David's Autocross Run FFR Cobra

[rowdy165]

the there a ff race anytime soon at willow springs by chance? i would love to see the car around the track

[suffo222]

thanks for showing us how its done in a ledgend car ,unreal. silverdale australia.

[TheBladeofaDemon]

what kind of engine is in that, it sounds great

[24Sayray]

the exhaust note of that car is almost orgasmic.

[StacieRhea]

WOW - sweet driving right there!

[BrandoWRX]

Keep in mind that FFR's using just stock mustang parts aside from the ffr coilovers and rear control arms will pull over 1g on the skidpad on street tires. Most porches cant do that!

[BrandoWRX]

FFR's aren't considered the best autox cars because they are a bit too torque-happy for super tight twisties. You have to be really good at throttle control to keep them on the line.

Put a 300hp/300tq V8 in a Miata and you'd have the same problem. Point of the matter is a short-wheelbase car with 50/50 weight dist. at only 2300 lbs will get around some cones.

[ZIM252]

That's the longest straight away I've ever seen on an autocross.

[Rockit181]

Wow I honestly didn't expect that good of a driver. Most of the people who own these just have them for show and drag.

[djborden]

We have a few folks that are doing pretty well in these cars now. I agree though, most of these cars dont work well on track. This car made the podium at the 2002 SCCA Solo II Nationals!

[Rebbie23]

@djborden I would agree with you for the most parts, most cobra kits are not good on a road course with the exception of the FFR cobras. Especially the knew mark4's. They dominate the circuit with their cars. FFR built their first cobra for the track and everyone since then has been designed for the same reason. On their site, they will send you a free DVD which has a lot of great history about the car and the company. Love them!

[TheZohaun]

@Rockit181 actually... most ppl who have them as show cars do so to get really inexpensive insurance. i talked to a guy today who drives an 03 svt cobra and he only pays 160$ a year insurance full coverage because he has it listed as a show car. he cant drive it to work and only he can drive it and he can only drive it a certain number of miles per year but if he wanted to take it to the track or something he could. he let me ride in it and i almost cried haha it was amazing in every way

[greg57saintavold]

i love this sound

[RedPenumbra]

VERY impressed on this car's ability to go that fast on the in-and-out cones. Was expecting it to skid and hit one any second.

[goldfall]

not the best car to autocross with but...a good driver makes up for it

[Black2007Charger]

I autocross my Challenger - it's 4000lbs of beastly fun!! But, not the best thing to bring to the track...

Autocross is about fun.

[feralboy816]

id have fun with my STi there

[Zando24]

This is the 1965 right?

[TheFartenator]

Replica

[phector2004]

wow that thing's a rocket! nice vid!

[pballer2005]

props for being able to handle such a squirmy car on a tight track. that thing had balls

[snotragi]

check out igaveadollar.bravehost. com (without the space)

ITs SIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCKKKKK

[Zeferint]

Nice!

[nasonguy]

Damn that looks fun.

[theroot1980]

GREAT!!!

[mattellam]

So many memories there.. :'(

[Vespahipcat]

American autoX series?

Too bad they cant run at Castle this year...:(

[djborden]

Yeah, you're not kidding... wonderful place, we miss it big time! We've pretty much lost all our sites in the sacto region besides stockton... and its no Castle...

[Vespahipcat]

Looks like they are running again at Castle(AAS). APRIL 5TH and 6TH

Smaller spot though, at 6.1acre.

[urmomsuckedit]

If you start your comment with the word "DUDE" you might be a redneck!

[Malasubidude]

I say "dude" all the time... I'm not a redneck though!

[urmomsuckedit]

Are you sure about that?

[DMoots]

I would hate a track where you had no room to really open up it would feel so restricted

[mobeywon]

Sweet!

[vrumvr6]

Very nice! How did you manage to defeat wind noise in the video?

[DMoots]

good point!

[JGMagoo]

Some 427 Cobras will run 80-90 MPH in first gear depending on rear axle ratio. Traction is always a problem with them. A lower axle ratio usually just increases the traction problem.

[uyesu]

dude I'd like to know where you heard 80-90mph in first. mine is geared 2:76 and it hits a wall at 65mph. really, I don't think there are any 427s geared anywhere near that tall.

[JGMagoo]

"DUDE", 315/60R15 tire=675 rev/mi or 675RPM@60MPH, or 899RPM@80MPH, X 3.25:1 axle ratio=2921 driveshaft RPM, X 2.32:1 Toploader Close ratio 1st gear = 6778 engine RPM @ 80 MPH. A full 427 side-oiler will turn that much RPM. OK "DUDE"?

[uyesu]

touchy, huh. damn, dude, when did 'dude' reach the moral equivalent of 'fag'. get some sleep. and, I still don't believe it. dude...

[JGMagoo]

I can understand that you must have a "little difficulty" with Jr. High School math, but are still able to argue emphatically. Do you have a 4-speed granny truck transmission in yours, or an engine that wont turn 4,000?

[uyesu]

haha.. it's a B&M-built 3/4 - 1 ton 727 and I run out of stock valve spring at 5900rpm. So I put the mechanical ignition back in cause THEY flutter too much to hit even 5800. And, thanks to your previous response I can figure out how fucked up my speedo is with these giant-ass snows on, WITHOUT risking a fine!

[JGMagoo]

Oh goody! A Cobra with an automatic transmission (727), and a Chrysler one at that!! How novel! And how authentic to the breed! Carrlo Shelby would be thrilled! And, a Cobra with SNOW TIRES! Now that's what I call 'racy'!! Is the engine a 318 out of a 3/4 ton Dudge truck also??

[uyesu]

you're a funny guy, and, you're wasting your time. read my post; it says nothing about what I drive. at least, apparently, to you. bet you feel smarter now anyway.

well whatever you conclude, ya made yourself look like an idiot. the "2:76" was as obvious as anyone could get especially for uh, you. the cobra expert dude. now, having measured the snows, my own car is going 115mph when it shifts into third. at least, by your calculation. nice "318" eh. lol

[djborden]

Most autocross courses, you shift into 2nd and leave it there. Some courses where speeds top 70mph require a shift to 3rd.

yep Castle AFB... Good eye!

[HELLLLACOOL]

castle airforce base in atwater?

[texascobratexas]

Do you shift when you're autocrossing, or just leave it in second gear?

[ironbird77]

my god! look at that acceleration! fuckin g pulling your teeth! wow!

[ZackMcLeish]

i like the engine sound

[gnxnational]

Musik sweet musik