New Cobra Owner

[jualwatt]

Just had my Backdraft cobra delivered late last week (#1134)

Thanks Jay and Brian from Revolocity Motor Sales and Vintage Motorsports respectively for making it all happen seamlesly!

A few particulars:

5.0L Coyote Aluminator NA
Solid motor mounts
Ceramic coated headers
Tremek TKO 600
Speck stage 3+ clutch
391 LS in the rear
Upgraded aluminum radiator and fan shroud
Dual roll bars (my wife took one look and said "Where's mine?")
Heates seats
Tonneau cover
Mota-Lita wood wheel
Dual ray-dots
Aluminum gas tank w/tank mounted fuel pump (1000HP capable)
Rear 3M Paint Protection (will add tops of doors soon)
Upgraded start push button
18" rims/tires
Aux power plug added
probably forgetting something else but this is enough for now

Jay and Brian set this build up to accept a supercharger at a later date. The discussion between my wife and I went "You want to go 0 to jail how fast?", but perfectly OK with setting it up for a future install!

The Coyote is a very clean install (see photo). It is a tight fit width wise, but Brian and Jay have the install down to a science. The orange covers were Jay's idea (and a damn good one as it pulls it al together and looks awesome).

With the fist 175 miles under my belt, I am impressed with both the Coyote's performance and drivability (the 391's are a great fit for overall driving and performance with this set up) The stage 3+ clutch took a little getting used to, but after the first 30 miles or so I got the hang of it (I will say I like the heavier feel of this clutch through the Hydraulics actuators).

So how did I end up going for my frist cobra? I was looking at new Shelby GT500 converibles (my wife was on board) and then she said "now is this what you really want?". This got me thinking hard and somewhere in the back of my mind I had dismissed ever owning a cobra (even though I have wanted one since I was 15 years old). So I came to my senses and this is where I ended up. Is it totally impractical? YOU BET! Just as a midlife crisis was meant to be!

What was important to me was drivability as I intend to put miles on this car! the newer technology of the Coyote was a good fit for what I was looking for. While I like the look, I am not a stickler for all the original correct details (which I know will shock many on this site as I can see by the treads that many are purists), just looking to have some fun with it!









Stealing some of these pics from Jay as I have been having too much fun driving to bother taking my own pics yet!

[RichardCSX6000]

Looks like you got a nice one! Have fun and be careful out there! You still have plenty fo good driving season left....the best part is Sept. and Oct. to me!

[Dimis]

Congrats!
Looks a beauty!

Just one thought - with all those small modern touches I'm thinking leather wrapped steering wheel and she'd be perfect

[jualwatt]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Congrats!
Looks a beauty!

Just one thought - with all those small modern touches I'm thinking leather wrapped steering wheel and she'd be perfect

I thought about it, but I really liked the look and feel of the wood wheel and after driving it, no regrets.

[rpatton3]

Nice ride. Enjoy it with the Mrs.!!

Russell

[RMHINC]

It was nice to meet you up at Lime Rock this weekend. Your car is awesome ! I can't wait to get my new one and test that 5.0 Coyote out Rick

[JLip]

VERY NICE!!!! You're going to have a lot of fun!!! Enjoy!!!

[Clois Harlan]

I second the fun aspect of these things. I really like the job you have done on the whole package. Hats off to Jay and Brian. Have fun.

Clois

[jualwatt]

Rick,

It was great to meet you as well! You will not be dissapointed! Jay and Brian definately do things right. You will have to let me know how you like the different Coyote "tunes".

Julian

[rpatton3]

Have you enjoyed your first few month of ownership? I wanted a Cobra roadster since age fourteen and got mine at age 58 after 20 years of serious study.

Jay was great to deal with and I am glad he is gonna be around.

Best wishes.

[Slick61]

sweet! Hope you enjoy it! Any time you wanna trade, just let me know!

[jualwatt]

Originally Posted by rpatton3

Have you enjoyed your first few month of ownership? I wanted a Cobra roadster since age fourteen and got mine at age 58 after 20 years of serious study.

Jay was great to deal with and I am glad he is gonna be around.

Best wishes.

The first rew months have been awesome! Over 1300 miles, but could have easily doubled that had the weather cooperated more. It was 49 for me. a little over a month from my 50th. If you are going for a midlife crisis purchase, might as well do it right! The wife said "no re-do's", so doing it right the first time, I won't need one.

I have never been comfortable letting anyone touch any of my vehicles since my first car, but after working with Jay and Brian on this build, I would be very comfortable sending any work thier way!

Julian

[jualwatt]

Originally Posted by Slick61

sweet! Hope you enjoy it! Any time you wanna trade, just let me know!

No offence intended, but hell no! Something about being able to customize a vehicle exactly the way you want it makes it that much more special.

I will admit, before I saw it in person for the first time, I started to second guess the color combination (was one of the combo's Jay thought would be really interesting). The pictures do not do the combination and overall package justice. The orange outlines on the steel grey stripes are complimented by all orange stitching thoughout the black interior, and the orange valve covers (Jay's idea as well) pulls it into the engine compartment and draws a croud at shows.

All cobra's are great cars, from the vintage correct look the purists like to the more modern adaptations like this one. They all turn heads driving down the street and each owner is and should be proud to own one of these vehicles.