Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. 4) This question is abit too late for me - my decision was made - Cobra all the way! Speak with David. I cringe at even ascratch. Backdraft Racing Custom Cobra Roadster Replicas | Shelby Cobra Replica 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. Most users ever online was 3,146, 12-23-2011 at 03:07 AM. Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! 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. Some call this the last great Pontiac muscle car! The World's largest I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. Premiumcarpet was laid down over the floor with carpet overlays for both the driver and passenger side. FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. Good engine or bad is another part of the recipe. All Backdraft RT3 Cobras include the following: Hand laid fiberglass body w/ strategic reinforcing. Its not a crack. Boots seem good to me. Weird Noise From Side Pipes.Search PerformedAdditional Questions, Quick Question: Brake lines for RT3 Build #496. I would imagine it's pretty close. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. 6. Was not a fan of the c5 driving experience but these c7s drive balanced as all hell. It's DuPont not Hemmings. The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. The only reason I noticed the rubbing was because I always put it on my lift after taking it for a drive. Manufacturers, Engine Builders, tools, and parts. The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. YES! A Backdraft Racing Roadster stands out from the crowd with unsurpassed quality, design and performance. Club Cobra - Powered by vBulletin Dont get me wrong- some guys build them and do a VERY nice job, but for me factory built was the way to go. 1966 AC Cobra from backdraft with roush 427ci with 550hp 2. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. : For registered members this ad will NOT show, Cobra Make, Engine: BDR build #983, FRM 392. YES! Set it up poorly and you will have an uncomfortable pig that wants to kill you. Get as close to the real thing as you can (safely) afford. Just press the go pedal a little harder. The whole experience went from "this is cool!" The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . : For registered members this ad will NOT show. But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. FFR depends on your build quality and if its a donor or non-donor for costs comparison. Appreciate 0 Quote 01-27-2017, 07:00 PM #24: Maynard. Now that I can see better it looks like the differential has moved in the carrier causing contact with the sub frame. Also, I noticed yesterday that there was grease splatter above each drive shaft yoke. 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. Used to drool over all the different Cobra kits available when reading Kit Car magazine as a kid in the 80s. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! 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. p.s. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? I've been watching this thread since last year. iTrader: ( 2) I have a Backdraft Cobra. You can get a well-built z for $30-45 that will shred the track. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). 5. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. It's not a direct comparison. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? I too have been following this. I'm still searching for the cause of the subframe rubbing before shipping the car to Radical Roadsters. How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. You are using an out of date browser. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. Ill keep everyone posted on whats found. Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. 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. YES! you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. 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. Forums. Base coat, clear coat painted finish. 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. Interesting problem. Can you post a couple of pics that are panned back a bit. Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. I had an idea to just get the complete frame and just build a new body. I was pissed and happy at the same time. . How driving instruction can make you faster on track. 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 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 . Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? But again, that was a few years back. AC. Club Cobra . They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. It's 1950's British car weather protection. In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? Industry news, Press Releases, Notifications. FFR = depends. Thoughts on buying AC COBRA from backdraft racing!!! 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 front end features LED headlights along with smoked LED turn signals and taillights, and black 18-inch Halibrand-style wheels sit on all four corners. Cross shopping a Corvette, all the work is done for you and it's comfortable and weather tight. Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. A meeting place for all cobra items and information. 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. This Cobra is Avis Blue with pearl white racing stripes, and it is a shining example of Backdraft's craftsmanship and superb engineering. Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. g4b5xjpjY2VsEzeZz5O5sbiQH1XzeReRgTr09VCR1MIJuONX75c13oP2ReM0pnDQ, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). Struts up front with the BMW IRS. 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. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. Back to an earlier response to the two aft diff bolts. Next cobra replica - Factory Five Forums Weather protection is limited or nonexistent. If it's just something that you admire as a car (work with me here), i.e. Ahrens-Fox. The cantilevered shifter feels right in a chunderheaded expedience sort of way. This is why I do have a lot of thumbs up to give for Factory Five. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. Mine are in the same condition. The cheapest Backdraft currently on Hemming is around $76K. Not loose. Backdraft Cobra?? - Page 2 I love the car and I enjoy working on cars but this is very frustrating. There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. @barrett_j, Four beautiful builds on display! 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. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. 1. 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. ABC. How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. I have a TON of info on Factory 5 racing Cobras as well, including a pretty cool build school you can attend that gives you help with building your own car. Thanks. Airstream. Stopping is provided by BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes clamped by red-painted brake calipers. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. Classic Backdraft Racing Cobra For Sale | Hemmings Media. Backdraft Racing | Factory Five Racing Forum I have worked on and driven 3 Backdraft roadsters. The BDR I sold also looked very different from the car in these videos. Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 04-27-2023 12:08 AM. MK4 7869, gen 1 Coyote, TR-3650, 3-link . 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. The World's largest Backdraft Cobra replicas?| Grassroots Motorsports forum Backdraft 427 ; Build: June 2022. Members: 182,785. The dashboard is made out of carbon fiber and features Auto X red-faced gauges and a SABELT leather steering wheel. Private. Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. Feels like I'm driving a supercar. Confirmed what I already knew. Yup, and I have a true factory five roadster, not a replica of a factory five. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. 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. by xb-60. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning Welcome to Club Cobra! 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). Again, appreciate all the feed back. 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. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. How fast does it go? They make hooligans with unmuffled Harleys seem quiet and reserved. Required a portapower and big levers. Gotta do your homework if you are buying something sombody else built. BDR Cobra | Gateway Cobra Club The bushings look horrible to me. I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. fYLbZBZLiwLMuahFK1l4IG9L60kBzAOvcqOlNl4CeHeo9egj6dCQahwPQtloTQwC, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). Pick a color and be done with it. 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 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. New posts Search forums. MGB/Cobra $1500. This Cobra is sinister when it comes to both looks and performance. On costs: Backdraft roller = $28.9 k+. Although it is indeed a solid kit, It's taking an astounding quantity of massaging to get it together nicely. I'm sure there's other issues and I dont' even want one of these things but it's all doable, right? Seemed to be a nice piece of kit. If it's your dream car, do it. I want to say that the suspension was E46 BMW? Does it depend on the donor car, suspension set up, which engine used, etc.? No grease spatter. FFR vs. SPF vs. Backdraft | Factory Five Racing Forum YES! Our NEXT GENERATION RT4 Classic Edition features a more traditional take on Roadster styling, with polished stainless steel side pipes and halibrand style wheels. Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. For safety, the car features a stainless-steel roll bar and Cam lock-style SABELT seatbelts. Kids with straight piped VQs bow before the king of annoyingly loud that is a "cobra". Break Necks In A Brand New 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B - Motorious It doesn't have the appeal of the Cobra, unless it's an OLD 'Vette. I love yours! : For registered members this ad will NOT show. I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. ive been in both the vettes and new shelbys and liked em both. 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. (l33t FS) GRM+ Member and MegaDork 7/16/21 9:39 p.m. Hey guys im in the market to buy a sports car and im down to 3 cars. Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. The BDR dealer in Tomball Tx (NW houston) James Yale owner of Radical Roadsters. What are your thoughts after a few years of ownership? Shelby Backdraft Racing Shelby Cobra Cars for sale - SmartMotorGuide.com p.s. Does this info help or muddy the water? Always have. News, Rumors and Announcements. 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. 2. It makes for a very fun, and capable car (independent rear) think of an old M-roadster on a serious steroid injection with the ability to fit 305-width tires. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Factory Five vs. Backdraft I'm in the process of building a Factory Five MKIV roadster - so take my comments with a bit of bias. Ive decided that this something an expert should handle. I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. YES! Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Trust me, you will be scared of it. Does anyone have a lead on 17" knock offs rears or fronts? New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Someone earlier mentioned running a quieter exhaust under the car. #builtwithat. Quick update. 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. Thanks for the responses. SPF roller= $42K+. 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. David Kee Toploader Transmissions Inc. Again there isnt any clicking or banging or strange noises when I drive the car. I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. 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. Great reputation btw. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. Club Cobra - BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP RT3 4.6 ltr modular hotrod engine o2 sensors? Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. I couldn't bring myself to track it. Would you be interested in a ERA 427 cobra with a real 427 sideoiler?? 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. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? Especially because the car drove great the last time I drove it. - Club Cobra. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. Which is how I would do it. 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. They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. Looking for Doeas anyone here know who had a large group in the Mt. You are correct that what I posted is a bit more autherntic / high end. No experience with kit cars but after 15 years trying to keep things running all weekend, this seems too good to be true. New posts Search forums Advanced search. 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.) All for sale! 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 spoke with James today. It was a beautiful engine to look at, but was problematic. 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 . Checked cv joint boots for leaks. Cobra certainly rougher around the edges than a Z06. YES! 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. One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. You are much more hidden in the corvette. Backdraft Racing makes high-quality replicas of these highly desired roadsters, and they are packed with modern power. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. In the mid 90's I built a Cobra replica from a local company called Component Craft. It's a true Backdraft, not a replica like Factory Five Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. Under the bonnet is a 345 BHP 302 CID built by Ford Racing, coupled with a World Class T5 Transmission and hydraulic lifters. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP Group Maintained by Cashburn Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. Take weather protection into account, because Cobras don't really have any. p.s. It was a 6 month process to get a title issued for it here in Oregon. If so, what do you think of the performance. Backdraft Racing Cobra build | Rare Car Network Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. All Makes. I have a Backdraft Cobra. I think they look awesome. The World's largest Kirkham Cobra, CSX Cobra, Backdraft Cobra, Factory Five . The Daytona Coupe kit is the direction I would go. . Arntz/Butler Forum (212/2011) BackDraft Racing ---(2162/25438) B & B Cobra's --- Speak with Bryan . Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. I want to register an account for free right now! He was very friendly and willing to help. I want to register an account for free right now! 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. Yes, they still use E36 suspension, rearend and brakes. The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. Forums. 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. . Plenty of ways to spend/save depending on your preferences. There are really too many variables. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. Join Date: Nov 2010. Good luck with your pick! Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. Jul 17, 2017. I don't know if they have changed the design, but their kit used to run BMW E36 suspension. The drive shaft looks like it may be at slight angle from the transmission to the differential. What to look for when looking at one of these? They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. #builtwithattitude #carswi, We love this candy cane! How important is weather protection and comfort? 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. Shelby Cobra questions| Grassroots Motorsports forum Welcome to Club Cobra! It was fun though! 1) TheFactoryFiveForum.comand FFcars.com are invaluable when it comes to information on these things. Premium carpeting w/ bound edges for trunk and cockpit. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. and a single barrel carb?? Located in Maryland. 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. Just to be safe. 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. I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. Shelby Cobra kit cars, continuations or Kirkhams, or it ain't cool enough. . 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. Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. There may be a question of life insurance. check out the. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. Alfa Romeo . Break Necks In This 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B Roadster This menacing Cobra replica is slathered in a stealthy Black Magic paint topped with Magnetic Grey stripes . Set it up right and you have brutal speed. 2"x4" rectangular steel ladder style frame with front crush zone. 2017 Backdraft RT3 Cobra BDR1624 | Cobra Authority Location: Washington State. You can eliminate the strange shifter angle by using a mid-shift kit on a TKO. Here is mine. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4B BLACK EDITION features a traditional Roadster build, with our amped up, custom Black Out Package, to add maximum wow factor. Fundamentally, they are based on a very old car so they won't perform like a Z06. Backdraft Racing Cobra | Cadillac CTS-V Forum A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. 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. Thanks again. #buil, The perfect car for the perfect garage! Any opinions on backdrafts cobra replicas? A little bit rarer than the Cobra, and aroof and being able to use A/C has its advantages. I want to register an account for free right now! BIG CAM. Register now for free! Moving the differential forward a half of an inch may give me enough clearance to stop the rubbing. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Backdraft Cobra and Nostalgic Motoring Introduction He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. 4. 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. Welcome to Club Cobra! Abarth. 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. 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. It could be yours today! There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. What is a good source of information to do more research around the Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $109,995 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $114,995 Backdraft Racing Cobra s by Year 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra. It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not).