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Anybody ever do a Shelby Cobra kit?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 6:57 am
Posted on 8/26/24 at 6:57 am
Saw one at the club the other day and it looked incredible. I’m not a car guy by any means so I don’t really know what goes into building one yourself but hard not to like something like that.
Looked up the website and it is self described an easy process to put the kit together yourself with basic mechanics tools. I assume it is a little more complicated than that.
The online kit looked like its prices started in the $35k range and had all kinds of options and upgrades where you could easily get into the 6 figures eventually.
I guess my question is what is the actual price you can get one of these things built for on the cheaper side and what are you giving up to do so? Additionally, is it really as simple as they say it is to basically follow the instruction manual? This is Unique Motorcars in Alabama FWIW
Looked up the website and it is self described an easy process to put the kit together yourself with basic mechanics tools. I assume it is a little more complicated than that.
The online kit looked like its prices started in the $35k range and had all kinds of options and upgrades where you could easily get into the 6 figures eventually.
I guess my question is what is the actual price you can get one of these things built for on the cheaper side and what are you giving up to do so? Additionally, is it really as simple as they say it is to basically follow the instruction manual? This is Unique Motorcars in Alabama FWIW
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Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:14 am to jlovel7
I’ve seen Mexicans put some bad arse spoilers on a 1997 Tercel and looked badass. Keeps the arse end on the ground
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:15 am to jlovel7
Before you go down the kit car route check into the registration and insurance situation in your state.
I owned a Superformance a while back. Fun car but it was not for me long term.
BTW it is generally a lot cheaper to buy someone's well sorted FFR etc that they have grown weary of. You also need far less power than most people think. They are a lot more fun to drive if you can't break traction at over 100mph with just a tap of the go pedal.
I owned a Superformance a while back. Fun car but it was not for me long term.
BTW it is generally a lot cheaper to buy someone's well sorted FFR etc that they have grown weary of. You also need far less power than most people think. They are a lot more fun to drive if you can't break traction at over 100mph with just a tap of the go pedal.
This post was edited on 8/26/24 at 8:43 am
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:19 am to jlovel7
Looks nice. I wouldn't trust myself and would buy turn-key.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:20 am to jlovel7
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at the club
Sam’s Club?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:27 am to summersausage
quote:Once that baby gets over 150 mph…..
I’ve seen Mexicans put some bad arse spoilers on a 1997 Tercel and looked badass. Keeps the arse end on the ground
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:32 am to Obtuse1
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BTW it is generally a lot cheaper to buy someone's well sorted FFR etc that they have grown weary of.
There's one for sale on fb marketplace for $45k.
Looks like a supernice car.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:35 am to jlovel7
Prolly more cost effective to find one someone else has already built.
There are a number of operations that build them. Factory 5 has a great reputation.
There are a number of operations that build them. Factory 5 has a great reputation.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:41 am to Clint Torres
I guess what im getting at is what is the catch for the price being so “low”. Sedans are creeping up into the 30-40k range if they haven’t already. And I can get a replica Shelby cobra for around that?
Is it a go kart engine under the hood or something?
Is it a go kart engine under the hood or something?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:44 am to jlovel7
You have to get it painted for one. Just like anything, those kits are the basic low end without electronics, I don’t think wheels, etc.
Those cars are extremely loud and rough riding. They are like a 1970s sports car basically. A lot of fun for a quick Sunday afternoon drive but the conditions have to be right.
I looked hard into it about a year ago, as said already with just a little patience you can find one used and ready for $40-60k pretty easily. The ones I see usually sit a bit.
Those cars are extremely loud and rough riding. They are like a 1970s sports car basically. A lot of fun for a quick Sunday afternoon drive but the conditions have to be right.
I looked hard into it about a year ago, as said already with just a little patience you can find one used and ready for $40-60k pretty easily. The ones I see usually sit a bit.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 7:51 am to jlovel7
Better to buy one built, even when skills is a several years project.
Just depends what you want, I'm not a fan of replica cars, watches, cloth clothing,etc.
Better investment is to buy a real classic, buy a again it all depends on what you are after.
That said, I'm sure you'll get great enjoy out of one.
Just depends what you want, I'm not a fan of replica cars, watches, cloth clothing,etc.
Better investment is to buy a real classic, buy a again it all depends on what you are after.
That said, I'm sure you'll get great enjoy out of one.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:06 am to jlovel7
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I guess what im getting at is what is the catch for the price being so “low”.
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Sedans are creeping up into the 30-40k
A sedan that you reference is already built, includes all the latest technology, comes with a full warranty and the list goes on.
The "low" priced Kit....is literally just a bunch of pieces you need to build. Many many many hours will be spent building. When you factor in all of the aforementioned, it's not that "low" of a price in the full picture.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:11 am to jlovel7
No but I put a swing set together on Christmas Eve once. Probably the same level of difficulty
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:14 am to jlovel7
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Is it a go kart engine under the hood or something?
Last time I looked, you dont get an engine or transmission in these packages. Need to provide your own.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:24 am to jlovel7
I found this the other day on YT.. I would rather go without all the computer stuff and keep it simple.. Maybe add AC...
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:34 am to jlovel7
I seriously looked into one. There are several good YouTube videos walking through the kit - it isn’t a “if you can change your own oil” type of project by any means.
Kit price usually doesn’t include a drivetrain (motor or transmission). Buying someone else’s is a bit of a gamble because there is no owners manual - you have no idea how it was put together. Electrical gremlins are a nightmare.
I’d still like to do one - but you easily double the cost of the kit to get a complete car and you need garage space for at least a year.
Kit price usually doesn’t include a drivetrain (motor or transmission). Buying someone else’s is a bit of a gamble because there is no owners manual - you have no idea how it was put together. Electrical gremlins are a nightmare.
I’d still like to do one - but you easily double the cost of the kit to get a complete car and you need garage space for at least a year.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:38 am to jlovel7
Unless you’re really mechanically inclined and want to turn wrenches for a while buy an already assembled one.
They pop up on the market fairly often and are a lot fewer headaches.
They pop up on the market fairly often and are a lot fewer headaches.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:39 am to jlovel7
Is this similar to buying a fake Rolex? Posing?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:49 am to Tyga Woods
Not really...
It is a fun design, and it is impossible to buy a genuine, "new" one.
Kit cars have a deservedly bad rep, but some of the Cobra kits are engineered really well.
The guys driving them are just having with them, and aren't trying to pass them off as genuine Shelbys.
The lack of oil leaks is a giveaway.
It is a fun design, and it is impossible to buy a genuine, "new" one.
Kit cars have a deservedly bad rep, but some of the Cobra kits are engineered really well.
The guys driving them are just having with them, and aren't trying to pass them off as genuine Shelbys.
The lack of oil leaks is a giveaway.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:23 am to Obtuse1
Insurance is a piece of cake, Hagerty will do it over the phone - and it's cheap.
Registration is a royal PIA in LA though, I started the process in February, and might have plates in the next few weeks.
It can be done.
I really enjoyed the build, though I went with a Lotus 7 type kit.
Registration is a royal PIA in LA though, I started the process in February, and might have plates in the next few weeks.
It can be done.
I really enjoyed the build, though I went with a Lotus 7 type kit.
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