FAQ

Our finished vehicles enjoy significantly more ground clearance than typical hand built vehicles of the same genre.

While maintaining a nice looking low stance we still typically have more than 100mm of ground clearance between the chassis and body work and the road surface.  Fitting full diameter tyres creates additional ground clearance and entry angle clearance while further improving the stance of the finished vehicle.

With this amount of ground clearance and shape and position of the front body work it means that most steep driveways are not an issue clearance wise.  Typically the front outer lower edge of bodywork is what typically scraps as you enter and leave steep driveways and as the body shape curves upwards at the front outer edges and significantly reduces this issue.

In addition to these features our vehicle is fully compatible with hydraulic quick lift systems that allow you to lift the suspension and body/chassis 50mm+ further off the ground while traversing steep driveways or speed bumps.

You are required to meet the specified emissions levels for ICV registration in Australia.

The emissions level you are required to meet is specified by ADR 37/01.  The ADR 37/01 standard is based off USA’s FTP-83 emissions standard.  But the ADR 37/01 is actually less stringent than the FTP-83 standard and the ADR standard allows for higher levels.

The same emissions level requirement applies in all states in Australia.

The way the emissions level is verified varies by state to state.

For example in QLD there is no emissions testing facilities so you are required to fit an engine that is known to comply with the required emissions level.  If the engine is modified a certificate of emissions is required for all modifications performed.  E.g. if aftermarket heads, cam and/or intake is fitted these will require an emissions compliance certificate from the manufacture of these components.  As the required ADR 37/01 emissions level is USA based, you can source USA manufactured components that are generally referred to an “50 States Legal” in the USA.

For example in NSW there is mandatory emissions testing.  The emissions testing is free of charge and you can go back as many times as you like.  NSW has two emissions testing facilities, one in Penrith and the other in Botany.

For example in VIC there is also mandatory emissions testing.  The emissions testing is performed by VIPAC for a fee.

The testing is performed using certified equipment and what is called the IM240 emissions test.  This IM240 test is a shortened and simplified version of the full emissions test that is performed for new vehicles.

Please note that all Australian engines from the late 1990’s complied with ADR 37/01 and all USA sourced engines from the mid 1980’s also complied.

Please note that further information on emissions is available in our build manuals, as well as from other published documents.

Yes, you can purchase a full colour printed copy of our build manual for $395 including delivery.  The cost of the manual is credited back when you place your kit order.

The cost charged for the manual covers printing and production costs as some of our build manuals are in excess of 1000 pages.

All of our kits contain not only the parts but also the required mounting brackets and fitment hardware for each supplied part.

Our kit offerings are comprehensive and by the time you purchase for example a PACE 427 Starter, Roller and Finishing Kit we are supplying over 1000 parts and 3000 pieces of hardware.

But we do not supply all of the components required for the build, some of the major items we don’t supply in our kits are in for example (PACE 427):

• Engine and Associated Wiring & Accessories
• Gearbox with Bellhousing, Clutch etc.
• Differential
• Exhaust System Parts
• Trimming for Supplied Interior Components
• Tyres
• Some miscellaneous parts and items like fluids, adhesives etc.

For a comprehensive list of the parts we do supply please contact us to receive a copy of our packing lists we use for the Starter, Roller and Finishing Kits for your chosen vehicle type.

A summary of the parts that are required in addition to our kits is contained on the last page of the main brochure for each kit model.

We also offer an extensive list of options that help cater for additional parts and upgrades that you may require.

Depending on the time you have available but we have found that the typical builder with a concerted effort can complete our roadster kits in as little as 5 months part time.  The PACE GT is a slightly more complex vehicle and will require generally more time to complete.

Some builders are more than happy for their build project to span over a period of 12 months of more.

We have had many successful customers build our kits with no prior mechanical knowledge or experience.

Our kits do come with extensive documentation and you do not need any fabrication skills to construct our kits.

Plus the build support of our business, our customer base and the wider Cobra community…there is plenty of help and encouragement out there.

For the inexperienced, it can be a daunting project to embark on, but the satisfaction and pride of building your own vehicle is something special.

Some older/poorer quality kit cars have unfortunately lived up to the reputation of poor performance and quality with a mix and match of donor car components.

At Absolute Pace we believe we have redefined what is a kit car and as our slogan says we deliver true performance Supercars with exceptional design, quality and performance.

Our kits are designed to maximise performance, usability and comfort and have utilised the latest design and production methods centering around CAD based development, computer controlled manufacturing and high quality materials such as carbon, kevlar, aluminium, etc.

Our kit cars are not donor based as we you cannot produce a high performance vehicle by using a mix and match of production car components, but rather by bespoke engineering suspension, etc.

We have a proven track record of our kit cars dominating all forms of motorsport, concourse car shows and being loved as a street car.