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p.s. Also, Im not seeing any sub frame cracks/ weld failures. Boots seem good to me. FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. All Cobras, all the time. Thanks. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. 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. Has anyone ever considered this idea, or done it? In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Are you saying that the differential slide back causing the inner output flanges to rub the sub frame above? Thoughts on buying AC COBRA from backdraft racing!!! Does anyone know how much clearance should I gave between the top of the sub frame / carrier? YES! I couldn't bring myself to track it. All rights reserved. He was very friendly and willing to help. After that they hold value amazingly. Backdraft Racing Cobra build | Rare Car Network by xb-60. YES! All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. It's not a direct comparison. The dashboard is made out of carbon fiber and features Auto X red-faced gauges and a SABELT leather steering wheel. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. Which is how I would do it. Backdraft Cobra?? - BIMMERPOST I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. I don't know if they have changed the design, but their kit used to run BMW E36 suspension. The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. All for sale! Posts: 1,110,018, . Club Cobra - Powered by vBulletin Seems your pics are not displaying in the correct orientation for others to view. I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. Uses BMW 3 series suspension pieces, not 100% which generation, but E46 sounds right. For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. Club Cobra - BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. 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. 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. I want to register an account for free right now! 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. 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. Sitting here in the puts at NCM thoroughly enjoying the smile this c7 Grand Sport is putting on my face each and every session. Backdraft Cobra?? - Page 2 : For registered members this ad will NOT show. BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP Group Maintained by Cashburn Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. fYLbZBZLiwLMuahFK1l4IG9L60kBzAOvcqOlNl4CeHeo9egj6dCQahwPQtloTQwC, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). I want to register an account for free right now! 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Edit: I should point out that this car was purchased as a turn key car from Backdraft. 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. Also, I noticed yesterday that there was grease splatter above each drive shaft yoke. (l33t FS) GRM+ Member and MegaDork 7/16/21 9:39 p.m. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. Mine are in the same condition. 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. You can eliminate the strange shifter angle by using a mid-shift kit on a TKO. 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. You can buy one hell of a complete FFR or Backdraft for 45K built and ready to go. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? News, Rumors and Announcements. 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. Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site! I thought it was a pressure plate issue. It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. The BDR dealer in Tomball Tx (NW houston) James Yale owner of Radical Roadsters. 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. 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: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI. JavaScript is disabled. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra in Arlington, TX BDR Cobra | Gateway Cobra Club 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. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. Backdraft Racing Custom Cobra Roadster Replicas | Shelby Cobra Replica Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? Break Necks In A Brand New 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B - Motorious How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. One of which is the ability to personalize the Cobra to your taste and use. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. So then I built a C5Z track rat which is great but not that special. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. 4. Most users ever online was 3,146, 12-23-2011 at 03:07 AM. It was fun though! A Backdraft Racing Roadster stands out from the crowd with unsurpassed quality, design and performance. I thought the body style differences were interesting. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. I want to say that the suspension was E46 BMW? I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. YES! The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding. #builtwithattitide #carsw, The Superman Edition! #buil, The perfect car for the perfect garage! Join Date: Nov 2010. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. 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. 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. Thanks for the responses. This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Here is mine. Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. Again there isnt any clicking or banging or strange noises when I drive the car. It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not). My friends has a soft top and side curtains, so driving in rain he only gets a little wet. Jul 17, 2017. Are there any options you didn't get that you wish you would have (or vice versa)? How fast does it go? CONNECT WITH . 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. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. Moving the differential forward a half of an inch may give me enough clearance to stop the rubbing. The cantilevered shifter feels right in a chunderheaded expedience sort of way. 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. And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. New . Alfa Romeo . You are much more hidden in the corvette. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. What do I need to know when looking at/considering one of these Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? 2. They come as a rolling chassis, as opposed to FFR which is a kit. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. 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? But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. All rights reserved. 6. Threads: 93,379, 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. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. Genuine leather seats. 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. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Cobra certainly rougher around the edges than a Z06. Backdraft Cobra and Nostalgic Motoring Introduction Club Cobra . If so, what do you think of the performance. Register now for free! Colonel . Classic Backdraft Racing Cobra For Sale | Hemmings The guy had to get a lawyer involved and it was eventually registered as a 1966 "replica". What is a good source of information to do more research around the Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? Don't know why I typed Hemmings. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! For safety, the car features a stainless-steel roll bar and Cam lock-style SABELT seatbelts. 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 . Advantage. It's a true Backdraft, not a replica like Factory Five I worked on one for a customer. They're not just cars to stick golf clubs in and look silly, like a Rolla Royce nosed VW Beetle. I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Have you ever dealt with a high-horsepower/short wheelbase combo? Would you be interested in a ERA 427 cobra with a real 427 sideoiler?? Break Necks In This 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B Roadster Base coat, clear coat painted finish. I took another pic from different angle. iTrader: ( 2) I have a Backdraft Cobra. This Cobra is Avis Blue with pearl white racing stripes, and it is a shining example of Backdraft's craftsmanship and superb engineering. Then I drove one, a FF kit with a Ford 302 crate engine. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. p.s. MGB/Cobra $1500. Shelby Backdraft Racing Shelby Cobra Cars for sale - SmartMotorGuide.com Especially because the car drove great the last time I drove it. #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! 4. #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . But I have aGolf R for bad weather / daily driving for the race car I want lots of drama even at 30 mph. you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. 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. Keeping temperatures in check is an aluminum radiator equipped with thermostatically controlled electric fan. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site Took apart my seat cushions and added a 1 inch layer of medium density blue confor memory foam to :):)To all, I will be converting my 408w to EFI with a FiTech Go EFI 4 -600 system. How are these kit cars to drive on the track and for autocross? AJS. Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. . The drive shaft looks like it may be at slight angle from the transmission to the differential. The only reason I noticed the rubbing was because I always put it on my lift after taking it for a drive. 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). the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Aermacchi. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. What are your thoughts after a few years of ownership? 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. Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. 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. Thanks for the help! Not loose. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. 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 are using an out of date browser. Ive decided that this something an expert should handle. 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.

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