[Dirkdaddy]

This is a thread I sort of expected on this type of forum (I'm new). I have bee non C2 Corvette sites where some of the faithful get very particular about authenticity and they strong opinions on what mods if any are tolerated...

Regarding how far should a replica be able to go and call itself a Cobra.. IMHO it should be built along the lines of the originals, the same basic shape of the body and having a loud, powerful v8 engine, RWD, and be a raw basic sports car stripped to bare essentials, not loaded with stereo equipment and creature comforts, ABS Traction and Stability control (although it could be argued this would be a good idea in this car). If you are putting the body over a corvette chassis, or using a honda 4 cylinder, I would think it would be better suited to another name for the car, but you can't force people. These are supposed to be modified cars for extreme performance. If someone wants to put a BMW M3 engine and suspension in one to go faster, I'd cheer them on but also they are going to take questions about "where's the Ford engine" from everyone.

If you think they all should be Shelby produced with Ford, well that's fine but don't be such a d*ck about what others want.