Cobra Make, Engine: RMC, carb 347 TopLoader and Jag running gear ~ so old school I time it with an hour-glass :D
Posts: 1,293
Not Ranked
My Trip to ShelbyFest
Ok - this post is a little late in coming due to a number of thing but I thought some of you might still like to see some photos.
This photo is emblematic of the sprint day
Victoria had just been through some severe fires, on the way to Winton from Melbourne you spend quite a lot of time driving through burnt out areas.
The track conditions were hot and fast, causing many cars to boil or cook their brakes.
I was sharing my drive with my brother Peter and we generally didn't do full sessions to preserve the car a bit but overall it did about the same laps as the most hard working cars and I was very pleased with the way it pulled up
(although I have since found a leak in the - almost new - radiator)
The hot track and a new set of tyres got me around some corners at quite a clip - we had previously set the car up to roll over the wheels a bit more to suit the street tyres - with the new set I scrape the sidepipes.
Following Stiffy - I figure that he must have a few smooth lines to keep him in quality tail...
Armin makes it an international event by travelling all the way from Tasmania
My nephew David checks my vision after observing some of the lines I took during the session
Gav is in the foreground - if you listen carefully you can hear the faint '...there is no spoon...' chant
I was however not the only one to try alternative lines
Meanwhile back in the pits...
El presidente Tony prepares to 'wang' Lindsay (who looks like he's still recovering from going through the sound barrier)
Stiffy does mind meld with Phil's car - thus ensuring later calamity...
The fast racing was causing lots of fuel consumption - Peter had a spare jerry can of Pulp that Leigh and Phil needed to keep going (thirsty things those LS's)
A highlight for me was the shootout - here 'gentleman racer' Leigh is making room for Peter during the qualifying - karma?
Peter came in and I went out - only got my out-lap recorded when the session was red-flagged due to Pauls unfortunate mishap.
Ultimately Peter qualified 5th and me 6th for the 10min session - so I left it to him
Phil - who's car was the recipent of Stiffy's mind meld - had qualified for the final five shootout but was unable to start due to a lack of tyres
phil loses tyre
that left 4 in the staging area for the standing start (individual lap) shoot-out
Ross went first and was looking great until the last moment when he left the track
then it Lindsay's turn..
This left Peter and Leigh - I took the opportunity to ask Leigh if I could get that extra fuel back and he told me I'd just have to wait a moment....
Cobra Make, Engine: RC_Sports Car Replica. Dodge Viper Blue, Candy apple Red stripes 408_Cleveland, 2v heads, twin Gas Research throttle bodies, Full manual stage 3 C10 auto, Jag 3.07 rear.
Posts: 972
Not Ranked
Great Post lobelly.
Surely there must have been one good shot of the REPTYL!!!!
Cobra Make, Engine: 1965 registered Brushed Kirkham polished stripes, 427 FE kieth craft 482 efi.ss chassis and all the go gear .
Posts: 285
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by boxhead
And still hasn't.
After all, as nice as a Kirkham is, it is still not a "real Cobra"
boxhead, i just had to run into my garage and touch my car to confirm.
Yes it is a REAL COBRA!!! Not a Holden not a Falcon but a Cobra.
This Forums been too boring for too long hope im starting something here!!!
And were off................
__________________
" And them boys in them Chevy's,are going to say Pipes!!! Look at them pipes !!!- Bill Cosby 200MPH.
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
Posts: 2,396
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by soulman
Tenrocca,
i take it youve never seen a real Cobra.
haha - dont get me wrong Id take your kirkham over just about any other replica - but Id just jack the arse up an inch or 2. Just my opinion though and if you think it looks right thats all that really matters....hell there are people out there that think a DRB actually looks like a cobra too....
[quote=Tenrocca;946865]haha - dont get me wrong Id take your kirkham over just about any other replica - but Id just jack the arse up an inch or 2. Just my opinion though and if you think it looks right thats all that really matters....hell there are people out there that think a DRB actually looks like a cobra too....
The stance on this one looks right to me:
maybe it's too low cause your fat ass would make it bottom out
__________________
"I'd open my mind, but I don't want the stupid to corrupt it."
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
Posts: 2,396
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by acecob
maybe it's too low cause your fat ass would make it bottom out
Geez Pete - you got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning. I liked your first post better then this tamed down edit. Dont take yourself so seriously mate.
Cobra Make, Engine: RMC, carb 347 TopLoader and Jag running gear ~ so old school I time it with an hour-glass :D
Posts: 1,293
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by spookypt
Please tell... What was the fire story? OUCH!
Spookypt
The conditions on the day were very hot & dry and the track temps made the conditions very severe.
In Paul's case it I believe that the combination of his under-body exhaust and track conditions caused excessive heat in his tank creating fuel system problems. This lead to a poor running engine and fuel vapour that was not contained. His engine backfired and things went down hill from there.
I spoke to Paul at length on Wednesday and he is using the incident as catalyst for taking his car off the road and updating/redoing it - including a change of colour.
I'm sure that his car will re-emerge looking (and running) great.
My Trip to ShelbyFest
...... now how to jack up the wifes arse 2 inches 
Hybrid Mode
