Rmc Questions And My Thoughts

[acac]

thanks guys, if i have issues so be it, it didnt get to get the toys in my garage by not taking risks.
Although i still dont see the problem, i have a 91 build rmc, that was engineered with a carb 351, cant see a 93 efi302 being an issue, i wont be running cats etc and i will be using the existing carbon cannister etc, so for me the only issue is im lowering displacement and adding efi.
she is definately going to stay ford, u wont see me on the darkside, not that there is anything wrong with that, but just doesnt jell for me.

thanks for the contact stephen, not looking for a freebie, just looking for someone who knows what to do, i hate paying for someone to learn on my car.

Ross, i wish i had done the mod u did, but not so easy with the body on.

Lobelly, i just bought a full set of stewart warner muscle car series guages, they should do the job nicely.

Anyone have a trimmer they can recommend in melbourne.

[750hp]

Originally Posted by acac

the legalities dont concern me, if i was ever defected, i would cross that bridge then

Hehe... I used to think that way. Now I have a Cobra-sized showpiece sitting in the rumpus room minus registration. Make sure that any mods that you make are reversible.

Have a good chat to Rebel1 about the safety issue. My RMC had not been fixed, and I had the suspension failure that Les is no doubt talking about.

[Rebel1]

Craig, that must be a huuuuuuge rumpus room you have

Hows ya been and where ya been......we missed ya. You're part of this institution mate.

[Plums]

Originally Posted by acac

Although i still dont see the problem, i have a 91 build rmc, that was engineered with a carb 351, cant see a 93 efi302 being an issue, i wont be running cats etc

Emmission control rules go off the latest date of either the car or engine.

The fine for not running cats (with an engine that is supposed to have them) is over $10k (for a workshop that fits a system with no cats the fine is over $50k). Trust me, a customer of mine got done a few years ago and apparently it's not a pleasant experience.

I do drive to the strip without cats, but they go back on when I get home (generally).

Cats are quite effective at muffling the higher pitch exhaust resonances too!!!

[acac]

hey plums,
u should move states, i have been defected for no cats in the past on imports, we just get a defect, fit cats ,get a roadworthy and away u go again.

[stephen low]

Dean

I know of a good trimmer down Mordialloc way near me. You can see his quality in my retrimmed MX5 seats. Well at least you can't tell he has retrimmed my shrunken seats.

Did ask earlier where you are based?

Cheers

[acac]

hi stephen,
i live in ascot vale and work in moorabbin.

[stephen low]

Well Dean

Trimmer is Jeff Hoskin of Custom Trim (his business) at 76 White St Mordialloc cnr Manakato?, shed access in this side street. Contacts 9580 0481 or Mob 0417 587 153.

Can't recall how I was put onto him but he was recommended.

If you end up talking to him, or if you come down to see him, drive another 5 minutes down the road and you can have a look at my seats. Just a thought.

Cheers

[acac]

Thanks mate

[acac]

Originally Posted by Rebel1

Craig, that must be a huuuuuuge rumpus room you have

Hows ya been and where ya been......we missed ya. You're part of this institution mate.

hi les,
just wanted to say thanks for the chat tonight, it was very informative.
Thanks Dean

[sambo]

Please post a transcript of said 'chat' for the benefit of us all!

[acac]

Originally Posted by sambo

Please post a transcript of said 'chat' for the benefit of us all!

Not much to tell, he was just helping a newbie on some technical issues related to the rmc.
Dean

[Rebel1]

Originally Posted by acac

hi les,
just wanted to say thanks for the chat tonight, it was very informative.
Thanks Dean

You are most welcome.

By the way, have a look here and see the gussetts reinforcing the upper arm mount.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=23826

[Rebel1]

Originally Posted by sambo

Please post a transcript of said 'chat' for the benefit of us all!

Nuffin special Sambo. But you know how all these c..che....chev fellas have been giving me grief for being a ford fella and you'll also note most of em are from Victoria.

Well, I decided to be nice to all Victorians and I also went and bought one of them recycled aluminium thingys just to shut em up.

[acac]

Originally Posted by Rebel1

You are most welcome.

By the way, have a look here and see the gussetts reinforcing the upper arm mount.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=23826

thanks les,
that looks pretty easy to copy
Dean

[Rebel1]

Note in another pic in the same galley how that top arm is now parallel to the bottom arm.

[acac]

yep can see that too

[justcobra]

Originally Posted by Rebel1

acac, welcome to the land of RMC.

Firstly, there are three renditions of RMC chassis. Yours would be series 1 or maybe series 2. The difference between these two is the series 2 has 2 side rails all the way from the chassis upright behind the rear bulkhead to the front suspension cross member. You'd recognise if this was the case when fitting sidepipes as you'd have two side rails to negotiate to get yout pipes out the side.

The trim is a function of the expertise of who put the car together.

Had you asked the questions re hoops and sidepipes before now we could have saved you a heap of heart ache. Don Pilling of Snakebite, phone 07 5529 0877 makes roll bars (either full width or duals) for the RMC. He also makes beautiful side pipes for them. Don used to own a series 2 RMC himself and is in the business of making bits and pieces for Cobras..

The pedal box if it is the RMC supplied unit is an infinitely adjustable unit but difficult to get at whilst in the car. All pedals hinge off a common shaft and it is only a matter of adding/removing spacers and maybe a little bending to get the pedals to your liking. However, to do this properly the pedal box needs to be out of the car.

Regarding the height of the 5Ltr. engine. It really depends on the engine mount. The early series 1 and 11 had mounts which lifted the carby engines. For the 5Ltr EFI engines most folks cut these down about 25mm ( easy to do with engine out) which should then give you clearance. However, the narrow bonnet scoop of the RMC means you may still have problems. Some folks are just happy to cut away a bit of the bonnet inner liner to clear the manifolds some remove that scoop altogether ( difficult even with fiber glass experience) and fit a wider scoop. ( available from Don Pilling)

The RMC uses XJ series 11 suspension pieces and the early series 2 RMC ( ie. twin side rail) has a bump steer problem which is easy fixed. IT ALSO HAS A SAFETY ISSUE YOU SHOULD ATTEND TO. I'm willing to discuss this on the phone with you.

The current owners of RMC have little time for the cobra market and are certainly not interested in cars purchased prior to them acquiring the company.

In general however, The RMC is a respected kit but considered heavy for those interested in competition. The chassis is over engineered ( in an agricultural sense) but is extremely stiff.

Cheers

It seems from your description that I got a Series 1 RMC Cobra and any photos of the chassis would be appreciated.

I have seen a Series 1 RMC cobra chassis photos in the forum and it was a single stacker.

I got photos of a double stacker chassis and I totalled the side by scaling the rectangular tubing and it came upto 350mm.

This measurement of 350mm is ridiculous for my Series 1.

I believe that the dimension should be in the vicinity of 200mm without any overhang.

Confirmation that the sill should cover the chassis would be appreciated.

The Series 1 probably had concealed exhaust versus Series 2 had the side pipes which necessitated the extra meat for the side pipes and the need for extensions was not needed.

The Series 1 fibreglass is one of the best on the Aussie market and you could place a elephant on it and it will not break.

The glassing is upto 8.00mm thick in places.

Rx. Stanley Kilmore Victoria 0402713412

PS Further to the additional photos sent to Les c/o Rebel 1 it is confirmed that my RMC is a SERIES THREE and emails to replica motor company quizzing them about the availability and pricing of a chassis has fallen on DEAF EARS.

I had this problem when trying to source hang on panels early in June this year.

I eventually got these panels in Victoria and I saved on freight out of WA.

It appears the RMC are not interested in the Cobra Market in Australia.

[Zedn]

Originally Posted by acac

hey plums,
u should move states, i have been defected for no cats in the past on imports, we just get a defect, fit cats ,get a roadworthy and away u go again.

It depends what you are fined under. The police can issue you a defect but you can actually be prosecuted under the legislation. In NSW the POEO Clean Air regulation states:

23 Removal or adjustment of anti-pollution devices

(1) The owner of a motor vehicle who uses the motor vehicle, or causes or allows it to be used, must ensure that at the time of that use, any anti-pollution device that has been fitted to the motor vehicle has not been:
(a) removed, disconnected or impaired, or
(b) adjusted or modified and the adjustment or modification results in the emission of excessive air impurities by the motor vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units (in the case of a corporation) or 200 penalty units (in the case of an individual).

Penalty unit in NSW is $110 so hence fine can be $44,000 for corporation or $22,000 for an individual.

Similar will apply in each state.

[suthol]

Originally Posted by acac

hey plums,
u should move states, i have been defected for no cats in the past on imports, we just get a defect, fit cats ,get a roadworthy and away u go again.

G'day Dean,

I wonder if it's occurred to you that the authorities read these forums, the ones here in NSW certainly do and I know there are at least three of them are on Oz Clubbies which is a closed forum.

My humble advice would to be a bit more circumspect about talking openly on here about what non compliant mods you plan to make.

JMTBW