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**fleet** · #61 09-08-2017, 09:07 PM

Good info Jody.

I didn't know you too were a Cobra replica alumni club member.

Yes, footbox fit is key due to sciatica on the left side.

Interesting that you found your Cobras were a better fit interior wise than the much bigger Vette.

From watching this great vid again...

...I guess I see why they would get a bunch of attention.

Maybe even more than a 1st gen with a well placed Lat-G sticker on it.

Sheck44 · #62 09-09-2017, 04:08 AM

Skip .. I built a really nice Factory 5 in 2010, and here are my thoughts in a nutshell

Nothing looks as cool, sounds so bad a$$, fun to drive and gets as much attention than a Cobra.

Pitfalls are as follows, can really only be driven when its between 70 - 80 degrees as they get real hot, and obviously no rain in the forecast. Depending on the driver (and other drivers around you) these cars are pretty dangerous. Sidepipes WILL eventually burn you or someone else

If you don't mind a car for the limited driving in perfect conditions then I'd seriously consider one

Just my 2 cents
Cheers
Steve

**GregWeld** · #63 09-09-2017, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Skip .. I built a really nice Factory 5 in 2010, and here are my thoughts in a nutshell

Nothing looks as cool, sounds so bad a$$, fun to drive and gets as much attention than a Cobra.

Pitfalls are as follows, can really only be driven when its between 70 - 80 degrees as they get real hot, and obviously no rain in the forecast. Depending on the driver (and other drivers around you) these cars are pretty dangerous. Sidepipes WILL eventually burn you or someone else

If you don't mind a car for the limited driving in perfect conditions then I'd seriously consider one

Just my 2 cents
Cheers
Steve

Gotta love brutal honesty! I bow your direction sir!

**fleet** · #64 09-09-2017, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Skip .. I built a really nice Factory 5 in 2010, and here are my thoughts in a nutshell

Nothing looks as cool, sounds so bad a$$, fun to drive and gets as much attention than a Cobra.

Pitfalls are as follows, can really only be driven when its between 70 - 80 degrees as they get real hot, and obviously no rain in the forecast. Depending on the driver (and other drivers around you) these cars are pretty dangerous. Sidepipes WILL eventually burn you or someone else

If you don't mind a car for the limited driving in perfect conditions then I'd seriously consider one

Just my 2 cents
Cheers
Steve

Always great to hear from someone who has 'lived' with a Cobra.

Very helpful info.

Thanks Steve.

Vegas69 · #65 09-09-2017, 09:18 AM

I've come to appreciate more versatility in a car. If the use is limited, so is the fun and seat time. Unless it's a race care, I like some refinement instead of raw, clunky, windy, and loud. Of course I just turned 40 so take it for what's worth.

**fleet** · #66 09-09-2017, 10:27 AM

**fleet** · #67 09-09-2017, 03:30 PM

The 1969's are my fav C3's. I could see this checking a lot of boxes. Get the best heat shields on the sidepipes. Someone mentioned getting the sidepipes ceramic coated helps too. Do period correct looking wheels big enough to get some great brakes to fit. Good chance I'd efi it.

'69 t-top bbc car being tracked...lightly.

Greg, here's what you were talking about, a C2 BBC roadster.

**GregWeld** · #68 09-09-2017, 06:21 PM

Several things about the Corvette video.....

#1 - judging from the bouncy ass rear --- the shocks in that one are junk

#2 - I've never had a "sloppy" steering box in one - EVER - the reason for that is I always sent the box to RED HEAD STEERING in Seattle Washington --- DONE.

#3 - Ditto the brakes being "okay for an old car". With modern pads (on properly bedded rotors) - the cars brakes are FINE. Not 6 piston StopTechs - but more than "okay for an old car"....

#4 - I don't care what you attempt to do to the side exhaust - you're not going to stop them from burning the back of your calf IF you touch them... so don't waste the effort. Just remember they're there (you can't forget because your ears should be ringing) and when you swing out of the car - don't touch them. I'm 5'5" with short legs -- it was NEVER a problem. You also get in the habit of reminding your passengers. It's just that simple.

**fleet** · #69 09-09-2017, 07:15 PM

Greg,

Yep, too bad MT didn't pick a better example for that vid.

I hear you about the side exhaust.

Have you ever seen how some owners have rigged up a fitted insulated 'blanket' that they mount next to both seats and then roll them out over the exhaust when they exit?

I've seen them several times.

**clill** · #70 09-09-2017, 09:19 PM

Since you want a Cobra I would suggest you be patient and wait for killer deal on one. Drive it,get it out of your system and then sell it when you are ready to try something else. there are a ton of them out there and deals to be had.