05-31-2013, 01:12 PM
Mike Wrote:was this from one of those exotic rental places? if so, keep in mind that those cars are ragged on all day in desert heat and are only maintained enough to keep them rolling.
Yes, but not the first and only time I drove one. A friend's was much better, but it is still a kit car. Does not have that "finesse" that a modern porsche, bmw, and (yes) a modern corvette. I think the big problem is that I had built it up in my mind a lot more than can be reasonably expected out of a "kit" car.
I certainly wouldnt do a "donor build". Therefore my want reduced, as to get it the way I want it, I would have to go the expensive route. Full tilton brake/clutch setup, flaming river steering rack, IRS kit (which is still just a thunderbird rear suspension), and massive tires. The car doesn't have the grip it should have considering the components, so you have to make it up with tire.
Edit: Remember, most Factory Five Cobras (if we are talking reasonable pricing here under $50k), are built from Fox-Body mustang parts, probably one of the worst cars ever to pull steering, and rear solid axle suspension/geometry from. (sorry Matt)
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