decided to build rather than buy,what do you think!

[Rebel1]

Building yourself is a very satisfying experience. Gives u a project in the shed when ya missus is getting up ya nose.

Even if you are not mechanically oriented help is not too far away. Most anything you want to know can be found here.

You'll prolly find u end up doing stuff more than once but that's all in the learning process.

When you're finished you'll know every nut/bolt on the car and will be able to diagnose any little problem you may have later on. I know blokes who have bought second hand and they spend a small fortune to fix the car when something goes pear shaped because they don't really know the thing or are a little unsure of how to go about it.

Building it yourself gives you a whole different perspective on the thing.

[venom0427]

Originally Posted by Storm427

As a casual visitor and interested observer in the goings on in here, I can only concur with Nasstys Comments.

David you really do need to pull your head in mate. Its plainly obvious you havent endeared yourself (on the whole) to members of the cobra community in the past, and you are really not contributing much at present apart from another unsuccessful fore into the cobra and part supply business. Your occaisional seagull impressions, where you come in from time to time, make a lot of noise and $hit on everything and everyone, and pi$$ back off to where you came from arent really relevant anymore. If you have something positive to say, by all means say it, but if all your going to do is make continued smart arse remarks about someone who on the whole HAS endeared himself to to cobra community, then you just really shouldnt bother.

my 2 cents!

Dear storm427 (casual visitor, 1 post)

As to the past, that’s the past. I’m trying to help were I can (it’s you guys that are stuffing it up, not me), or in any way trying to sell anything. I show what I have made and put a small amount on it (a lot of is for the love of it) and it’s not to cop this sort of rubbish.

Over the past year I have been building parts and talking to the cobra community and dealers, and as a hole there loosing interest with the forum. Now I know why.

I have no problems with anyone (well maybe now). And so long as the cobra guys want my stuff ill keep building it for them, so I’m doing fine, I’m not out to push or do the hard sell, I’m only doing it for what the guys want

I don’t slag on quality, or effort, if Nassty, or anyone put the hard yards in good luck and well done.
I’m speaking from experience. good and the bad ones. I’m trying not to see people have the wool pulled over there eyes for the love of a car.

As a builder, parts supplier etc, I’ve seen and herd a lot, and it doesn’t count if you build 1x cobra or a couple, that doesn’t make you become an expert, or an engineer.
If I here crap, I’ll try to put the record straight.

Sometimes the truth is hard to hear…

[Blair]

To Venom0427

Originally Posted by venom0427

Dear storm427 (casual visitor, 1 post)

Over the past year I have been building parts and talking to the cobra community and dealers, and as a hole there loosing interest with the forum. Now I know why.

Well then GO!

Firstly you LABEL Nassty's Cobra as 'not as good' then accuse his kit builder of tax fraud.

Poor Nassty just loves his Cobra and you are down playing his pride and joy all in an effort to hassle the person who built his kit. I don't know where he got his kit or the quality but all you are doing is making Nassty think his Cobra is sub-standard.

Nassty build a beast, post the pics and we will all see them. Maybe Venom0427 won't becasue he is obviously to good for this forum

[venom0427]

Originally Posted by Blair

To Venom0427




Well then GO!

Firstly you LABEL Nassty's Cobra as 'not as good' then accuse his kit builder of tax fraud.

Poor Nassty just loves his Cobra and you are down playing his pride and joy all in an effort to hassle the person who built his kit. I don't know where he got his kit or the quality but all you are doing is making Nassty think his Cobra is sub-standard.

Nassty build a beast, post the pics and we will all see them. Maybe Venom0427 won't becasue he is obviously to good for this forum

ive never attact his pride or his car, nor the quolity of his car, thats you saying it.

and as to the fraud.............put a sock in it,

as this is a forum for open discusion then lets talk. if i make a crack at this guy you stat comming the all defencive.

and by the way, if you would like to look at the kits we built then go to my page.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=24829

we didnt like to build turnkeys and never will......

[Blair]

Please!

I'll let others decide for themselves.

All I can do is exercise my right not to buy any of the goods which you sell.

[Storm427]

"All I can do is exercise my right not to buy any of the goods which you sell"

I dont think your Robinson Crusoe there :P


I think David, if you had as many loyal cutomers as Laurie appears to have, and as many as passionate about their car and their kit and the service that they recieve from their kit supplier, as Al is, then I suggest RC sports cars may still be in business. Just a thought.

Al has simply relayed in this thread his experiences with his kit, and the service he has recieved from his kit supplier. Your comments have served no purpose other then to reinforce the opinions most have already formed.

Thats 2 posts now....Im a veteran.

[Blair]

I am lost on a real big island!

And all I can find are SEAGULLS!

[PCC]

Hey Les,

As this has now turned into a derogatory thread, you weren't accusing me as a second hand buyer who ended up with first hand problems?

Good to see you are back and I wish both you and your better half a merry x-mas and boozy new year.

You missed a Cobra gathering at our house the other week - missed your wit.

Pete

[Rebel1]

Hey Pete, no way mate....even tho you are a Pom I know you've been around the auto traps a fair while and know what ya doing.
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I think

Seriously tho Mate, I am just up and about again after having this shaggers back (I wish) of mine serviced again. Bluddy thing has laid me low for a while.

What does get up my nose tho is knowing all you fellas are out having fun and drinking my share of the laughing water while I'm not even allowed a sip of the stuff..

I did see the Scotty show day thing and would have loved to get there. Sadly the first wife was too busy to drive me down ( I'm not allowed to drive while taking some of the crap they are feeding me).

Managed to get down to Scotties this week and it was good to just to have a chat with him.....but don't fret...I'll catch up with you at some time and make up for some lost time.

If I don't catch up before Chrissy Pete....have a great one and a fantabulous new year to you and your family.

Cheers

[Asp302]

biulding is the only way to go just do your sums first and do not for get homebush fiberglass make a great product as well

[peterp]

Tony Cram
I spoke to Doug at a meeting,basicaly he told me without welding & fiberglass
experience that i probaly couldnot build it.He does one for about $90K
peterp

[peterp]

peterp
I have checked other kit suppliers & decided to build one of Lauries kits.
I have seen what welding & fiberglass work is required & understand that there is alot of work to do.
Merry Christmas & safe New Year to everyone & their familys.

[BMK]

peterp

Good luck with your build I'm sure you will get plenty of help from Laurie and the other guys with the cars Laurie has been involved with.

All good guys that will help you.

Bernie

[Rob. Smith]

This message might be a little late but it still applies...
Even If you've never "played" with cars before. It's possible to build one. I have witnessed such a phenomenom with acceptable results AND registration compliance to boot! Much to my "soft-heartedness" this cobra was built whilst mine sat in limbo. Lesson #1 find a sucker like me and go for your life !
One warning though. When you start to source parts,ie engine, suspension, steering, etc [not specific cobra bits] don't. I repeat DON'T tell them it's for a Cobra...make up some other story... the price some how rises. Hold back the bragging rights till you have finished,then go back and show them your finished product with the satifying knowledge that you have impressed them with a fine piece of automotive machinery annnd that they are pissed off.. because if they knew it was a Cobra they'd have charged you more for the bits !
I speak from some expensive experience and also others stories.
Smithy

[Gav]

I may be a tradesman BUT I have found that the bulk of sales people want to talk about your build, and will then remember you and give a better deal since you are a repeat customer.

Maybe it is a small town thing I'm not sure, but any rev head salesman love a Cobra even with a chevy in it.

Gav

[Rob. Smith]

Originally Posted by peterp

hi all. have decide to build car rather than buy,saw laurie (RCM) and was very impresed.Thinking of using 5.4L ford with auto.Can i get some opions out there
peterp

NOOOOOOO AUTO. You gotta slam a shift in anger !

[Rob. Smith]

Originally Posted by Gav

I may be a tradesman BUT I have found that the bulk of sales people want to talk about your build, and will then remember you and give a better deal since you are a repeat customer.

Maybe it is a small town thing I'm not sure, but any rev head salesman love a Cobra even with a chevy in it.

Gav

Good on you GAV... its really sad when people think that you're rich because your building / own a Cobra. I live in Newcastle NSW and I have found out that everyone thinks your loaded and like to charge you accordingly.
Another addendum to this situation......I just "abandoned" my 28 year old Datsun 200B because I can't get parts anymore. I went stupid and bought a 350Z to replace it..(not rich, just single and broke...a true car "enthusiast")you wouldn't believe the price rise in bits when I turn up in this car

[Rob. Smith]

I forgot to say I'm an eleco by trade and my dad was a panel beater..I learned about cars very early in my life.......little kids can fit in small places to hold a beaters dolly