Starting build soon question ?

michel schryer · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 10:56 AM

Hi guys,I will receive my roller chassis kit next week and was wondering if I could get some pointers where to start and the best order to build. My Cobra is from D&D (not too many around) 'cause it's a small manufacturer in Quebec,canada and is basically like a FFR with sheet metal to install,etc. If anybody with the same type of kit put something together on how to build(order) I would really appreciate if you can share your knowledge with me. I'm not mechanically challenged but I like to follow good procedures. I want to minimize removing parts 'cause i got ahead of myself. First time builder so a little nervous though excited. Thanks to anybody who will share his knowledge and experience with me.

Michel

wtm442 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by michel schryer

I want to minimize removing parts 'cause i got ahead of myself. Michel

You will be doing that for sure.

1) Assemble everything except for carpet, and make sure everything fits.
2) Take it for a ride. Check to make sure no interference with any moving parts.
3) Body work and paint prep (disassembly optional, dependant upon painter)
4) Paint
5) Reassemble and install interior.

tcrist · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 11:53 AM

First of all, make sure that you get a build manual from the manufacture. That would be my first suggestion. After that, hopefully, a few D&D owners will chime in and maybe throw in a few ideas. Not many (if any) build manuals are perfect but it is the best place to start.

JMO, Terry

Scott S · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Add 30% to your budget....

Scott S

mbelan2 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 07:09 PM

I just picked up my EVO 5 from D&D a few weeks ago and am sitting in a position similiar to yours. Unfortunatly they do not offer any type of build manual which would definetly make a world of difference. I have looked around at other similiar manufactures and thought about buying their manual just to use as a guideline.

Tugboat · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 07:24 PM

Try this site for a lot of info. He basically built a manual for all of us to use.
It is a Lone Star kit but you could probably use the free info for a basic guide line.

http://home.flash.net/~jwoodard/

Worked rally well for me.

Have Fun!!!!

Larry

michel schryer · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 09:57 AM

What area are you from? I know only one guy in Wasaga beach Ontario that is almost finished with his EVO 5. He's building more like a autocross car and his electrical system will be different from mine but I know I can always go to him for questions if I need too,very nice guy. I will be using the FFR manual and the FFR forum for my build since all these kits are pretty much alike.
I appreciate your replies and maybe we can help each other in the futur since we're building the same kit,mine suppose to come next week so we'll see what happen,thanks.

Michel

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Originally Posted by mbelan2

I just picked up my EVO 5 from D&D a few weeks ago and am sitting in a position similiar to yours. Unfortunatly they do not offer any type of build manual which would definetly make a world of difference. I have looked around at other similiar manufactures and thought about buying their manual just to use as a guideline.

michel schryer · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 10:06 AM

Thanks again guys,Larry I will check your info tonight for sure and I keep aside all pertinent info for my build,that helps to get different ideas from different builds.Cheers

Michel