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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th June 2018, 17:40
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Thanks for the kind words. It was a bit messy...

Thanks for the kind words. It was a bit messy looking as I hadn't cleaned it inside and then drove it 40 miles in the rain to get there. :)
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 4th April 2018, 11:00
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Hi Paul, yip, still driving away at it. :thumb: ...

Hi Paul, yip, still driving away at it. :thumb:

Had to check there as it's a long time since I bought them. Pretty sure they all came from SVC....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st April 2018, 07:06
Replies: 21
Views: 5,001
Posted By blueface
Lol. ..I maybe made it sound worse than it...

Lol. ..I maybe made it sound worse than it actually is in my post. There has been very little wear in 3/4 years to be fair. The kit is really good stuff.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 30th March 2018, 19:04
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Thanks guys for the compliments. :) Yes,...

Thanks guys for the compliments. :)

Yes, does fast sevens just with standard sized Z3 tyres. Must say I'm impressed with them as they've sat outside and not cleaned for months and yet the rim...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2018, 18:45
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Just got it off eBay as a special mix. Think...

Just got it off eBay as a special mix. Think they called it Atlantic blue sparkle. They described it as having as much metallic content as they could get away with!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2018, 13:35
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
This is the stuff but not the right size:. Should...

This is the stuff but not the right size:. Should be able to find larger sizes handy enough though.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F261178883101
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2018, 12:42
Replies: 21
Views: 5,001
Posted By blueface
:wave: That would be me. Changed the hearing...

:wave:
That would be me. Changed the hearing aid beige into black. Kit worked well though prep is everything to make sure the dye will take to the seat well. I didnt scrub the drivers seat base...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2018, 12:33
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
https://scontent.fdub5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19...

https://scontent.fdub5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19511435_1367260843342637_9164785910264857250_n.jpg?oh=9776fab06efc1697a74fe055dfa39728&oe=5B297D8B
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2018, 12:22
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Its black abs sheeting - but I've remodelled it...

Its black abs sheeting - but I've remodelled it using stainless steel sheeting instead. Must see if I can post a recent pic......
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 8th April 2016, 12:04
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Hi there, I'll certainly help if I can. Ask...

Hi there,

I'll certainly help if I can. Ask away!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th April 2016, 21:19
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Not really much to update on to be honest! ...

Not really much to update on to be honest! :eusa_angel:

Only recently got around to installing the hardtop after wrapping it in matt black vinyl. It fits but its too tight on top of the new...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th March 2015, 20:11
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
That's useful, considering the manufacturers...

That's useful, considering the manufacturers never got round to doing a guide. :)
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd February 2015, 23:36
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Hi there. I'm based in the Cookstown/Magherafelt...

Hi there. I'm based in the Cookstown/Magherafelt area and would be happy to meet up some day to show you the car. Do you know of any shows coming up by the way? Where are you based?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th December 2014, 15:12
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
A few pictures from a photoshoot yesterday using...

A few pictures from a photoshoot yesterday using my Kobra (not for commercial usage)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/16019053092_0b80a0cc30_c.jpg
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th November 2014, 21:10
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Suspension lowered 30mm on Eibach springs at the...

Suspension lowered 30mm on Eibach springs at the front only.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7461/15689896800_0bffb36071_h.jpg


Grills cut out of ABS sheeting from Ebay and stuck in with blobs...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th November 2014, 13:19
Replies: 63
Views: 23,955
Posted By blueface
Hi Lumpy, will try to get fresh pics of it as...

Hi Lumpy, will try to get fresh pics of it as soon as i get the chance but the dark evenings may stop me from getting any til the weekend now.

I just attached the grill using polyeurethane...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th November 2014, 18:12
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
Went through Adrian flux and just told them it...

Went through Adrian flux and just told them it was a tribute automotive cobra. They didn't ask that many questions so I assumed they were familiar with them. Can't remember the price but it was...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th October 2014, 15:14
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By blueface
Fair point. I insured mine as a kit car even...

Fair point. I insured mine as a kit car even before I started the build so have it on the insurance cert that its a BMW Tribute Cobra. Dear knows what way that would go if I do have an accident...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th October 2014, 10:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By blueface
Exactly, I'm legal to drive according to them so...

Exactly, I'm legal to drive according to them so happy days. :peace:
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th October 2014, 09:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By blueface
True but if tribute had a decent website I...

True but if tribute had a decent website I wouldn't have had as much trouble describing it. Do you really think they bothered looking anyway?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th October 2014, 08:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By blueface
Mine came back in about 4 weeks. I sent the...

Mine came back in about 4 weeks. I sent the invoice plus half a dozen pics showing the transformation plus a link to here!

They sent a nice letter back saying they will change the colour on the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th September 2014, 22:53
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
Thats the one I have! They came with a couple of...

Thats the one I have! They came with a couple of threaded rods which I had to cut shorter and fibreglassed onto the inside of the panel. Good fit for the recess.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th September 2014, 22:16
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
Extremely tempted but just lost heart in painting...

Extremely tempted but just lost heart in painting anything at the minute and not sure about using vinyl. Would have liked gun metal grey stripes to match the wheels.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th September 2014, 21:21
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
Side vents came from an eBay seller of Dax cobra...

Side vents came from an eBay seller of Dax cobra parts. Search for cobra side vents and it should turn up something hopefully. Not cheap though at about 90 quid.

I have a side indicator there. ...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th September 2014, 14:31
Replies: 430
Views: 324,889
Posted By blueface
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/15237922205_55...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/15237922205_550b707f0e_h.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/15051181589_07c0bac0b3_h.jpg

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