Just bought a Cobra "poser"
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Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 4:46:35 AM
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Dalthius
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Hey folks! Let me start by saying I've been a huge Mustang fan since I was 17 years old. I started off with my brother's old '88 2.3 LX, but it did not last long at my first duty station. The cold in MindRot (a.k.a. Minot) North Dakota more or less put it out of commission. When my duty station changed to England, I bought a brand new '00 V6. She was a good looking car, but after awhile I got bored with it...no power! Well, I just got back from Iraq AND I'm going through a divorce, so what better time to upgrade?
I was holding out for an '03 Mach 1, but it was hard to find one within my acceptable price range. I turned to Ebay and found a modded '03 GT. I ended up winning the car for only $14000. Here's what I got - I have not added anything, this is all stuff the guy already had on it:
White 2003 Mustang GT - 8k miles
Cowled hood (not sure, looks like Cobra-R hood but not quite?)
Cobra-R Wing
Cobra front skirt
Cobra rear valance
Cobra tail lights
Cobra-R (chrome) wheels
Cobra markings (SVT and the little cobra symbol)
SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
4.10 gears
K&N air filter
Steeda Tri-Ax shifter w/Billet shifter knob
Billet pedals
Steeda caster/camber suspension
Steeda subframe
Steeda lowering kit (lowered approx 2 inches, might be a problem for new headers)
Everything else is stock. I'm looking for decent badges to replace the cobras and the SVT badge, but for now the cobra-marked rear valance can stay. I might have the cobra lettering filled in if it does not cost too much. I hate driving around with everyone thinking I'm driving a COBRA. I've had way too many folks ask me, "hey, is that a REAL Cobra-R?" Hardly looks like one at all! They zero in on the wing I guess. I was a little hesitant about the wing at first, but I think it actually looks pretty good.
My question is...now what? The guy I bought this thing from obviously loved Cobras but could not afford one (he himself got the stock '03 GT from a county auction). The car looks and runs fantastic, except that he never got around to reprogramming/adjusting the engine for the 4.10 gears - my speedometer is way off, which is irritating but not debilitating. I ordered a Diablo Predator - figured I might as well get a performance boost AND adjust the speedo. I don't know enough about cars to know exactly what should be done next, so I thought I'd throw it out to you guys and see what kind of advice you can give.
I'd like to see my car do well on the quarter-mile, but at the same time I'm probably going to use this car as a (more-or-less) daily driver during the summer. I'm back in North Dakota again (this time Grand Forks), so my car will be spending a lot of time in a heated garage during the winter.
Some folks have recommended getting new headers (staying with SLP parts) which would also likely require other parts, x-pipe or whatever. Steeda pulleys are a thought, too. Also trying to "guestimate" what HP I'm dishing out. 260 stock, plus, what 15 to 20 for the SLP? 3-5 for the K&N?
I'm trying to educate myself on all this stuff (i.e., what do good headers do for ya, x-pipe, etc), but it's going slowly. I'm in the military so my time for a lot of extra-curricular activities is limited. So...that's that. Any help? Also, anybody know any sites to pick up new badges? Something interesting or just different?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 10:38:39 AM
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jdaniel
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Yeah... uuhhmmm... I would hurry and get a blower for that thing. LOL Dont disgrace the real thing. Welcome to the boards and for a little advice try to use the search function at the bottom and see if you can find what you need. If not we are all happy to answer questions. Just put them in their respective topic and your questions will be answered in no time. Welcome aboard.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:12:49 PM
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Even if it is a Fobra, it still looks damn good. Just get rid of the badges like you said.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:40:29 PM
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jdaniel
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For get that.. Keep it just like it is and add the power. Dont remove a thing. It looks awsome.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:51:31 PM
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Good lookin car, I would change to badges back to GT....have some pride man
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:51:44 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: jdaniel
For get that.. Keep it just like it is and add the power. Dont remove a thing. It looks awsome.
I totally agree, leave it alone. It looks awesome.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:52:15 PM
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vshayes
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i agree with jdaniel...just add the blower. It looks awesome. Not a big fan of the spoiler though
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 12:54:29 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: jdaniel
For get that.. Keep it just like it is and add the power. Dont remove a thing. It looks awsome.
True true, since all the other mods have been done by the seller, you have all that extra money to drop a supercharger or turbo in that badboy.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 1:45:31 PM
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2001_SaleenS281_08
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Yeah dude keep the badges and the stuff, the car looks great!!! Slap a blower on it and you should be fine!!
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 2:09:08 PM
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Dalthius
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I love how most of the Cobra owners give me crap about the styling/badges, and all the GT owners all say screw it! No offense to all those Cobra owners out there, hehe. Hmmm...wouldn't mind turning this puppy into a Cobra-killer....muahahaha....
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 3:11:59 PM
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jdaniel
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Thats what Im talking about. Its to easy to do from this point. 
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 3:16:53 PM
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2001_SaleenS281_08
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slap on a KB supercharger, or a vortech with massive boost and go on a cobra hunt.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 3:32:56 PM
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Looking at it again I think the R wing would have to go if it were mine. I like the 03-04 wing a lot better. Gives it a more sleek look. That wing is only good if you decide to drive at speeds in excess of 160mph.
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 3:39:38 PM
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Dalthius
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Well, that R-wing ain't cheap, so for now it'll stay. I seriously doubt I could find anyone around here who would want to buy it anyway. As far as cobra-hunting, there's a new 04 Cobra in town...actually the only Cobra I have ever seen around here. Guy paid 29k for it. Give me till next spring.....muahaha...
Man, ya know, I don't go looking for trouble or to show off or anything, but people just bring it. I had an Audi try to burn me two days ago, and some kid in an Eclipse tried to one-up me last night! I left both of them in the dust, but that's not really saying much. The dude in the Eclipse kept pulling up next to me, revving his engine and doing the "chin-nod". We stopped at a light. I shook my head, shrugged, and slammed the gas. Dude could barely make it out of first, he spun-out for a good 3 seconds. My poor x-wife was in the car, I thought she was going to have a heart attack. Ah, well...
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RE: Just bought a Cobra "poser" - 9/26/2004 4:36:10 PM
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jdaniel
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Ex was in the car? LOL I havent talked to my ex in over a year! LOL
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