But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. What's new. 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 . There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. Its hard for to explain what I see because Im ignorant when talking suspensions. I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . 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. 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. berkeleying fast as hell though. Peek inside the Cobra to a black leather and Alcantara interior with red double diamond stitching. Also, I noticed yesterday that there was grease splatter above each drive shaft yoke. 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. Yup, and I have a true factory five roadster, not a replica of a factory five. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. . Join Date: Nov 2010. #builtwithattitide #carsw, The Superman Edition! Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. 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. Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. 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. The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. I would beat the tar out of mine and scratches and cracks just kind of happened. Uses BMW 3 series suspension pieces, not 100% which generation, but E46 sounds right. The Daytona Coupe kit is the direction I would go. There are really too many variables. 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. 2. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Again, appreciate all the feed back. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote. It's DuPont not Hemmings. Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. YES! You are much more hidden in the corvette. @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! There is simply no room under there. 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). The Backdraft is a nice car. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. Has anyone ever considered this idea, or done it? AC. It's 1950's British car weather protection. Anyone have a part number for these bushings? 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. Backdraft Racing Custom Cobra Roadster Replicas | Shelby Cobra Replica Manufacturers Choose from our two iconic models Starting from $51,900 Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and 'halibrand' style wheels. 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. 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. You can eliminate the strange shifter angle by using a mid-shift kit on a TKO. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Two Locost Seven Frames and Various Parts $1000 - NMNA - FBM - Romulus, MI (Detroit suburb). Forums. Fundamentally, they are based on a very old car so they won't perform like a Z06. Trust me, you will be scared of it. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. 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. 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. I'm sure there's other issues and I dont' even want one of these things but it's all doable, right? What's in it? 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! 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. 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. What are your thoughts after a few years of ownership? All Cobras, all the time. Have you removed the dust cover on the flange side of the axle and checked the flange bolts? 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. Anyone in LA area willing to enable Radwood silliness? 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. Set it up poorly and you will have an uncomfortable pig that wants to kill you. 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. Good cars, very fast,but kinda in a treat it wrong and it will bite kind of way. The differential inner cv joint flanges are both rubbing the sub frame. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. 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. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. Maybe it's because of the 92" wheelbase instead of the FFR 90". Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. 2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If it's your dream car, do it. 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. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. NMNA, 99-03 Ford Mustang Cobra 8.8 IRS differential 3.27 gears and 31 spline trac loc. I spoke with James today. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. I took another pic from different angle. How are these kit cars to drive on the track and for autocross? Cobra certainly rougher around the edges than a Z06. Welcome to Club Cobra! 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. After that they hold value amazingly. Wide seats allow for plenty of comfort and space, and extra leg room not an issue. Someone earlier mentioned running a quieter exhaust under the car. All rights reserved. I realized I'm not a show car person. Took me a couple of hours to remove the spinners. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. I can put you in touch if you want. Location: Washington State. Shelby Cobra kit cars, continuations or Kirkhams, or it ain't cool enough. RT4B and Tremec TKX speed sensor question? 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. One of which is the ability to personalize the Cobra to your taste and use. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. Stopping is provided by BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes clamped by red-painted brake calipers. Then I drove one, a FF kit with a Ford 302 crate engine. 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.). For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. The bushings look horrible to me. Now that I can see better it looks like the differential has moved in the carrier causing contact with the sub frame. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. This can't be normal. . The whole experience went from "this is cool!" No grease spatter. Go drive one. 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. It could be yours today! How fast does it go? FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. If I had to do FFRagain I would buy a used spec racer like wearymicrobeposted. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. Can you post a couple of pics that are panned back a bit. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! 2023 Motorsport Marketing. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. David Kee Toploader Transmissions Inc. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. 4. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. ive been in both the vettes and new shelbys and liked em both. : For registered members this ad will NOT show, Cobra Make, Engine: BDR build #983, FRM 392. 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 If it's just something that you admire as a car (work with me here), i.e. Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. and a single barrel carb?? Threads: 93,379, The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. 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. I want to register an account for free right now! Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. Would you be interested in a ERA 427 cobra with a real 427 sideoiler?? #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? It was fun though! Located in Maryland. In the mid 90's I built a Cobra replica from a local company called Component Craft. Plus, it was built in the USA, not South Africa and imported like some other replicas. I too have been following this. All for sale! ), 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. Not loose. Welcome to Club Cobra! Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? 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! Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. You can buy one hell of a complete FFR or Backdraft for 45K built and ready to go. It was a beautiful engine to look at, but was problematic. I want to say that the suspension was E46 BMW? 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). Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! But it really depends what you want out of your car. Aermacchi. Mine are in the same condition. 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. They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. Ahrens-Fox. The World's largest 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. It was a 6 month process to get a title issued for it here in Oregon. Its not a crack. 1966 AC Cobra from backdraft with roush 427ci with 550hp 2. They're not just cars to stick golf clubs in and look silly, like a Rolla Royce nosed VW Beetle. #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. For safety, the car features a stainless-steel roll bar and Cam lock-style SABELT seatbelts. I have worked on and driven 3 Backdraft roadsters. He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. I want to register an account for free right now. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning 2"x4" rectangular steel ladder style frame with front crush zone. Here is mine. 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. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. I love yours! I've been watching this thread since last year. Appreciate 0 Quote 01-27-2017, 07:00 PM #24: Maynard. I want to register an account for free right now! All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. New . Are you saying that the differential slide back causing the inner output flanges to rub the sub frame above? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . #buil, The perfect car for the perfect garage! Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. Good luck with your pick! Does this info help or muddy the water? Thanks. Forums. Plenty of ways to spend/save depending on your preferences. The bushings look bad to me but no one has suggested thats the cause. YES! I cringe at even ascratch. p.s. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Putting a semi-gloss black coating or paint down on the dash top should help a lot with the reflection issue. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. I think they look awesome. . There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. Premiumcarpet was laid down over the floor with carpet overlays for both the driver and passenger side. 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. Airstream. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. All Backdraft RT3 Cobras include the following: Hand laid fiberglass body w/ strategic reinforcing. A little bit rarer than the Cobra, and aroof and being able to use A/C has its advantages. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. 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. I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. 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. The price is unlisted, but feel free to contact Nostalgic Motoring and submit an offer. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. It brings smiles to peoples faces seeing something different. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. But again, that was a few years back. Are there any options you didn't get that you wish you would have (or vice versa)? I was pissed and happy at the same time. All Makes. Premium carpeting w/ bound edges for trunk and cockpit. 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. New posts Search forums. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. Weather protection is limited or nonexistent. Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. The only one I put a wrench on was the bottom front bushing bolt. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. 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 He was very friendly and willing to help. The cantilevered shifter feels right in a chunderheaded expedience sort of way. Club Cobra . I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. The BDR I sold also looked very different from the car in these videos. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. by xb-60. YES! 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. Interesting problem. 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. Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. I thought it was a pressure plate issue. This Cobra is Avis Blue with pearl white racing stripes, and it is a shining example of Backdraft's craftsmanship and superb engineering. Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and halibrand style wheels. Also, not really a quiet or comfortable car. p.s. Turned in too late? This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . The World's largest BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP Group Maintained by Cashburn Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. I finally removed the rear wheels. 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. p.s. BIG CAM. Ive decided that this something an expert should handle. i just love the rawness of that car and it only weighs like 2600ish pounds. 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. Boots seem good to me. Backdraft Racing makes high-quality replicas of these highly desired roadsters, and they are packed with modern power. 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. News, Rumors and Announcements. The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. The World's largest Hey guys im in the market to buy a sports car and im down to 3 cars. With a menacing appearance backed by potent performance, this beautiful beast surely won't last long on the market. Kids with straight piped VQs bow before the king of annoyingly loud that is a "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. Great reputation btw. #builtwithat. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. Struts up front with the BMW IRS. In fact, these Cobra replicas can be special-ordered by specific color, equipment, and features. 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. That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. 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. Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! Those familiar with Shelby Cobras can vouch for the excellent reputation held by Backdraft Racing for their high-quality, factory-built replica cars. 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. Pick a color and be done with it. Threads 79 Messages . Advantage. A wind deflector, Mercedes convertible style, behind the passenger compartment run between rollbar hoops should make it a little less insane inside. 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. 1. This Cobra is sinister when it comes to both looks and performance. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. 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. CONNECT WITH . It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! 4. Do you like sorting your own car to make it work? One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. Acura. 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's nice. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? Many have done it and they look pretty nice. Have you ever dealt with a high-horsepower/short wheelbase combo? Every vehicle has its purpose. If a car makes my ears ring I won't drive it, period. Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. I want to register an account for free right now! 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 No experience with kit cars but after 15 years trying to keep things running all weekend, this seems too good to be true. 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. I want to register an account for free right now! MGB/Cobra $1500. Media. YES! I want to register an account for free right now! Alfa Romeo . The Gateway Cobra Club is the premier meeting place for fans of the Shelby American automobiles: Cobra Roadster, Daytona Coupe and GT40. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. 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. Just to be safe. Always have. Thanks again. ABC. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Thanks for the help! It doesn't have the appeal of the Cobra, unless it's an OLD 'Vette. Set it up right and you have brutal speed. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Thanks for the responses. My friends has a soft top and side curtains, so driving in rain he only gets a little wet. You are correct that what I posted is a bit more autherntic / high end. It's not a direct comparison. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . You are using an out of date browser. 6. I had an idea to just get the complete frame and just build a new body. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. FFRowners club is a good place to start, they have just about everything you could ever want to know condensed into a single place. Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. FFR = depends. He asked me to send for some pictures and had me check a few things. . 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. Checked cv joint boots for leaks. 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. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? check out the. BMW Garage: BMW Meets: Register: Today's Posts: Search: . Confirmed what I already knew. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo .

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