[imfastrnu2]

I know this is a way old post but I thought I 'd chime in on my experience with CMC/StreetBeast/whoevertheyaretoday. I paid a lot of money for my kit and received a frame with a few parts and most everything else on back order. This was in 1994. Shortly after that they filed for bankruptcy and I lost nearly $10G. Undetered, i went looking again and ended up at Midstates. Bob Kallio was one of the nicest people you'd ever meet and even bought all my CMC parts from me; basically a discount on his car. He didn't have to do that and probably lost a little money on the deal but he gained a customer who'll brag him and Midstates up left and right. A few years ago Midstates was merged with Shell Valley and so far my dealings with them have also been very good. I guess the point is, there are a lot of really good manufacturers out there so if you really want a Cobra don't look for cheap, look for quality of product and coustomer service, you'll be happier in the long run.