[meat]

Originally posted by Mr.Fixit


I am not bashing any brands, not even FFR. Have I said anything to indicate that "FFR's suck" ?

The frame looks very similar and is in overall design. But the collection of parts they use: 302, T-5, 8.8" rear, their brakes, front suspension, bolt-on wheels, etc; is pure late model mustang.

Whereas a SAI or Kirkham is all original in design.

Which is better, I didn't say. Depends on what you want to do with it. I like many kit-car cobras, home built and factory assembled. I really like SPF cars, they are a joy to work on. Not original in any way other than external appearance.

But lets not discount the difference between a replicas that replicates every aspect of the original as closely as possible, to a similar kit-car that replicates the look, and fills in the details with parts that function just fine but are not original at all (late model mustang parts).

The SAI and the Kirkham use replicated parts, not original parts. The FFR is an original idea, not a replicated idea. The SAI car is a copy of the Hi Tech car, which is a copy of a 60s era Shelby car. The Kirkham is the least correct Cobra, in that it's perfect - something the original car never was.

Your pal,
Meat.