Hey guys, can we all just be friends...
This is just my two cents worth...I've built, worked on, and tracked almost every major manufacters car out there. They all are fantastic in one way or another, and that's what makes them different and special.
Dennis, enjoy your car! It's your Cobra Replica and you enjoy it how you want. And if speed is important, than so be it! I can tell you that I love the feel of the acceleration, and no one here can tell you that they don't enjoy it too. So have fun and always be careful. Spank your friends ZR1 through 60, then let him areodynamically beat you to the quarter. Drive yours to a classic car show and have him park outside.
Ernie, I'm not sure why the BDR bashing, but the others are right. You got to have all the facts. You are more than welcome to your opinion, and it is valid. Yes, there have been some half shafts broken on BDRs. And actually, there have been half shafts broken on other replica kits too.
But keep two things in mind;
First, you can go to almost any track event with Cobras and there will almost always be a BDR there ready to track. I've been to alot of events and it amazes me how many BDRs are on the track. Look at the owners, they both are race car drivers and one has been a professional for over 30 years. They want to make sure that these cars work all around, for basic street driving to spirited track days.
Secondly, BDR sells a lot of cars. They have many cars on the road for the short amount of time they have been building these cars. And they build a very good product. I'm not just saying that because I am a dealer for them, but because of experience. I wouldn't have started to sell them if I felt they were not up to par. And if you haven't driven one, you might want to get in the driver's seat of a BDR and you'll know exactly why the owners love them so much. They are one of the best driving Cobra Replicas out there. And that is directly contributed to the BMW suspension.
Enjoy your car, that's what you bought or built it for...
Drive safe and spirited, James