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02-18-2008, 04:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Queanbeyan,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289 USRRC #98 The Ken Miles Tribute Car
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Baz,
I put heat shields on to protect my kids before it happened, plus mine look
sh!t hot. Don't want the risk, run a under car system or fakes. As for performance they may rob power but what are you building,
a sometimes race car or a street car. Shelby's Cobras seemed to do allright with sidepipes.To each their own and buy Uncle Les some ear plugs if you take him for a drive 
Cheers
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02-18-2008, 05:04 AM
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Location: Australia Geelong,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Real: Southern Roadcraft, SRV8, 351W stroker
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hot side pipes
I have working side pipes that would be instant no skin if touched and I fitted them with heat shields after a little girl burnt her leg on one pipe at a kids with cancer charity day 
heat shields:-
I have since redesigned the side pipes and done away with the heat shields as they are no longer necessary 
Now you can put your hand on my pipes and you just pull your hand away saying jees thats hot but no blisters or skin loss.
this is how the pipes are constructed now as there is a quarter inch air gap between the inner and outer pipes.
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02-18-2008, 05:14 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC under re-construction, GenIV with tremec 600, Jag 3.31 L/S diff
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BJ's Snake
To each their own and buy Uncle Les some ear plugs if you take him for a drive
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Gawd you guys are cruel.
When I was a teenager my mum told me I'd go blind if I kept doing it. 
When I got married my first wife told me if I didn't use it, I'd loose it. 
Now you wanna guys wanna ruin my hearing !!!
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02-18-2008, 05:19 AM
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Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ,
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BAZ, Sounds like you have the same problem that everyone has...Hot Hot pipes...be careful!
First, Jet Hot ceramic coating does make them a bit cooler, but you'll still get burnt, at least a good 3rd. degree burn for instantly touching the pipes...usuallly a one time occurence.
Here's what I did: 1) provide on-going reminders to passengers until they learn the ropes. 2) Instrucctions: Don't lean on the windshield. Don't lean on the doors. and Don't touch the side pipes.
In addition, I purchased a couple of those "welding blankets" 18"x 18" at a local welding supply. The blankets are used for protecting tables and other objects close to a welding procedure from sparks and hot metal dripping onto the object underneath it. My wife attached a couple of small straps and snaps onto each blanket, the blankets were then attached to the interior door threshold on each sie of the car.
To use the blankets, the passenger or driver simply rolls them out of the cockpit and over the side pipes. Your legs are now protected from any burn while exiting the car. The entire thing cost about $10.00 and a little work.
Anyway, have fun and best of luck, Bill
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02-18-2008, 05:58 AM
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I don't know what you guys are whinging about. I've had no problems with leg burns from my side pipes. 
Cheers
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02-18-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Aussie Mike
I don't know what you guys are whinging about. I've had no problems with leg burns from my side pipes.
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But Mike,
Where's the rest of them?
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02-18-2008, 04:28 PM
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those are the 'Bobbitt Special' side-pipes
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02-18-2008, 04:57 PM
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Yes Mike,
My ears are still ringing from last years Shelby Fest. I like it a lot......
I'm going to HPC coat and heat shield with water/laser cut "Cobra" shields like Bretts car. Looks great, sounds great.
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02-18-2008, 05:01 PM
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Brett's heat shields look good. The cobra lettering is practical as well since it lets the air circulate through there.
I'm building some socially concious side pipes that will be ready for the Nationals.
Cheers
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02-19-2008, 05:26 AM
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Side pipes on both sides are legal in WA if you pay a $52.00 exemption fee, but they must have heatshields for the vehicle to be licensed. Mine are perforated stainless and I am very happy with the look, they still get warm but do not burn you.
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02-19-2008, 10:42 PM
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Quote:
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Side pipes on both sides are legal in WA if you pay a $52.00 exemption fee, but they must have heatshields for the vehicle to be licensed. Mine are perforated stainless and I am very happy with the look, they still get warm but do not burn you.
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Ross,
While I am not a fan of heat shields in general, I really like the look of yours. They are probably the best looking heat shields that I have seen on a Cobra. Very neat. How are they attached to the side pipes?
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02-19-2008, 11:45 PM
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Hi Baz,
My sidepipes were made by RMC, the heatshields are held on by 6 screws that go into nuts that have been welded onto the exhaust pipe. They are easy to remove if your want to clean or polish the pipe underneath. You can see the 6 round head cap screws in the photo.
Ross
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02-20-2008, 06:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ross Smith
Hi Baz,
My sidepipes were made by RMC, the heatshields are held on by 6 screws that go into nuts that have been welded onto the exhaust pipe. They are easy to remove if your want to clean or polish the pipe underneath. You can see the 6 round head cap screws in the photo.
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Were the heat shields supplied from RMC too? If not, could you tell me where you acquired them? Name of Company, address, web site, email address, telephone No. please.
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02-20-2008, 10:47 PM
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Here ya go...... Treat those burned by your side pipes with the kit below and give them lots of sympathy. Maybe they won't sue you!
Cobra Valley's Snake Bite Emergency Burn Kits |
02-21-2008, 07:26 AM
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I ordered raw steel shields from cobrastuff.com. (chrome and ceramic coated also available). I cleaned up the corners with a grinder wheel, and sprayed them 3 coats of high heat satin black paint. Buff them with flat newspaper sheets after first heat cycle. $160 plus $15 shipping. They may ship to downunder, don't know...
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02-21-2008, 07:29 AM
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Hi Baz,
The heatshields are made by RMC, they have the stainless steel laser cut and polished. They can probably supply them flat and you can have them rolled to fit in Qld.
Cheers
Ross
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02-21-2008, 07:35 AM
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If you know how to get in, and know how to get out its simple you wont burn yourself. Have had mine for a couple of years and havnt burned myself yet.
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02-21-2008, 10:35 AM
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Have sidepipes.
I burned my leg...... ONCE!
Wife burned her leg..........ONCE!
Dog burned her nose.........ONCE!
No problems since then!
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02-21-2008, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
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If you know how to get in, and know how to get out its simple you wont burn yourself. Have had mine for a couple of years and havnt burned myself yet.
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Kzof,
Thank's for your input mate, but I have a 32 year old intellectually handicapped daughter who will also be travelling as a passenger in my car. She's my main concern as far as burnt legs go.
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02-21-2008, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ross Smith
Hi Baz,
The heatshields are made by RMC, they have the stainless steel laser cut and polished. They can probably supply them flat and you can have them rolled to fit in Qld.
Cheers
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Thanks again Ross,
I'll contact RMC. There's only one other thing that concerns me. Why would I have them rolled in Queensland when I live in Sydney? 
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