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<blockquote data-quote="1995COBRA-R" data-source="post: 12537119" data-attributes="member: 9515"><p>Tom,</p><p>That is a good point. A Ford dealer could get the parts cheaper than most of us. He could build a legal IMSA car for much less than the $35K entry price of a Cobra R.</p><p></p><p>But, the price of racing even back in 1996-2003 was expensive. They had to haul them to tracks all over the USA. They had to employ crews, pay for hotel rooms....</p><p></p><p>I can't help but think that these original racers are proud of what they did, despite the costs. Now we are still talking about the cars. IMO, that is a nice legacy.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Gary,</p><p>I'll make you a deal. I'll bring it to Charlotte if you'll take all of us out to your favorite restaurant, Red Lobster. :-D</p><p></p><p>Seriously,</p><p></p><p>My spy back in your shop says that your #99 of 250 Cobra R is 85% finished? It has the best SCCA logbook of any 95R. :shrug:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]406312[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I'd also like to thank Don for restoring such a superb and nice car. I've spent some time with it, and it is perfect. The strings show a straight body with just enough camber and caster.</p><p></p><p>The attention to detail is just excellent in every part. The Hp/torque curve, and rear gearing is going to be perfect for HSR tracks (except Daytona). IMO, the exterior and interior of the car is better now that when Chuck Snipes raced it.</p><p></p><p>The horsepower (it has a dyno tune) is perfect for a vintage race car. It's not too much to cause breakage to drivetrain parts but just enough to screw with other cars on the back straight at RA.</p><p></p><p>The suspension specs seem perfect. The tire will allow some suspension adjustment with tire pressures. All four shocks are adjustable.</p><p></p><p>I may offer Danica a co-drive (to heck with Chuck S.). ;-) :beer:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]406313[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1995COBRA-R, post: 12537119, member: 9515"] Tom, That is a good point. A Ford dealer could get the parts cheaper than most of us. He could build a legal IMSA car for much less than the $35K entry price of a Cobra R. But, the price of racing even back in 1996-2003 was expensive. They had to haul them to tracks all over the USA. They had to employ crews, pay for hotel rooms.... I can't help but think that these original racers are proud of what they did, despite the costs. Now we are still talking about the cars. IMO, that is a nice legacy. Gary, I'll make you a deal. I'll bring it to Charlotte if you'll take all of us out to your favorite restaurant, Red Lobster. :-D Seriously, My spy back in your shop says that your #99 of 250 Cobra R is 85% finished? It has the best SCCA logbook of any 95R. :shrug: [ATTACH=full]406312[/ATTACH] I'd also like to thank Don for restoring such a superb and nice car. I've spent some time with it, and it is perfect. The strings show a straight body with just enough camber and caster. The attention to detail is just excellent in every part. The Hp/torque curve, and rear gearing is going to be perfect for HSR tracks (except Daytona). IMO, the exterior and interior of the car is better now that when Chuck Snipes raced it. The horsepower (it has a dyno tune) is perfect for a vintage race car. It's not too much to cause breakage to drivetrain parts but just enough to screw with other cars on the back straight at RA. The suspension specs seem perfect. The tire will allow some suspension adjustment with tire pressures. All four shocks are adjustable. I may offer Danica a co-drive (to heck with Chuck S.). ;-) :beer: [ATTACH=full]406313[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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