2 Cars - $1.3Million
 

I was picking the Cobra up today from Ozi Cozi after having the 3M film fitted to most of the locations on the body which are prone to stone chips.

What a sight greeted me when I reached the workshop and saw not one, but two current model V12 6 litre 599 GTS red Ferrari's ($650K each) putting out 611 bhp or 456kws sitting there waiting to be done with the same treatment.

While I was there, one of them left. They were both stock off the showroom floor and hearing this one accelerate through the lower range of the sequential gearbox, pulling around 9,000 rpm as he headed south on the Waringah Freeway sounded very similar to the current F1 model.

Now I appreciate that these cars are production models and come with Compliance Plates, but how can they pass the initial model's Noise Test which we have to undertake in our I.C.V's. This Ferrari was much louder than any Cobra fitted with open Side Pipes.

I have some pics on my phone and I will try to download them onto this thread later today. Done...




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This 599 GTB has had the side skirts on the rear of the roof removed to make it look like the new GTO. Not sure whether I like it.


I am really happy on the job they done on my car. This is how it looks at the moment.


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Baz

At ShelbyFest one of the trailing arms on my car snapped %/
(Fortunately my nephew was driving at the time so I get to blame him :D)

Anyway - we took off the busted one and spent the rest of the day circulating with only the remaining trailing arm...

LoBelly

I have heard people say they firm things up during hard take offs. All they are doing is taking out the flex in the arm because the inner fulcrum bearings have bugger all movement. I doubt they would even have any effect on bearing wear because the trailing arm bush allows alot more movement than the bearing.

That's precisely how it was explained to me Liam, but I'm not arguing any more. If the RTA Inspector wants them fitted, they WILL be fitted. I just want to get it registered.

Baz

Good to see your getting it sorted bazz,love them shinny spats:D Saw this truck and thought of you.Maybe he can advise us on regs:LOL:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...d=3947&thumb=1
Love to turn up for regs inspection in this.:LOL::LOL:

Ferrari Pics
 

I have downloaded those pics of the 2 x 599GTB Ferraris = $1.3 Million. Check them out above.


Baz

Ferrari, Ford. even a damn holden gets dispensation because they are a BIG company. If they were scrutinized like an ICV they wouldn't have a candles chance in a hurricane of passing. We must just wear this crap because the RTA is susceptible to litigation by individuals where BIG companies cover their own arse.
Too all involved....just hang in there !

Has any one else struck Baz's problem with LED globes, do they check flash rates with and without globes as a rule?? Will they be a problem in Vic, or is it just the RTA flexing their muscles again:confused:? Thanks, Peter.

Yep, I've got LEDs on the rear and my engineer checked the flash rates.


Also regarding exhaist noise. Pretty sure that those Ferraris use an exhaust bypass. The noise test is never at full load, that's how they can get away with it. One of my Cobra buddies has fitted a bypass on this cobra and it works amazingly well.

I think you shouldn't stop waiting for your dream. Because if you have your dream come true you will be happy. :D

Exactly, it took me 20 years for me to get to the point where I got my chassis and body delivered!!! Never give up - we need dreams - what else is there to live for... :3DSMILE:

Exactly...I first decided to 'get' a Cobra when I was 18. I'm 52 now and have been building my Cobra for at least ten years now....I think I can see a glint of light down that tunnel... maybe it's a sign of the end.

Or a train comming the other way.

hahahahhahahahahaha...................:LOL:

Craig,

I've waited 45 years for mine so what's a few more months?


Baz

Could be....called the RTA track inspection loco...

Just heard a whisper that the RTA wants to do the yearly inspections on ICVs instead of a pink slip inspection.

I heard that wisper extends to all modified vehicles with engineers cerificates including hotrods, lowered cars, raised cars etc.

Sound like something that the RTA could not possibly resource.

Imagine having to book your pink slip 6 months in advance! Or each year you will book for the following year why you are there. A bit like when you find a good camp ground!:LOL:

This would not be too hard to implement...about 18 years ago the RTA transferred all blue slip and modification inspections to qualified pink slip inspection stations. The RTA inspectors were reassigned to desk jobs.( they were really pissed) I have build a few cars and during inspections have overheard conversations with the pink slip inspectors and the RTA 'advisors'. The replies were very aggressive (and amusing) All the RTA has to do is give the inspectors their proper jobs back. Back then the waiting list was about 3 weeks; when Hot rods were the main item and ICV's were as rare as chooks teeth. I reckon the inspectors might be busy for the start but they would be back into their element in about a year or two.................I hope this doesn't happen. It will make just more stress for all of us.

I dont know why they cant just leave us be. There is no statistics to say that ICVs are dangerous. Personally i over engineer most parts i make because i dont want to put myself, family and friends at risk, not to mention other innocent motorists. I will welcome comments from the engineer if they can see something thats not safe. But all this double checking and making us jump through hoops just seems a waste of time and money.