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KOBRA PROJECT - BMW Z3 based body conversion kit

2 May 2014, 8:58pm
Hammy wrote:
Loving the rear spoiler, what is it Chris, also do you have any Mk1 boot spoilers kicking around?


It's a roof spoiler from a Ford Fiesta, it only needs a little sanding of each end. Do you mean Mk1 MX5?
2 May 2014, 9:02pm
What a difference a day makes. And a set of coilovers!









I am looking forward to the drive to Coventry and seeing everyone there.
2 May 2014, 9:11pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
Nice badge idea Lumpy, are you having any made?


Yes , will be.

Currently sat with a 2000 Z3, 2.8, 49,000 miles on the clock.

Just need to sell, my SLK, hopefully a decent weekend of sun will get people wanting a soft top.

I am comming to the show for a chat on monday.
2 May 2014, 10:23pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
I am looking forward to the drive to Coventry and seeing everyone there.


Looking forward to catching up with you at Stoneleigh.
Don't forget to take some padding for the long journey in those seats or you'll be walking like a Tour de France cyclist at the show!

The Kobra looks good - lowering has made a huge difference.
2 May 2014, 10:26pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
What a difference a day makes. And a set of coilovers!









I am looking forward to the drive to Coventry and seeing everyone there.


That's look really nice, great effort in such a short time :)
3 May 2014, 7:17am
Now thats a mean looking Kobra. Who would believe that there´s a humble Z3 lurking underneath !

Good luck at Stoneleigh, I´m sure its going to be a succsess. ;-)
3 May 2014, 7:44am
Looks that good, I have serviced the motor home already this morning In anticipation of the trip to stoneleigh, not been to the show for 26 years and the last time I went it snowed!! Now if only I had a cheque book.
See you Sunday Ed.
3 May 2014, 7:54am
I echo the comments above .

When I saw this earlier in the week , it was looking like a tall order to get it ready. I shouldn't have doubted you both.

This car re-style will do very well in my opinion , its a natural.

Once again , when you first conceived the idea , I wasn't sure at all , but it really does work.

Good luck this weekend , although I somehow doubt if you will need luck to sell these.

Top job Chris and Dan.
3 May 2014, 8:14am
I really like that chris .
Shall we have chat about it tomorrow ?
6 May 2014, 10:53am
Stoneleigh...

Hi Chris - just wanted to say that having seen you at Stoneleigh on Monday, was really impressed with the finish of the car (Z3 Kobra) the car compares really very well with the more authentic reproductions and really appears to deliver on the promise of being a viable daily driver. Great job - really well done.
6 May 2014, 1:10pm
The pair of Kobras looked awesome Chris/Dan/Richard. A right winner!! Well done guys
6 May 2014, 2:46pm
Tribute - Hi Chris,

The photos of the two Kobras at Stoneleigh do look good. :cool:

I've updated the "useful info" thread with one of the photos of "the blue one".

After you have had a chance to put your feet up for a bit can I ask a favour?

Could you post some info & more photos of how the boot lid works on your "white one"?

I am coming to the conclusion that a removable panel might be easier than something with hinges for my own build.

Cheers, Paul. :)
6 May 2014, 6:03pm
Tribute Automotive wrote:
It's a roof spoiler from a Ford Fiesta, it only needs a little sanding of each end. Do you mean Mk1 MX5?


Yes mate mk1 mx5
6 May 2014, 6:12pm
Hammy wrote:
Yes mate mk1 mx5


Dan has a MX5 rear spoiler he can sell to you.
6 May 2014, 8:11pm
Paul L wrote:
Tribute - Hi Chris,

The photos of the two Kobras at Stoneleigh do look good. :cool:

I've updated the "useful info" thread with one of the photos of "the blue one".

After you have had a chance to put your feet up for a bit can I ask a favour?

Could you post some info & more photos of how the boot lid works on your "white one"?

I am coming to the conclusion that a removable panel might be easier than something with hinges for my own build.

Cheers, Paul. :)



Hi Paul

Thanks for the update on the sticky and the praise for the Kobra.

You have probably seen this pic on the FOR SALE tread by now :



but if you need some close up shots just let me know. The parts used are:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371021915011?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390812562462?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

which are also available in an alloy finish.
7 May 2014, 6:21am
Thanks for the links and photo Chris. :cool:

Although I'm not sure I understand how the two sets of locating pins can work at different angles?

Is there some wiggle room so you can push the rear of the boot lid "in" & the top of it "down" at the same time?

I hope that makes sense, as I am probably just being a bit "thick". :rolleyes:

Cheers, Paul. :)
7 May 2014, 9:53am
Tribute Automotive wrote:
Dan has a MX5 rear spoiler he can sell to you.


Great is Dan on here?
15 May 2014, 11:27am
Dash holes

Have you tried the icecream holders out yet? We've been photographing our Kobra again (as it is so pretty).
16 May 2014, 1:16pm
Troubles in Belgium

Hi Chris,
The president of our club (works for the Belgian MOT) has visited your stand at the show last week. He told me that it would be a problem for the Belgian MOT if the bonnet was made of polyester. Could you take a picture from the inside of the bonnet especially the steel frame.
Still very interested in the Kobra!
Best regards,
Walter
16 May 2014, 7:00pm
Paul L wrote:
Thanks for the links and photo Chris. :cool:

Although I'm not sure I understand how the two sets of locating pins can work at different angles?

Is there some wiggle room so you can push the rear of the boot lid "in" & the top of it "down" at the same time?

I hope that makes sense, as I am probably just being a bit "thick". :rolleyes:

Cheers, Paul. :)


Hi Paul.

The bottom pushes onto the 2 pins first and then you "hinge" the lid down onto the other pair of pins. I hope this helps.
16 May 2014, 7:01pm
NuBodi-beerassistant wrote:
Have you tried the icecream holders out yet? We've been photographing our Kobra again (as it is so pretty).


I does look lovely, doesn't it :becky:
16 May 2014, 7:05pm
Hutson wrote:
Hi Chris,
The president of our club (works for the Belgian MOT) has visited your stand at the show last week. He told me that it would be a problem for the Belgian MOT if the bonnet was made of polyester. Could you take a picture from the inside of the bonnet especially the steel frame.
Still very interested in the Kobra!
Best regards,
Walter


Hi Walter, I am bonding the steel hinge and latch plates into 2 bonnets this coming week so will post some pictures up. I am sure we can overcome your MOT problem with some modifications.
30 May 2014, 8:59pm
Called in for some cat food at "Pets R Us" the other day in my daily driver and found this unconverted version in the car park, couldn't resist a photo session. Theirs was a bit cleaner than mine.









30 May 2014, 11:32pm
Nice to see before and after together.
Kobra is a good looking car.
10 Jun 2014, 9:05pm
hi, I have only just joined the forum but loved kit cars for years and have only just got back into visiting the shows, I have followed the build on here and loved every minute of it.Just got to convince the wife to allow me to ..get one one!
As I said at the show (stonleigh) this is the best thing you can do to a z3 ......

ok now I confess after following this build it wonder how hard it would be to make a........on maybe a z3 or z4?