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If you have the money and time to go see a car in person that's great. My schedule is a little difficult and i didn't think I needed to take the time off to see it. My 03 Cobra SVT which I bought new I also didn't go see. I did do some extensive reading before I bought. I absolutely love the 03 what a pleasure to drive top down or up.
I didn't have a Cobra before the Kirkham? Why I wanted to wait until i could afford the best. I have been around cars my whole life and built a few as well. You are correct you should know your abilities. If you are a wrench turner you know what you are capable of. I hand built a twin turbo set up with an intercooler for my last Mustang. The car was a blast and i drove it every day before it was stolen. Being around cars I knew I didn't want to deal with a painted finish either doing it myself (I've painted many) or farming it out. I knew from the beginning that a brushed finish was what I wanted. I thought the polished finish was the ultimate but didn't budget for it. I was offered several deals from the wonderful people at Kirkham and jumped on them. That is why some things were changed on my build. Going to look at the car is a great idea. Researching it and reading about other builds is another approach. I limited my options to mostly comfort and driving. I stayed away from some of the bling stuff. I never really got into all the billet stuff that was available for my fox Mustang or my 03. I was never a wheel and tire man. I always liked plain centerlines. Anyway, build it anyway you see fit the best way is to go look. I just didn't find it necessary. I'm very happy with the way my car is coming out. It will be arriving in a week or so. David and then Joe have been a pleasure to deal with. Lastly, it's true I didn't know how the car's door panels came. Apparently on this board if you ask a question like that it comes back to haunt you. Personaly, i don't think you really ever know how much you like a car until it's yours and home. That is when you can drive it like it was your own. That is my perspective. If you have been around cars a long time and take the Cobra for what it is and don't expect more you should be fine. When you get it home expect it to be quiet have a/c power windows you will be dissapointed. That is what happened to another fellow on this board. He wanted a corvette and eventually bought one. He also didn't assembel anything on his car. While mine is coming as a roller I will be installing the engine and tranny. I however have a full shop with a rotisserie and a lift.
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