156pages - perfect bound - top quality
At least 70 pages of solid reading material, plus advertisements from the world of Cobras.
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Volume 12
In brief:-
This description isn't complete by any means. Volume 12 contains a detailed feature on an excellent GT40 and an overview of all the other GT40 kits. Also, Nigel takes a close look at a top-notch AK427. On the non-Cobra front, to balance your reading pleasure, there are articles on British Motor Heritage and the Autotune Gemini.. On top of this there are Nigel's regular technical contributions, Iain's letter from America, Mark Sansby's trip to TotalKitCar Live plus more. In all, there are more than 85 information packed editorial pages. That's more than double that of certain light-weight competing titles!
A full and detailed listing is being developed below.... contents are still being finalised..... so, please call back because we'll get this data more accurate and complete as publication date approaches.
In Detail:-
Regular Features
Big Ed’s Intro p3
BigEd reports progress on his garage, tells you that he's selling CRAP (Cobra Replica Accessories & Parts) from it; and makes a few excuses; and then bemoans one thing and another - most notably the decline in the Donington show!
FRESH AYRE 78
Our man in the
A DAY AT THE RACES 83
Our newest photo-journalist, Mark Sansby, donned his mac to visit TotalKitCar Live. A new kind of kit car show in which you have opportunity to try before you buy. Did he enjoy himself - not 'arf. The Cover features one of his photo's - A GD427 doing what they do best; gracing the track.
TWO INTO ONE 100
Ian Hyne did the rounds at both Detling and Stoneleigh and found plenty to impress and delight. The kit car industry is very much alive and well.
Cobra Features
DREAM MACHINE p4
Sovereign Cars’ Larry Webb commissioned an AK427 Cobra replica; and it has to be sensational if
NUMBER 6 IS BACK 20
As enthusiasm for the Ford GT40 gets a fillip from Ford’s new GT,
FORTY FEVER 32
As the tide of GT40 enthusiasm returns, Ian Hyne visits MDA GT40 and also reviews the other companies keeping the flame alive.
COMPETITION WINNER 68
The winner of our Southside Concepts competition shows off his prize sprayed onto his Dax Tojeiro.
Workshop Features
TECH TIPS 28
Answering all your electrical questions from making your own loom to making your system ultra-reliable.
TECH TALK 42
Selecting a kit manufacturer and everything you need to know about Halibrand replica wheels and gearbox adaptor plates.
HUDDART RACING ENGINES 62
Famous for their race and championship winning competition performance,
Technical Features
ENLIGHTENMENT p14
Not quite sure how high your lights should be, how far apart or the correct wattage for the bulb? Here’s all you need to know about kit car lighting and SVA.
TECH PRODUCTS p16
TECH TIPS p21
If you’re worried about drilling holes in GRP or metal, tech ed
TECH TALK p23
They’re in the news this week so
TECH TIPS 51
TECH TALK 58
Subjects under discussion this month are ballast resistors, the pros and cons of braided fuel lines and questions about Cosworth turbos.
TECH PRODUCTS 73
Bits and pieces of interest this month include Cobra rear wheel arches, suspension bushes from Rally Design and new products from Car Builder Solutions.
TRACK DAY HEAVEN 88
Nigel Dean responds to your many questions on taking part in track days with his definitive guide on car preparation and safe and enjoyable participation.
EXHAUST SYSTEMS EXPLAINED 94
Nigel Dean tells you everything you need to know about exhaust systems from basic design to catalytic converters and why huge tail pipes on hatchbacks look stupid!
GOING ROUND THE
Nigel Dean explains how steering works and shows you how to upgrade to power steering especially on Cobra replicas.
TECH TALK 118
Technical editor Nigel Dean did the rounds at Stoneliegh looking at the latest tools and products of interest to car builders and owners.
TECH PRODUCTS 124
Nigel Dean examines the new products on show at Stoneleigh and assesses their worth to kit car builders and owners.
TECH TIPS 128
Push-button starters are all the rage on high spec production cars and, if you want to follow suit, Nigel Dean explains what’s involved.
Non-Cobra Features
ROLE REVERSAL 36
What can you build with a dead Mini, Midget or MGB? Well how about a Mini, Midget or MGB using a new BMH shell?
SECOND TIME ROUND 46
Robert Hawkins gets to grips with a simple and affordable old fashioned kit in the form of the Autotune Gemini – and loves it.
Market Place
If you’re looking to buy a used Cobra; there are a couple of dozen in this issue. There's certainly more than in any other similar publication! Our Market-Place section, at the back of every issue of Cobra, is THE place to buy or sell your Cobra.
Below is a miniture version of our role reversal article in which we explain the irony of how the very cars we once used as donor cars are being rebuilt in their own right. A company called British Motor Heritage can supply all the kit to recreate many classic cars.
Cobra magazine really does know its subject. The following represents just some of this Volume's technical content.
Below: If you're a clock watcher, as Cobra drivers need to be; then we've put together this article to explain all their whys and wherefores.
