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15th June 2019, 22:47
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Definitely is- but that was taken at the striping studio... The car lives outside. See my build thread for the iced-up winter scene. That's why I opted for stainless wire wheels and why all of the external fasteners are stainless as well.
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15th June 2019, 22:50
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I have already seen it. Awesome work. I bet when you saw the car covered like that, your heart missed a beat.
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30th June 2019, 21:35
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So finally changed the indicators and stop tails to L488 style lamps.
Also changed the headlamps to wipac quadoptics. I liked the crystal ones in place but they looked a bit modern. Didn’t go P700 style as I always have to be a little different.
Kobra rear view Lucas l488 lights by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Kobra full rear with Lucas l488 lights by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Kobra full front new lucas l488 and wipac quadoptics by Muddy_B, on Flickr
The keen eyed among you might notice the stop tails are different shades of red. Bloody eBay seller... anyway new lens coming this week.
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30th June 2019, 21:54
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Only because you mentioned it. A little darker.
The wipac quadoptics lights, they seem cheaper and brighter ... are there any down sides that you are aware of?
Your exhaust looks great. What exactly have you done to it? Mine is stock, twin pipes out the left hand side. But want to do improve the look and sound.
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1st July 2019, 00:03
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Not sure on the downsides to the headlamps yet. Time will tell. That said I rarely drive the car unless it’s daytime and the sun is out
The exhaust is made up of a cat back stainless that takes the two outputs from the cats and feed them into a back box at the rear left with a single outlet at the back you see in the pic. There is a second tail pipe that comes back out the back box facing forward and that it routed under the car to appear on the right.
It is quieter then the stock by a little which suits me. If I did it again I would be more direct with the exhaust fitters and have two runs from the cat going to two smaller back boxes one each side. I’m happy with it though. Went to a place in Basingstoke that use a well known industry std stainless (forgotten the name right now though)
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1st July 2019, 19:46
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Thanks Dave. I'll have a hunt locally, see if there's a garage that can do it.
Cheers
Chris.
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2nd July 2019, 07:47
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No worries Chris,
I went to a Longlife dealer in Basingstoke and was happy with their service. Again if I did it again I’d help design the layout but we all learn each time we do something.
Closest to you there is one in Westbury or Thornberry.
Dave
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16th July 2019, 21:28
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Today lifted the Kobra by inch and a bit as Reading roads a nightmare.
Kobra raised by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Kobra mid raise by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Also changed to Lucas L488 repros. Happy with them
Kobra rear view Lucas l488 lights by Muddy_B, on Flickr
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17th July 2019, 00:19
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Think it looks even better raised, more in tune with the 289 style
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17th July 2019, 08:23
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Dave - Looking good.
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17th July 2019, 21:56
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Quote:
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Dave - Looking good.
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Quote:
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Think it looks even better raised, more in tune with the 289 style
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Thanks Gents.
I only seem to drive between two locations so don’t have much in the way of an on the road diary
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18th July 2019, 22:17
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Quote:
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Think it looks even better raised, more in tune with the 289 style
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I agree, defo looks better lifted an inch or 2.
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29th July 2019, 07:35
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So what’s the interior like ?
I am very very impressed by those who have changed the interiors of their builds. I don’t have the space, skills, tools, nerve and patience.
So mine is pretty stock with the exception of a Momo steering wheel and gear knob (in red).
I still have some mgf seats to fit but not got around to that yet. Am rather enjoying driving the thing to be honest.
Kobra interior from afar by Muddy_B, on Flickr
Also you will see that I went easy peasy filler for the fuel. This was agreed as part of my special build with Chris and he glassed in one I sent over. I like the simple styling and it was easiest route of course.
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29th July 2019, 10:05
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It is certainly the right time of year to be driving the car.
Your interior matches the car; modern, understated, chic. The paint job is first class, and the extra arch gap has improved the look quite dramatically.
What colour MGF seats to you have ready to go in? Black or red?
Customising the interior, specifically the dash, is quite a job. I have spent the last 3 weeks with a multimeter and soldering iron. With quite a bit of trial and error. But it is rewarding. At the end of the day ... there is no rule book, its down to personal preference.
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29th July 2019, 18:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clinkadink
It is certainly the right time of year to be driving the car.
Your interior matches the car; modern, understated, chic. The paint job is first class, and the extra arch gap has improved the look quite dramatically.
What colour MGF seats to you have ready to go in? Black or red?
Customising the interior, specifically the dash, is quite a job. I have spent the last 3 weeks with a multimeter and soldering iron. With quite a bit of trial and error. But it is rewarding. At the end of the day ... there is no rule book, its down to personal preference.
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Thanks for the encouraging words as ever. Understated is sort of what I went with in the end. Original plans was for a metallic purple custom thing. How things change when everybody around you says that’s a bad idea. Now if I made another well .......
The seats are plain black mgtf. I saw some red and black which might have looked good but the CIC rightly said if the shade of red is wrong it will annoy me. She was as right as ever !
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19th August 2019, 22:25
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Tribute in F font pic 6.jpg
Owners Meeting
Saturday September 7th
Lunch at The Pelican Inn
Froxfield, on the A4 between Hungerford & Marlborough
www.pelicaninn.co.uk
We are welcome and booked from 11am with lunch at around 12.30pm
There are two spacious car parks, where we can have a drink and talk Tribute Cars.
Afterwards you / we can drive round a bit of Hampshire to the
Silk Mill at Whitchurch
for tea, overlooking the river Test, last orders 3.30pm.
www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk
If you are interested the Pelican Inn also has a room or two overnight on the Friday and or Saturday. We are staying there Friday night.
Please let me know if you will attend or at least think about it.
REPLY to Kidge on his site
OR The Owners site
OR PM me
OR email kidge.elder@btinternet.com
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10th May 2022, 11:35
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New dash in the Kobra
I wanted a new dash for the Kobra so went to ClassicCoachWorks who have recently developed one. It is on their website if you need details on cocts etc. I bought ETB instruments to go in the dash as they work well but just need a bit of wiring up at the appropriate sensors or OEM loom.
I covered it in vinyl rather than pay a professional as I like the learning curve in all of this work. Can say I did it too - whether it be v average quality or not.
Some pics attached to show layout etc.
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21st January 2024, 15:15
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Just checking in here for the first time in ages!
Hope everyone is well.
Latest on my kobra is that still have it but don't drive it enough. Have moved to Dorset during 2023 so need to get around the purbecks in the open air this year.
Dave
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