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I'm sorry and I really don't want to ruffle feathers being a newbie here, but I can't help feeling you guys are maligning Tribute a little unjustly.
I had a good look at a Kobra kit at Classic Coachworks the other day as well as my own SWB, plus I've quite some experience with glass fibre in my past and I think the kits are fantastic quality for the money. OK so some fettling is required to a greater or lesser degree, but what are they? Sub £6k for a full SWB kit or £3k for the Kobra? C'mon guys! :icon_wink: Latest photo, taken yesterday with the front end's first trial fit.... Attachment 6172 |
They are very good value for money, so much so that I bought a second kit. I do think some of them need more finishing than others which a newbie should be aware of. Best go for a 250 or a kobra for an easier build, I wasn't knocking tributes products.
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I agree, Tribute kits are awesome. As mentioned, I am planning my second build, 90% sure it'll be a 250 SWB.
My comment was specifically regarding the condition of the kit I received ... which was not from Tribute (directly). The actual build (Kobra) is probably one of the easiest. But my kit did take a lot of "repairing" in addition to the build. Hope that clears things up :grouphug: |
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My Kobra needed a bit of fettling. Especially after I transported the bonnet badly. Some magic with sandpaper and filler (and a bloody good body shop) and I’m very happy with the results.
My next tribute will be either another Kobra ( I want a Matt black one that looks as ratty as my earlier attempt ) or even a Z*gato if they are produced in Cali form. I have driven the 250 SWB coupe and felt a bit restricted. It’s all about the roof down for me. Oh and I’m lazy and don’t want to deal with door skins :) I didn’t even fit a filler cap ... |
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GaryR – A belated welcome to the forum. :cool:
I think adding your own personal touches is part of the fun of these builds. Good luck, Paul. :) |
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Another afternoon spent on the build together with Ian today. Apparently my Z3 is coming apart nicer than most others....
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Door mirrors removed, inner screen trims stripped and front and rear shells trial fitted again....
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Looking nice! Great progress. Its a clean looking Z3. Well done.
Btw - are you selling the electric hood by any chance? |
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I believe Classic Coachworks have a buyer lined up for the hood already but I will check and come back to you if they don't. |
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and Garyman, it is always a pleasure! |
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ps... thank you to everyone that continues to support us here at classic, it's been a blooming hard year and is at times physically and mentally exhausting ( with occasional blue air on my part stripping old z3s for parts/engines/gearboxes in the peeing rain outside our tiny unit, or tripping over my feet as we've grown so quickly and need somewhere bigger! ) but... only a year in and we are seeing incredible results.
the complete kit car magazine feature this month was amazing, if I was "real girl" not a mechanic bird it would have moved me to tears, and tkc is about to feature us too. we couldn't do this without you chaps pushing us forward and encouraging us to keep learning and growing.. there are exciting developments in the pipeline in the coming year. if anyone has any questions just ask, its often chaos so a phone call is usually quicker option. thanks all, can't wait to see what the next year brings! belle. 07986291525 |
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Ian had the quarter lights and door internals stripped out over the past couple of days - good work that chap!
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