[MikeFromPerth]

Well it's been a big week. I flew to the Gold Coast on Sunday night and spend Monday and Tuesday at the new Pace factory.

When i got there the pace guys had my car already on the pallet and loaded up with bits, stuffed chock a block into every cavity of the body! can't believe how much they fit in there. There was a small problem with the body stripes but the stripes guy was already on the way over to fix it up (he had a couple of goes at it in the end, as the Pace guys set very high standards - i almost felt sorry for the stripes guy!)

There are loads of cars in the factory there, in various stages of construction. i found it extremely useful to be able to see them all, taking lots of photos and videos to help me plan my build. Had lots of very fruitful conversations with Craig and the guys talking about my car and everything else cobra-related. Even scored a ride in Alan's car!

The guys had installed my engine and gearbox for me, and even installed a few bits and pieces onto it for me as a favour. Once the stripes were all fixed up and the last bits and pieces were packed in, it was time for me to hop on a plane back home while the guys did the shrink wrap and phoned up the freight company. it's getting picked up tomorrow and heading over West, might have it in my very own garage for christmas! Also, my engineer has received the data pack from AP and i have my hands on a brand new and improved build manual, so it's all happening! I definitely gained even more appreciation for Absolute Pace while i was there, their passion for quality above all else is incredible.

So now i just need to organise a tilt tray to get it from the depot to my place, next week. then the build begins!!

Mike