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05-30-2010, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lomita,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SP3033, KC SBF 427
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quicklifts, bumperettes or hoops?
Looks like the most popular option is quicklifts which I really prefer the looks of. Anyone got experience with damage with this and the other options?
thx, mattpatt
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05-30-2010, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: yuba city,
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Cobra Make, Engine: spf
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They said if I had quick jacks instead of bumperettes it probably would have saved the front end....... 
Neither offer any protection what so ever so put on the ones YOU like.
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Too close for missles, switching to guns.........
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05-30-2010, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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They are just there for looks, so go with what you like.
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05-30-2010, 03:11 PM
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Location: Milton, Pa.,
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Had the hoop on front with the bumperets when a friend backed into it with a 40 Ford sedan. It pushed hoop back over the front about 4 inches and broke the fiberglass. His car actually had more damage to it than mine with his left rear fender and rear body panel smashed. But it's well again. AND he is still a friend.
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05-30-2010, 04:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thudmaster
They said if I had quick jacks instead of bumperettes it probably would have saved the front end.......
Neither offer any protection what so ever so put on the ones YOU like.
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Wow, that is an ugly wreck. What kind of speed was involved? I can't help but think that if the hood had come through the windshield............  |
05-30-2010, 07:48 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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If you value your shins, forget the quick jacks!
Every time you walk around the car you will bang your shins on the damn things.
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05-30-2010, 08:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
If you value your shins, forget the quick jacks!
Every time you walk around the car you will bang your shins on the damn things.
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 Some of us learn.  
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05-30-2010, 08:40 PM
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Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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the world is full of slow learners and fast learners
ones life goal should be: to be smarter than inanimate objects
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05-30-2010, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
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Bumperettes or full hoops, quick Jacks are un safe for you mechanics
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05-30-2010, 09:20 PM
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Location: Santa Barbara, Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R.U.C.C. with a 427FE, toploader
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The only problem with Quick Jacks is you have to explain to EVERYONE what they are. 
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05-31-2010, 07:58 AM
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Location: Wilmington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster, 302, roller cam, Holley 650
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I have a set of bumperettes on my CRII. I was involved in an accident (involving 4 cars) with car #3 being pushed into the rear bumperettes. Before I got out of my car the one thought that went through my mind was; "bumperettes are useless!" Imagine my surprise when I found that the bumperettes had taken all the damage and NO fiberglass or paint suffered any damage. The front 5 mph bumper of the Civic was heavily damaged.
I guess I got lucky again. 
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05-31-2010, 09:17 AM
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Location: Thousand Oaks,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster
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Quickjacks and shins? Kinda like sidepipes...how many times are you gonna get burned? I would suggest all three and change them out whenever you get the urge. No, I don't do that but I have thought about it.
John
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05-31-2010, 09:31 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
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I had all three and would switch them around when I got tired of what was on there.
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05-31-2010, 09:42 AM
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Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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I have chrome bumperetts for sale. $175 takes. I'm making custom stainless steel jacks to match the rest of my stainless parts.
My ad-
http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...p/product/2990
cobrakev@galaxycable.net
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Kevin
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05-31-2010, 10:12 AM
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Location: Sacramento,Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates (2001)
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If you want the racecar look go for the quick jacks.....
i have the rear bumper with the over rides on the rear
and the over rides only on the front....
i dont like the front "hoop" they just dont look
like they fit worth a darn........
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05-31-2010, 11:34 AM
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Location: Manteca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: None, sold it
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Kevin,
Note that not all manufactures have the same bolt pattern. You might want to mention the spacing between bolt holes.
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Terry
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05-31-2010, 11:37 AM
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Location: Ferndale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2089
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Those hoops can come in handy. 
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05-31-2010, 11:55 AM
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Hum,.... had no idea they weren't all the same. I'll measure & post them. Thank you.
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Kevin
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05-31-2010, 12:31 PM
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Kevin,
I know that the Classic Roadster is 3 1/2" between centers. Not sure about the rest.
I can send you a 3D solid model of the ones that I made and you can adapt them to your requirments if you want.
Take a look at MaSnaka's Photos (page 2 under new quick jacks). He has mine in polished stainless on his. I have not uploaded my pictures yet with them on my CR.
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05-31-2010, 02:23 PM
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Location: McAllen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler...488" hi-rise, dry-sump FE s/o w/stacks
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I've got overriders on my car with a rear bumper and am going to put a hoop on the front shortly.
Those quick jacks are just too hard on the shins
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