How Easy ????? (Cobra)
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Gobber Man said:
How easy would it be to convert a Cobra - Dax or similar from RHD to LHD ?
Pedals -
Wiring -
Steering Wheel -
I live in Italy and want something fun, fast and open top !
You could just buy a Python LHD as factory built cars are the same money as a second hand DAX, as the python uses BMW bits ok to find in italy, and no cost of converting !you would have it just how you want it.
Not overly complicated. New dash, but the wiring would be the same. Move pedal box, which would require a bit of fabrication, change steering rack and reroute steering column, bit of re-routing break pipes, cooling systems and electrics, and roberts your mothers brother.
Alternativly have a word with the DAX continetal agent, and start off with a LHD.
Alternativly have a word with the DAX continetal agent, and start off with a LHD.
If you are looking to import one why not just get one thats LHD to start with, from USA for instance.
John
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John
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Knowone said:
A proven product????
Yep over 100 cars made since 1982!!
Oh one other thing no one has mentioned you need to move the handbrake for LHD! And on a DAX it would be hard not to burn the car when welding new parts to the Chassis.
so you would be best to find LHD to start with.
the latest Python is undergoing road tests and report form the testing mags are VERY promising !!
: fast jenn said:
A proven product????
Yep over 100 cars made since 1982!!
Oh one other thing no one has mentioned you need to move the handbrake for LHD! And on a DAX it would be hard not to burn the car when welding new parts to the Chassis.
so you would be best to find LHD to start with.
the latest Python is undergoing road tests and report form the testing mags are VERY promising !!
"Over 100 cars made since 1982"................By the current manufacturer???? And using the original chassis design????.
Would the testing mag be the one that is the Pythons best friend?????
The kit car industry relies on one another, If someone is paying for advertising in a kit car mag they are likely to get a favourable review from this mag.......It's just the way it is I'm afraid !!!
The Dax hand brake lever bracket is welded on at the factory but if it was to be relocated one can easily be bolted on the other side.
You seem to be a big fan of the new Python. Have you owned one? Do you own one? Have you built one? Have you driven one? Or are you on the pay roll at RV ?????
I have never been in one so I couldn't comment either way.
Dave
I believe Fast Jenn will have driven the Python. After all aren't you Vince's girlfriend?
However as Liszt has pointed out there has been enough talked about the car.
The point of it being a 'Proven Product' is simple, there is one test car out there and approx 5 chassis. Compare that to the likes of Dax, GD, Pilgrim etc etc.
Can I ask if the clutch master cyclinder has been changed yet?
I believe Fast Jenn will have driven the Python. After all aren't you Vince's girlfriend?
However as Liszt has pointed out there has been enough talked about the car.
The point of it being a 'Proven Product' is simple, there is one test car out there and approx 5 chassis. Compare that to the likes of Dax, GD, Pilgrim etc etc.
Can I ask if the clutch master cyclinder has been changed yet?
Ex-Biker said:
Dave
Can I ask if the clutch master cyclinder has been changed yet?
Yes it has and is Fine now (0nly had the one size in Sri Lnaka at the Time) I can drive it with no problem, just as I do the Nemesis, as the Python is the only Cobra that has power steering as Standard.
And the longer doors make it easy to get in and out of, even in a short skirt!(and yes Vince has measured the doors compared to a Dax, pilgrim and the rest)
Dose the Nemesis not prove that Vince knows how to make a good chassis ? its over 8 years old and you see it at donington Ex biker ! I see you on the stand.
jenn
Oh and The FACT that a Bug Rat and it driver WON the cornish trials compertition ! up aganst 7's and all the rest is nothing then and means nothing, so nothing Vince makes is Proven then?
>> Edited by fast jenn on Monday 18th October 11:59
Jenn
I must admit I really like the bugrat.
I would have loved to talk to Vince a little at Donnington about it. Why doesn't he promote it?
I also have no argument about whether the Nemesis has a good chassis. Knowing someone that is building one, who says from his experience it does look as if it will do what is asked of it.
The Nemesis chassis is much heavier than the Python, isn't it?
I will also say that when I saw the Python, I can't say I found fault with it. I am the first to admit that I don't like Cobra's though.
What I will say though is that I don't believe there has been a subjective review of the Python and I don't see how anyone can recommend it over more proven products. Would you recommend a Dawoo over a Vauxhall? After all they both use GM components.
Meeja
Please put the keys away. I won't add any more than this.
I must admit I really like the bugrat.
I would have loved to talk to Vince a little at Donnington about it. Why doesn't he promote it?
I also have no argument about whether the Nemesis has a good chassis. Knowing someone that is building one, who says from his experience it does look as if it will do what is asked of it.
The Nemesis chassis is much heavier than the Python, isn't it?
I will also say that when I saw the Python, I can't say I found fault with it. I am the first to admit that I don't like Cobra's though.
What I will say though is that I don't believe there has been a subjective review of the Python and I don't see how anyone can recommend it over more proven products. Would you recommend a Dawoo over a Vauxhall? After all they both use GM components.
meeja said:
Jangle jangle....
Meeja
Please put the keys away. I won't add any more than this.
Ex-Biker said:
Would you recommend a Dawoo over a Vauxhall? After all they both use GM components.
No I'd prefer a Holden!
But to get back on topic, Gobber Man has said he has no garage or inclination to build a car from scratch which means for the time being modifying a secondhand replica of which there are many.
Personally I would ask what donors are readily available where he is to take the steering rack etc from and that may rule out some cars. A couple of the Cobra specialists such as Sovereign may even carry out the conversion for you and arrange the shipping etc. If you want their details let me know and I'll have a dig around on one of the mags.
>> Edited by peetbee on Monday 18th October 15:56
peetbee said:
Would you recommend a Dawoo over a Vauxhall? After all they both use GM components.
No I'd prefer a Holden!
But to get back on topic, Gobber Man has said he has no garage or inclination to build a car from scratch which means for the time being modifying a secondhand replica of which there are many.
Personally I would ask what donors are readily available where he is to take the steering rack etc from and that may rule out some cars. A couple of the Cobra specialists such as Sovereign may even carry out the conversion for you and arrange the shipping etc. If you want their details let me know and I'll have a dig around on one of the mags.
>> Edited by peetbee on Monday 18th October 15:56
Well lots to think over.....
Currently having a good hunt around for something overseas to import. The US prices for small block chevys looks very "interesting" so who knows i might go down the self build route afterall.
peetbee said:
But to get back on topic, Gobber Man has said he has no garage or inclination to build a car from scratch which means for the time being modifying a secondhand replica of which there are many.
In my post I said
"you could have a factory built” (a turn key car) for the same price as a used DAX or GD, (with a American fully reconed V8) remember Vince has a Friend in the land of the V8! that has NAS-Car connections and no shortage of engines at very good prices! And with the LOW costs in Sri Lanka (I was out there for 5 months) its true the cost and salary’s of the staff are LOW, Turn key Pythons will start at around 17K to around 28K even big blocks, on the road!
Don’t think Dave can make you one for that price???
Oh Dave how “proven “ was that FIRST (private built) Dion Chassis on the Dax you had at the show?
Don’t think you can buy all the parts for a dax for that as Steve, (Vince’s mat) has spent 18K on his V12 Dax that is in the ESSEX workshop, and he made lots of bit himself as he worked with Vince in the Air Craft Factory as his apprentice, haven know how much it would be if you got every part from DAX ???
Ex Biker
Vince has not pushed the Bug Rat as much as he would like due to all the effort that has gone into the Python and he is working on TWO new cars is SL that is all keeping him occupied full time.
(And your mate is not helping things!)
The Nemesis Chassis is 15 to 20 Kg heaver than the python (as the metal thickness, can be .1mm thickness change and can add or subtract 5 kg, or so Vince says) its around 120 kg
Jenn
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