I want a cobra, how and why

[400TT]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Just curious, what would the complete Pace kit cost? I mean, every part to finish one. With allowing say 15000 for engine and trans.
JD

You could build a PACE 427 for under $80k if you wanted with that sort of engine & trans budget.

I know the value we are offering our customers and I can't see how you could finish any other kit to the same standard (all new parts and as complete) for any less these days. Our kits have more features/functionality than what you see in typical Cobra kits, so are made up of many more parts. And don't forget about the hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, clamps etc), we supply over 3000 pieces if you purchase our full kit offering. We don't even skimp on hardware quality, we supply a significant number of stainless hardware including stainless P clamps, stainless saddles, etc.

As you guys would have realised the traditional Cobra kit market has virtually dried up here, our main market is for customers who have little to no mechanical knowledge or experience and want to build one.

[Jaydee]

Could you powder coat the entire chassis, to prevent corrosion etc? Just curious what the melting point of fibreglass is to aluminium? I mean they call it a fire wall, but i'm sure with a decent fire in the engine bay it would burn through the fibreglass a lot quicker.
JD

[400TT]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Could you powder coat the entire chassis, to prevent corrosion etc?
JD

Yes, you can use a number of coating options on the chassis including coatings to keep the natural aluminium appearance. These natural appearance coatings can even be applied/re-applied to a complete vehicle.

But you don't need to coat the chassis, we have custom spec'd our grades of aluminium to have very high corrosion resistance and our kit design does not encourage it either. We have performed extensive testing on this approach and have had aluminium chassis on both street and track for 7 years+ now monitoring their performance.

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Just curious what the melting point of fibreglass is to aluminium? I mean they call it a fire wall, but i'm sure with a decent fire in the engine bay it would burn through the fibreglass a lot quicker.
JD

Fibreglass will catch fire very, very quickly. If anyone even suspects their kit car is one fire, you had better exit very quickly as you will get burned very quickly. Fibreglass burns quick and hot. It's one of our safety advantages as we don't have a fibreglass tub style cockpit.


albanycobra, black chassis with black suspension will look awesome. You probably know this, but for anyone that doesn't, the smoother you make the alloy surfaces before coating, the more gloss the anodised finish. I love the look of anodising polished alloy.

[PeterAllen]

Originally Posted by 400TT

..., we have custom spec'd our grades of aluminium to have very high corrosion resistance...

Just curious, does the TIGing process impact on the properties?

[Jaydee]

My engineer is quoting me around $3000 to rego stage. He can use a airfield to bring the cost down not having to rent a raceway.
I was lucky with mine, as it was already painted. I think that is the one biggest cost you can't avoid. Just remember the CR uses Holden stud pattern on the front and Ford on the rear. My friends Typhoons wheels fitted, but were 20 inch. So buying second hand will be hard. I got mine from USA for only $1100 delivered. 8 and 10 inch SS Cragars.
JD