got a ride in an 03 cobra.....
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striker_29
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Just got an insurance quote the other day, and actively looking for one now. I have already spotted one that would be mine if it was a little closer to me. Black, of course
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Uhhh...I towed one the other night
Looked real good behind the truck...hehehe. He was severly pissed. Tried to tell me Ihad no idea what that car was and what it was worth...whatever. Went over it with a fine toothed comb after he paid to get it out too. Can't say I blame him though.
They are nice. Didn't realize they'd already gotten em into the 9's with boltons...or was that not just boltons?
Looked real good behind the truck...hehehe. He was severly pissed. Tried to tell me Ihad no idea what that car was and what it was worth...whatever. Went over it with a fine toothed comb after he paid to get it out too. Can't say I blame him though.
They are nice. Didn't realize they'd already gotten em into the 9's with boltons...or was that not just boltons?
the only 9 second pass I've seen the car had a kenne bell blower.
I think the kenne bell is a twin-screw as opposed to the eaton roots blower in stock form.
I would not mind one, but I'd rather a supra. Furthering that I'd rather a GN. I still want a damn GN.
I think the kenne bell is a twin-screw as opposed to the eaton roots blower in stock form.
I would not mind one, but I'd rather a supra. Furthering that I'd rather a GN. I still want a damn GN.
striker_29
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They're pumpin out mid to hi 12's in stock form, depending on the driver.
Kid with a toy
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The 03 Cobra is faster. There is a guy here is Beaumont that has a red 03, and is terrified to run me. His time slips have all been mid 12's with slicks...but all his friends have told him that my car runs mid 11's on pump gas and BFG Drags (not true).
They're just sooooo much money that I couldn't see buying one, since you could build a high 9 second street brawler GN and pay $40 a month for insurance vs. $240 and still have money in the bank.
A friend of mine in Houston purchased an 03 Cobra last year, paid cash, and waited 6 months for it to come in. He picked it up, and 2 weeks later with less than 500 miles it cratered (the valve kissed). He was pissed...me, I just LMAO. He told me that it was the most expensive rental car he had ever driven
Erik
They're just sooooo much money that I couldn't see buying one, since you could build a high 9 second street brawler GN and pay $40 a month for insurance vs. $240 and still have money in the bank.
A friend of mine in Houston purchased an 03 Cobra last year, paid cash, and waited 6 months for it to come in. He picked it up, and 2 weeks later with less than 500 miles it cratered (the valve kissed). He was pissed...me, I just LMAO. He told me that it was the most expensive rental car he had ever driven
Erik
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Originally posted by denn454
Most Saleens now are just a body kit and suspension. The only
ones putting any power to the ground are the handful of '03 Cobra Saleens.
Stock '03 Cobra long block would be comparable to a Stage 2 prepped Buick.
Very beefy iron block, steel crank, Manley H beam rods, floating pins, forged pistons. Excellent fuel system.
Nitrous Pete has been into the 9's with his on the IRS.
He did do what Ford should have done and that is replaced the 6 speed with an automatic with trans brake.
What some guys fail to realize is that for $35k you get
a high 12 low 13 second car stock
handling in the .90 range
Independent rear suspension
6 speed transmission
huge 13 PBR brakes in front and 12's in back
Bilstein shocks all the way around
Full leather interior
I mean, to do equal or same to a GN and have it in like new condition would cost you atleast $35k
I recently saw a used 03 for sale for $28k which isnt bad.
Most of the guys running 11's with theirs have a lot less than $1k into theirs.
Very beefy iron block, steel crank, Manley H beam rods, floating pins, forged pistons. Excellent fuel system.
Nitrous Pete has been into the 9's with his on the IRS.
He did do what Ford should have done and that is replaced the 6 speed with an automatic with trans brake.
What some guys fail to realize is that for $35k you get
a high 12 low 13 second car stock
handling in the .90 range
Independent rear suspension
6 speed transmission
huge 13 PBR brakes in front and 12's in back
Bilstein shocks all the way around
Full leather interior
I mean, to do equal or same to a GN and have it in like new condition would cost you atleast $35k
I recently saw a used 03 for sale for $28k which isnt bad.
Most of the guys running 11's with theirs have a lot less than $1k into theirs.
BM Computer Src
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Sounds to me like somebody needs a TTA
Everything but the 6 speed and idep. rear. Oh well, closer at least!Bob
I am pretty suprised that the block will handle 9 second power. I am a Ford dealership tech and be assured that it's the same old block that is in everything else. They are pretty thin and the caps are tiny. The side bolts are a joke and are only 10mm in size!
Nonetheless, it's an impressive car!
Nonetheless, it's an impressive car!
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