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Old 03-25-2013, 05:29 PM
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I agree with a lot of what's been said but I like Andrew have driven a Classic Revival with and without power steering and it's a revalation.

I like to think on it this way... Back in the day the Cobra was one of the most high tech super cars out there. A 1964 version of the Ferrari Enzo or Mercedes SLS. It had 4 wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering. Early race cars ran with a steering box which regularly broke and let them down and they switched to rack and pinion, but regardles they were pretty high tech. They were doing cutting edge developments in aerodynamics with the Daytona and reaching incredible speeds.

So with that in mind why not put a bit of technology into your modern Cobra? I think Shelby would have if it was available back in the day. I guess it depends onf whether you are trying to replicate the original or just build a cool sports car. I put myself in the later category. I don't go in for creature comforts (no stereo or heater for me) but if it's for performance I'm there.

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