I've just renewed the tax on the Viper so it's all set to run through to next summer. Do you guys take your cars off the road for the Winter or do you keep them in a useable state for that fine day that might happen?
I used to use my Camaro through the Winter on dry days, though I did venture out one day in the snow, (the roads had been cleared though) that was an interesting drive
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Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
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Re: Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
Mine goes away, mainly because any salt on the roads would play havoc with the aluminium.
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Re: Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
Mine is available for use all year round, I have used it on boxing day in years gone by.
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Re: Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
Hi David, I can relate to the Boxing day thing, as I like to try & get out for a run every year as well. I just think it gives me a chance to be out on my own enjoying myself after the Christmas mayhem, even if it is chucking it down with rain like it did last yearDavid Large wrote:Mine is available for use all year round, I have used it on boxing day in years gone by.
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Absolutely spot on Nige.
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I don't mind the cold or the wet, I can get suitably dressed up for that, it's the salt on the roads and all the unpainted aluminium on my car that stops me going out. Maybe I'll take the Dino out this winter.
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Re: Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
Taking the Dino out certainly sounds like a good plan The local historic bike club around here, have a Boxing day meeting and all congregate at a local "greasy spoon" cafe for a cuppa and a chat. Some of the car guys turn up there too, so that's probably where I'll be heading to escape the Christmas chaos at home. Does the Dino need any work or is it good to go and do you have any photos of it to share?? It'd be good to see the changing "face" and the fettling carried out that you've done to the Kirkham too since you've owned it, I know it's had a few different guisesPaulB wrote:I don't mind the cold or the wet, I can get suitably dressed up for that, it's the salt on the roads and all the unpainted aluminium on my car that stops me going out. Maybe I'll take the Dino out this winter.
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Hi Nige,
It's in very nice condition inside and out. There are a couple of blemishes, one on the rear edge of the passenger door and a couple on the rear valance, but other than that, it very straight and solid. The engine and gearbox was completely rebuilt about 8,000 miles ago and the interior was re-trimmed around the same time. It isn't concourse, but it is a lovely solid and honest car.
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It's in very nice condition inside and out. There are a couple of blemishes, one on the rear edge of the passenger door and a couple on the rear valance, but other than that, it very straight and solid. The engine and gearbox was completely rebuilt about 8,000 miles ago and the interior was re-trimmed around the same time. It isn't concourse, but it is a lovely solid and honest car.
Paul
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Re: Who puts their Cobra away for the Winter?
I use mine all year round.
Fun, if not a bit scary on the icy roads. The worst bits are when ones hands are more like hooks, holding the wheel and and ones face feels like it's going to fall off!
The Reynard chassis always gets a good jet wash when I get home.
Fun, if not a bit scary on the icy roads. The worst bits are when ones hands are more like hooks, holding the wheel and and ones face feels like it's going to fall off!
The Reynard chassis always gets a good jet wash when I get home.