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04-26-2009, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Superformance or Backdraft and why!
All right you guys. Hit me with all the reasons one is a better buy than the other.
I have a FFR roadster right now and want to upgrade to either a SPF or Backdraft. This will be a street car only so don't hit me with any racing benefits. Will probably put a nice calm 450 HP small block in it with a nice level torque curve and a TKO tranny with .82 fifth gear and a 3.09 rear end.
I have read all the bits and pieces on this forum but want a blow by blow fight between the SPF OWNERS and the Backdraft OWNERS.
Why is your car better than the other one. Opinions and facts will be appreciated.
And maybe you can also tell me why so many SPF cars are for sale on Cobra Country as opposed to only a handful of Backdraft cars. Does SPF sell that many more cars than Backdraft to warrant the 10-1 for sale ratio?
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04-26-2009, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: caledonia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: #1459 w/460(sold)New(used),spf w/427s.o.(sold)
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SPF's have been around for sometime now. I would guess over 2500 made to date. Do a search on spf vs. backdraft...Looks like a few nice used one's for sale on this site rite now.
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04-26-2009, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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I chose BDR because I don't fit in an SPF. Hey, you asked! LOL Both seem to be great cars.
Steve
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04-26-2009, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
All right you guys. Hit me with all the reasons one is a better buy than the other.
I have a FFR roadster right now and want to upgrade to either a SPF or Backdraft. This will be a street car only so don't hit me with any racing benefits. Will probably put a nice calm 450 HP small block in it with a nice level torque curve and a TKO tranny with .82 fifth gear and a 3.09 rear end.
I have read all the bits and pieces on this forum but want a blow by blow fight between the SPF OWNERS and the Backdraft OWNERS.
Why is your car better than the other one. Opinions and facts will be appreciated.
And maybe you can also tell me why so many SPF cars are for sale on Cobra Country as opposed to only a handful of Backdraft cars. Does SPF sell that many more cars than Backdraft to warrant the 10-1 for sale ratio?
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Superformance. Just because. 
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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04-26-2009, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Syracuse NY,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA # 208, 428CJ
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Why just SPF or Backdraft ?
ERA makes the closest thing to the street version one can buy.....
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04-26-2009, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 239
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Money no object:
SPF
looks better, better chassis, looks better, better brakes, looks better, knock off wheels, looks better, comes with a top.
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04-26-2009, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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Because, in the end, you get what you pay for.
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04-26-2009, 09:50 PM
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Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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So far, just opinions. Looking for some facts too.
And yes, I like the extra room even though I don't need it. The 92 inch wheelbase helps a bit too.
Don't care if it is an exact replica or not. Looking for the ride, quality of build, reliability, etc.
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04-26-2009, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: caledonia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: #1459 w/460(sold)New(used),spf w/427s.o.(sold)
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Maybe some of the BD guys can chime in but ask them if they were equaly priced, which would they have bought..SPF also has SCOF which has a tremendous amount of owner resources and lots of expert advice.
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04-26-2009, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Auckland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance (SPF2265) 482cu, Tremac TKO 600R
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Both come with knock off wheels, the detailing is far superior in the SPF product with the correct steering wheel, guages, better seats etc. I don't like the "over the top" rivet detail or the side pipe heat sheild on the BDR.
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04-26-2009, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA slabside on order
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Is there a Backdraft dealer in California? Support after the sale probably counts for something and SPF offers a huge convenience factor for SoCal residents.
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04-26-2009, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Valencia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #89, KCR aluminum 427 windsor
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Can't go wrong with either car... and I'm not going to start the flame-war.
I like my Backdraft because it's easier to get in & out of. Sit in a FFR or SPF, then sit in a BDR with the seat all the way back. There's less contortioning to be done. The 2" in the cockpit is really noticeable on the ingress/egress. The heat shields on the sidepipes are an option.
As for gauges, I've got Vintage Autometers in mine. I know of a few others that have the Smith's electronic gauges. Others have the VDO.
I'm running a leather-wrapped steering wheel which is identical to the FFR leather wheel, tho I also have the wood Moto-Lita.
I also think Backdraft has the prettiest engine compartment... all that polished stainless really sets off a nice engine. Does a nice job of keeping heat out of the cockpit as well.
And their customer service is dynamite.
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Santa Clarita, CA
BDR #89- KCR aluminum 427 windsor, TKO-600
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04-27-2009, 01:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D-CEL
Money no object:
SPF
looks better, better chassis, looks better, better brakes, looks better, knock off wheels, looks better, comes with a top.
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better chassis? gimmie a break.
One of these frames looks like a nicely engineered chassis, the other looks like it's 2 home depot ladders glued together. (i have no idea what the bd frame looks like though)
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04-27-2009, 03:11 AM
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Location: Cape Coral,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
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The BDR has only been around for a 1/3 of the years as the SPF and in the 800 unit range for sales. The reason there will always be a lot of used BDR or SPF is you can’t really afford an expensive toy until you retire and then most find out this is a much more powerful toy than expected and sell their Cobra, which makes used a great buy. I only wish you lived in Florida and had Reg Dodd to deal with personally as he really bends over backwards to keep his customers happy even though he just sold them a race car. I think both cars are in the upper area of Cobra replicas.
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The gene pool could use a little chlorine.
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04-27-2009, 10:00 AM
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SPF
Fit, finish, wheelbase, solid, no rattles, panel rubs, more room in foot well, dana rear end which is almost indestructible and associated half shafts. Hit any bump in the world and the car just is as solid as a rock. authetic gauges down to the lucas amp meter, windshield frame and once again wheel base.
Backdraft
stainless steel sidepipes.
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04-27-2009, 10:02 AM
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Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Keep em coming.
Would like to hear from BDR owners as well as SPF owners that had problems with the car during the first year and how they were handled by the dealer.
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04-27-2009, 10:38 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Here's a couple of threads with some comments by some SPF and BDR owners. The real key is going to be to drive both cars. One might look good on paper, but doesn't feel right to you on the road. Your budget will also be a deciding factor. Lots of good deals right now. 
SPF Owners- Time to Nitpick!
BDR Owners- Time to nitpick!
BDR Owners- Time to nitpick!
BDR Owners- Time to nitpick!
Here's another one:
SPF vs. BDR
SPFvsBDF
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04-27-2009, 11:29 AM
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Location: Jersey Shore,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SPF#2572, 427 S/O 2X4
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Beating a dead horse again - check the archives.
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Peace through superior firepower...or is it horsepower? Either way, more is always better!
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04-27-2009, 11:32 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Good info, thanks.
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04-27-2009, 11:37 AM
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Location: Abe Lincolns Birthplace,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4761, KCR Shelby Alloy 496,760hp
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I think it all depends on what your goals are. I am thinking BDR is an extended wheel base which bugs me,I just like the stock 90" look but I'm just 5'9.
SPF has a great rep for quality and they are the leaders in the field. The spf is essentially a street rod with a body that sort of looks like a cobra,great cars but I hate the humped up and skinny look . Again they are well engineered cars.
If your after originality I think the ERA or heaven forbid a shelby is much closer to an original car experience.
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