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rodneym 12-13-2013 02:40 PM

Love it, Bernie!
That's the way to do it!

Bill D 12-13-2013 02:54 PM

Just breaking it in! They're meant to be driven!

RodKnock 12-13-2013 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMK (Post 1275944)
Anyone else experienced problems with the handbrake?

I have it working and it just lets go of tension on the cables?

My parking brake works great keeping my Kirkham from moving back and forth on my level garage slab. :LOL:

Keep it up Bernie, and maybe you'll have the first 100,000-mile Kirkham. :)

BMK 12-13-2013 11:36 PM

Thanks yes I am attempting to get the 100.

FatBoy 12-14-2013 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMK (Post 1275944)
Anyone else experienced problems with the handbrake?

I have it working and it just lets go of tension on the cables?

Mine works fine, although I don't make great demands of it. It sounds like something is amiss with yours. Could one of the parts be broken and releasing the tension in the cables as it flexes? :confused:

Well done on the road trips, they sound great. I for one would like to read more about them and see some pictures. :MECOOL:

Paul

750hp 12-14-2013 03:07 AM

Bernie, how many sets (and what brand) of tyres have been on the car so far?

BT SNAKE 12-14-2013 12:53 PM

Bernie,
I hope ya have the MP3 player on with the Sunny Cowgirls going while your cruisin' along. The cobra gives more memories per mile than any other car.

Cheers Mate,
Hersh:)

BMK 12-15-2013 10:21 PM

BTSNAKE

Hersh,

Yes I am using the iPod. Not sure what the music mix is. It is a mix of rock and roll, Country and Rockabilly.

The iPod has duel head phone ear bud input so my passenger can rock on also!!

BMK 12-15-2013 10:23 PM

750hp

Craig

The majority of kilometres/miles have been on the Billboards. There is no sign of wear - I have not been spinning the wheels that much.

Bernie

BMK 12-15-2013 10:25 PM

Fatboy,

Paul,

Yes I think it us faulty as it tensions up and pulls up tight on the ratchet. After a while the lever just pulls straight up with no tension.

I have sent an email to Kirkhams for their thoughts...;confused:

TimG427 12-20-2013 09:28 AM

I know it may sound silly, but I'm always hesitant to really hammer my car in low gear. With a 600 horse all aluminum motor, I keep thinking the half shafts or some other component will break. I don't mean dumping the clutch, just hard runs at low speeds.

FatBoy 12-20-2013 03:03 PM

Yeah, you're right,.........it does sound silly. ;):LOL:

I'm sorry, I'd had a skin full of red wine when I posted the above. :)
I think due caution is the best bet with most of these cars. They don't forgive very much if you get it wrong.

BMK 12-23-2013 01:29 AM

I find The Great Ocean Road is ideal 2nd and 3rd gear hammering..:LOL:

TimG427 12-23-2013 12:10 PM

Fatboy, I liked your original answer while intoxicated. I chuckled when I saw it as it came in on my phone………


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