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Old 10-01-2015, 10:28 PM
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Pictures!!! please.
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Old 10-01-2015, 10:36 PM
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I'm still polishing and cleaning, so will post them later on in the weekend!

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Old 10-01-2015, 10:48 PM
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congratulations on getting her on the road i bet your stoked ,, overall how do you rate the ease of the build ?

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Old 10-02-2015, 12:27 AM
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Hi Dean,

Overall I am happy, but I have had some frustrations along the way. Some of those were avoidable and were often caused by a lack of experience (or an over-exuberance) on my part, so I'm a lot more knowledgeable now than I was then.

For me, Neil Streeting was an invaluable resource and without him, I would not have as good a car as I do. He knew the idiosyncrasies and tricks to building a great car and he helped me a lot. He has recommended and made changes based on his knowledge and experience that I wouldn't have thought of. So, for instance, I ditched the wiring loom in the kit and got an auto-electrician to custom wire it for me. The windscreen rubber has been replaced with a wider one, the gear lever has been extended to make it an easier shift, changing the way then seats bolt in and a few other things. Many are small things, but they make a difference

This is my first build, and the first time I have attempted anything like this, so I can't compare between kits. But I can say that the car itself is an incredibly well made one, way beyond what I have observed in other kits. It is also a joy to drive - lots of leg space, it's comfortable and it drives very well - no extra gym classes to build the muscles in my left leg for a heavy clutch, for instance.

And in hindsight, having finished the car, it is elegantly made in terms of the parts. Have things gone wrong, or been frustrating? Yes, but I think that would have been the case no matter what kit I had built.

Now that it is finished, I wouldn't have wanted to build any other kit - but then I am probably biased!!!

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Old 10-02-2015, 02:13 AM
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Well done Mate.....but still no pics???
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Great to see this car at the Nationals on Saturday.

Very, very impressive paint job.

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Old 10-04-2015, 08:29 PM
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Had a great drive down to the nationals on Saturday. GReat to see all the cars.

Here are some photos of my finished Pace....












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Old 10-04-2015, 08:44 PM
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Looks fantastic Richard!
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Perfection.......well done....can't wait for mine to turn up
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Stunning, great to see a painted pace finished and that body is ohhhh so sexy.

Many more photos please..... Many many more.
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Old 10-05-2015, 02:33 PM
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Richard, your Pace Cobra looks Awesome, Great paint combo.
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Old 10-05-2015, 07:31 PM
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Looks great Richard. Congratulations on finishing the build and getting registration.....and making it to the Nats.
Maybe with some luck, I might be able to make it next year

Some pictures of the interior?

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WOW!
RGF... That must certainly stand for "Really Good Farkin!"
Or maybe a new handle is in order... RFG - as in "REALLY FARKIN GOOD!"







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Out standing!
Drone view? Nicely done Richard!

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Old 10-05-2015, 10:54 PM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone, I am really pleased with the finish. The paint has many layers of clear over the top, followed by a lot of sanding down. The guys at Exclusive Customs in Sydney are great craftsmen and do an outstanding job. If you are looking for a really standout paint job, please talk to them.

I will get some interior shots up in the next day or two too.

Cheers,

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Old 10-07-2015, 03:47 AM
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Need to change your status...from "being built" to "awesome" (or at least "completed")
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Hi Richard

Well done on the completion of your build.

I just hope you enjoy driving your Cobra as much as I enjoy driving mine

I have 8,000 KMS on it now

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Hi Richard,

Fantastic job, looks amazing.

Out of interest if you don't mind me asking, what paint colours/codes did you use?

Cheers

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Old 10-07-2015, 11:24 PM
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Good point Auswallaby - I've just updated my status. Thanks for reminding me!!

Luke the colours are:
Colour Charley Hutton Punaloo Stone Code 936863, Envirobase
Stripe Charley Hutton Cold Steel Code 936865, Envirobase
Plus a metallic black pinstripe (between the main silver stripe and the silver pinstripe)

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Old 10-07-2015, 11:32 PM
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Hi Brad,

Thank you - it has been a good journey: frustrating at times and very rewarding at others. But having completed the build, I am delighted with the car and that, in the end, is all that matters.

You've obviously been enjoying the car and have put a good number of Km's on to it in the last... year??? Must be close to that now?

I don't know about you, but I'm looking for any excuse to take her out on the road. So much fun!

Take good care.

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