How complete is a Cobra kit?

[Jethrow]

I would vote for Factory Five.

It is a very complete kit, and I think a very good value kit. It has all those little extras in it like wiring, but also gauges, seatbelts, carpet, etc etc. And I think it a very high quality kit.

No-one who has been around to see my car has walked away without being very impressed. It is a great looking kit. Plus, it is I think a fairly authentic kit. The chassis structure looks not unlike the original cars, and it builds in a similar manner. And the fact you can complete the majority of the mechanical and electrical build with the body off is a real plus I think.

YOu would not be disappointed with the FF. I know I am not.

[DaleG]

Originally Posted by Jethrow

I would vote for Factory Five.



YOu would not be disappointed with the FF. I know I am not.

I agree, after having built a FFR MKII Basic Kit and now building a MK4 Complete Kit with Coyote. Everything you need (including driveshaft) is provided in the Complete Kit except the drive-train and tires. But, it's so hard not to add neat options.

If you do go with FFR, be meticulous about a few things. Choose your engine/tranny first and make sure to check and double check with them re which motor mounts and which drive shaft they are sending; they sent me the wrong drive shaft by mistake and while I rec'd the replacement in a week, you would be waiting longer, being that you are in oz. They should keep you updated with an inventory list that you can check over before they ship. Speak to them by phone and tell them how important it is for the kit to be complete before shipping (no back-orders, please).

Here's what I'm doing: http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fact...ote-build.html lots of mods, though.


Jethrow, is it hard for you to convert to right-hand drive? What all is involved?

Cheers, Dale

[Jethrow]

Originally Posted by DaleG

Jethrow, is it hard for you to convert to right-hand drive? What all is involved?

Cheers, Dale

Hi Dale,

the change was not too difficult. You just need to move the pedals over, swap the steering rack for a RHD unit, and flip the dash. Easy if you say it quick.

It was a little more involved for me as I also moved the driveline back to the centre - FFR has it offset 1" to the right. And as I used a LS3 instead of the lesser Coyote I had to make new engine mounts too.

Of course nowadays, you can buy the Mk4 already in RHD format thanks to the work done by Chris at CCA, so it just got even easier.

[DaleG]

Originally Posted by Jethrow

Hi Dale,

the change was not too difficult. You just need to move the pedals over, swap the steering rack for a RHD unit, and flip the dash. Easy if you say it quick.

It was a little more involved for me as I also moved the driveline back to the centre - FFR has it offset 1" to the right. And as I used a LS3 instead of the lesser Coyote I had to make new engine mounts too.

Of course nowadays, you can buy the Mk4 already in RHD format thanks to the work done by Chris at CCA, so it just got even easier.

Easier than I would have thought. I'm a die-hard ford guy, but I have to admit the LS3 is really nice...and can also be used as a boat anchor; probably a easier fit in the engine bay, also.

Is Chris (CCA) in oz?

Cheers

[Jethrow]

Originally Posted by DaleG

Easier than I would have thought. I'm a die-hard ford guy, but I have to admit the LS3 is really nice...and can also be used as a boat anchor; probably a easier fit in the engine bay, also.

Is Chris (CCA) in oz?

Cheers

Sorry yes, CCA is Component Cars Australia. They worked with Dave Smith at Factory Five to develop the RHD kit. And yes, the LS3 was selected due to it's narrowness. Plus Chevs win races!