Classic Revival

[Philm]

HI Ian good to see you on the forum.

I just got in from SA, and while we were there we popped into see Mando's car.

Absolutely sensational, the workmanship is incredible. Mando has a very clear plan on how he want his car to look and he is getting very close to finishing.

This is not a hijack, but I had a chance to see the shortened rear end, the workmanship is outstanding. Mando has been able to get an extra 50mm dish on his rear wheels, while not exactly what he wanted but in my opinion worth it.

I personally don't mind that we do not have the deep dish on the rear (read that as I just bought new wheels) but, if I had a choice I would go the route Mando took.

In the CR world this would have to be the best build I have seen, and when it is finished would be one of the best replicas on the road, and as it is a classic revival it will go well on the track as well.

Thanks Mando for your time, I still have not been able to look at mine yet.

Phil and Karen

[Leeroy]

G'day Ian

great to have you on the forum. I am sure it is a benefit for all CR owners and Classic Revival.

Unfortunately whilst its the best cobra info center going around it is also the biggest (9to5) time waster I've found. Make sure you logon after hours and keep pumping out those CR's.

Leeroy.

[Classic Revival]

I am not too sure who some of you are, so please excuse me if I get your names wrong.
One of the good things about Cobra replicas is that they are all different, everyone has their own idea of what they want out of there build. Hence changing things to suit yourself is all part of the build process.I'm just trying to make the process as smoth as possible.
Now to try & answer your questions/comments;
Ben - I have asked, it is in the front of the manual. However most people do not make any comments, constructive or otherwise to improve the manual. Some do & I thank them for their contribution.
Steve - no I have not see the comments on shortening the rear to accom a dished wheel. However, there are several issues with this;
1/ The geometry will be changed due to the shorter arms which may cause handling issues.
2/ The load on the rear wheel bearing will be increased & this may result in failures.
3/ The cost.
Most builders like the fact that the items are all easly available & cost effective. If however you wish to spend more money than the average builder, the best solution is light weight fabricated arms the same length as the originals. This would cut weight ( the only problem with the originals) & improve unsprung weight.
Gavin - the RH mount detail is in the manual as is the brake lines ( photos ) the tank seems sketch as you say. I will send you an updated manual CD & a few more details on the tank install. If you have these problems send me an e-mail & I try & sort it out straight away.
Anymore issues or comments, please contact me so that they can be sorted.
If anyone else needs an update of the CD let me know.
Cheers,
Ian Denner
Classic Revival
www.classicrevival.com.au