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He was very friendly and willing to help. 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 . I dont think this is something hes seen before. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. FFRowners club is a good place to start, they have just about everything you could ever want to know condensed into a single place. YES! Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. What to look for when looking at one of these? non biased Shelby Cobra related site! The World's largest I think they look awesome. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote. 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.) It's the most common kit car in the US by far. 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. Turned in too late? Speak with David. Aermacchi. But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. 4. 2. The bushings look bad to me but no one has suggested thats the cause. Here is mine. Good luck with your pick! Stopping is provided by BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes clamped by red-painted brake calipers. #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? I personally would get a z06 or a Shelby since you can have a dicent track car and a good dd. BIG CAM. I love yours! A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. I see these at cars and coffee all the time there insanely quick! Backdraft Racing Cobra for Sale - classiccarsbay.com i just love the rawness of that car and it only weighs like 2600ish pounds. 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? New posts Search forums. 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. Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 04-27-2023 12:08 AM. The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. Backdraft Racings renowned attention to detail makes every custom roadster and authentic replica the very best available. 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. 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. You are correct that what I posted is a bit more autherntic / high end. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra in Arlington, TX The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. Anyone in LA area willing to enable Radwood silliness? It was a very short time before the frame started cracking. 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 ! Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. 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 finally removed the rear wheels. CONNECT WITH . Boots seem good to me. YES! NMNA, 99-03 Ford Mustang Cobra 8.8 IRS differential 3.27 gears and 31 spline trac loc. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. It may not display this or other websites correctly. - Club Cobra. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. All Backdraft RT3 Cobras include the following: Hand laid fiberglass body w/ strategic reinforcing. Interesting problem. I took another pic from different angle. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! New . Keeping temperatures in check is an aluminum radiator equipped with thermostatically controlled electric fan. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. I spoke with James today. Posts: 1,110,018, The Backdraft is a nice car. Wide seats allow for plenty of comfort and space, and extra leg room not an issue. Pics below. Backdraft Cobra and Nostalgic Motoring Introduction Seems your pics are not displaying in the correct orientation for others to view. 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. Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. A little bit rarer than the Cobra, and aroof and being able to use A/C has its advantages. Overlay carpets for drivers and passenger side. 4) This question is abit too late for me - my decision was made - Cobra all the way! The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. iTrader: ( 2) I have a Backdraft Cobra. This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Pick a color and be done with it. There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. More Backdraft Racing Classics Cobra. 3081 . Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? by xb-60. Gotta do your homework if you are buying something sombody else built. 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 Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. They come as a rolling chassis, as opposed to FFR which is a kit. Corvettes get attn too, but more negative than the cobra. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. YES! The passenger side spring isn't square to the body like the driver's side. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . Pete. I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. Take weather protection into account, because Cobras don't really have any. Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. Located in Maryland. Do you like sorting your own car to make it work? If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. Upgrading steering. Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. 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 Racing | Factory Five Racing Forum The price is unlisted, but feel free to contact Nostalgic Motoring and submit an offer. 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. #buil, The perfect car for the perfect garage! Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. 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. check out the. 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. The only reason I noticed the rubbing was because I always put it on my lift after taking it for a drive. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. . Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. 2017 Backdraft RT3 Cobra BDR1624 | Cobra Authority Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. Premiumcarpet was laid down over the floor with carpet overlays for both the driver and passenger side. Pick a color and be done with it. Factory Five vs. Backdraft Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. They're not just cars to stick golf clubs in and look silly, like a Rolla Royce nosed VW Beetle. Seemed to be a nice piece of kit. berkeleying fast as hell though. I want to register an account for free right now. . This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. I have worked on and driven 3 Backdraft roadsters. Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. Alfa Romeo . Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. YES! Also, I noticed yesterday that there was grease splatter above each drive shaft yoke. A wind deflector, Mercedes convertible style, behind the passenger compartment run between rollbar hoops should make it a little less insane inside. Welcome to Club Cobra! @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! It was fun though! The differential inner cv joint flanges are both rubbing the sub frame. 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. Forums. Base coat, clear coat painted finish. 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. If so, what do you think of the performance. The Gateway Cobra Club is the premier meeting place for fans of the Shelby American automobiles: Cobra Roadster, Daytona Coupe and GT40. If I had to do FFRagain I would buy a used spec racer like wearymicrobeposted. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. If anything, I'll have a better view of the suspension. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. No grease spatter. #builtwithat. Join Date: Nov 2010. The only one I put a wrench on was the bottom front bushing bolt. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. I am not sure a Daytona is a step up. The dashboard is made out of carbon fiber and features Auto X red-faced gauges and a SABELT leather steering wheel. 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. 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. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. 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. There is simply no room under there. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. Although it is indeed a solid kit, It's taking an astounding quantity of massaging to get it together nicely. I check this area often but like I said after I did this it has not failed .It has been about 2 years. All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. Under the bonnet is a 345 BHP 302 CID built by Ford Racing, coupled with a World Class T5 Transmission and hydraulic lifters. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. I'm in the process of building a Factory Five MKIV roadster - so take my comments with a bit of bias. The whole experience went from "this is cool!" Was not a kit, fully assembled. SPF roller= $42K+. I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. 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). Great reputation btw. I cringe at even ascratch. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. Anyone have a part number for these bushings? We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. How are these kit cars to drive on the track and for autocross? to tiring in about three blocks. Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. On costs: Backdraft roller = $28.9 k+. Go drive one. 1. ive been in both the vettes and new shelbys and liked em both. All rights reserved. Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site! Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. The World's largest It's a true Backdraft, not a replica like Factory Five Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. Also, not really a quiet or comfortable car. The cantilevered shifter feels right in a chunderheaded expedience sort of way. Have you ever dealt with a high-horsepower/short wheelbase combo? Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. 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. It this legal?" p.s. fYLbZBZLiwLMuahFK1l4IG9L60kBzAOvcqOlNl4CeHeo9egj6dCQahwPQtloTQwC, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). You can buy one hell of a complete FFR or Backdraft for 45K built and ready to go. Club Cobra - Powered by vBulletin Shelby Cobra overload AC Cobra kit cars Backdraft Kirkham CSX - YouTube After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. Ahrens-Fox. (REGISTERED USERS DO NOT SEE THIS POST/AD! Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI. I want to register an account for free right now! Threads 79 Messages . Does it depend on the donor car, suspension set up, which engine used, etc.? When it comes to handling, more BMW-sourced components were installed including a full independent rear suspension with fully adjustable coil over dampers and a front suspension with coil over front struts. Welcome to Club Cobra! BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. 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. Fundamentally, they are based on a very old car so they won't perform like a Z06. Arntz/Butler Forum (212/2011) BackDraft Racing ---(2162/25438) B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan . RT3 4.6 ltr modular hotrod engine o2 sensors? Raced two cobras and puttered around a Daytona, all ffr. Abarth. Struts up front with the BMW IRS. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! Backdraft Racing Cobra | Cadillac CTS-V Forum Backdraft Cobra replicas?| Grassroots Motorsports forum Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. Thoughts on buying AC COBRA from backdraft racing!!! A meeting place for all cobra items and information. 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. Want a 4 wheel drift, no problem. Are you saying that the differential slide back causing the inner output flanges to rub the sub frame above? It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. 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 want to register an account for free right now! Feels like I'm driving a supercar. Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning AC. g4b5xjpjY2VsEzeZz5O5sbiQH1XzeReRgTr09VCR1MIJuONX75c13oP2ReM0pnDQ, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). I was pissed and happy at the same time. 2023 Historic Races (Pacific Raceways) July 1. Club Cobra - BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP There are really too many variables. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. All Cobras, all the time. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. Mine are in the same condition. Rushmore area today. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. I would imagine it's pretty close. One of which is the ability to personalize the Cobra to your taste and use. Quick update. JavaScript is disabled. Required a portapower and big levers. Threads: 93,379, That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. I think they look awesome. . 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. What's new. Checked cv joint boots for leaks. I can put you in touch if you want. The guy had to get a lawyer involved and it was eventually registered as a 1966 "replica". Does anyone have a lead on 17" knock offs rears or fronts? 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 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. 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. Its not a crack. Took me a couple of hours to remove the spinners. 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. MGB/Cobra $1500. I realized I'm not a show car person. 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. #builtwithattitude #carswi, We love this candy cane! It was a beautiful engine to look at, but was problematic. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. 4. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! 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 doesn't have the appeal of the Cobra, unless it's an OLD 'Vette. You are much more hidden in the corvette. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4B BLACK EDITION features a traditional Roadster build, with our amped up, custom Black Out Package, to add maximum wow factor. 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. Welcome to Club Cobra! Does this info help or muddy the water? Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. p.s. If it's your dream car, do it. Backdraft Racing Shelby Cobra 427 V8 B E A S T!! - YouTube
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