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05-19-2010, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Homebush,B2 Windsor 445
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Homebush are basically done as a manufacturer,he has been cutting back for a while now and really doesn't want to build them anymore...
RMC we'll let your research and the opinions of RMC owners for your opinion on them..
Yes the GENTLEMAN you referred too has rubbed alot of people up the wrong way and still does!!
....I hope your not the 3rd recipient of the piece of rubbish sold to me!!! as it was all out of shape as i returned it and pushed it off the trailer onto his front lawn!! 
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05-19-2010, 11:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sydney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCM, Jag front and rear, LS3
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Homebush are basically done as a manufacturer,he has been cutting back for a while now and really doesn't want to build them anymore...
RMC we'll let your research and the opinions of RMC owners for your opinion on them..
Yes the GENTLEMAN you referred too has rubbed alot of people up the wrong way and still does!!
....I hope your not the 3rd recipient of the piece of rubbish sold to me!!! as it was all out of shape as i returned it and pushed it off the trailer onto his front lawn!!
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 It could be. Did you have a poor attempt at painting the chassis with hammertone paint from the hardware straight over gal? Or did you mount the body before the suspensions and wheels were on to know where the centre was? Thats how mine came.
At the end of the day you get what you pay for. From memory the classic revival was about $15k plus GST when i was looking and i had to pay $10 for a 'sales brochure' that was copied with a printer low on ink, plus i found the guy to be less than friendly (i havnt spent that much and i have rebuilt all the suspension, got wheels and tyres, steering column, seats, Lokar handbrake, wilwood pedals and master cylinder etc). I researched and spoke to some people who told me what i was getting into before i bought. I would not call the RCM a kit car. You can't just order a stack of parts and bolt them straight on like you can with some other cars.
As most people have said you have to much your needs, wallet, time and skill to the kit.
Its interesting about ebay, i didnt know they were the same guy. No wonder it looks like an RCM chassis.
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05-20-2010, 12:49 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB,Ford Tickford 302 220kw with BTR 4 speed auto, 3.9:1 LSD
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best??? for what purpose
I find my self unwilling to answer the poll for reasons that some others have mentioned. It depends on what you mean by best.
I thought DRB was best for me because they had excellent support and it was probably one of the easier kits to build. This was important to me because I was a novice and definately not a handy man.
On the onther hand I thought the Robnell (not around anymore) was a much better car.
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05-20-2010, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Zedn
It could be. Did you have a poor attempt at painting the chassis with hammertone paint from the hardware straight over gal? Or did you mount the body before the suspensions and wheels were on to know where the centre was? Thats how mine came.
It's interesting about ebay, i didnt know they were the same guy. No wonder it looks like an RCM chassis. |
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No.... I ordered a roller and before i say anymore I'll leave it at that.
Ebay Guy???.... I think you'll find is.... correct me if I'm wrong the old RC Sports Cars outfit...and not RCM but they are and always have been almost identical in they're chassis design.
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05-20-2010, 04:09 AM
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Hi all
thanks for taking an interest in this thread. I am getting some useful opinions... and your comments are helping me to consider all the factors I need to look into.
The poll is just a bit of fun - I promise not to buy the car that gets the most votes - although the front runners seem to be the most 'popular'.
(please do not get me to define popular now !!) :0)
It seems everyone has a different view of what 'best' means too, which is cool.
Zedn - your project sounds like it is way beyond my abilities! you are a braver man than me. I really want something that 'will' work without too much creative work. Most guys do not try to build a car at all - that is enough of a stretch for me...
Hi 400TT - my research is a work in progress - I had seen some good comments about your products - I missed the bit about there being no cobra!
Sppokypt - I guess the ozzie $$ freefall will answer the FFR question !!
Thanks again everyone for the discussions
Tone
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05-20-2010, 05:25 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pace Alumina 427 #69
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DRB is pretty good IMHO.
They have great support. The girls are allways helpfull, they have been around a long time. I have never felt like I have been baffled with sales BS.
I have not built one of their Cobras. Their Gt40's are an awesome car.
If I built a Cobra I would get their solid axle Torana based Cobra kit (It's cheap aswell) I like the idea of fitting a LS motor/ 6spd with the Holden suspension.
Rob from G-Force seems like a good bloke aswell. I would rate the G-Force body as awesome and probably the only Aussie Cobra that you can drive around in Gelcoat respectably.
FFR are great, I built one of their 65 Coupes,easy car with the most support you will ever get and a forum just on them. With the sliding dollar buy now
or forget the US stuff.
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