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Originally Posted by Silverback51
Welcome aboard.
I do have one comment.
Thinking that a Cobra is safer than a bike is in error. In fact, in some ways they can be even more dangerous. Not trying to talk you out of it, but did not want you to find out after the fact.
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I don't think that's true. Although the Cobra is probably less safe than the average DD, and a lot less so than a F250, it's clearly more safe than a two wheeler. Some of the crashes I'v seen cobra is where the driver walks away with minor injuries, a biker would be carried away.
Keep in mind that no two cars are alike. They may look the same, and they;re all a Cobra replica, there's a lot of differances. Some are street cruisers, and some are track terrors. Big blocks, small blocks, strokers, auto, 4 speed, 5 speed, 6 speed, Dodge, Ford, and Chevy. You'll find them all.
And build quality will vary. Most cars are home built. So you have to look at build quality of each component and assembly to see what you're getting. Some are straight donor builds with used parts. Some are all new parts with a lot of trick and racing parts thrown in. You have to decide what you're interested in, and what you want. Thay all look similar. But underneath teh fiberglass they're all unique.
So, here's what I suggest.
1. Check all manufacturers, and see what you like. ERA is very differant the FFR.
2. Decide what option are goot have -like IRS or a FE motor.
3. Decide what options are nice, but not required - Like P/S, P/B.
3. And then decide what options are a definate No - like a carb instead of EFI, or auto trans.
That should help you narrow your search, and find the car for you.