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Old 04-19-2002, 09:19 AM
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Default One of the reasons I went with West Coast cobras...

Is the following comment (true) by AUMOORE:
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"Oh yeah they put a really small place behind the engine compartment and it is called a cockpit but is is more like a torture chamber.

there is more thought in keeping the engine cool but the driver is a after thought. "
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The West Coast has 1 inch cockpit walls of sheet metal (on both sides) in between? INSULATION. This is like a more modern car, even including real sportscar seats and cockpit, yet the West Coast retains much of the cobra look. I wanted a car I could drive anywhere, without catching my feet on fire, or being miserable in antique seats. I love the original cobras looks, for sure, but for anything but short drives, they can be uncomfortable. Sure, you can help the heat thing with modern sheet insulation, but I wanted a turnkey, ready to go, with no problemos
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