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Bill_VA
03-05-2025, 10:24 PM
Hi, I'm Bill and I own ffmetal.com. I'm getting ready to offer some custom replacement panels for your Cobra.

I'm working on some new firewalls, both in standard configuration and in extended configuration to give you a bit more room behind the dash to enable you to hide things like ECUs and other electrical components. Both will be .090 thick to give a lot more rigidity to the firewall, enabling you to bolt on things like mechanical throttle linkages and such. No flex in these firewalls. Also, with the extended version, the tops of the footboxes will not have that unattractive tab riveted to it, it will attach to the bottom side of the firewall. I'm thinking of making footbox tops with the long tab folded down which would also allow those panels to be mounted under the standard configuration firewalls (either with FFR's .040 firewall or my .090 firewall).

I'm also working on a replacement tunnel top without the shifter hole (but retaining the new e-brake handle hole), and it would be .060 thick to make it feel more substantial under your arm. I think it's best to start without a shifter hole so you can make it exactly the size you need it.

So, I'm looking for a couple guys who would be willing to try out a few new parts and provide feedback.

Tango
03-05-2025, 11:44 PM
Bill, I will help in any way I can. Additionally, I would like to suggest an alternative regarding the trans tunnel….There is a GOOD use case for a trans tunnel without the parking brake cut out…In my MKV I am installing the wilwood EPB and I have talked with others using the e-stop EPB solution which elevates the need for the e-brake cut out. I am 100% interested.

Jeff Kleiner
03-06-2025, 07:36 AM
Bill,
I’m one of the Beta builders and willing to do some test fitting if you like.

Jeff

Bill_VA
03-06-2025, 08:40 AM
Bill, I will help in any way I can. Additionally, I would like to suggest an alternative regarding the trans tunnel….There is a GOOD use case for a trans tunnel without the parking brake cut out…In my MKV I am installing the wilwood EPB and I have talked with others using the e-stop EPB solution which elevates the need for the e-brake cut out. I am 100% interested.

Ah, noted. Those e-stop devices are pretty slick.

rponfick
03-06-2025, 05:26 PM
My MK5 has a completion date of 3-15-25 and I will be interested in some of your products. I have used your thicker firewall in a previous build and liked it.
Ralph