4000 series hub / upright / spidle options

RodKnock · #1 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:32 PM

While I've only out on 700 miles on my Kirkham, about the only thing that immediately comes to mind that I didn't like were the dash switches. I thought they were cheap. The fuel pump switch had to jiggled once or twice. Most owners can live with these small items that don't work or need upgrading and fix them. In my opinion, shelbyracer's problem goes well beyond the little things that need improvement with these cars. So, I disagree with Sal on this one. shelbyracer's car was delivered with a serious design defect. SAI should step up to the plate and fix the problem and not claim that there isn't a fix, because THERE IS. SAI is being ridiculous, assuming we have all or most of the facts.

However, shelbyracer also has to find the most cost effective approach too. You can sell it as is, you can pay the bill and fix the problem and not bother SAI, or you can pay the bill and go down the road of suing SAI.

Alternatively, there's the civil disobedience approach. I remember a very long time ago, when a homeowner in a new tract of homes had a problem (or problems) with a very large real estate developer/homebuilder. This homeowner, in their opinion, received no satisfaction from developer/home builder. So, instead of suing the home builder, the homeowner erected a 10-foot high yellow lemon and sat it right on their front lawn. Thus, any new/prospective homebuyer would see it as they passed through the subdivision. So, this is what you could do. Every car show, every major Cobra replica exhibit or event, anywhere you know where SAI will have a display, SAAC events, etc. you could be there with your car and a 10-foot tall yellow lemon. Tow it with you everywhere.

shelby racer · #2 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

While I've only out on 700 miles on my Kirkham, about the only thing that immediately comes to mind that I didn't like were the dash switches. I thought they were cheap. The fuel pump switch had to jiggled once or twice. Most owners can live with these small items that don't work or need upgrading and fix them. In my opinion, shelbyracer's problem goes well beyond the little things that need improvement with these cars. So, I disagree with Sal on this one. shelbyracer's car was delivered with a serious design defect. SAI should step up to the plate and fix the problem and not claim that there isn't a fix, because THERE IS. SAI is being ridiculous, assuming we have all or most of the facts.

However, shelbyracer also has to find the most cost effective approach too. You can sell it as is, you can pay the bill and fix the problem and not bother SAI, or you can pay the bill and go down the road of suing SAI.

Alternatively, there's the civil disobedience approach. I remember a very long time ago, when a homeowner in a new tract of homes had a problem (or problems) with a very large real estate developer/homebuilder. This homeowner, in their opinion, received no satisfaction from developer/home builder. So, instead of suing the home builder, the homeowner erected a 10-foot high yellow lemon and sat it right on their front lawn. Thus, any new/prospective homebuyer would see it as they passed through the subdivision. So, this is what you could do. Every car show, every major Cobra replica exhibit or event, anywhere you know where SAI will have a display, SAAC events, etc. you could be there with your car and a 10-foot tall yellow lemon. Tow it with you everywhere.

Maybe I should become "lemon racer"

One thing that surprises me is that Shelby never suggested that I talk with XKs unlimited when I had my first problems. I don't know if it was because they had realized that XKs was a steaming pile or if Xks was on its ay out or if they knew that XKs was not capable of fixing the problem?

RodKnock · #3 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shelby racer

Maybe I should become "lemon racer"

One thing that surprises me is that Shelby never suggested that I talk with XKs unlimited when I had my first problems. I don't know if it was because they had realized that XKs was a steaming pile or if Xks was on its ay out or if they knew that XKs was not capable of fixing the problem?

How about "LemonShelbyRacer"? Most companies do not want negative publicity. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. This is a last desperate move, but holy cow, I feel badly for you. Seriously, you can't get satisfaction, civil disobedience has worked for many causes throughout history.

shelby racer · #4 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Okay, we may be able to stop bashing SAI quite as much Some one was nice enough to take the time and send me images of the uprights from his car. The one on the left is the original design from CAV /HST. The one on the right is the upgrade, which is what I have on my car. If there is a newer one that solves the problem, I would love to see it.

shelby racer · #5 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

How about "LemonShelbyRacer"? Most companies do not want negative publicity. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. This is a last desperate move, but holy cow, I feel badly for you. Seriously, you can't get satisfaction, civil disobedience has worked for many causes throughout history.

How about lemon shelby since I don't want anyone to think that I race my shelby and get into any contentions that that is why it is hurt.

shelby racer · #6 (**permalink**) 03-22-2009, 10:58 PM

I am looking to replace the m10 x 1.5 metric cap / socket head fasteners
in the front suspension of my cobra. I think the old ones are stainless
and are of undeterminable grade. The best stainless ones I can find are
A4-80 which is apparently around grade 8. Does anyone have a source for
better ones? Do I need stainless fasteners? are there mil spec ones
that are batter that I can use? Thanks. John(;-)