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Hi guys, new guy here and without hijacking the thread, I have a question or two for you.
I'm an Aussie living in Houston Texas and am looking at building a Cobra. I'm debating (for now) on a Lone Star Classics 427 or Factory Five Mk IV. They both seem to fit my budget. I really like the Lone Star because the company is located 4 hours up the road from me (but I will say they seem difficult to get a hold of over the phone). But I really like the FFR Mk IV because I've called them once and got a bunch of help from them already, and for the price, there is more included in the kit. Anyway, opinions on the two kits would be most welcome and I would really like to hear from any Aussies who've imported them into Aussieland, and how you went about fixing the steering. Oh yeah, please feel free to mention anything that may help me decide between the two. My plan is to build the kit here, drive it for several years on the wrong side of the road and then bring it back home to Aussie paradise, and most probably NSW. Well, I sure appreciate any replies I get, and thank you in advance. Mike |
Welcome Mike,
Have a look at the thread a couple of posts down on the Australia forum about importing. There is a link in one of the posts. I think if you own it there for a while and drive it around it makes it easier. You need to check if it needs to comply with the effective ADR's for its age. That could make things difficult for you. There are some people on here that have done it who should be able to give you some advise. |
Hi Mike
there is a guy in WA who has just received delivery of his FFR Mark IV kit - you might be able to follow the build on the FF forum too and see how he goes with ADRs, etc... ZeustheDog. here is the link if it works... http://www.ffcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248262 Best of luck with your decision. Sounds like the level of customer service might be an issue... it seems to be a plus for FFR according to that forum. Cheers Tony Quote:
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Hey Oz,
Was it from up Sydney way from a greek named George? --JC |
Thank you guys for the quick info!
Tonus, thank you for the link, I've seen other forums where they tell you to get stuffed and go 'look it up in the archives' or similar. I did come across the FFR and LSC forums and I'm perplexed why I didn't think to ask over there. I think I must've just honed in on Ozzies building Cobras in Ozzie and fired away. Thanks again Mike Newcastle to Houston and back soon I hope. |
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Didn't want to really have a go if it wasn't him... Kyle Bay may narrow it down though.
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Just a poor attempt at humour - quite a few greeks called george floating around :)
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Oh yea I know that. One of my mates that lives in Leichhardt is a greek named George...;)
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This post has been bery entertaining fellas! Great reading the various opinions. Stef |
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Was from Sydney,not Kyle Bay though ....Name was Peter.....Car was roller in white gelcoat... and a boot LOADED with extras. Oz |
Wow, this thread is hammering along.
On the topic of authentic body shapes for locally produced kits, in my opinion the Robnell's are the closest to an original shape. From my measurements they appear to be based off a street 427 body with SC flared guards, fuel filler etc added. The body shape is not quite agressive enough to be SC based. The body curve through the middle is about 1/2" shy of what seems common on an SC and they don't have the other SC features. There are some very good shapes though in the USA kits, it gets really interesting when you compare those to the local kit shapes. In saying this, how many people build authentic looking Cobra's here? I have an authentic looking Cobra and it's unique here because it looks like an original Cobra. So as long as the body shape and the finished product is pleasing to the eye of the owner, all is good. :) It's great to see such honest analysis of the kits by owners, this will be a valuable resource for prospective buyers. |
I agree Craig. Your build was very much an inspiration for me and I shamelessly copied many aspects. The wheel arch spats are in process as well!
Cheers, Merv |
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Here are some shots of a ridgy didge S/C. Was from the Briggs collection in WA. It doesn't seem overly curved through the centre. One thing I notice is the rear guards don't fall away as quick as DAX, RMC, G-Force.
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Nope! They are all gone and the template for them is in WA with a builder there and they are not keen on making them as the process is so labour-intensive. Disappointing really for such a popular kit.
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