There's even less to a Caterham/Lotus Super Seven than even a Cobra. Statistically, you certainly don't want to get hit in one.
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There's even less to a Caterham/Lotus Super Seven than even a Cobra. Statistically, you certainly don't want to get hit in one.
Almost any toy car vs any modern tank will be very bad for you. Whether the toy is 25 or 30% of the weight of the other vehicle doesnt really matter. You are screwed either way.
99.99% of the time.
A coworker had the Caterham with the Toyota motor in it. Got hit by a transport truck on the QEW in it on a Saturday afternoon (saw it on the news, didn't recognize the remains of the car). He was telling me the story at work on the Monday. Not a scratch on him.
The guy in the truck died in the accident.
Even if the toy (that isn't a modern car of some sort) is heavier than the modern car, it's still not going to be a good situation unless you are very lucky. Crash structures started getting good about 15 or 20 years ago.
Probably less safe in an accident then our motorcycles to be honest.
At least with the bike you can be thrown clear. Although either is generally not considered to be “safe” forms of transportation.
Here 2 pics of my car body off.
At least with the bike you can be thrown clear. Although either is generally not considered to be “safe” forms of transportation.
Here 2 pics of my car body off.
Things are heating up.
A dealer 2.5 hrs away made me an offer, to get the ball rolling (I wouldn't go first).
I counter offered. If they meet me half way, I'll be RIDING AGAIN!!!
Is all of the car money going into the bike fund? That will be an awesome bike. Good luck.
@Clutt-225 Is this the type of replica like yours?
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Haha, 500 km on it. Back to Clutts "don't meet your heroes". 306 in a Cobra seems strange to me. Ford engines aren't my thing. Is that a 289 opened up a bit or something entirely different?@Clutt-225 Is this the type of replica like yours?
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Can’t recall if Clutt mentioned what his build was specifically, but factory five is a common cobra replica which uses the fox mustang drivetrain. The one linked is a slightly bored over (I presume given 306ci) with a mild streetable cam. Looks like a decent build without seeing it in person.
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New FJR 13. Yammy dealer contacted me!
The rest of the dough is going to insurance. M license for the better part of 45yrs being treated as a new rider. Bikeless since '14 is their excuse.
Smiley face for the bike. Sad face for the insurance.
Would it have been cheaper to have a small bike around for 6 years to keep the history active?
Similar but no.
That is a Factory five roadster built using a Mustang donor car.
Factory Five is the Walmart replica. Very well sorted out and reliable kits and the most affordable. Also great support network & on line comunity.
This car looks to be an average ish build.
306 is a ford 302 bored out. T5 is a five speed mustang trans
you can see it still has 4 bolt hubs which would limit wheel selection.
Also a few other things. The earlier factory five cars had an odd shape to the rear fenders and trunk although I think that was rectified in the 4th gen bodies.
There are better cars for the same or just a bit more coin. That said if its cheaper than that stay away Unless your just looking for the starting point to a project.
Another thing I would look for is a car that has some miles.
Cars with ultra low mileage could indicate that the car is **** to drive or has mechanical issues. With these cars mileage is a good thing it shows the car is usable.
The best names in Replicas would be Shelby them selves, Kirkham, Superformance, Back draft racing.
My car is a Johnex which was a Canadian car builder.
351 Windsor block with built internals now 392ci stroked making roughly 450 to 500hp, Tko 5spd trans.
The Chassis was built in Newmarket in CSC racing’s shop.
Johnex cars had a pretty good reputation but the company struggled.
There Was one on Kijiji recently a red one.
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I would take this over the orange one and just replace the dash.
That is a Factory five roadster built using a Mustang donor car.
Factory Five is the Walmart replica. Very well sorted out and reliable kits and the most affordable. Also great support network & on line comunity.
This car looks to be an average ish build.
306 is a ford 302 bored out. T5 is a five speed mustang trans
you can see it still has 4 bolt hubs which would limit wheel selection.
Also a few other things. The earlier factory five cars had an odd shape to the rear fenders and trunk although I think that was rectified in the 4th gen bodies.
There are better cars for the same or just a bit more coin. That said if its cheaper than that stay away Unless your just looking for the starting point to a project.
Another thing I would look for is a car that has some miles.
Cars with ultra low mileage could indicate that the car is **** to drive or has mechanical issues. With these cars mileage is a good thing it shows the car is usable.
The best names in Replicas would be Shelby them selves, Kirkham, Superformance, Back draft racing.
My car is a Johnex which was a Canadian car builder.
351 Windsor block with built internals now 392ci stroked making roughly 450 to 500hp, Tko 5spd trans.
The Chassis was built in Newmarket in CSC racing’s shop.
Johnex cars had a pretty good reputation but the company struggled.
There Was one on Kijiji recently a red one.
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Great thanks for the explanation.Similar but no.
That is a Factory five roadster built using a Mustang donor car.
Factory Five is the Walmart replica. Very well sorted out and reliable kits and the most affordable. Also great support network & on line comunity.
This car looks to be an average ish build.
306 is a ford 302 bored out. T5 is a five speed mustang trans
you can see it still has 4 bolt hubs which would limit wheel selection.
Also a few other things. The earlier factory five cars had an odd shape to the rear fenders and trunk although I think that was rectified in the 4th gen bodies.
There are better cars for the same or just a bit more coin. That said if its cheaper than that stay away Unless your just looking for the starting point to a project.
Another thing I would look for is a car that has some miles.
Cars with ultra low mileage could indicate that the car is **** to drive or has mechanical issues. With these cars mileage is a good thing it shows the car is usable.
The best names in Replicas would be Shelby them selves, Kirkham, Superformance, Back draft racing.
My car is a Johnex which was a Canadian car builder.
351 Windsor block with built internals now 392ci stroked making roughly 450 to 500hp, Tko 5spd trans.
The Chassis was built in Newmarket in CSC racing’s shop.
Johnex cars had a pretty good reputation but the company struggled.
There Was one on Kijiji recently a red one.
I would take this over the orange one and just replace the dash.Kijiji - Buy, Sell & Save with Canada's #1 Local Classifieds
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No idea, but very likely. My last busa cost $860 / yr. FJR will be $2200 and it's a sport tourer. Busa was SS......eeeeeks.
Deal is still in limbo.
Great write up, thanks Clutt. Boo to the 427 badges. I hate poser cars. That could be fixed easily enough though.Similar but no.
That is a Factory five roadster built using a Mustang donor car.
Factory Five is the Walmart replica. Very well sorted out and reliable kits and the most affordable. Also great support network & on line comunity.
This car looks to be an average ish build.
306 is a ford 302 bored out. T5 is a five speed mustang trans
you can see it still has 4 bolt hubs which would limit wheel selection.
Also a few other things. The earlier factory five cars had an odd shape to the rear fenders and trunk although I think that was rectified in the 4th gen bodies.
There are better cars for the same or just a bit more coin. That said if its cheaper than that stay away Unless your just looking for the starting point to a project.
Another thing I would look for is a car that has some miles.
Cars with ultra low mileage could indicate that the car is **** to drive or has mechanical issues. With these cars mileage is a good thing it shows the car is usable.
The best names in Replicas would be Shelby them selves, Kirkham, Superformance, Back draft racing.
My car is a Johnex which was a Canadian car builder.
351 Windsor block with built internals now 392ci stroked making roughly 450 to 500hp, Tko 5spd trans.
The Chassis was built in Newmarket in CSC racing’s shop.
Johnex cars had a pretty good reputation but the company struggled.
There Was one on Kijiji recently a red one.
I would take this over the orange one and just replace the dash.Kijiji - Buy, Sell & Save with Canada's #1 Local Classifieds
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I agree on the badges. When building mine I choose the Powered by ford badge that actually came on the older 289 Cobra.
I did use a Cobra badge on my steering wheel to cover over an ugly logo on the wheel. I also never make claims of it being anything other than a loosely based replica.
Although on the originals some say the 427 badging did not refer to the engine but that the body was the 427 Cobra body. As many if not most street cars actually had the 428 engine and not the 427 side oiler competition engines.
Ouch. Note to c8 buyers, lift from jack points. The typical pinch weld locations are no bueno.
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