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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
 Posted - August 04 2005 : 5:27:07 PM
Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me in finding a kit car in the range of 13-16000 dollars. I wouldnt be getting it until next summer but i need some ideas. I really want an old cobra replica and if anyone knows where to get one that is complete except for the engine i would be interested in getting it. thanks for your help |
speedster11
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 07:46:59 AM
hey I hope this is what you're looking for!
http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffrkits/roadster/roadsterkit.htmlthey look really nice when finished and they're up there with the big dogs (exotic cars) Hope it helps
Jordan 
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Doc
37 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 09:39:32 AM
You don't want a factory five. Unless you're going to race it. Other than that, they're noisy, hot, flimsy, etc... They're pretty cheap, but you won't be happy with it. Look at Superformance or Premier for an excellent cobra replica. Stay away from Factory Five.quote:
Hi i was wondering if anyone could help me in finding a kit car in the range of 13-16000 dollars. I wouldnt be getting it until next summer but i need some ideas. I really want an old cobra replica and if anyone knows where to get one that is complete except for the engine i would be interested in getting it. thanks for your help
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Michael Everson
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 2:37:41 PM
Doc. Do you have any idea what you are talking about? I am currently working on my 9th FFR Cobra. they are in my opinion the best bang for your buck in the kit car industry.
Noisy? they arent any noisier than any other Cobra. FFR offers a Cat option that will really quiet your car down. Flimsy? Flimsy how? they have one of the strongest frames in the industry. tell me how they are flimsy? Hot? A ffr cobra doesnt runn any hotter than any other Cobra i have seen. With proper insulation a FFR cobra or any other cobra can be as cool inside as any other car. How many of these have you built? how many have you driven? Have you ever even seen one up close? Have you taken a factory tour to see what goes into one of these? I am not trying to give you a hard time, but get your facts straight. BTW over 5000 owners and still growing. Ask any other kit car caompany if they have that many happy customers
www.replicaparts.com
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GT40 Bill
38 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 2:58:17 PM
Hey Doc-Why the big slam against FFR? I had a very nice FFR. In fact, I routinely beat Superformance, Shell Valley, and even an ERA in car shows!! I sold it so I could build a GT40. My FFR was a GREAT car. GT40 Bill
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BobTheBuilder
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 3:24:21 PM
quote:
You don't want a factory five. Unless you're going to race it. Other than that, they're noisy, hot, flimsy, etc... They're pretty cheap, but you won't be happy with it. Look at Superformance or Premier for an excellent cobra replica. Stay away from Factory Five.
Er, what's up Doc? Besides the fact that FFR cars are of tremendous quality, FFR owners have the pride that they actually built their car! Isn't that what the experience of owning a "kit car" is all about?
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Funbnme
37 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 3:56:03 PM
Doc can't read either. Show me where you can get a Superformance for 16grand.Disclaimer...I built an FFR. The quality of the car is highly dictated by the quality of the build and the planning of the builder. A sloppy builder can make a kirkham look like crap. For the money you're looking to spend, you'll need to give FFR a hard look, but even there, most guys spend in the high 20's for a good build...you'll find some guys in the low 20's and some in the 60's...it just depends on what you want. There are others out there that make nice kits. Hurricane is one that I've seen advertised. B&B is another. Just go to the forums and ask around. Anyone who answers like Doc doesn't really know the market or maybe he's seen only seen a sloppy build. Certainly not indicative of the FFR product and what you can do with it as a base to build on. Check out www.ffcobra.com to see a lot of high quaility builds. I don't know if you'll find what you're looking for though...not if you only want to spend 13-16 grand. You can probably find a nice kit in that range, but you'll need all the goodies (tires, wheels, motor, trans etc etc etc). Good Luck. |
bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 6:05:27 PM
i have an engine and a tranny and tires, rear frotn axles i just want a car that is all assembled, so that i can jsut drop in my mustang engine, tranny and rear end. CAn you help me with finding that?
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 6:09:56 PM
Michael, how much would it cost for me to have you build me up one with everything but the wheels, tranny, and engine. Even if it needs to be with out the rear axle? I was thinkin along the lines of the non convertible version.
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jaysherman
139 Posts |
Posted - August 05 2005 : 10:51:01 PM
I'll jump in on this....I have a Factory Five as well and feel very comfortable with it. Unlike the others mentioned I built my car which is something the others cannot say. It has the aluminum panels rather than a fiberglass tub. That said I am also building a Mercedes Benz Gullwing, complicated build but never the less I am building it. Every kit has it's good and bad, you must decide what you like and want. Considering that FF sells more kits than anyone else we can't be all wrong, ya think?
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 08 2005 : 12:02:37 AM
Im not sayin what company is better, I just want a price for a car that is completely done except for seats,engine, tranny, rear end and wheels. Can someone give me a price quote for that please? thank you
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GT40 Bill
38 Posts |
Posted - August 08 2005 : 09:29:26 AM
Then order a Superformance Cobra. Very nice, very original, and all you have to add is an engine and trans
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 09 2005 : 12:41:41 AM
Thank you for that site. Do you happen to know what the prices are? I couldnt get a call or reponse as to the prices of the coupe or the Mk III. Thanks for your help
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speedster11
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - August 09 2005 : 8:03:32 PM
The last time I read the back ads of car and driver, it said $11,000No, I'm not allowed to call...I'm 13 lol Hope it helps
Jordan
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 09 2005 : 8:41:18 PM
Does anyone know if this price is correct? Thank you for your help speedster. Dustin
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 12 2005 : 4:32:08 PM
Can anyone verify this price???????
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speedster11
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - August 12 2005 : 8:32:05 PM
or...you can just buy a real shelby cobra for $42,000 strait from shelby ( I found this 3 yr old kit car mag under my bed with their ads in it :D Jordan Anyone heard of a cobra replica company called backdraft racing?
I heard they produce a nice kit.
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speedster11
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - August 12 2005 : 8:40:34 PM
oh wait sorry guys my bad
back to the point....ok guys here they are strait out of Car and Driver....FFRacing
Mk II Roadster
"Build the world's best selling '65 replica. Tested by Car and Driver Magazine. Complete Kit $11,990 Free brochure & video/DVD call 508-291-3443 or visit http://www.factoryfive.com/ Hope this helps
sorry about the wait, Jordan
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bigd1986
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - August 12 2005 : 9:27:32 PM
im not talkin a kit to build jordan im talkin something that i can get throw an engine and tranny into and have it complete. I want to give ti to my grandpa for his 75th bday it is hi sdream car. ANd his health is failing so if anyone could get me a price for a totally done kit except for engine and tranny id appreciate it greatly. I know i said originally next summer but his health is deteriorating quickly. Thanks Dustin
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speedster11
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - August 12 2005 : 9:43:33 PM
I'm sorry dustin...
I know you don't have $28,000
to spare but this is all I could find....http://www.backdraftracing.com/pricing.htm
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