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May 31, 2007 4:06:03 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004

Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Now that I have had my 997TT for almost three months I am taking the maddness to another level. I am about to close the deal on a 2007 Superformance Cobra MKIII.

These are modern AC Shelby Cobra replicas with fully
independant suspension, wilwood brakes etc.

Now the scary part is the following: The whole car with engine weighs in at just 1200 kg. The engine I have chosen is a Roush performance 427IR. It has 560 hp and 535 lbft torque.

Should receive it within three month. Will have to do a lenghty write-up on performance compared to my Turbo I guess.....just hope there are no bends or twists in my way.

Any thoughts ?

Already scared of it.....

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May 31, 2007 4:06:47 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

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May 31, 2007 4:07:25 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

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May 31, 2007 4:08:29 PM

edz: Rennteam Pro; Loc: South Orange County; Posts: 2022, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 11, 2005; Reply to: intouch1

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That's a hot looking replica. They are fast and furious

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May 31, 2007 4:49:48 PM

eclou: Veteran; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 1182, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 4, 2006; Reply to: edz

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Absolutely beautiful. There is one running around my local track at times. Very fast, but handling is spotty

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May 31, 2007 5:29:42 PM

sato: Pilot; Loc: New York, U.S.A.; Posts: 364, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 8, 2005; Reply to: eclou

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Gorgeous!!!!

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May 31, 2007 5:42:07 PM

tortesq1: Co-Pilot; Loc: Long Island, NY; Posts: 172, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 1, 2006; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Should be a phenomenal Sunday driver so long as short ride and perfect weather. IMHO, for long drives, inclement weather, genuine creature comforts and the occasional passenger, TT, theres no substitute.

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May 31, 2007 6:46:03 PM

roadtrip: Veteran; Loc: new mexico, usa; Posts: 1172, Gallery; Registered on: May 31, 2006; Reply to: tortesq1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

congrats....very cool choice...im was impressed with the build quality of the couple of superperformance cars ive seen up close...no kitcar stigma with nice detailing....im sure you will be glad you stepped up on the motor vs the alternatives that must also be available....looking forward to your pic/reports in the near future....color ?

can we assume power braking will soon be replaced with the more traditional , power shifting

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May 31, 2007 6:53:49 PM

raclaims: Junior; Loc: New Jersey; Posts: 107, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 13, 2005; Reply to: roadtrip

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You're not nuts at all...they are sweet...I'm about to order one myself actually!

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May 31, 2007 7:04:43 PM

J.Seven: Rennteam Master; Loc: Estoril , Portugal; Posts: 3201, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 16, 2002; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

This is a dream car, a keeper with a shape that was beautiful in the 70, it is historic now and will be art in four wheels in the future. Better than this one, only the Mercedes SL from 1957, but that one costs 300.000 euros

Your car is absolutely beautiful , the look alone is worth the money it costs

Congrats

J.Seven

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May 31, 2007 7:12:30 PM

krown05: Veteran; Loc: Florida, United States; Posts: 836, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 4, 2005; Reply to: J.Seven

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damn that car looks hot. Congrats!

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May 31, 2007 8:20:06 PM

Dan L: Expert; Loc: Santa Barbara, CA , United States; Posts: 1957, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 2, 2006; Reply to: krown05

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Try not to kill yourself in that thing!

Dan

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May 31, 2007 10:51:14 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: J.Seven

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Great car. Kind of a specialty rig though because the boring word "practical" can't be used to describe it.

Congratulations though: seems you're about to cross the line into Car Collector Territory.

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Jun 1, 2007 2:42:09 AM

Bluehinder: Junior; Loc: Colorado; Posts: 134, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 18, 2007; Reply to: MMD

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Smoking hot! Very cool retro car, very uniqie. Love it.

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Jun 1, 2007 3:31:18 AM

gradyex: Pilot; Loc: S.F. Bay Area, CA.; Posts: 334, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 21, 2004; Reply to: Bluehinder

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Congrats, very nice! Be careful with that car it is very quick. Basically its all engine and in the wrong hands can be dangerous. I'm sure you already figured that out, just be carefull. The turbo on the other hand is fast but built to keep you out of trouble...to a point. These 2 cars have very little in common so it will be a whole different experience. Years ago I was a passenger on my friends 100% stock AC Cobra (the real deal). It was a small block not the 427 model but you literally could pop wheelies doing 120 miles per hour in 4th gear it was so light. Sold it 10 years ago for a bunch of $$$. A rare find.

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Jun 1, 2007 9:01:45 AM

ed_moree: Rennteam Pro; Loc: spain , China; Posts: 2407, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 15, 2005; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

want one!!!! You are not nuts.... just crazy!!!!

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Jun 1, 2007 3:25:56 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: ed_moree

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ed_moree said:
want one!!!! You are not nuts.... just crazy!!!!

Yeah, I think I would be _afraid_ to own one.

Like if someone gave me a big bottle of barbituates or a fully auto AK-47.

(just kidding about the Rx and AK)

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Jun 4, 2007 9:06:53 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: MMD

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

the original is still produced. not the AC. the shelby i mean. however, they source aluminum bodies from kirkham(another replica producer) and the chassis of the superformance is far superior. superformance is also licensed by shelby.

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Jun 4, 2007 9:17:49 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

there we go....was supposed to transfer the funds today. girlfriend approaches me in tears and asks me to not order the cobra....

- order car, loose the girlfriend ?
- not tell her, order car, surprise her and loose her ?
- not order car, loose her ?
- loose her, order car ?

just kidding, i can understand her worrying. honestly i was worried too....560 hp and no safety whatsoever.....

e-mailed the dealer and told him that i need a few days to sort it out.....

i am sure that once she sees it, she will be in love with it.

what to do ?????????

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Jun 5, 2007 4:36:02 AM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

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intouch1 said:
there we go....was supposed to transfer the funds today. girlfriend approaches me in tears and asks me to not order the cobra....

- order car, loose the girlfriend ?
- not tell her, order car, surprise her and loose her ?
- not order car, loose her ?
- loose her, order car ?

just kidding, i can understand her worrying. honestly i was worried too....560 hp and no safety whatsoever.....

e-mailed the dealer and told him that i need a few days to sort it out.....

i am sure that once she sees it, she will be in love with it.

what to do ?????????

Lemme put it this way.

I would buy the stupid car (it's just soooo frustrating a decision!) because I had the money to blow. IOW, just get it because you can well and simply afford to do so. IOW, you just _want_ the thing and you buy it.

When (IF) you get tired of it; tired of owning your own personal amusement park, just get rid of it.

If it's gonna involve any level of emotional or financial sacrifice I say: forget it.

One more thing: the lack of airbags would be enough for me to turn and walk away (sorry for not stopping myself from saying that

)

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Jun 5, 2007 7:31:25 AM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: MMD

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MMD said:
Quote:
intouch1 said:
there we go....was supposed to transfer the funds today. girlfriend approaches me in tears and asks me to not order the cobra....

- order car, loose the girlfriend ?
- not tell her, order car, surprise her and loose her ?
- not order car, loose her ?
- loose her, order car ?

just kidding, i can understand her worrying. honestly i was worried too....560 hp and no safety whatsoever.....

e-mailed the dealer and told him that i need a few days to sort it out.....

i am sure that once she sees it, she will be in love with it.

what to do ?????????

Lemme put it this way.

I would buy the stupid car (it's just soooo frustrating a decision!) because I had the money to blow. IOW, just get it because you can well and simply afford to do so. IOW, you just _want_ the thing and you buy it.

When (IF) you get tired of it; tired of owning your own personal amusement park, just get rid of it.

If it's gonna involve any level of emotional or financial sacrifice I say: forget it.

One more thing: the lack of airbags would be enough for me to turn and walk away (sorry for not stopping myself from saying that )

hey mmd, thank you for your comments. thats what worries me too. no safety net at all. still damn cool and gorgeous.....

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Jun 5, 2007 1:31:25 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

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intouch1 said:

hey mmd, thank you for your comments. thats what worries me too. no safety net at all. still damn cool and gorgeous.....

Definitely cool and gorgeous.

That's what makes it sooooo difficult! Dammit!

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Jun 5, 2007 5:53:02 PM

Stealth: Junior; Loc: NY; Posts: 124, Gallery; Registered on: May 21, 2006; Reply to: MMD

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Full cage + bucket seats + hans - Girlfriend

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Jun 5, 2007 6:20:44 PM

LeDoc: Newbie; Loc: VD, Switzerland; Posts: 1, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 5, 2007; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Quote:
intouch1 said:
there we go....was supposed to transfer the funds today. girlfriend approaches me in tears and asks me to not order the cobra....

- order car, loose the girlfriend ?
- not tell her, order car, surprise her and loose her ?
- not order car, loose her ?
- loose her, order car ?

just kidding, i can understand her worrying. honestly i was worried too....560 hp and no safety whatsoever.....

e-mailed the dealer and told him that i need a few days to sort it out.....

i am sure that once she sees it, she will be in love with it.

what to do ?????????

Hi,
Life is short so order it and enjoy !
I'm quite sure a Tiffany's ring or Hermes' bag will help your girlfriend to take the right decision.

Cobras are amazing and I would like to try one. My understanding is that you just need more brain than balls to handle it (but need balls anyway)...

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Jun 7, 2007 10:58:26 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59602, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: intouch1

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

Let me put it this way: if you have the money and can afford it, do it, it makes sense. I would love to own various other sportscars if my bank account would permit it and the Cobra replica is definetely one of my secret desires. I would probably never use this car on the track or for serious club racing but I would enjoy it in a different way...as a fun car for those days when I need to have a smile on my face.

If you can afford it, go for it, it definetely MAKES sense.

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Jun 7, 2007 1:15:16 PM

raclaims: Junior; Loc: New Jersey; Posts: 107, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 13, 2005; Reply to: RC

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Ask yourself this one...which will be around longer the GF or the car.

I'm getting one so I'll send you pics of me having fun in mine if you make the wrong decision!

My wife is very cool about these things though...I guess she figures it's better that I obsess over cars than other women.

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Jun 7, 2007 6:13:06 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: raclaims

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

thank you guys for you input and encouragement.....I DID IT.
i placed the orer yesterday. kept it as my little secret. i ordered a different color, that will be ready for drivetrain instalation in about 3 months. will find enough excuses by then...

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Jun 7, 2007 8:27:07 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: intouch1

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intouch1 said:
thank you guys for you input and encouragement.....I DID IT.
i placed the orer yesterday. kept it as my little secret. i ordered a different color, that will be ready for drivetrain instalation in about 3 months. will find enough excuses by then...

GREAT!

Been thinking..., just be EXTRA careful with it for the first few weeks. Eventually you'll learn what you can get away with and keep yourself amused _AND_ safe.

Congrats!

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Jun 8, 2007 12:35:04 AM

rsa: Newbie; Loc: NJ; Posts: 13, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 10, 2005; Reply to: MMD

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

I've owned a Superformance in the past and now I own an all aluminum 700hp 427 Shelby. Let me tell you, there's nothing refined here. It will feel like you are driving a truck vs the 997. VERY crude and rude. Be carefull, short wheelbase, high HP equals trouble. Have fun!

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Jun 8, 2007 6:45:19 AM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5752, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: rsa

Re: Have I gone nuts ? Turbo Killer

this is the exact color and look i have chosen with my dealer. we will only add white rookie stripes to the drivers side. they are two white stripes that cross at an angle from the hood over the fender......engine wil be as mentioned before the Roush 427IR, 560hp, 525lbft 8 stack weber injected

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