Superformance - Likes and dislikes

[AZLimey]

Ok all you Superformance owners, I have a little question for all y'all. As I am heading toward becoming a Superformance owner I would like to know your likes and dislikes of the manufacturer. Issues with manufacturing, build, things the factory could have done better, items to possibly upgrade to improve the car, etc. Also, things you love Superformance.
Thanks!
AZ Limey aka Simon

[Detroit Bill]

There is nothing about the car that's bad. I'd like a removable trans cross bar. The Speedo is a Smiths speedo and it problematic. Beyond that it is all pretty good.

There is really nothing on it that I look at and think that is poorly done or cheap. There's a lot of Internet knowledge and help out there. There are lots of aftermarket parts out there.

I think if you are getting a Glass replica it should be at the top of the list.

[AZLimey]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

There is nothing about the car that's bad. I'd like a removable trans cross bar. The Speedo is a Smiths speedo and it problematic. Beyond that it is all pretty good.

There is really nothing on it that I look at and think that is poorly done or cheap. There's a lot of Internet knowledge and help out there. There are lots of aftermarket parts out there.

I think if you are getting a Glass replica it should be at the top of the list.

Thanks Bill. It's the one I'm shooting for :-)

[JBCOBRA]

Yes, a removable trans cross bar would really be nice.
I would prefer that the rollbar was in the original configuration.
The best parts of the car is the way they drive. Very nice with great quality equipment.

[JBCOBRA]

They are great over the road cars. It is easy to rack up a few hundred miles a day.

[Ron61]

I don't have one but have spent a lot of time at a shop that works on them and I think they are one of the better cars. Some customers want a few things changed but that is more personal preference than anything that needs to be done. I also watched an hour TV show on how they are made in South Africa and it is impressive at the workmanship that goes into them. As for the trans cross bar, I saw a couple that they took out the factory one and made a new one that bolted in and worked just as well and it can be removed easily to work on the transmission.

Ron

[Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB]

Simon, I have had mine for over 15 years. There is nothing bad I can say for my SPF. Everyone wants to make it their own with their favorite modifications just like any cobra. Any temporary problem I have ever had has been resolved with the help of the great people of SCOF. You should join as soon as you own one. I have 63K+ miles on my all original drive train. On my 6th set of rear tires for some reason.

AZ Bob

[Shootnride]

Originally Posted by Ron61

As for the trans cross bar, I saw a couple that they took out the factory one and made a new one that bolted in and worked just as well and it can be removed easily to work on the transmission.

Ron

I'm in the process of doing this to mine right now. It would be nice if SPF would make this modification in production.

Ted

[SPF1061]

The Superformance is not the most dead nuts accurate looking replica you can buy. If that is your primary consideration you should buy Shelby Continuation or Kirkham, followed by ERA. Past those three, Superformance is probably as accurate looking as the best of the rest. They all have their little tweaks and take minor allowances here and there. The SPF cars are well engineered, solid and well built with quality components. I don't think there any real problems or flaws with the current cars. You should be able to expect as many fun and trouble free miles as you want to put on the car. (I am working on 71,000 miles on mine.) Any problems you might have will likely be directly linked to the engine you select. There are lots of performance upgrades you can do if you want, but I don't think any are "necessary" if you want mainly a street cruiser. My car is an earlier/mid design (1061). I used to track the car extensively and did many performance upgrades. Off the top of my head and in no particular order, here is a list of things I have done to my car over 14 years of ownership:

1. Avon CRZ66 tires
2. Sprayed inner fender wells with truck bed liner to catch Avon's rocks
3. Olthoff big hat brake kit
4. Olthoff custom adjustable Bilstein coil overs
5. Olthoff custom taller roll bar (to meet VIR rules)
6. R/T rear shock mounts
7. stainless steel brake lines
8. brake and clutch fluid reservoir moved to fire wall
9. R/T adjustable ball joints
10.GTP front and rear sway bars with poly bushings
11.Kirkey aluminum racing driver's seat
12.Halon fire suppression system
13.Torsen rear differential
14.Accusump

You can see you will have no trouble spending as much money as you want. But again, all of these things a primarily track oriented mods and are totally optional and not necessary to make the car safe or fix flaws.
Maintenance items in 70,000+ mile of driving have included:

1. brakes and tires
2. engines (3)
3. ignition switch
4. starter motor
5. alternator
6. water temp gauge
7. ammeter
8. battery ground wire broken at frame

That's about it. I would buy another Superformance without reservation. Drive it like you stole it but keep the shiny side up. Have fun.

[blown871]

Love mine.

And like most... I did my homework.

You can drive.. drive drive drive ........it.

Park it.

Get back in it,..and repeat process.

[NRP/MN]

I am in my 14th year of ownership and the only complaint I have is the MkvIII differential with 3.73 gears. I plan on changing them out to 3.23 at some time, but with a TKOII transmission 1st gear is useless. Other than that this is a very well engineered, quality built replica that has always exceeded my expectations.

[spf645]

Double post,,, I', been up for 26 hrs

[spf645]

I second others about a correct looking roll bar. Maybe it was done the way it is for better fit of top. Mine only has the standard brakes, so park brake is almost useless. Steering is very stiff, and the shake in steering at around 70mph others have spoke of, just started on mine this year. So the CV ball joints are on my list of things to do. Stance of car sit to high in the rear for my liking, so I changed that. No big problem.

Over all though I'm pleased. Panels still line up good on mine for it to be 15 years old.

Would I buy again????? Hard to say, if a ERA with correct placement of gauges, etc. had been close enough to where I live and for sale. Most likely would have went that route. Honestly like the shape of their car better. But I'm not the type to travel very far to look at something for sale anymore. To many wasted trips before.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

There is nothing about the car that's bad. I'd like a removable trans cross bar. The Speedo is a Smiths speedo and it problematic. Beyond that it is all pretty good.

There is really nothing on it that I look at and think that is poorly done or cheap. There's a lot of Internet knowledge and help out there. There are lots of aftermarket parts out there.

I think if you are getting a Glass replica it should be at the top of the list.

cut it like a mustang

[Mark IV]

Among the items mentioned:

* Stainless brake flex lines have been standard for many years now
* Current differential is a ZF, 3.46 ratio with limited slip
* Parking brakes are now integrated in the Wilwood calipers and work well. Yes, the driveline type park brake was a bit problematic
* There have been numerous upgrades in the electrical system over the years as well as improvements in the heater/defroster/vent system

[Dimis]

You've really got to nit-pick to find anything "bad" about an SPF.
But if one was inclined to be soo picky, the angle of the radiator would be one, along with the aforementioned rollbar.
Like I said. Nit-picking.

Go for it and good luck with your purchase!

[Brooklyn-427]

They have doubled in price since the mid 90s.......

[Blue66]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn-427

They have doubled in price since the mid 90s.......

well thats 20 years ago ... Prices do go up

[kayakjack]

Love mine. Put 200 miles on it Thursday. Just a cruise in the North Georgia mountains. Bulletproof. I love it. I could put gas in it and drive to California without a care if I wished. Handles great. Solid.

Love it.

Jack

[fordracing65]

Changing the rear gear ratios is a ***** the parts are from Australia GTO...