Which is how I would do it. 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.). Register now for free! 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Thanks again. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Club Cobra - BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP I think they look awesome. Thanks. Sitting here in the puts at NCM thoroughly enjoying the smile this c7 Grand Sport is putting on my face each and every session. What do I need to know when looking at/considering one of these Shelby Cobra replica/kit car? by xb-60. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. I want to register an account for free right now. All Cobras, all the time. 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. 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. 2) If you are looking at a Superformanceor Backdraft the build quality is kind of a wash as they are all built in-house. But they look and sound awesome doing it. You can basically find an answer to any questionthere. My friends has a soft top and side curtains, so driving in rain he only gets a little wet. Putting a semi-gloss black coating or paint down on the dash top should help a lot with the reflection issue. 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. 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. 2"x4" rectangular steel ladder style frame with front crush zone. Appreciate 0 Quote 01-27-2017, 07:00 PM #24: Maynard. Tomorrow lll pull back the inner boot. SPF roller= $42K+. How are these kit cars to drive on the track and for autocross? Its not a kit, rather a factory built car. He was very friendly and willing to help. 2017 Backdraft RT3 Cobra BDR1624 | Cobra Authority YES! I'm sure there's other issues and I dont' even want one of these things but it's all doable, right? YES! Hyundai Elantra N: Better performance than a Civic Type R? https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/foru.all-and-tuning David Kee Toploader Transmissions Inc. I'm now prepping an Exocet race chassis which has the raw fun without the expensive body. I love yours! Welcome to Club Cobra! 3081 . you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. 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. News, Rumors and Announcements. Absolutely incredible way to do driving events. Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. The drive shaft looks like it may be at slight angle from the transmission to the differential. Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R. This can't be normal. Forums. Depending on the engine they weigh around 2400 lbs. Don"t just put back the new bolts tap the threads then locktight red then new bolts. 2023 Motorsport Marketing. Backdraft Racing Cobra for Sale - classiccarsbay.com One of the guys in our local Cobra club has a BD. The only things louder on the streets are lifted diesels. #builtwithattitide #carsw, The Superman Edition! Ive decided that this something an expert should handle. Want a 4 wheel drift, no problem. I'm still searching for the cause of the subframe rubbing before shipping the car to Radical Roadsters. 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. Here is mine. BACKDRAFT OWNERS GROUP Group Maintained by Cashburn Gathering spot on ClubCobra for current and former owners of Backdraft Racing Roadsters. It this legal?" It's the most common kit car in the US by far. Some of that is the supplied parts some of that is the kit itself. Both the BDR and SPF are made in South Africa, FFR is home built and USA proud. What to look for when looking at one of these? Always have. Acura. Now that I can see better it looks like the differential has moved in the carrier causing contact with the sub frame. Every time I am excited by the prospect of BMWesque handling in a gorgeous retro body with surplus power. FFR vs. SPF vs. Backdraft | Factory Five Racing Forum Fundamentally, they are based on a very old car so they won't perform like a Z06. #builtwithattitude #carswithoutlimi, A true classic replica! Cobra Make, Engine: 427 manowar forged crank roller rockers . Even through the language barrier, the love of cars translates. . Okay, I left out some potentially important info. Also, Im not seeing any sub frame cracks/ weld failures. FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. I want to say that the suspension was E46 BMW? RT4B and Tremec TKX speed sensor question? He has to buy it in kit form or have one built up there. 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. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra in Arlington, TX 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 . The spinner removal tool is well worth the money. I want to register an account for free right now! Corvettes get attn too, but more negative than the cobra. Shelby Backdraft Racing Shelby Cobra Cars for sale - SmartMotorGuide.com Upgrading steering. Thoughts on buying AC COBRA from backdraft racing!!! Vented brakes, cooled diff, dry sump, 315/335 NT01s fit, and all with a factory warranty. Every vehicle has its purpose. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Same reason I painted the 550 spyder the way I did. 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. 3. I want to register an account for free right now! Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself) 04-27-2023 12:08 AM. Backdraft Racing | Factory Five Racing Forum 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. 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $109,995 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra Price $114,995 Backdraft Racing Cobra s by Year 1965 Backdraft Racing Cobra. 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 If it's just something that you admire as a car (work with me here), i.e. Industry news, Press Releases, Notifications. I spoke with James today. There's very little separating an ffr from a trans am car. This is why the FFR spec racer was made. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! After that they hold value amazingly. That said, if you are buying pre-built, from what I have seen they seem to hold their value pretty well. YES! p.s. Great reputation btw. 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. A meeting place for all cobra items and information. The World's largest
The cantilevered shifter feels right in a chunderheaded expedience sort of way. The downside with the vette is they r so damn expensive to modify where as shelby r cheap for mods. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Welcome to Club Cobra! I helped put together a superformance for a friend and it was awesome. I had an idea to just get the complete frame and just build a new body. Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds. Threads 79 Messages . This is the ride the notorious Al Capone made famous. #bu, Saturday night cruise after Barrett Jackson. 4. 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. @b, Come see whats hiding under the covers this wee, Happy Easter! A 'Vette is just a 'Vette. Of course, for as little as you plan to drive, the Cobra would probably be fine. Trunk carpeting was pretty poor. Fun to drive, but my c6z is as well. iTrader: ( 2) I have a Backdraft Cobra. 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 . Forums. For an introvert like myself, I enjoy my very capable cave. Boots seem good to me. If so, what do you think of the performance. It brings smiles to peoples faces seeing something different. And a remote shifter seems like the correct fix for the goofball shifter setup. Most users ever online was 3,146, 12-23-2011 at 03:07 AM. It was okay but as a designer there were definitely things I didn't like about it. 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. . How much you put into a build is also very specific to what you want to do. Keeping temperatures in check is an aluminum radiator equipped with thermostatically controlled electric fan. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. p.s. Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? It also won't burn your wrist when you touch the road (which you should do because why not). Pics below. Again, appreciate all the feed back. Factory Five vs. Backdraft It looks like the passenger side has shifted towards the rear of the car by 1". I wouldn't put an inexperienced driver in one, but it's a fun fast challenge for an experienced driver. I want to register an account for free right now! A wind deflector, Mercedes convertible style, behind the passenger compartment run between rollbar hoops should make it a little less insane inside. They can be built to almost any level of performance and capability. 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. New posts Search forums. Have you ever dealt with a high-horsepower/short wheelbase combo? They seem like they would be a challenge in traffic. 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. Some of the fit and finish stuff was below par, but mechanically it was solid. If anything, I'll have a better view of the suspension. Club Cobra . Resale value when you buy it second hand from the first owner is where you save the most cash. Was not a kit, fully assembled. I think they look awesome. All had the Roush 427 motor and were based on BMW suspension components. If you have around $45K would you get a Shelby Cobra Factory Five or Superformance, well built C6 Z06 or a C7 Z51? Shelby Cobra overload AC Cobra kit cars Backdraft Kirkham CSX - YouTube p.s. Wow I really love this car, you guys are lucky. YES! This Cobra is sinister when it comes to both looks and performance. Muscular 1974 Super Duty Trans Am Commands Attention, Father And Son Reflect On 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 1300 Junior. It's been a while since I was in the Cobra community, but the Backdraft cars were well regarded for the most part. A paint protection film was installed to guard the paint against any road debris. Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra. Somewhere in all of that discussion there is surely some good information regarding PATS, fuel pumps and steering. Welcome to Club CobraThe world's largest non-biased Cobra site No grease spatter. There are a range engine and transmission options available including Coyote, Ford Racing, Roush, and Iconic Racing. One of which is the ability to personalize the Cobra to your taste and use. 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. How's that for bizarre cross-shopping. I have worked on and driven 3 Backdraft roadsters. There are really too many variables. If anything, Ill have a better view of the suspension. 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
Backdraft Racing Cobra build | Rare Car Network The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . Join Date: Nov 2010. Wide seats allow for plenty of comfort and space, and extra leg room not an issue. I am not a Cobra expert and not that familiar with all the differences between the makes out there. There are 3 backdraft ones on hemmings right now, at $46k. It does look like the differential shifted towards the rear car. Have a friend who might be wanting to sell his well prepped supercharged ffr. They're ready, willing, and able to be properly driven on track. New . It was fun though! I agree Corvettes are the easy button and provide weather protection. FFRowners club is a good place to start, they have just about everything you could ever want to know condensed into a single place. 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. This Cobra is Avis Blue with pearl white racing stripes, and it is a shining example of Backdraft's craftsmanship and superb engineering. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo . 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. Break Necks In A Brand New 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B - Motorious 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. The World's largest
Still a "replica" "continuation car" or "tribute" but its different from a kit built in your garage. 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. IIRC he ended up trying one or two different track time toys before winding up in a Neon. Abarth. No you can remove the cover it will pull back far enough to check the bolts. 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. Media. You are much more hidden in the corvette. 2. So then I built a C5Z track rat which is great but not that special. Has anyone ever considered this idea, or done it? Grab This Rare 1966 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi, Snag A Show-Stopping 1970 Dodge Challenger Restomod. 6) If pre-built - can't really go wrong with a Superformance or Backdraft. A little bit rarer than the Cobra, and aroof and being able to use A/C has its advantages. BackDraft Racing --- - Club Cobra Especially because the car drove great the last time I drove it. Does this info help or muddy the water? MGB/Cobra $1500. 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. 3210 SW 14TH PLACEBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426, Happy 427 day! The passenger side spring isn't square to the body like the driver's side. Just press the go pedal a little harder. YES! The cobra is not the fastest around a track in that group but it is awesome looking and sounding. Stopping is provided by BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes clamped by red-painted brake calipers. Ill keep everyone posted on whats found. I thought it was a pressure plate issue. Genuine leather seats. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on a BDR Cobra in the next few months. It's DuPont not Hemmings. The BDR dealer in Tomball Tx (NW houston) James Yale owner of Radical Roadsters. 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. : For registered members this ad will NOT show. Club Cobra is the world's largest Shelby related site! How important is weather protection and comfort? What's in it? I want to register an account for free right now! 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 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. Plus, it was built in the USA, not South Africa and imported like some other replicas. Backdraft Racing Cobra | Page 2 | Cadillac CTS-V Forum fYLbZBZLiwLMuahFK1l4IG9L60kBzAOvcqOlNl4CeHeo9egj6dCQahwPQtloTQwC, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). Backdraft Racing Custom Cobra Roadster Replicas | Shelby Cobra Replica Just to be safe. . AC. 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. But it really depends what you want out of your car. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well. Its got a Ford Stroker and a TKO600 Suspension. I was pissed and happy at the same time. BTW I sent better pics than the ones I posted here. It was a 6 month process to get a title issued for it here in Oregon. ive been in both the vettes and new shelbys and liked em both. 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. 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. Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? I personally would get a z06 or a Shelby since you can have a dicent track car and a good dd. Welcome to Club Cobra! Backdraft Racings renowned attention to detail makes every custom roadster and authentic replica the very best available. Speak with David. What's new. #builtwithattitude #carswi, We love this candy cane! I know someone (well, know OF him, now, it's been a couple decades) who bought a Superformance with track time intent. Plenty of ways to spend/save depending on your preferences. non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Confirmed what I already knew. I not 100% on the torque spec but it wasnt torqued to spec. Backdraft makes a darn good car with BMW suspension as stated above the fit and finish is not the greatest. Backdraft ones are very nice, well built, and hold value pretty well Where did you see Backdraft for $46K? All for sale! Pick a color and be done with it. New Backdrafter - Club Cobra you buy a backdraft to have a comfortable cobra that you can DD on sunny months. Shelby Cobra questions| Grassroots Motorsports forum 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? Rear end issues - Page 2 - Club Cobra 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. Struts up front with the BMW IRS. Anyone have a part number for these bushings? I was hoping to find the cause with pulling the axles snd cv joints. Digging deeper though, it looks like that's not complete, I just did a quick search earlier and didn't click deeper. 2023 Historic Races (Pacific Raceways) July 1. 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. The BDR I sold also looked very different from the car in these videos. He cannot buy a finished running car and import it into Canada. The passenger side trailing arm has a bunch washers between the bushing and the trailing arm bracket. I thought you found the problem. Backdraft Racing makes high-quality replicas of these highly desired roadsters, and they are packed with modern power. Feels like I'm driving a supercar. FFR = depends. Located in Maryland. Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. is offering the opportunity to take home this stunning and brand new 1965 Backdraft Cobra RT4B. to tiring in about three blocks. Threads: 93,379,
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). I would definitely buy a well-put-together finished one unless you want a real project. I notice the springs top plates aren't in the same location. I plan to drop the car off with James at Radical Roadsters as soon as his schedule frees up. There are many unique features of Backdraft Cobras (and Nostalgic Motoring). Have you removed the dust cover on the flange side of the axle and checked the flange bolts? All Backdraft RT3 Cobras include the following: Hand laid fiberglass body w/ strategic reinforcing. With a menacing appearance backed by potent performance, this beautiful beast surely won't last long on the market. 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. Run the exhaust out the back with real mufflers and cats and it won't be loud. The Cobra came with a 408 Stroker rated at 530 horsepower. The whole experience went from "this is cool!" 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. 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 The bushings look bad to me but no one has suggested thats the cause. . BIG CAM. Third hand knowledge, but I'd avoid Superformance. g4b5xjpjY2VsEzeZz5O5sbiQH1XzeReRgTr09VCR1MIJuONX75c13oP2ReM0pnDQ, stanger_mussle (Supported by GRM undergarments). Ahrens-Fox. Also I would do both sides even if the other side is good. Im referring to the bushings in the the sub frame not the differential cover. Okay, I left out some potentially important info. Home. ABC. 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. After doing my research about 10 years ago, I was set on getting a Cobra built by Backdraft Racing. In today's issue of "there's always someone crazier than you", FB find of the day? All rights reserved. Quick update. Our NEXT GENERATION RT4B BLACK EDITION features a traditional Roadster build, with our amped up, custom Black Out Package, to add maximum wow factor. You could hear it coming from over a quarter mile away. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Must be a member and logged in to read posts or post in this Forum. Two Locost Seven Frames and Various Parts $1000 - NMNA - FBM - Romulus, MI (Detroit suburb). It's 1950's British car weather protection. But it seems like everyone has these 2 cars in town. Good cars, very fast,but kinda in a treat it wrong and it will bite kind of way. Pete. we serve regional and national members with an in-depth forum and archive of vehicle information. Again there isnt any clicking or banging or strange noises when I drive the car. Those dictate your answer. Backdraft Racing Cobra | Cadillac CTS-V Forum Whatever, if you are going to have a measuring contest, at least get the facts straight. To protect Backdraft's great titanium finish, we had them add the front and rear 3M Invisalign protection. Its hard for to explain what I see because Im ignorant when talking suspensions. berkeleying fast as hell though. Aermacchi. The differential inner cv joint flanges are both rubbing the sub frame. Some call this the last great Pontiac muscle car! In fact, these Cobra replicas can be special-ordered by specific color, equipment, and features. But again, that was a few years back. Backdraft Cobra?? - Page 2 Are there any options you didn't get that you wish you would have (or vice versa)? I would imagine it's pretty close. 4) This question is abit too late for me - my decision was made - Cobra all the way! I worked on one for a customer. BMW Garage: BMW Meets: Register: Today's Posts: Search: . #builtwithattitude #happyeaster #coo, Can you guess where this roadster is? I can put you in touch if you want. Gases flow through Ceramic-coated headers and exit via stainless-steel side pipes. I took another pic from different angle. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. Biggest thing I noticed was the additional legroom and the wider foot box. Raced two cobras and puttered around a Daytona, all ffr. The transmission rear seal isnt leaking. Can you post a couple of pics that are panned back a bit. A Backdraft Racing Roadster stands out from the crowd with unsurpassed quality, design and performance. 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. Edit: I should point out that this car was purchased as a turn key car from Backdraft. I love the car and I enjoy working on cars but this is very frustrating. I finally removed the rear wheels. 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. Welcome to Club 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.