Cobra's are slow...

Skyman · 08-21-2003, 12:49 PM

Haha, Just kidding. I just bought a new 98 Artic Blue cobra coupe w/ 29k miles. All stock except for lower springs and koni yellows. Sweet car, and it sure is nice to be driving something new again, but compared to my 93 and the saleen its amazing how slow a 300hp car feels. haha.

But I am loving it, handles awesome, stops great, and plenty of power.

I just wish the seat would go back farther!

Skyler

Dark_5.0 · 08-21-2003, 12:54 PM

Sweet the 96-98 cobras are awesome. Good power with a solid axle.

Your building up a rather impressive collection of stangs

Bastard,

Skyman · 08-21-2003, 01:25 PM

Thanks man. Budget says atleast 1 has to go. Girlfriend says 2. Haha. Im not sure which one I'm gonna let go of yet. The saleen is just sweet cuz its a saleen, but the 93 is the fastest so Im not sure yet. Anyone interested in a DOHC notch? Its definatly 11sec fast.

Skyler

Dark_5.0 · 08-21-2003, 02:28 PM

How much would you want for it?

69fastback · 08-21-2003, 03:35 PM

Damn I quess I am going to have to go buy another mustang to keep up. I saw the Mach 1s the other day and wanted to trade in my truck for it but the wife wouldn't let me

. Good thing though I want one of the Competition Orange ones that are for 2004.

Nice car Sky. I wish i could get back to Southern Califronia one of these days to race you.

1BAD89 · 08-21-2003, 05:17 PM

I was beginning to think everyone from back in the day was long gone. Nice collection of cars man, how much you want for the notch?

srv1 · 08-21-2003, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by 1BAD89
I was beginning to think everyone from back in the day was long gone. Nice collection of cars man, how much you want for the notch?

Yeah its like a highschool reunion! Damn Sky, you have some nice cars. Havent been around much. How is your 93 doing anyways? Going to have pics of the 98? Cool cars! Dont listen to the girlfriend, you will kick yourself in the asz if you get rid of 2!

James

MTU 50 · 08-21-2003, 09:02 PM

That'd be sweet to have that Notch, but I am broke as hell right now.

On the 98. Yeah, they do still look nice. I'm thinking of trying to find a Black 96-98 Cobra for the fiancee after we get hitched in a few weeks or so. That is, if I get the job I interviewed for last week.

Maybe I can talk her into a low 12/high 11 sec notch.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 08-22-2003, 03:20 AM

Uh Oh is 1BAD89 thinking of going back to a Mustang?

302 LX Eric · 08-22-2003, 07:48 AM

I still think Sky's 1993 Notch w/DOHC Cobra motor is freakin' cool. If it were me, that would be the definite keeper! Too cool.

E

1969Mach1 · 08-22-2003, 08:21 AM

Congrats on the 'stang!
I saw one like yours at a local show a few weeks ago.... They look so damn sharp! You have to get a group photo of all your stangs.

I usually just read the threads now, don't post as much. But seein' all the pioneers post figured I had to say something.

This site has really died down.

-Sam.

blue00gt · 08-22-2003, 10:59 AM

Good to hear you got the notch all worked out. Hmmm... looks like I'm the closest so I could get there first to look at it and wave some cash in your face for it

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tireburner163 · 08-22-2003, 12:43 PM

hummmm......tough call. I say keep them all and just sell a kidney

Skyman · 08-22-2003, 01:59 PM

I wish I could keep em all, but I dont have the parking space or money to do it.

Im still fixing up some things on the notch. I probably wont have it ready for sale for 6 weeks or so.

Heres the run down. Black interior, 98k miles, 2.73 gears (which I may switch to 3.73s before I sell it) its the dark 93 red paint original. It has 2002 GT seats, back seat delete. Tubular K-member, coil overs w/ 400lb rate front springs, big 4 row aluminum radiator w/ dual flex fans. Full exhaust and headers, I am pretty sure it has a modified intake but I am not positive. Custom diablo chip for the conversion. It has a Tremec 3550, and it has an over kill on gauges. It has 3 in the center, boost, fuel and oil pressure. Then on the A-piller it has, air/fuel, oil temp, and water temp. It has mis-matching rims, but it will have 15" welds all around when I sell it. The motor has 45k miles and the tranny less than 10k. Its 4 lug all around and the brakes work great. I need to fix the heater, and there is no A/C. When Im done getting it all in shape, I think its worth ~7500.

Skyler

The Deuce · 08-22-2003, 03:49 PM

What of that isn't done yet?

I'm going to unload the bike, maybe we trade?

Skyman · 08-22-2003, 06:46 PM

Deuce, if it was to someone I knew like you, I would give you all the parts, and if you were going to finish the work I would say ...5900..., but you'd have to let me drive it down the track just once, I want to see how fast she'll go. Its definatly quicker than my saleen even w/ 2.73's.

Skyler

Hethj7 · 08-22-2003, 09:36 PM

Man, tough choice. I don't know if I could let any of those cars go.

The Saleen has been your baby for a long time, and it's a Saleen.

A fox body with the DOHC motor in it. What is not to love about that? I would love to have one.

And your new Cobra......like you said it is always nice to have something a little more "refined" to ride around in. (Funny that I am calling a Cobra refined, but compared to our old 5.0's, I guess it is).

I often wonder what will become of my stang in a year or so when I graduate and get a real job and some money. Some days I think I could let it go, but deep down I don't know if I could ever get rid of it.

joe4speed · 08-23-2003, 05:43 PM

Congrats on the Cobra!!! Post some pics when you get them!

08-21-2003, 12:49 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Cobra's are slow... Haha, Just kidding. I just bought a new 98 Artic Blue cobra coupe w/ 29k miles. All stock except for lower springs and koni yellows. Sweet car, and it sure is nice to be driving something new again, but compared to my 93 and the saleen its amazing how slow a 300hp car feels. haha. But I am loving it, handles awesome, stops great, and plenty of power. I just wish the seat would go back farther! Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-21-2003, 12:54 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Sweet the 96-98 cobras are awesome. Good power with a solid axle. Your building up a rather impressive collection of stangs Bastard, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-21-2003, 01:25 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Thanks man. Budget says atleast 1 has to go. Girlfriend says 2. Haha. Im not sure which one I'm gonna let go of yet. The saleen is just sweet cuz its a saleen, but the 93 is the fastest so Im not sure yet. Anyone interested in a DOHC notch? Its definatly 11sec fast. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-21-2003, 02:28 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	How much would you want for it? __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-21-2003, 03:35 PM	#5
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Damn I quess I am going to have to go buy another mustang to keep up. I saw the Mach 1s the other day and wanted to trade in my truck for it but the wife wouldn't let me . Good thing though I want one of the Competition Orange ones that are for 2004. Nice car Sky. I wish i could get back to Southern Califronia one of these days to race you. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

08-21-2003, 05:17 PM	#6
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I was beginning to think everyone from back in the day was long gone. Nice collection of cars man, how much you want for the notch?

08-21-2003, 09:02 PM	#8
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	That'd be sweet to have that Notch, but I am broke as hell right now. On the 98. Yeah, they do still look nice. I'm thinking of trying to find a Black 96-98 Cobra for the fiancee after we get hitched in a few weeks or so. That is, if I get the job I interviewed for last week. Maybe I can talk her into a low 12/high 11 sec notch. __________________ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, H-pipe, MAC Pro-Dumps, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator, Maximum Motorsports full length subframes 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada(wife's car) 2005 Ford Taurus SEL (company ride) GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!!

08-22-2003, 03:20 AM	#9
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Uh Oh is 1BAD89 thinking of going back to a Mustang? __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

08-22-2003, 07:48 AM	#10
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I still think Sky's 1993 Notch w/DOHC Cobra motor is freakin' cool. If it were me, that would be the definite keeper! Too cool. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

08-22-2003, 08:21 AM	#11
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Congrats on the 'stang! I saw one like yours at a local show a few weeks ago.... They look so damn sharp! You have to get a group photo of all your stangs. I usually just read the threads now, don't post as much. But seein' all the pioneers post figured I had to say something. This site has really died down. -Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

08-22-2003, 10:59 AM	#12
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Good to hear you got the notch all worked out. Hmmm... looks like I'm the closest so I could get there first to look at it and wave some cash in your face for it . __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

08-22-2003, 12:43 PM	#13
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	hummmm......tough call. I say keep them all and just sell a kidney __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-22-2003, 01:59 PM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I wish I could keep em all, but I dont have the parking space or money to do it. Im still fixing up some things on the notch. I probably wont have it ready for sale for 6 weeks or so. Heres the run down. Black interior, 98k miles, 2.73 gears (which I may switch to 3.73s before I sell it) its the dark 93 red paint original. It has 2002 GT seats, back seat delete. Tubular K-member, coil overs w/ 400lb rate front springs, big 4 row aluminum radiator w/ dual flex fans. Full exhaust and headers, I am pretty sure it has a modified intake but I am not positive. Custom diablo chip for the conversion. It has a Tremec 3550, and it has an over kill on gauges. It has 3 in the center, boost, fuel and oil pressure. Then on the A-piller it has, air/fuel, oil temp, and water temp. It has mis-matching rims, but it will have 15" welds all around when I sell it. The motor has 45k miles and the tranny less than 10k. Its 4 lug all around and the brakes work great. I need to fix the heater, and there is no A/C. When Im done getting it all in shape, I think its worth ~7500. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-22-2003, 03:49 PM	#15
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	What of that isn't done yet? I'm going to unload the bike, maybe we trade? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-22-2003, 06:46 PM	#16
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Deuce, if it was to someone I knew like you, I would give you all the parts, and if you were going to finish the work I would say ...5900..., but you'd have to let me drive it down the track just once, I want to see how fast she'll go. Its definatly quicker than my saleen even w/ 2.73's. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

08-22-2003, 09:36 PM	#17
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Man, tough choice. I don't know if I could let any of those cars go. The Saleen has been your baby for a long time, and it's a Saleen. A fox body with the DOHC motor in it. What is not to love about that? I would love to have one. And your new Cobra......like you said it is always nice to have something a little more "refined" to ride around in. (Funny that I am calling a Cobra refined, but compared to our old 5.0's, I guess it is). I often wonder what will become of my stang in a year or so when I graduate and get a real job and some money. Some days I think I could let it go, but deep down I don't know if I could ever get rid of it. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

08-23-2003, 05:43 PM	#18
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Congrats on the Cobra!!! Post some pics when you get them! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

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