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01-02-2012, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Wake Forest,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #648 351w/385hp
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BDR #648 351w/385hp
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory 5
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The trouble with retirement is that I never get a day off!
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01-02-2012, 10:12 AM
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Here is my Harrison sitting in the sun during a Holiday visit back to Aussie. Its sits in a lock up in Queensland while I run the US Mexican border. 
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01-02-2012, 03:15 PM
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Location: Central Coast,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Body G Force modified by us and Chassis built by us
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Very nice !!
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01-02-2012, 03:49 PM
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Location: Voorhees,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #1230/B2 445CI SBF
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Voorhees NJ/Key Largo Fla/Ventnor NJ
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01-03-2012, 03:45 AM
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Location: Newcastle, Warners Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC . 393 Dart alloy block Stroked 351 alloy heads ..all the goodies plus a pre oiler. al
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Originally Posted by Baz
Thanks Rob. I was more interested in the tyres than the rims. Unfortunately, I have 17" Vintage Knock Offs fitted with 315/35/17 Sumitomo's on the rear and 255/45/17's on the front. They have only done 2,000 k's, but I'm thinking of increasing the height of my rear tyres when they come due to around a 315/45/17. I have checked the Tirerack Website in Indiana and it doesn't appear that B.F. Goodrich or any other tyre manufacturer make such a tyre. The only way to get that chunky look on the rear is to go back to 15" rims which I don't want to do. Any ideas or recommendations would be appreciated.
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The other day I put an 18" (rim) tyre up against my Cobras' 15" (rim) Yokahama tyre and they were both the same diameter....just sidewall difference.....If you've got them big rims...fill em up with big brakes ! That was the original reason for the big rims. |
01-03-2012, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Scottsdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2119
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old wheels and older wheels. 
"Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt."
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01-03-2012, 07:01 PM
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Scratch built steel space frame with aluminum skins, C5 Corvette suspension narrowed to fit Shell Valley body, LS6 engine, Camaro T-56 6 speed, C5 diff converted to take a driveshaft, 18 inch Vette wheels, Vette Brakes, QA1 coil overs, scratch built aluminum fuel tank, Vette Atomic Orange Effect paint. Different but Having fun!
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01-03-2012, 08:35 PM
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Location: Sydney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCM, Jag front and rear, LS3
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Originally Posted by Baz
Thanks Rob. I was more interested in the tyres than the rims. Unfortunately, I have 17" Vintage Knock Offs fitted with 315/35/17 Sumitomo's on the rear and 255/45/17's on the front. They have only done 2,000 k's, but I'm thinking of increasing the height of my rear tyres when they come due to around a 315/45/17. I have checked the Tirerack Website in Indiana and it doesn't appear that B.F. Goodrich or any other tyre manufacturer make such a tyre. The only way to get that chunky look on the rear is to go back to 15" rims which I don't want to do. Any ideas or recommendations would be appreciated.
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Hi Baz,
You are probably already aware of it, but keep in mind that will require your speedo to be recalibrated.
Cheers.
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01-03-2012, 11:44 PM
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Location: Charlestown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Dax, 302 Windsor
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Hi, everyone this is my new toy.
I got it in December and have put a whole 1500k's on it so far and loved every one.
I plan to make a few changes down the track, like a new colour scheme, interior roll bar just to name a few, when it comes to do that time I may have some questions for you all.
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01-04-2012, 04:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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Welcome along Theo, and welcome to the madness that is owning a Cobra and modifying it to be "yours"
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01-05-2012, 02:50 PM
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Location: Brisbane Australia. Cobra:Arntz Chev 454,
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Scratch built steel space frame with aluminum skins, C5 Corvette suspension narrowed to fit Shell Valley body, LS6 engine, Camaro T-56 6 speed, C5 diff converted to take a driveshaft, 18 inch Vette wheels, Vette Brakes, QA1 coil overs, scratch built aluminum fuel tank, Vette Atomic Orange Effect paint. Different but Having fun!
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I think having the two open side "windows" to give prominence to the header pipes is a terrific feature. I'd often thought removing the louvres in the standard opening would look OK if the pipes were heat treated in a light colour, but your effect is sensational, and it's now obvious to me that the second opening is essential. Of course you now can't have heat wrapping on your pipes and you have to ensure that they're always nice and clean. Also I wonder if our over-enthusiastic law enforcement people would see this modification as another reason to be nasty, on the grounds that the pipes may be considered to be too exposed. Ah what the hell! It looks great.
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01-05-2012, 04:17 PM
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Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Cobra Chassis #408, 427FE, TKO600
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OK, I didn't realize this was open to non-Aussies.
(Some other pics here).
It's a Superformance MkIII, all iron 427FE, various mods (See profile). A fun toy!
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01-05-2012, 05:58 PM
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Beautiful!
On my car I have a screen behind the front wheels to catch debris. No inner wheel wells. My frame is 16inches tall and comes to a V at the front. The air passes through the radiator and is diverted out the side of the car and exits through the double openings. My engine compartment is sealed. (except from the bottom)
The air must flow pretty well because my radiator is only 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall! It stands straight up. I have driven the car a lot on the street and some on a track and it never overheats.    |
01-05-2012, 06:01 PM
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Sorry, double posted
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01-05-2012, 06:11 PM
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Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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Love your car Dan, I just made a mess in my pants.
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01-05-2012, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Cobra Chassis #408, 427FE, TKO600
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Love your car Dan, I just made a mess in my pants.
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TMI Boxhead...
It looks good, but it has it's faults...been chasing down lots of gremlins and fixing several maintenance issues. Should be good by this summer...then looking at new engine options for next winter (thinking Pond stroker).
So many great cars here, I'm honored to be able to hang with all of you.
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01-05-2012, 06:56 PM
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Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Cobra Chassis #408, 427FE, TKO600
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Oh, and for you Aussies:
That's my daily driver next to it....it's a Holden Monaro (sold here in the US as a Pontiac GTO). I love that thing...best new car I've ever owned. Modded heavily...total sleeper. Solid, balanced, love it.
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01-05-2012, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Perth,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk4 Roadster, LS3, TR6060, 8 3/4"
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Hi Dan,
clearly you are a man of great taste with that car collection you have!
I am considering yellow for my build - what colour yellow is that? Looks great.
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FFR Mk4 Roadster
HSV Clubsport R8
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01-05-2012, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Redland Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison #100 under construction
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Love your car Dan, I just made a mess in my pants.
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You sure do seem to be an excitable bloke Dave. I mean what with that picture of your missus you got hangin' in the garage and now making a mess in your pants"!"and all them chryslers youall got man you sure are living the dream mate
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