Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . Pete. #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! If building your own - FF has a great community so you'll never be stuck on an island by yourself it you have any issues and plenty of guys put their buildson the track. I think they look awesome. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. 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. This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. All Cobras, all the time. A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. 2"x4" rectangular steel ladder style frame with front crush zone. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Want a 4 wheel drift, no problem. 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. 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. Ahrens-Fox. Pick a color and be done with it. Does it depend on the donor car, suspension set up, which engine used, etc.? Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. Required a portapower and big levers. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. YES! Gotta do your homework if you are buying something sombody else built. 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. 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 would imagine it's pretty close. You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site! Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. YES! #builtwithat. Genuine leather seats. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! I want to register an account for free right now! Dont get me wrong- some guys build them and do a VERY nice job, but for me factory built was the way to go. Two Locost Seven Frames and Various Parts $1000 - NMNA - FBM - Romulus, MI (Detroit suburb). Club Cobra . 1) TheFactoryFiveForum.comand FFcars.com are invaluable when it comes to information on these things. The Daytona Coupe kit is the direction I would go. With a menacing appearance backed by potent performance, this beautiful beast surely won't last long on the market. New . I check this area often but like I said after I did this it has not failed .It has been about 2 years. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. CONNECT WITH . 4. If a car makes my ears ring I won't drive it, period. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote. Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. Also, I noticed yesterday that there was grease splatter above each drive shaft yoke. Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. Yup, and I have a true factory five roadster, not a replica of a factory five. Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. Used to drool over all the different Cobra kits available when reading Kit Car magazine as a kid in the 80s. - Club Cobra. Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Home. Although it is indeed a solid kit, It's taking an astounding quantity of massaging to get it together nicely. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. 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.) 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. Under the bonnet is a 345 BHP 302 CID built by Ford Racing, coupled with a World Class T5 Transmission and hydraulic lifters. Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. He asked me to send for some pictures and had me check a few things. 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 thought the body style differences were interesting. 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. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. When he contacted them, he was told in no uncertain terms, AFTER THE FACT, that Superformance replicas are not meant to be driven hard such as at track days or autocrosses. 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. we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? The Backdraft is a nice car. to tiring in about three blocks. One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. 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. All rights reserved. . It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not). Always have. Which is how I would do it. Mine are in the same condition. Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? Quick update. 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! He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. Its hard for to explain what I see because Im ignorant when talking suspensions. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. 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. This is why I do have a lot of thumbs up to give for Factory Five. 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. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. 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 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 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. : For registered members this ad will NOT show, Cobra Make, Engine: BDR build #983, FRM 392. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. I've been watching this thread since last year. I worked on one for a customer. 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. They make hooligans with unmuffled Harleys seem quiet and reserved. They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. Took me a couple of hours to remove the spinners. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. 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. 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. Anyone in LA area willing to enable Radwood silliness? So then I built a C5Z track rat which is great but not that special. Speak with David. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. It could be yours today! They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. You can basically find an answer to any questionthere. berkeleying fast as hell though. It's not a direct comparison. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. I want to register an account for free right now! Kids with straight piped VQs bow before the king of annoyingly loud that is a "cobra". 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. Does this info help or muddy the water? It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. Welcome to Club Cobra! A Backdraft Racing Roadster stands out from the crowd with unsurpassed quality, design and performance. Any opinions on backdrafts cobra replicas? Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. After that they hold value amazingly. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. 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. Welcome to Club Cobra! What to look for when looking at one of these? The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). All rights reserved. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Location: Washington State. 3. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Great reputation btw. Seemed to be a nice piece of kit. I realized I'm not a show car person. Thanks for the responses. Go drive one. I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. 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. I want to register an account for free right now! Welcome to Club Cobra! AC. Checked cv joint boots for leaks. What is a good source of information to do more research around the Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? The World's largest 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 ! Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. Im afraid that Im going damage the boot but it looks like need to pull the axles anyway. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. We do stock RT4s and have access to Backdraft's in-build and landed inventory. 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. Just press the go pedal a little harder. On costs: Backdraft roller = $28.9 k+. 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. I have a Backdraft Cobra. I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. Thanks for the help! Seems your pics are not displaying in the correct orientation for others to view. I thought it was a pressure plate issue. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. 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 cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. I couldn't bring myself to track it. Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It doesn't have the appeal of the Cobra, unless it's an OLD 'Vette. 1966 AC Cobra from backdraft with roush 427ci with 550hp 2. Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. Raced two cobras and puttered around a Daytona, all ffr. There are really too many variables. What's new. . I think they look awesome. 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. This 1965 Backdraft Cobra Roadster for sale has a Roush Racing 427R V8 w/ 4bbl Carb (554hp/513 Lb-Ft), 5 Speed Tremec TKO600 Transmission, Independent Rear w/ Limited Slip Differential, Lamborghini Grigio Telestro Exterior w/ Black Stripes, Accent. Posts: 1,110,018, I love the car and I enjoy working on cars but this is very frustrating. p.s. S7:E9 LISTING: https://www.thebarnmiami.com/vehicles/358/1965-shelby-cobraThis 1965 Shelby Cobra RT3 by Backdraft Racing is an unbelievably fun American . Wide seats allow for plenty of comfort and space, and extra leg room not an issue. Private. It looks like the passenger side has shifted towards the rear of the car by 1". If it's your dream car, do it. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. 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. Sitting here in the puts at NCM thoroughly enjoying the smile this c7 Grand Sport is putting on my face each and every session. The Gateway Cobra Club is the premier meeting place for fans of the Shelby American automobiles: Cobra Roadster, Daytona Coupe and GT40. More Backdraft Racing Classics Cobra. . Good cars, very fast,but kinda in a treat it wrong and it will bite kind of way. 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