FFR Forum - possible GP attendance - Page 2

Heidelberg · #21 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Now that's a combination that would attract a lot of Cobra enthusiasts from all over the country....The GP with a Cobra class concurrent to Shelbyfest!

Whovever is in the know or position to assess the possibility of this...I for one say go for it!!!

Merv and Sharon · #22 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 08:22 PM

What a great concept this is: http://www.factoryfive.com/chalhome.html

Quite basic and relatively original cars with moderate hp and they really seem to do a great job!

Merv

spookypt · #23 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 08:28 PM

There is one for sale in QLD http://www.my105.com/classified.asp?id=11693
if anyone is interested. It no longer meets class regulation/guidelines with 347, DDwebs and brake/tranny upgrade but would make a great track car.... Such an UGLY roll bar though.. Needs the GAS AXE taken to it IMO!

I have all the specs on this car plus its history and USA built owner if anyone was intersted. You'd get it for around $40K I'd assume.

SpookyPT

dadndave · #24 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 07:48 PM

About 5 weeks ago one of these cars was sold on this forum. Have lost the link, but remembered it was road registered, had a sh.t load of extras, had done only one meeting. Asking price was US$18,500!!!!!. Was gone before I could get the money ready.

Merv and Sharon · #25 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 04:42 AM

In many ways these may be the last 'real ' Cobras? In terms of their purpose and design.

Rob. Smith · #26 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

In many ways these may be the last 'real ' Cobras? In terms of their purpose and design.

Last of the real "KIT" Cobras with a purpose of simplicity in build and excellence in performance. These cars are so much like a model car...all the bits are there !

spookypt · #27 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 07:49 PM

I have also heard rumours of a few 750HP dry sumped cobras coming down-under as well in the new year. That'd certainly challenge the FFR cars and make a great spectacle!

Merv and Sharon · #28 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 04:45 AM

I always wonder how anyone could actually 'drive' a Cobra with that many HP? Mine probably has a third of that now and I find that to fully exploit that power is a challenge. Too see the FFR cars with about the same HP is interesting and suggests that they are a well balanced set up.

spookypt · #29 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 03:45 PM

Very Big B.....lls!

*Cobber* · #30 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 04:18 PM

The FF challenge car is a great concept considering they have plenty of cheap donor cars in the US as well. Cheap, easy to build and mail order parts straight off the shelf with a race class all of it's own.

Now if only we had that down under......

Ticket booked to the GP already regardless of if there are cobra's there or not.

spookypt · #31 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 07:22 PM

My bird in the US tells me this is looking more and more possible......

Hmmm! You watch Cobra sales increase if this happens... Good for the industry I reckon!

SpookyPT

*Cobber* · #32 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 09:17 PM

If FF (or someone) could come up with an Australian complient (complete) kit based on a single Australian donor vehicle then yes if not it's all too hard. I couldn't see people building cars for just track use here unless they were cheap.

But I do agree it would be worth going to see, bring it on I say.

spookypt · #33 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 09:54 PM

Stay tuned.... There are plans a-foot!

boxhead · #34 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 12:17 AM

This is what I reckon your building Matt, how close is my guess?

Merv and Sharon · #35 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 02:45 AM

Could this be? If so that is a great idea! These are so close to the real spirit of the Cobra.

spookypt · #36 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 04:03 PM

Nope sorry Boxy and Merv.... Definately not FFR. I could have bought one already in Oz.....and it had been modified quite considerably from what NASA rules allow.....

I am doing something else.... Should debut in May "hopefully".

SpookyPT

Wazza · #37 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spookypt

Nope sorry Boxy and Merv.... Definately not FFR. I could have bought one already in Oz.....and it had been modified quite considerably from what NASA rules allow.....

I am doing something else.... Should debut in May "hopefully".

SpookyPT

Oh Goody...You're talking about you're "secret project" again....I can do with the sleep!!

boxhead · #38 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazza

Oh Goody...You're talking about you're "secret project" again....I can do with the sleep!!

I am going to quit guessing, and just wait to see what it is.

spookypt · #39 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazza

Oh Goody...You're talking about you're "secret project" again....I can do with the sleep!!

PCC · #40 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 10:41 PM

Based upon where Matt lives (and Wazza too) its bound to be a pimpin machine.

Plenty of bling - huge sub woofer and possibly furry dice

Hydraulic suspension no doubt

I reckon he's getting ready for a side attraction at the next Indy (Super Gp) (V8) Surfer's Event