Tazzzzman1

Congrats to you both. Sorry we couldn't make it.

Just came across this on one of the Cobra forums and thought it might be of some interest to anyone who enjoys a good read. Its a Monthly digital magazine for the USA kit industry but has some really good articles in it and its free!!!! (Page 136, 138 red box, click and add your email details to get on mailing list)

https://view.flipdocs.com/?ID=10011589_289888

Yes Dave that will give you the problem described. The bottom rubbers/ bumpstops prevent the Sliding pillars crashing/ banging into the bottom mounts. Just add a bit of dampening

Sorry mate but he's wrong... I know from painful experience. My pinto fitted to the 2b was supposed to have been modified with hardened valve seats. However noticed valve clearances on cam kept changing ( after I blew oil everywhere and lost compression) On investigation not only did I have a cracked piston but all exhaust valves had not been modified and were so badly receded that another 1 or 2 mil and valves would have busted through..... Ended up doing a full rebuild.

What a pillock !!!!

Car all polished all fluids checked, set off got on main road 2-3 miles heard a clang, thought I'd driven over a coke can. Turned out I had forgot to put back the rad cap..... Steam and water everywhere. Fortunately spotted early. Went back and found cap slightly mangled. So now need new cap and lots of polishing grrrrrrr another meet not made.

Hopefully the next one???

Should be there once cars polished

Or go on a diet....

(pot calling Kettle black here)

Hi Drew yes that sounds about right, just be careful as there is a lot of energy in them springs when compressed. Made me nervous each time. Hardest part is getting some compressors to fit...
Glad see you are getting there

Hi,

 

Just to let you know that we haven't ever come across any real issues regarding theft on kit cars.

 

As per some of the comments, yes we would ask for security on certain higher value models or cars that are not garaged in higher risk areas etc.

 

In most cases they are kept garaged.

 

Regards,

Dan.

Does that mean my insurance premium will go down next year

Hi Alan

Its an age thing I can't remember what happened 5 mins ago let alone what you posted some weeks back ha ha. Knowing me I'll remember next Monday that I just missed the show

Hoping weather is good so I can give the Cobra a bit of a run out, although (As Marcus and Ivan can testify) my Cobra isn't adverse to the damp, already had her baptised.

Having the carbs re-built/ set up on Saturday. Frightened a few bystanders on Saturday night with 2ft flames shooting out of both exhausts on overrun....no wonder I'm only getting 11 miles to the gallon

Just seen this come up...might be worth a shout if anyones interested.

Looks like a decent show, plenty of cars of all types.

If weathers looking good might venture down in the snake

http://www.facebook.com/horsepoweratthehall

Newark showground on Sun 26th June just a meeting of petrol heads...1pm to 5pm.

Ok here goes...

I managed to trawl through my archive of photo's docs etc and found these. They should put you on the right track. Recommend you do all the upgrades otherwise you Will have issues later....

A couple of photo's of the rebuilt sliding pillar

And 1 photo of before I rebuilt

Ths file should give you an idea of all improvements and setting up that you need to get it somewhere near

Sliding pillar assy.ppt

Hopefully from this lot you can see what you need to do.

The rubber bump stops were anti-vibration mounts available from ebay something like this (may need drilling out for a clearance fit) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-VIBRATION-MOUNTS-RUBBER-BOBBIN-MOUNTING-FEMALE-FEMALE-CYLINDRICAL-MOUNTS-/262406463337?var=&hash=item3d18a4df69:i:262406463337

hope this helps a little

Good luck

Hi Drew

If you search on here I put quite a few tips and sketches on how to build and set up the sliding pillars. Managed to get mine set up really well.

Regards the wheel spacers yes I fitted 10mm spacers with ET35 15" wheels, also had to fit longer wheel studs. As Bob states, an easy job.

If you get stuck pm me and I'll dig out the sketches

Should be there in the beast.... It arrived this evening, 24hrs early. So not insured until tomorrow. Can't drive, but can polish....

See you all next month

Looks like we started a trend Rich... Another cracking job. Mine was still going strong after almost 2 years.

One thought though. How's Dan gonna handle an increase in power? He couldn't handle what he had lol....

Cracking job as always...

Baby steps mate, Scotland first. Next year South of France, Monaco. Alps to Turin ( friends there) 3-4 weeks. Proper cruising

Might do depends on where I am..

Thanks all.

Yes the colour is great... So is the sound

Can't wait. Just need to tidy up the garage and get the polish ready

I told you you wouldn't be disappointed Dan.....Fantastic bit of kit. Had mine dual mapped for no extra cost.

Sad Sad Day today.....

Car will be leaving on its journey to Italy "arrivederci"

But V8 monster will be a step closer to reality

I ran the 450cc RX8's on mine Nick, was recommended by Canems and Roadrunner...ran a dream, just a tad thirsty. Needed them to make sure at full boost it was fuelling correctly

He doesnt pick it up for another 10-14 days so still time for some careful driving

Yep...Sad to see her go. The guy who bought it Has bought 3 Sr2's in the past and owns an SR1 and LM1 so is a Roadrunner fan...

Well that was a mad 24hrs...

7 firm offers on the table, but deposit taken and now off to sunnier climates. Car has been bought and off to Italy.

Now to go beast shopping