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Old 09-23-2010, 06:13 AM
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Another dark side Cobra roars to life!



I had problems with not enough power to the computer via the ignition switch so a few short cuts were taken to get it started. Who cares, after 3 yrs it's a very sweet sound to my ears.

Thanks especially to Marty Govert and Justin (Sideshow wiring) for helping me with the tricky bits these last few weeks.

Another month and it should be ready for a road test.

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Old 09-23-2010, 07:14 AM
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Nice one Sambo!

That should have got the neighbour's attention.

I've played it three times!
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:23 AM
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* smokin *



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Old 09-23-2010, 01:51 PM
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Paul,

great work, it is a great moment when it finally roars to life!

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Old 09-23-2010, 02:43 PM
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Top stuff.

It is a great moment when you have that first start!

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Old 09-23-2010, 02:46 PM
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Happy Chappy sums it up! That LS sounds sooooo smooth! Well done Paul.
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Old 09-23-2010, 02:48 PM
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Well Done Paul,

That smile on your face explains it.

Luv your hi-tech on/off switch.

They do sound great with just the headers on.

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Old 09-23-2010, 02:49 PM
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Congratulations Paul
its good to hear another is breathing life. Also good to see you can walk around it in this shed

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Old 09-23-2010, 02:55 PM
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Well done, I think we can all remember the rush of the first start up!
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Old 09-23-2010, 04:06 PM
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Great stuff Paul, I think the start up "startled" the camera operator.
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Old 09-23-2010, 04:39 PM
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Yeah I warned the better half but she still wasn't prepared.

Thanks to all. I've got a HD camera with roll bar mount ready to go, so there will be plenty of youtube goodness in the months to come.
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Great news, its the start of the end of the build.......


well done Paul.........



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Old 09-23-2010, 07:12 PM
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Thanks Stiffy. It definitely feels that way now.
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Glad it is all up and running
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Old 09-24-2010, 01:32 AM
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Congrats Paul on main engine start, can't wait to see the video of the launch

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Old 09-24-2010, 06:43 PM
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Well done,
and I reckon the tether kill switch is a perfect failsafe in case it falls off the stands and rolls away LOL.
The first start up isn't always a winner, but the first real startup is memorable.
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Old 10-02-2010, 03:03 PM
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My best mate getting his jollies yesterday.

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Old 10-02-2010, 07:48 PM
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Paul

When you take him for a spin on the road you will clearly need some plastic seat covers!!

Sounds great. Well done.

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