Proud to be an owner

[Rangerstang88]

I am not very far along on my build, but it has been worth every moment so far. I have been surprised by the silly choices I have needed to make so far. Stuff like "leather or wood steering wheel, do I paint this or powder coat, should this be black or grey." These are choices that wake me at night in a panic. One that I answered today was "do I put the included Factory Five badge on the front of the finished car?" This was answered for me at work . I was overtaken with satisfaction and pride with my mk4 kit. For twenty years I have watched this line become better. I am amazed that I have one currently (finally) in my garage. I am so proud of the mk4, I will not allow my kids to call it a cobra. I have too much respect for what "mk4" means. I love that solar panels were installed at factory five. I love this year's upgrade to LED lights. Everyone I have spoken with at Factory Five has been amazing. In short I am proud to be part of the Factory Five family. Of course the car needs a Factory Five badge on the front.

[lahrs37]

I feel exactly the same way! I actually hate it when folks ask about the "Cobra Replica". I never call it a Cobra. I always call it the roadster, and I fully intend to use the Factory Five badges. :)

[cgundermann]

I agree, I was really into Fox body 5.0s and since the early 90s - wanted to build a Cobra kit car. I wrote to numerous companies over the years and when FFR was born, was excited about transplanting a 5.0's running gear. After receiving my kit, I deliberated over a 427 (which my wife wanted, since that's what the original had) and a Coyote 5.0. I had a good knowledge of souping up pushrod 5.0s and wanted to build one that had the ultimate go fast parts derived from my years of tinkering with them. I have not tried to replicate any originality with my build; it's how I wanted and I have spent more than I should have or anticipated. In loose terms, family and friends refer to it as a Cobra - but I always preface the moniker with Factory Five Racing. However, I do have a deep appreciation and respect for those that fastidiously craft theirs as original as can be done with the FFR Kit.

[Gumball]

For the longest time, it was referred to on this site and the other one as "the C word." But, I noticed in a recent video from this year's SEMA event, Dave Smith himself referred to the roadster as a "Cobra."

Just sayin'.....

[GoDadGo]

For the longest time, it was referred to on this site and the other one as "the C word." But, I noticed in a recent video from this year's SEMA event, Dave Smith himself referred to the roadster as a "Cobra."

Just sayin'.....

I noticed that also. I guess all the litigation issues ended when Shelby passed away.

[j.miller]

COBRA COBRA COBRA COBRA COBRA COBRA......I feel so dirty........oh crap ! A black suburban just pulled up. Dang!!! I thought we were good to go with that.