This was my R clone, except it had an 03 hood and engine.
2001 Cobra R, do you like the looks?
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Cobra R for sure, but you have to do it 100%, although the 03-04 hood is a nice combo above, I love the R hood.
This was my R clone, except it had an 03 hood and engine.
Looks awesome
And who cares? If the OP loves his car, it really doesn't matter what "Haters" say. As long as he doesn't go out promoting he owns a true 00R. If there was a forbidden rules about a clone 00R, Ford would not have made the kit available to other Mustang owners. Let the "Haters" get a life!
http://westcoastmustangs.com/temp/clone_at_knotts.jpgIf this is going to be a car driven on a regular basis, I'd say go for the 03/04 Cobra look. A Cobra R front end only works if you have a high suspension or don't plan on driving it much. If you've dropped the car, you are going to be focused A LOT on the road making sure you don't smash up the splitter.
This wouldn't happen to be your car, would it?I think I saw it in 2005 or 2006? If so, nice clone. :thumbsup:
That would be mine!
2000 R not 2001 :fart: and I love the look of the Cobra R. If I ever get my hands on one I don't know what I would do with myself :rockon:
The black Cobra R clones are sweeeet. I've seen a few out and about at various shows over the years.
Don't matter to me what ppl think. I'm not doing it to pretend its an R, just trying to make the car look nicer lol. I see plenty of people with 01's that have 03/04 hood and bumper. Because it just looks better... Lol
Not much about the Cobra R is done for the heck of it. Nearly everything is functional and has a purpose for track driving.
I don't think Ford released the Cobra R parts with the intention for people to make clones... rather I'd assume they released them because they're functional, and they know plenty of Mustang owners open track their cars and would like the benefits of Ford's R&D.
For the OP, do what you think looks good. As someone else stated above, the Cobra R front splitter isn't very street friendly... especially if you're lowered and your area has a lot of speed bumps and steep driveways
I don't think Ford released the Cobra R parts with the intention for people to make clones... rather I'd assume they released them because they're functional, and they know plenty of Mustang owners open track their cars and would like the benefits of Ford's R&D.
For the OP, do what you think looks good. As someone else stated above, the Cobra R front splitter isn't very street friendly... especially if you're lowered and your area has a lot of speed bumps and steep driveways
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^ I actually Pm'd a guy a month or so back about that spoiler but didnt hear back
That's me. Sorry, it's a new email address I had set up and wasn't using yet. Forgot I had used it to set up my membership here. Just saw your message the other day. I got the mold made and the first repro out of it. Been testing it on my car to make sure there aren't any issues before I start selling it.
Oh okay. Let me know how it goes I'd be interested.
Definitely. I'm trying to get a list together of interested people. The more I have made at once the better price I can get. The fab shop killed me on the mold and one reproduction.
What prices are you setting on it?
It's actually Atlantic Blue. Has a little bit of green in it compared to sonic. Not too many were made in that color.
Probably around $250. I'm sure alot of people will think it's a bit pricey but that's the problem with making a piece for a small niche market. That's probably why no major companies ever made one. But if you really want to stand out from the herd, trust me, this will get people doing double takes. I constantly get bombarded with ?s and compliments about it at car shows.
I like the hood, thats why I have on my car from HO Fibertrends. It's fully functional and fit like an OEM hood. I don't like the front bumper or the wing. I don't mind side exhaust though and w/o tailpipes you have one less thing in your way if you are doing any IRS work.
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My hood from them should be arriving tomorrow. They cut the vents out for me - looks real nice so far. It will be great to have a functional heat-extracting hood. I'll also pass on the front splitter and rear spoiler!
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