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05-23-2014, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cape Town,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shamrock
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New name for "Replicas"
Following on from all the many controversial threads regarding the "Replica" issue I would like to see a new name for any "copy" of a Cobra that is not an exact replica of the originals.
What I would like to see is as many of us as possible agreeing on a new term for those of us whose cars are not true replicas to use. I am starting a list on here and once enough suggestions have been made I will create a /Pol with those suggestions and we can vote - once the numbers are in I suggest we all start using the most popular name where relevant in all our threads or conversation with the public and possibly create relevant badging so it might become common usage and mean something to the public and potential buyers.
My Suggestions so far are:
Cobra Tipo
Cobra Tipo V8 (+Engine Capacity)
Cobra Type
Cobra Evolution
Cobra Evoque
Cobra Inspiration
Cobra Inspired
Cobra Xerox
Kit Cobra
Feel free to add names to the list
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05-23-2014, 05:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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Snake2998
I notice you have a Shamrock. I understand there are only nine in the U.S.
Where are you located?
Dwight
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05-23-2014, 08:38 AM
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Reproduction
I've always felt "reproduction" was a more appropriate and more definitive term. When I hear "replica", I think back to when you would take a Volkswagen Beetle, remove the body, and replace it with an older Mercedes aftermarket body built just for that purpose.
You don't hear the term "replica" used when people build a '60s Mustang or Camaro using essentially all aftermarket body panels, frames, suspensions, interiors, etc. They are all referred to as "reproduction" pieces. Even if they are steel instead of fiberglass, it's a remake of the original. I don't think you will see the term "replica" used on the Dynacorn website where they sell all of these pieces for those vehicles, just "reproduction".
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05-23-2014, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Look-a-like cobra POS
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..........this thread is un-real.
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05-23-2014, 08:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snake2998
Following on from all the many controversial threads regarding the "Replica" issue I would like to see a new name for any "copy" of a Cobra that is not an exact replica of the originals.
What I would like to see is as many of us as possible agreeing on a new term for those of us whose cars are not true replicas to use. I am starting a list on here and once enough suggestions have been made I will create a /Pol with those suggestions and we can vote - once the numbers are in I suggest we all start using the most popular name where relevant in all our threads or conversation with the public and possibly create relevant badging so it might become common usage and mean something to the public and potential buyers.
My Suggestions so far are:
Cobra Tipo
Cobra Tipo V8 (+Engine Capacity)
Cobra Type
Cobra Evolution
Cobra Evoque
Cobra Inspiration
Cobra Inspired
Cobra Xerox
Kit Cobra
Feel free to add names to the list
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Anyone looking at replicas with a passing interest in cars will know it's something like a Cobra if not one. I don't see the need to even make Cobra part of the name, we all know what it is.
Retro Roadster 289
Retro Roadster 427
Shorthand ...
RR289
RR427
ret·ro
adjective
1. imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past.
"retro 60s fashions"
road·ster
noun
1. an open-top automobile with two seats.
You can even replace Retro Roadster with Retro Replica or Retro Reproduction, they all work imo.
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05-23-2014, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Cobra Make, Engine: Nissan
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knock off
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05-23-2014, 09:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy
knock off
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Hey, what are you doing down on the field?
Your ticket stub says Any Available $20 Bleacher Seat
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05-23-2014, 09:06 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Tribute, clone, replica, continuation, kit car, CSX 4000, etc.
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05-23-2014, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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I like "CHOBRA" since I have a Chebby engine and transmission...
I'm just sayin'
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"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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05-23-2014, 09:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AL427SBF
Hey, what are you doing down on the field?
Your ticket stub says Any Available $20 Bleacher Seat
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Now u being a pest and a stalker
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05-23-2014, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Jody
I've always felt "reproduction" was a more appropriate and more definitive term. When I hear "replica", I think back to when you would take a Volkswagen Beetle, remove the body, and replace it with an older Mercedes aftermarket body built just for that purpose.
You don't hear the term "replica" used when people build a '60s Mustang or Camaro using essentially all aftermarket body panels, frames, suspensions, interiors, etc. They are all referred to as "reproduction" pieces. Even if they are steel instead of fiberglass, it's a remake of the original. I don't think you will see the term "replica" used on the Dynacorn website where they sell all of these pieces for those vehicles, just "reproduction".
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Ditto that
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05-23-2014, 09:47 AM
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Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Dreaming of a 427 Competition car...
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Errr, I'll go with "replica," I think.
From dictionary.com...
rep·li·ca/ˈrɛplɪkə/ Show Spelled [rep-li-kuh] Show IPA
noun
1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
2. any close or exact copy or reproduction.
Origin:
1815–25; < Italian: reply, repetition, derivative of replicare to repeat < Late Latin replicāre to reply
Synonyms
2. duplicate, facsimile; imitation.
When I build mine, it will be as close as possible to the original without being an original, which will probably always be beyond my reach financially.
Cars that look vaguely like Cobras if you squint would better be known as "lookalikes," in my humble opinion. Or perhaps "evocations."
Just my very humble opinions.
Paul
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05-23-2014, 09:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy
Now u being a pest and a stalker
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pest maybe stalker, naw - I was on the field before you walked down from the bleachers
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05-23-2014, 09:51 AM
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Location: Queen Creek,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates, Vette suspension, Baer 6P brakes, 540 cid Chevy, Haltech Fuel Injection
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Kit Cobra
All the other terms have come about in the past 10 or so years as a result of too many 'sensitive' folks getting involved in this hobby who have some hang-up (feelings) that because they spent $XXX,XXX on their dream, it is too good to be called a Kit Cobra. I, for one, am comfortable with whatever people want to call it (or me), and I'm not such a priss that I need some high-falutin euphamism for the car.
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05-23-2014, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: arroyo grande, ca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 427
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I have used the term: "modern reproduction as true to the original as possible".
Cheers
Greg
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05-23-2014, 10:09 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR SLC, Graziano 6-spd, LS3
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Fauxbra
My first personalized plate was FAUXR27, but nobody got it
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05-23-2014, 10:36 AM
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Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
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Fpsb?
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05-23-2014, 10:57 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shamrock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwight
Snake2998
I notice you have a Shamrock. I understand there are only nine in the U.S.
Where are you located?
Dwight
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Hi Dwight - I am from Cape Town, the origin of Shamrocks. Just realised the Sham in Shamrock is rather apt given this thread.
Mine was one of the first 10 kits Les and Pat produced way back in 1984 and is one of the short wheelbase ones.
Ivan
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05-23-2014, 11:02 AM
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Snake2998,
After you get the entire world to use the word you prefer for a Cobra replica, how about getting the world to settle on a single word for ladies' breasts.
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05-23-2014, 11:34 AM
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Location: Sulphur Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports #1121 427W
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Snake2998,
After you get the entire world to use the word you prefer for a Cobra replica, how about getting the world to settle on a single word for ladies' breasts.
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Would that word be for replica breasts or Real Ones ?
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