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01-10-2005, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,692
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Road Serpent Delays
After ordering my Road Serpent back in September of 2002, and placing a sizeable deposit down for their "advanced kit", I have yet to recieve one item off their packing list, I've heard all of the excuses, the production facility has been ransacked, the employees rioted, there was a government takeover, the dog ate the blue prints,etc...You name it, I heard it. I've been quite patient about this whole process, but now I hear that they are moving their production from Bongobongo to the Artic Circle, OI VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, with that said, I make this public appeal/question to the owners and operators of Road Serpents Limited, where is my 289FIA Road Serpent  |
01-10-2005, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Diego,
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You must be bored today.
By sizeable deposit you must mean you put in your $.02 
I heard they were delayed by necessary changes to engine and trans that require repeated installation and removal.
PS: They are not moving production to the Arctic Cirle. That is their way of saying your car will be produced when hell freezes over.
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01-10-2005, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Instead of being part of the problem, be part of a successful solution.
First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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01-10-2005, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dacula, (Atlanta),
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 SC, Southern Automotive 427W Stroker
Posts: 1,649
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It amazes me that a number of folks in our Cobra community fit into the category of "put up substantial amount of hard-earned cash in good faith and wait years to experience results". Most of you guys are SO PATIENT!! Maybe I'm just getting old and impatient. I couldn't take it! mrmustang, I truly hope that you get more than you expected (in a good way) when all is said and done. I waited TWO DAYS from the time I found my car until it was delivered and that sucked!
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After a good hard ride.....oil pressure is over 50, temp is below 190, she idles and no new dents. LIFE IS GOOD!
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01-10-2005, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
Posts: 2,187
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Mr. Mustang,
I spoke to Turk the other day regarding delivery of your car. At the present time he is very busy organizing a "farewell tour" of the "facility" he is currently occupying -
He did ask that I convey his apologies to you for the delays but, as you are aware, perfection takes a lot of time.
Pat Buckley
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01-10-2005, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Diego,
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Pat are you saying he has lost control of his faculties??
Oh, nevermind. You said facility.
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01-10-2005, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Kansas City,
MO
Cobra Make, Engine: CRL, 351W, Tremec TKO
Posts: 2,299
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You did get the T-shirt, right?
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01-10-2005, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Evans,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 FIA, 347 stroker with Weber 48's, building a '48 Anglia gasser, driving a '55 Chevy resto-rod
Posts: 3,119
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Road Serpents moving facilities
Road Serpents has been forced to move their production facilities offshore to Pitcarin Island due to increased labor and production costs in California. All those having deposits please take notice of the increase in price due to additional shipping charges and forward your additional funds to cover the shipping charges ASAP to Turk at the home office so you may be assured of timely delivery of your car.
We also are offering new color combinations options, such as sanded glass w/ ghost stripes a favorite amongst our buyers as well as other exciting offers.
Contact our home office at 616-871-7825*37 for additional exciting information regarding our wonderful and exciting new car and production facilities. Call during office hours
Hours 12-1 daily M-Th
Thank you for your patience and understanding for the untimely delays in delivery.
Road Serpents P.R. dept.
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01-11-2005, 01:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: What Cobra?
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Hey,
I am sick and tired of people piling on our company.
So we had a little setback. Yes you gave is a deposit, but it is not like you can't do without a car. It is a luxury item, and if we didn't have our legal battles you probably would be driving by now.
12 moths, 14, moths what's the difference?
We asked you for your balance of payment , instead of sending the money you gave us bunch of grief... So, I put someone who is not as tight with money ahead of you.
You will get yours.
I have offered a refund, you won't take it. What do you want me to do?
Customer is not always right... You are a living example of it..
We have been in business over 5 years, and we hope to BE in business for atl east 5 more.
Check the used Cobra market and see why people want OUR cars over anyone else's. It is worth the wait!
You can hardly find one anywhere.
TURK
Customer Relations...
ROAD SERPENTS
ps. Bill, don't listen to that Tony guy,. Good thing he is not one of my customer. he sounds like he wants to fight over a car, because he don't have the patience.. Sue me!
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01-11-2005, 03:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dacula, (Atlanta),
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 SC, Southern Automotive 427W Stroker
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Now Turk, what would Dale Carnegie say?
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After a good hard ride.....oil pressure is over 50, temp is below 190, she idles and no new dents. LIFE IS GOOD!
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01-11-2005, 04:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Small Town,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, Pond Aluminum 482FE
Posts: 349
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If you ever offer a Road Serpent in a box, please let me know.  |
01-11-2005, 04:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,692
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Instead of being part of the problem, be part of a successful solution.
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01-11-2005, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Dacula,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Porsche 928 S4
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These folks are too negative! Mr. Road Serpents is a vissionary, why if it weren't for him and there were actually some Road Serpents delivered, there would be no Road Serpents at all!
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01-11-2005, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Phoenix,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR: 302 w/aluminum heads, Edlebrock injection. Street car trim, no scoop, side pipes or rollbar.
Posts: 1,869
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I heard that Factory Five was buying out Road Serpents. Anybody know anything about that?
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01-11-2005, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Kansas City,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CRL, 351W, Tremec TKO
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Actually it was Shelby that was buying out Road Serpents. Apparently Shelby was wanting to acquire the management rather than the vehicles.
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Who is John Galt?
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01-11-2005, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: What Cobra?
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Those rumors are NOT true. Cars are far better than the management.
Isn't that the case everywhere?
TURK
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01-13-2005, 08:37 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Metro Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 dr roadster, V-8, 4 spd.
Posts: 2,780
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How's the assembly manual on one of these? I am very very patient. My current manufacturer taught me well.
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01-13-2005, 11:36 PM
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Location: Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: What Cobra?
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Best in the industry. As a matter of fact, we have had other manufacturers copying our manual and passing it as their own..
We are thinking litigation..
We have hours and hours of blood sweat and tears in those 6 pages... Don't like being ripped off...
TURK
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01-17-2005, 07:33 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ferndale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2089
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Dear: Mr Serprent I assume you take tradeins I have a really cool gremlin i know you will want. PLease send me 25999.99 and I wil
hold it for you(30999.99 and I will personally sign the dash no stencels). We can work out any additional funds you will owe me
when my Road Serpent is delivered to my place of abode. I will be checking my mail everyday
Tim
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01-17-2005, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Ventura,
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I am selling my POS SPF to purchase a turn key Road Serpent. Are the rumors of production delays true? I have tried to schedule a tour of their production facilities, but the General Manager seems to forget what we agreed upon during our previous conversations so I am always starting from scratch with him.
Anybody have any input on which is better between the Road Serpent and a Kirkham?
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