KOBRA PROJECT - BMW Z3 based body conversion kit - Page 14

Scottie22 · #**261** 31st March 2014, 13:15

Now why didn't Chris do that with the Spitfire and the A352??
I'd be waiting at Stoneleigh now!

Danny_HUFC · #**262** 31st March 2014, 19:05

Have been busy the past few weeks so havnt posted for a while but i had bought myself a z3 which i bought from my uncle. ive been driving it about for the past few weeks and have now put it on ebay...
http://bit.ly/Qzv2i3
Reason being i didnt realise how slow the 1.9 is!
I was toying with the idea of buying a bumped m3 and geting the big boy engine dumped in (this was after i seen the price tags on the z3ms!) but would still be too costly!
The Z3s on ebay with no reserve and runs perfect as it should (my uncles owned it for the past few years and only managed to drive it 1000 miles a year on average.

obr · #**263** 31st March 2014, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Danny_HUFC

Have been busy the past few weeks so havnt posted for a while but i had bought myself a z3 which i bought from my uncle. ive been driving it about for the past few weeks and have now put it on ebay...
http://bit.ly/Qzv2i3
Reason being i didnt realise how slow the 1.9 is!
I was toying with the idea of buying a bumped m3 and geting the big boy engine dumped in (this was after i seen the price tags on the z3ms!) but would still be too costly!
The Z3s on ebay with no reserve and runs perfect as it should (my uncles owned it for the past few years and only managed to drive it 1000 miles a year on average.

That looks pretty clean, and would make a great Cobra!

Good luck with the sale.

lumpy · #**264** 4th April 2014, 10:20

Hi,

Just a thought,

Are the airbags still functional?

No worries either way, as if they are not, I will look at a more period steeing wheel.

Regards,

Lumpy.

lumpy · #**265** 5th April 2014, 17:03

Sorry for being vague,

I meant with this conversion.

Lumpy.

Tribute Automotive · #**266** 6th April 2014, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

We will be posting a video of the basic fitting later this week

Richard picked up his car before we had a chance to make the video, but will have another go this week with the next kit.

Richard's wheel choice will really finish the car of well for it's appearance at Stoneleigh/

naw · #**267** 14th April 2014, 13:31

Stoneleigh - nice one - will see you there...

Hammy · #**268** 18th April 2014, 18:43

Long time since Ive logged in, this looks awesome, well done Chris & Dan

Hammy · #**269** 19th April 2014, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

A bit of progress. Still a lot of rubbing down and shut lines to improve but the shape is all there now.

And here it is 30mm lower and a small chin spoiler added in Photoshop.

On this set of images Im SOLD, see you at Stoneleigh Chris, will it be there in the flesh?

Hammy · #**270** 19th April 2014, 22:43

Heres my idea.......

Hutson · #**271** 20th April 2014, 09:05

Hi Chris,
I already was impressed by your Z300S transformation. Now I discovered your Cobra conversion and my sons are very fan of it. It looks that this takes less work to put on the BMW (lights, ...).
So, could you make me an offer for this kit, transport to Belgium included. What lights (E certified) do you suggest?
Go on with the fantastic job, well done

, best regards,
Walter

Hammy · #**272** 20th April 2014, 14:23

Chris do you have any piccys or ideas on the finishing of the fuel filler mate? Looks like quite a curve to fit to mate.

Cheers

WorldClassAccident · #**273** 20th April 2014, 14:28

Check my thread for an example of what you might do. Big filler over the top of the standard locking filler

Hammy · #**274** 20th April 2014, 14:46

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Check my thread for an example of what you might do. Big filler over the top of the standard locking filler

Cheers but Id like something flush if possible. Would the chrome flip cover of a Mk 2.5 MX5 fit the curve?

WorldClassAccident · #**275** 20th April 2014, 15:08

Not sure. Are you going to Stoneliegh as my car will be there for you to poke, prod and measure

Hammy · #**276** 20th April 2014, 20:16

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Not sure. Are you going to Stoneliegh as my car will be there for you to poke, prod and measure

Cheers mate but its the Kobra Im on about

WorldClassAccident · #**277** 20th April 2014, 21:04

'Might' be one of those there too

Scottie22 · #**278** 20th April 2014, 22:27

Hammy, might be worth a look?

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Hammy · #**279** 21st April 2014, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Scottie22

Hammy, might be worth a look?

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Good shout worth a look

Hammy · #**280** 21st April 2014, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive

It was always our intention to go with more "modern" styling features on the Kobra (German for Cobra BTW), I have always liked the BACKDRAFT COBRA, blacked out chrome, black alloys with low profiles, LED versions of traditional lights etc.

I really like the GTSR. We have the original Z3 front bumper/spoiler that Geoff has kindly donated from his SWB project, that has a good lower lip as a starting point. We also have moulds for an E Type Jag bumper that are similar to the splitters in the front air intakes. The rear spoiler looks very much like an MX5 one, have a couple of those. And this looks good for the diffuser:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-FIEST...item3a5e4ae8c1

Game on!

Totally with you on the concept, bit like the new GT40, Mini, Beetle stuff. Retro modern. Cant wait to see one in the flesh and see about placing an order