09-04-2007, 05:33 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Gold Coast,
AUS
Cobra Make, Engine: Wish I had my own PACE 427
Posts: 2,145
|
|
Not Ranked
Harrison is not a difficult Cobra to build, Warwick is keen to make it as easy as possible so includes mounting points for all major components. Choice of engine mounts, gearbox mounts, diff mounts, all suspension mounts, steering rack mounts, steering column mounts, brake booster/master cylinder mounts etc etc.
DRB would be just as easy.
Ian, I've replied to your PM with my opinion.
Actually over the past few years the Nationals have been dominated by a cheap Harrison Cobra and a number of relatively cheap DRB Cobras. With more big dollar cars expected this year, it will certainly be a case of David vs Goliath yet again. A lot of people think you need big dollar/big HP cars to win, but that's certainly not the case. We are talking a number of top five Nationals cars are $50k builds or less. Actually the Harrison is a less than $40k buid. And a number of these cars have much less power than a stock LS1.
It's all about driving ability/familiarity with the car, and the fine tuning you can do with these cars. Plus a bit of luck that you have no major problems on the weekend. Certainly the money you spend, the easier it all is, but it certainly doesn't guarantee anything.
Some of the drivers at the Nationals are seasoned compaigners, having done 1000's of track km's in their Cobras. Some have even done 10,000's km's. And a number have been racing Cobras for many years.
I like the fact it's not the person with the most money that wins.
Last edited by 400TT; 09-04-2007 at 05:39 PM..
|
Threaded Mode
