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12-13-2013, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Love it, Bernie!
That's the way to do it!
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12-13-2013, 02:54 PM
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Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
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Just breaking it in! They're meant to be driven!
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12-13-2013, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMK
Anyone else experienced problems with the handbrake?
I have it working and it just lets go of tension on the cables?
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My parking brake works great keeping my Kirkham from moving back and forth on my level garage slab. 
Keep it up Bernie, and maybe you'll have the first 100,000-mile Kirkham.  |
12-13-2013, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Australia,
Zzz
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby alum 468 block
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Thanks yes I am attempting to get the 100.
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Bernie Knight
KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-14-2013, 12:32 AM
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Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMK
Anyone else experienced problems with the handbrake?
I have it working and it just lets go of tension on the cables?
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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? 
Well done on the road trips, they sound great. I for one would like to read more about them and see some pictures. 
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12-14-2013, 03:07 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX3117 427FE
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Bernie, how many sets (and what brand) of tyres have been on the car so far?
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12-14-2013, 12:53 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates Cobra, RFGT40
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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,
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12-15-2013, 10:21 PM
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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!!
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Bernie Knight
KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-15-2013, 10:23 PM
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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
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Bernie Knight
KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-15-2013, 10:25 PM
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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:
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Bernie Knight
KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-20-2013, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Austin, TX,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 599 Polished Bronze
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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.
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12-20-2013, 03:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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Yeah, you're right,.........it does sound silly. 
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.
Last edited by FatBoy; 12-21-2013 at 09:55 AM..
Reason: Now sober
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12-23-2013, 01:29 AM
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I find The Great Ocean Road is ideal 2nd and 3rd gear hammering..
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Bernie Knight
KMS 427 #662 Shelby 468 CSX 1026
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12-23-2013, 12:10 PM
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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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