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Jaydee 09-21-2014 03:36 AM

Very nice stuff. I like the heaters. Where did you get those.
Just a offbeat question, with all that aluminium and fibreglass, will you have trouble with the sensors at the traffic lights not picking up the car? :confused:
JD

jcraigau 09-21-2014 03:42 AM

Those headers on the LSA look like a tight fit!

400TT 09-21-2014 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenrocca (Post 1319665)
Hi brad, I was asking about john whites new car.....

Can't wait to see both of them in 2 weeks

Cheers

John's car is a street car, going through the rego process at the moment, but won't be street registered for the Nationals. That's if he decides to take it, it still needs some work done and hasn't been driven in anger yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcraigau (Post 1319667)
Those headers on the LSA look like a tight fit!

They are the optional big HP headers we do for the PACE 427. Running off a couple of sets for customers. They are 1 7/8" primaries with high flow tube routing. Perfect for an LSA where you want to get a bit extra out of it. We use the same headers for underbody system and side pipes.

All our headers feature bolt up individual 4 pipe custom flange. So means the 4 primary pipes are kept separate throughout the flange so can be used for side pipes or for underbody system. Our underbody system runs out in the same direction as side pipes.

Also means you can swap relatively quickly between side pipes and underbody system, just unbolt the front connecting tube for underbody system and bolt on the side pipes. Underbody for street use, side pipes for track use etc.

750hp 09-21-2014 04:17 AM

Heaters/Headers
:)

I wonder if the question was about these:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstnytsn0k.jpg

Modena 09-21-2014 04:18 AM

uh I think he said "heaters", not "headers"

Laner 09-21-2014 04:50 AM

Demisters :-)

400TT 09-21-2014 06:48 AM

Oops, I inserted the wrong quote and forgot to reply to the heater one, my reply above is now correct. Heater reply below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaydee (Post 1319666)
Very nice stuff. I like the heaters. Where did you get those.

The demisters are a standard part of PACE 427 kit. Uses a plastic moulded ducted housing (made by us) and electric demister motors. Very effective as they are fast acting. They provide both cool and heated air.

If you are chasing actual heaters, I have not found heaters to be effective unless you have the roof on with closed windows. We recommend customers configure their seats so they are heated as that is much more effective in my opinion.

We do supply a forced fresh/cold air system with the kit as well. Provides ducted fresh air separately into both drivers and passenger footwell areas. Airflow is controlled by concealed pull vents. Air ducts are pressure fed from main air intake on front of the body. We don't use the brake ducts for fresh air as we find these don't provide the amount of air required. We instead supply plastic ducts to make the brake ducts functional for their original purpose. I believe the brake ducts also look far better if they are actually connected and not just sitting their empty.

albanycobra 09-21-2014 07:46 PM

Craig
Can buy a few of your demisters? I need 4....

Jaydee 09-22-2014 03:04 AM

So they are able to pass inspection?
Your right , a heater in a Cobra is as useful as a ashtray on a motorbike.:p
How much do these demisters cost?
I like the heated seats idea, or plug in jackets. I have a freezer suit that they use in freezer when I used to fly Gyrocopters.
But you look like the Michelin man.
JD

Wazza 09-22-2014 07:26 AM

Your right , a heater in a Cobra is as useful as a ashtray on a motorbike.
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Have to disagree there....

LOVE having a heater in the Cobra.....ducted to blow hot air around the shin area,and it then sort of "washes" warm air upwards, and over you ...works brilliantly.

The wife said it's the best idea we ever had.

Comes out of these chrome "sink" thingys.....

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/IMG_3610.jpg

Cheers,
Warren

spookypt 09-23-2014 01:59 AM

Wazza is it just my eyes or do I see that an LED has blown in that pic....... :LOL: :D

Wazza 09-23-2014 02:25 AM

It's your eyes !!

The light shines out through a rectangular slot,and shines down on the "Cobra emblem" in the floor mat.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../IMG_36381.jpg

Funnily enough, that first photo was taken when we were building the car, but.....that LED failed only last week...and I put a new one in yesterday....
Spooky Huh !?

DaleG 09-23-2014 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaydee (Post 1319738)
So they are able to pass inspection?
Your right , a heater in a Cobra is as useful as a ashtray on a motorbike.:p
How much do these demisters cost?
I like the heated seats idea, or plug in jackets. I have a freezer suit that they use in freezer when I used to fly Gyrocopters.
But you look like the Michelin man.
JD

Or a 12V plug-in blanket; my wife loves it.

Cobra01 09-24-2014 02:15 AM

Light Polish
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sambo (Post 1319361)
Ahem... the "standard gel coat" doesn't look all shiny. It's more than a few extra bob for that lovely finish if I'm not mistaken - based on the options list that was floating around at Shelbyfest. Not to detract from all the great work, just saying...

Here are some photos AFTER a light buff.

If its not shiny enough for you Sambo then I will use some McGuires polish on it just for you

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ront_Side1.jpg

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ight_Rear1.jpg

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...rom_Behind.jpg

Cheers All

See you at the Nationals

Brad

400TT 09-24-2014 06:12 AM

Brad, thought it was time to get Pete to give it a quick polish for you to take out the marks and scratches incurred during the build.

See what happens when you are not at the workshop for a day...

Enjoy.

sambo 09-24-2014 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra01 (Post 1319951)
If its not shiny enough for you Sambo then I will use some McGuires polish on it just for you

Looks great Brad. Would you say it's a better finish than a 10 grand paint job?

Wazza 09-24-2014 06:52 AM

What an odd question!

deano59 09-24-2014 07:00 AM

when ya doing 80 ks a hr down the highway do you think anyone will say gee I reckon it would look better with paint than a gelcoat colour ? .

the finish on these cars seem to bother you some what sambo for reasons only known to you . but the best part is if brad for example wanted to change colour im sure it wouldn't cost him anywhere near 10g to paint it as the body would need hardly any prep or shaping unless you was wanting a show car standard paint job then any brand of cobra would be up there in price .
im with wazza on this one what a strange question

cheers dean

damage 09-24-2014 07:18 AM

Some one stole all the gauges and steering wheel ignition and warning lights.

guye 09-24-2014 07:24 AM

Point is, the gelcoat is awesome. And I won't be painting it. At least not in its first incarnation. It isn't metallic or anything though of course, and a paint job would give you that. So, no, it probably isn't as good as a $10k paint job. It is different to a $10k paint job.

Dean is right though - I'd reckon the prep for a paint job would be easier with this finish meaning you could get a $10k paint job for maybe $7k :)

But what would I know - I'm only a computer nerd.


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