"Aftermarket" parts for the Roadster

[delta0014]

Starting to get prepared to do a build and just wanted to get a list of must-haves or nice to have extras, ex. Russ Thompson turn signal, Moog / Howie ball joints, Breeze battery mount, etc.

Thanks for any info on the parts, whether they're just time savers, nice upgrades or just for aesthetics .

[Jeff Kleiner]

Oh Ben...you know not what you've done :rolleyes: As if these guys here need any help spending your money even when they aren't asked now you're inviting them to empty your wallet ON PURPOSE You've opened the floodgates so hang on :)

Jeff

[KDubU]

There are a lot of great aftermarket parts, it depends on wants and budget.

Breeze Automotive - the list is endless. Seat angle frames, radiator cowl, front battery mount, radiator fan shroud kit, heavy duty shocks, billet side view mirrors, any number of connectors, side pipe flanges, etc.

Mike Everson at Replica Parts - He has some nice stuff that he mills. He has trim plates for windshield, roll bars and seat belts plus other items.

Russ Thompson - Turn signal as you mentioned.

Mike Forte - Any and all parts to enhance engine.

********** - They have some nice stuff and I sourced my 427 shifter and chrome quick jacks from there. The risk you take now though based on what I have read is poor service and slow delivery times. You will not experience this with the others above.

[Papa]

Here's my list of the things I'd recommend - get that credit card ready!

FFMetal: "blank" trans tunnel cover that is thicker than what FFR ships
FFMetal: under floor battery mount (if you aren't doing IRS or prefer an engine compartment battery mount available from Breeze)
Breeze: Fan shroud, fan top & bottom mounts and cowl cover, seat mounting system, power steering lines, side pipe wedges, Terry's mirrors
Boig: Cool tubes
Gas-N: Side pipes
CobraHeat: Seat heaters
Mike Everson (Replicarparts): Trunk support
********** (not a supporting vendor): Shift lever, Cobra emblems, seat belt bezels, quick jack grommets (front)
METCOMotorsports (not a supporting vendor): Drive shaft safety hoop

Set up an account with McMaster-Carr for all the miscellaneous fasteners you are going to want to buy

There are many more that I bought one thing here and there, but this is the main stuff.

[ptstew]

It probably goes without saying, but as you do your build you will find yourself changing your mind about what you want. I have regretted purchasing stuff too soon more than once.

[boat737]

I can't tell you what you will want or like, but here's a list of what I did from my graduation thread last year. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?30120-Pomp-and-Circumstance

A couple of things I have 2nd thoughts about, but just about everything I'm happy with.

[Rob @ Forma]

Starting to get prepared to do a build and just wanted to get a list of must-haves or nice to have extras, ex. Russ Thompson turn signal, Moog / Howie ball joints, Breeze battery mount, etc.

Thanks for any info on the parts, whether they're just time savers, nice upgrades or just for aesthetics .

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Reach out if you have questions. These are products we design into our builds and we put a lot of effort into our development.

[delta0014]

Oh Ben...you know not what you've done :rolleyes: As if these guys here need any help spending your money even when they aren't asked now you're inviting them to empty your wallet ON PURPOSE You've opened the floodgates so hang on :)

Jeff

Ha, it is fun spending other people's money...

[delta0014]

I can't tell you what you will want or like, but here's a list of what I did from my graduation thread last year. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?30120-Pomp-and-Circumstance

A couple of things I have 2nd thoughts about, but just about everything I'm happy with.

That is quite the list, thanks. Might have to print that out to go through it.

[delta0014]

Thanks for all the info.

I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, but I've been reading / skimming through a lot of builds and it just seems that some things are mentioned in a majority of them. Wanted to get an idea of all of them, for time saving / budgetary / and just something to do until the kit is delivered.

[Avalanche325]

Here is my list of "must haves".

Boig Cool tubes.
Russ Thompson turn signal.
Russ Thompson accelerator pedal - if you don't need fly by wire.
FF Metals below trunk battery mount - weight in the rear where these cars need it.
Heater and heated seats - Note that I live in Florida and still recommend both.
Fan shroud - easy and fun to make your own. Or you can buy one ready to go.
Drop trunk - easy and fun to make your own. Or you can buy one ready to go. Less fun on a completed car, but still no big deal.
Metco drive shaft loop.
Power steering
Serious tires
Passenger roll bar. Yes, they look better without one. Wifes, girlfriends, other friends look better with a head on their shoulders. Track instructors also require one.
Roll bar trim rings.
I am a fan of Wilwood brakes. I autocross and occasional track day. But, I would have them for the street too.
Sun visors and wind wings. For actual wind control. They really help bubble the wind around you.
Front quick jack grommets, especially if you are putting a front nudge bar (hoop) on.
3 or more Autocross events. This should be a legal requirement for owning one of these.

[boat737]

Here is my list of "must haves".

3 or more Autocross events. This should be a legal requirement for owning one of these.

Maybe in my younger days. But right now, 500+ HP, 500+ Ft/Lb. torque... Hmmm... That car is WAY more car than I am driver. I'm man enough to admit it. Pretty sure most, if not all, of my racing days are behind me.

[Fixit]

I'm a 1st builder, and I'll chime in with my "Must haves"... (Coyote power)

Breeze angle seat mounts, front battery box, cubby-hole conversion, radiator mount, shroud
Russ Thompson's turn signal & dropped trunk kit
Upgrade side louvers (FFR or **********)
Passenger roll bar (if so inclined)
Heater kit (FFR)

These are parts that need to be incorporated into the build process, many of the other accessories can be added afterward/during... the above need to be part of the build process.

[CFranks]

Seat heaters. Many on here get cobra heat, Forte sells them.

And just go ahead and buy everything that breeze and replica parts has to offer, you will eventually own it all anyway...

[cv2065]

I initially focused on bigger ticket items that I knew I wanted and that had to be incorporated into the build. Everything thing else can come later unless you need to powder coat. You will change your mind on certain things and doing it that way might save you some dollars on unwanted items that you purchased up front.

[289FIA_Cobra]

Whatever you do, do NOT go to March Performance... let me repeat, do not go here: https://marchperformance.com/ford.html
But if you do, I am not liable for your bank account going to zero.. :D :D :D

[Avalanche325]

.... 500+ HP, 500+ Ft/Lb. torque... Hmmm... That car is WAY more car than I am driver. ..

That's the point. Most people don't know how to handle a high powered, light weight, short wheel base car. No matter how much they think they are Mario Andretti. And you won't learn the limit of a Cobra on the street and live to tell about it.

We have a couple guys in their 70s. One of them is crazy fast no matter what he drives. He has an MR2, a 69 Vette, and a 63 Vette. He won the 1972 IMSA GTO championship in the 63. Get back out there!

[RJD]

Another vote for the trunk cubby by Breeze. If you want to add a lockable door for the cubby get one of these:

112392

112393

[swwebb]

Yes on the Breeze cubby for storage.

Also, radiator hoses and tube kit - upper and lower. Not a fan of the supplied stainless steel radiator hose kit.

[Avalanche325]

Also, radiator hoses and tube kit - upper and lower. Not a fan of the supplied stainless steel radiator hose kit.

This reminds me. Lower radiator support. I believe that is another Breeze item.

[delta0014]

Quite the list so far.... :eek:

[Tooth]

Well, that was a quick grand. Thought I had already ordered all the things I'd want. Guess I was wrong, and I don't even get my kit until July. Just getting as much crap as I can now so I'll have it.

[Alan_C]

Another vote for the trunk cubby by Breeze. If you want to add a lockable door for the cubby get one of these:

112392

112393

The cubby worked great in my build. I used an idea from another builder and made a pocket sliding door for access. Nothing to get in the way as it slides to the side. I added a lock mechanism from McMaster Carr, loved it.

[nucjd19]

It probably goes without saying, but as you do your build you will find yourself changing your mind about what you want. I have regretted purchasing stuff too soon more than once.

Totally agree.I purchased so many things ( tools and mods ) that I changed my mind on and did not use.

[nucjd19]

Here is my list of "must haves".

Boig Cool tubes.
Russ Thompson turn signal.
Russ Thompson accelerator pedal - if you don't need fly by wire.
FF Metals below trunk battery mount - weight in the rear where these cars need it.
Heater and heated seats - Note that I live in Florida and still recommend both.
Fan shroud - easy and fun to make your own. Or you can buy one ready to go.
Drop trunk - easy and fun to make your own. Or you can buy one ready to go. Less fun on a completed car, but still no big deal.
Metco drive shaft loop.
Power steering
Serious tires
Passenger roll bar. Yes, they look better without one. Wifes, girlfriends, other friends look better with a head on their shoulders. Track instructors also require one.
Roll bar trim rings.
I am a fan of Wilwood brakes. I autocross and occasional track day. But, I would have them for the street too.
Sun visors and wind wings. For actual wind control. They really help bubble the wind around you.
Front quick jack grommets, especially if you are putting a front nudge bar (hoop) on.
3 or more Autocross events. This should be a legal requirement for owning one of these.

And....... Avalanche...... you WIN the best in class for putting together a list!!!!!! Agree with the above totally!

[RJD]

The cubby worked great in my build. I used an idea from another builder and made a pocket sliding door for access. Nothing to get in the way as it slides to the side. I added a lock mechanism from McMaster Carr, loved it.

Great. Yes, really comes in handy to grab things when out cruising like a baseball hat, gloves, or a blanket for the wife. I added courtesy lights to mine. The locking door flips down and clears the seats and cup holders.

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[OSU Cowboy]

If 3-link - Breeze rear lower control arms with the heim joints. Makes an amazing difference in ride quality with and without.

[CaptB]

If 3-link - Breeze rear lower control arms with the heim joints. Makes an amazing difference in ride quality with and without.

How hard are those to set up before or after install? Is there a standard installation config or? I guess what do the directions from Breeze say?

Also, is that OSU Cowboy as in Okla State?

[rthomas98]

Here's my list of the things I'd recommend - get that credit card ready!

FFMetal: "blank" trans tunnel cover that is thicker than what FFR ships
FFMetal: under floor battery mount (if you aren't doing IRS or prefer an engine compartment battery mount available from Breeze)
Breeze: Fan shroud, fan top & bottom mounts and cowl cover, seat mounting system, power steering lines, side pipe wedges, Terry's mirrors
Boig: Cool tubes
Gas-N: Side pipes
CobraHeat: Seat heaters
Mike Everson (Replicarparts): Trunk support
********** (not a supporting vendor): Shift lever, Cobra emblems, seat belt bezels, quick jack grommets (front)
METCOMotorsports (not a supporting vendor): Drive shaft safety hoop

Set up an account with McMaster-Carr for all the miscellaneous fasteners you are going to want to buy

There are many more that I bought one thing here and there, but this is the main stuff.

You forgot to mention that your Amazon Prime should be fully active. Mr. Bezos has gotten a lot of my money over this build

[zee]

This is my list for an IRS build.

Gas-n:
* Headers
* Touring pipes

Summit
* Lokar e-brakes
* Lokar cables

Russ T
* Gas pedal kit
* handlebar turn signal
* drop trunk

Gauges
* Smiths

northracecars
* wheels

Herbs
* Door panel

bugeyeguyparts
* LED lights

Breeze
* (I am not getting the battery box, but it's something to consider)
* cockpit storage
* dead pedal kit
* roll bars
* radiator shroud / hinge / cowl cover
* windshield bezel
* a bunch of misc items

FFMetal
* firewall forward kit

Forte
* (I am not getting the mechanical throttle linkage, but something to consider)
* AC pedal pads
* triple reservoir?
* cobra seat heaters
* some other parts

Gordon Levy
* brakes
* some other parts

Vintage Air
* heater + defroster

Holden UK
* Lucas lookalike switches
* warning lights

eBay
* knobs
* leather hide

Replica parts
* bezel for RT turn signal
* front plate panel bracket
* (roadster firewall support - I am not getting it but something to consider)
* rear quick jack plates
* seatbelt trim plates bezel
* under-dash filler
* radiator aluminum panel
* weather stripping kit

CSX parts
* beklawat tag

iconic parts
* shifter handle

cobranda
* Dash emblem with signature
* chasis emblem
* hood & trunk emblem
* steering emblem

Finisline (order with caution)
* windshield double jet

Period correct
* girling decal
* parts to build the push fan
* A few other things

Amazon
* parts to build the footwell air vents
* cruise control
* oil cooler (to be used for power steering)
* sound shield
* removable cup holders

Whitby (order with caution)
* Tonneau
* firewall adjuster

VRaptor
* hood vents
* maybe wheel well liners

TBD
* Wiper kit and windshield washer
* battery location on top of the driver rear tire well
* nose 3M
* driveshaft safety loop

Lots of other misc parts. I'll likely end up getting a lot more from Breeze, Forte, Amazon, local hardware store and other places as I go.

[CaptB]

As a reminder I have a set of GasNGo touring pipes for sale. They are already Cermakromed. PM me if you are looking for a set.

Capt. B

[toadster]

here's my running list :eek:

https://cobradreams.com/original-list-of-parts-for-the-roadster/

[cnutting]

How hard are those to set up before or after install? Is there a standard installation config or? I guess what do the directions from Breeze say?

Easy swap after installing the kit parts.

[johnnybgoode]

If 3-link - Breeze rear lower control arms with the heim joints. Makes an amazing difference in ride quality with and without.

2X These are one of the best upgrades you can make to a 3 link. Scott