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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / New hood design for Mk IV

« on: July 13, 2015, 17:54:40 »

My company recently came up with what I think is an improved low profile design for the rather ungainly standard issue Mk IV hood. The aim was a better aesthetic and a removable 'clip in' rear screen (UV stabilised acrylic) to enable higher speed cruising with reduced lift. The rear screen stores perfectly in the boot, taking up virtually no room, is optically clear and pretty waterproof. Removing it does reduce the 'ballooning' although obviously there is a lot more through draught.
    In any case the car can do 85 mph with the only issue being wind noise. As you can see, the roll bar now lives outside the hood and the concept has proven to be completely satisfactory
   
   
   
   
   
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Can't help but love this Cobra story

« on: May 06, 2015, 19:03:16 »

My Dad was a service manager at a Ford dealer that carried the Cobra's back in the 60's. I remember him telling a story about a wealthy dentist who came in and told his salesman he wanted to buy a 427 Cobra...the salesman after talking to him for a while suggested the 289 would be a better choice but the dentist persisted that he wanted a 427. So they went for a test drive...after the test drive the dentist said you know maybe you are right, maybe I should consider the 289 instead....to which the salesman said, that was the 289...

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / 1992 Mk IV Lightweight Road Test: Car Magazine

« on: March 17, 2015, 21:45:11 »

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/sets/72157629509510133/

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / New clamp on 'Street' mirrors for Mk IV

« on: March 13, 2015, 16:29:35 »

AK 1500 fitted with new 'Street' RV mirrors. An alternative to the track orientated 'Bullet' type. Quite period in appearance, plus you can place them vertically, as desired. 4" dia
   Also original Tonneau cover, now modified to more practical two piece arrangement.
   
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Avon Billboard's

« on: January 22, 2015, 18:08:09 »

This is rough manipulated image (sorry only have Microsoft Paint!) of what a Cobra might look like if Avon produced their CR6 XZZ's as Billboards. I know Avon's marketing director and wondered if they might like to produce some 15" ZZ's with white letters sprayed, like the Goodyear Eagle's. Alternatively one could DIY.
    What's the consensus, cool or gilding the lily?
   
   
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / MK IV Owners Handbooks on ebay

« on: January 12, 2015, 13:05:10 »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-Cobra-Mk4-Autokraft-owners-handbooks-/181631963850?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
   
   Not clear if these are genuine and looks like £400 for the pair.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / 225 bhp 302 EFI vs 340 bhp 302 carburettor

« on: December 22, 2014, 12:43:53 »

Hi guys,
   
   Re:225 bhp 302 EFI vs 340 bhp 302 carburettor
   
    I'm new to the club and am delighted to announce, new custodian of AK 1500. I guess I've been looking for a MK IV for the best part of 30 years and finally, finally I own one and I'm very impressed all round. It's clearly a proper car, already developed, very nicely made, well looked after and documented by the previous owner.
    It's a '93, pretty much standard on 16" rims and has the EFI motor, but with GT 40 heads. I'd like to know what difference these are supposed to make, as power is still quoted at 225 bhp on the factory data sheet. It has the later flat dash, that is not quite the Mk III retro upgrade, as it retains the Ford light cluster and (hmmm...) steering column.
    I bought the car for many reasons, but mainly as an alternative to our Austin Healey 3000 rally car, for gentler events with my wife and where something more civilised would be ideal.
    The first stop will be 15 " wheels and later on a 340bhp Ford Racing, motor upgrade. I would love to hear from anyone who performed this same upgrade or who runs a lightweight Mk IV. As fuel tank range is a vital factor on long distance rallies, I would like hear of any real world expereince, regarding how much the fuel consumption really dropped, compared to the original EFI motor?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / My other car is a Mercedes.......

« on: November 30, 2014, 18:49:00 »

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   .....but hey man, sometimes a guy needs a bit of a challenge!