Cobra Kit Factory Visit

[Hammerman]

Hi

And thanks all for your personal opinions and information, I knew there would be many aspects to consider most of which are possibly unknown to me at the moment.

Car would be your typical street cobra not required for show or track. Reliable, clean and tidy. It does not have to be an exact replica of original but consistent with your ave build.

I have a very rough draft base spec based on other builds/common themes:

Circa 400hp
Manual Tremec T56
V8 maybe LS3
17” wheels
Good standard of kit/finish but not show level
ABS but not sure about traction control
Reputable kit supplier

Suspension – don’t know the difference /pros and cons at this stage for road.
Brakes not sure of size type
What determines the diff ratio or arrangement?

Budget for build would be around what the current market has advertised for second hand cars. I am sure I would be more popular if I spread the cost over 12 months though!

I am a mech eng and prior to that completed am apprenticeship as plater/welder, I have access to engineering workshops and electricians. A guy who works for me has even built and still has a GT40. But here’s the crunch despite all this in my favour I know jack about cars and this makes me a little cautious!!!

I will make it over to the club either July or Aug to pick some more info.

PS anyone over Williamstown way taking thier car out sometime, I would much appreciate a visual and a chat!

thanks again

Adrian.