a portapower and big levers. The World's largest FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. AC. How driving instruction can make you faster on track. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. Are you saying that the differential slide back causing the inner output flanges to rub the sub frame above? If I had to do FFRagain I would buy a used spec racer like wearymicrobeposted. and a single barrel carb?? @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! What do I need to know when looking at/considering one of these Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. Appreciate 0 Quote 01-27-2017, 07:00 PM #24: Maynard. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Anyone in LA area willing to enable Radwood silliness? Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 04-27-2023 12:08 AM. Are there any options you didn't get that you wish you would have (or vice versa)? : For registered members this ad will NOT show, Cobra Make, Engine: BDR build #983, FRM 392. All Cobras, all the time. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. 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. YES! Has anyone ever considered this idea, or done it? Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. 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. . 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. I'm sure there's other issues and I dont' even want one of these things but it's all doable, right? Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. New posts Search forums. Welcome to Club Cobra! https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. Factory Five vs. Backdraft 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! ), https://4xshaft.com/blogs/general-teveshaft-angles, https://store.activeautowerke.com/coracket-dsb-e36, https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-32n/Control_Arm/, https://superpro.com.au/find/superpr/cid-999500343, https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/prory=1783#attr=, https://www.garagistic.com/products/xoCHbUQAvD_BwE, https://www.nolathane.com/collection4831232?page=2, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. There is simply no room under there. Raced two cobras and puttered around a Daytona, all ffr. He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Anyone have a part number for these bushings? In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? I would beat the tar out of mine and scratches and cracks just kind of happened. Peek inside the Cobra to a black leather and Alcantara interior with red double diamond stitching. Talk Cobra 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. Their build quality is on point, and the car's aesthetics are extremely similar to the original Cobra at a much lower price point than it's expensive rivals (Superformance, Kirkham, etc.) But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. It was a very short time before the frame started cracking. Two Locost Seven Frames and Various Parts $1000 - NMNA - FBM - Romulus, MI (Detroit suburb). Seemed to be a nice piece of kit. There may be a question of life insurance. The Backdraft is a nice car. Rear end issues - Page 2 - Club Cobra 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. Plenty of ways to spend/save depending on your preferences. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. How are these kit cars to drive on the track and for autocross? 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. The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. Go drive one. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. 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. 6. ABC. 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. Ive decided that this something an expert should handle. A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. It's not a direct comparison. Backdraft Cobra?? - BIMMERPOST Also, Im not seeing any sub frame cracks/ weld failures. Arntz/Butler Forum (212/2011) BackDraft Racing ---(2162/25438) B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan . Turned in too late? Forums. 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. I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. Backdraft Racing Cobra | Page 2 | Cadillac CTS-V Forum You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. Welcome to Club Cobra! Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. (l33t FS) GRM+ Member and MegaDork 7/16/21 9:39 p.m. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. I want to register an account for free right now. 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. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Also, not really a quiet or comfortable car. Backdraft Cobra replicas?| Grassroots Motorsports forum we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. Rushmore area today. All Makes. 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. You can eliminate the strange shifter angle by using a mid-shift kit on a TKO. How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. Hey guys im in the market to buy a sports car and im down to 3 cars. I realized I'm not a show car person. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? Its hard for to explain what I see because Im ignorant when talking suspensions. Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. . And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. I too have been following this. He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. If one could make it quiet enough that I could drive it without ear plugs and muffs at the same time I would love to put some miles in on one. Just to be safe. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. New . Backdraft Racing Cobra for Sale - classiccarsbay.com Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. How important is weather protection and comfort? Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. 4. Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. RT4B and Tremec TKX speed sensor question? If you want to go fast buy a factory five spec car and go nuts with the adjustable uppers and lower control arms and have a set of shocks made by breeze or find and fit some motons. Does it depend on the donor car, suspension set up, which engine used, etc.? YES! Was not a kit, fully assembled. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! I spoke with James today. . Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. I want to register an account for free right now! 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. What to look for when looking at one of these? This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. 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?

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