Jumzo Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Stupid rusty Cobra brackets have been bugging me since I bought the car 6 months ago - finally got round to doing something about them today. New stainless mikalor 63-68mm clamps fitted - http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Took a quick half way snap for a comparison. Just need to get it all polished up with the autosol now, Job for tomorrows lunch break Edited June 15, 2016 by Jumzo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) HUGE thanks for reminding me about this as well. How many did you buy ? (note, I'm miles away from the car, so can't check) I can see there is a need for 4 on the back part at that diameter. And maybe one larger one further down ? Edited June 16, 2016 by RobPhoboS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumzo Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I only did the back 4 for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Good job Jumzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie94gts Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Good job, will need to do mine at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumzo Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Cheers. One of those little jobs I've been meaning to get round to for ages but only takes 10 minutes when you get down to it. I really can't understand why Cobra don't supply a properly welded box though. Its the reason I didn't buy one of their systems for my previous Z and wouldn't have one now if it hadn't come on the car. The very least they could do is supply it with discreet stainless brackets like these instead of the ugly cheap things they come actually come with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Couldnt agree more. Have one on my 370zn and it spoils the look a little. Shows poor attention to detail if nothing else. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hate this about mine also! Makes no sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimg Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Just did this this morning, what a mess the original clamps were in after only 6 months and contaminating the s/s parts. The only downside of the Cobra system in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I guess they do it so you can adjust the exhaust for the perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumzo Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 I would guess that may the reason stated if questioned. In reality I imagine that cost and profit margins were much more of a consideration. Just about gotten mine all polished up now although there are still some areas which will need some more work to remove some of the rust staining from where the crap brackets were clamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6188 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I thought the same, clamps looked awful so I fitted it, tacked it in place, removed it then fully welded everything and it looks miles better, I want rid now as the drone destroys me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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