96 Cobra vs 01 Eclipse Spyder

aurilius_maximus · 01-29-2001, 08:53 PM

I own a 96 mustang cobra, stock 4.6l 23,00o miles on it. My buddy just bought a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. He is convinced that he can beat me in a race. I dont want to race him unless I am sure I can win, due to the embarresment of a loss. I normally wouldnt be concerned, however yesterday I was racing a new camaro, and I could barely keep up, and it wasnt even a Z28! If anyone has raced a eclipes please let me know, and also I need a performance tip. What is the best bolt on performace item I can install for the buck. Thanks Guys, and Girls.

97snakedriver · 01-29-2001, 09:18 PM

Okay. If you were racing a non-LS1 Camaro and have trouble keeping up, then there is either something seriously wrong with your car, your driving, or there is something about that F-body that he knows but you don't. Which is quite possible. I have a friend with V6 badges and a custom exhaulst on a LS1 Z28.

But anyway, you should murder a eclipse spider. Just in case its your driving, here's a tip: Drive the mortal piss out of it. Slam those gears at 7000 RPMs. That's how Cobras are meant to be driven. They like it that way.

[This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 01-29-2001).]

91LX2Bfast · 01-29-2001, 10:05 PM

Ease it out the hole (no need to launch hard and spin against a V6 FWD Eclipse), then lay into the throttle and lay a hard shift to second and halfway through second it will be far over.
You must not race to much other wise you would know that this would be a waste of gas.

91LX2Bfast · 01-29-2001, 10:06 PM

.......ohh yeah, STOCK? C'mon, put some bolt on's on that baby and really wake it up!!!!

White5.0 · 01-31-2001, 10:50 PM

get some 3.73's, this shouldnt cost you more than 400 or 500 installed, the best upgrade for the money!!!

cobrayankee · 02-01-2001, 11:29 AM

Come on now. Make a good name for our cars. He's not a problem.

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blue00gt · 02-01-2001, 02:18 PM

Those Eclipses are turds. We raced one in my friend's 89 GT convertible (high 14s) and we destroyed it.
If he thinks his car is fast, he needs to go for a ride in a real car.

SMOKE · 02-02-2001, 01:33 AM

Another vote of confidence.

Roll on him and get down on the throttle.

SMOKE'M

aurilius_maximus · 02-02-2001, 12:50 PM

Okay you guys were all right. I raced him last night several times, all of which were overwhelming vicotories for me. I dont know what I was thinking. Thanks for all the imput.

97snakedriver · 02-02-2001, 08:32 PM

Glad to hear it!

Cobras are cool aren't they?

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SMOKE · 02-03-2001, 12:25 AM

Cool .. good to hear the update.

01-29-2001, 08:53 PM	#1
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	96 Cobra vs 01 Eclipse Spyder I own a 96 mustang cobra, stock 4.6l 23,00o miles on it. My buddy just bought a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. He is convinced that he can beat me in a race. I dont want to race him unless I am sure I can win, due to the embarresment of a loss. I normally wouldnt be concerned, however yesterday I was racing a new camaro, and I could barely keep up, and it wasnt even a Z28! If anyone has raced a eclipes please let me know, and also I need a performance tip. What is the best bolt on performace item I can install for the buck. Thanks Guys, and Girls.

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01-29-2001, 09:18 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Okay. If you were racing a non-LS1 Camaro and have trouble keeping up, then there is either something seriously wrong with your car, your driving, or there is something about that F-body that he knows but you don't. Which is quite possible. I have a friend with V6 badges and a custom exhaulst on a LS1 Z28. But anyway, you should murder a eclipse spider. Just in case its your driving, here's a tip: Drive the mortal piss out of it. Slam those gears at 7000 RPMs. That's how Cobras are meant to be driven. They like it that way. [This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 01-29-2001).]

01-29-2001, 10:05 PM	#3
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Ease it out the hole (no need to launch hard and spin against a V6 FWD Eclipse), then lay into the throttle and lay a hard shift to second and halfway through second it will be far over. You must not race to much other wise you would know that this would be a waste of gas.

01-29-2001, 10:06 PM	#4
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	.......ohh yeah, STOCK? C'mon, put some bolt on's on that baby and really wake it up!!!!

01-31-2001, 10:50 PM	#5
White5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: VA Posts: 80	get some 3.73's, this shouldnt cost you more than 400 or 500 installed, the best upgrade for the money!!!

02-01-2001, 11:29 AM	#6
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Come on now. Make a good name for our cars. He's not a problem. ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

02-01-2001, 02:18 PM	#7
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Those Eclipses are turds. We raced one in my friend's 89 GT convertible (high 14s) and we destroyed it. If he thinks his car is fast, he needs to go for a ride in a real car.

02-02-2001, 01:33 AM	#8
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Another vote of confidence. Roll on him and get down on the throttle. SMOKE'M

02-02-2001, 12:50 PM	#9
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	Okay you guys were all right. I raced him last night several times, all of which were overwhelming vicotories for me. I dont know what I was thinking. Thanks for all the imput.

02-02-2001, 08:32 PM	#10
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Glad to hear it! Cobras are cool aren't they? ------------------ AIM: Some97Snake For sale: K&N Aircharger kit and Recharger kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=551794654

02-03-2001, 12:25 AM	#11
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Cool .. good to hear the update.