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CobraFire98 07-29-2001 09:46 AM

A certain member wrote...""
 
A certain member posted something to this effect: a claim that the 2000-2001 GT performance in comparison to the 1998 Cobra is about the same!!! Any comments?!?!? I do not own a new GT, but I have test driven one and I just don't know about that member's 'claim'!?

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Tony
1998 Cobra

CodeNinja 07-29-2001 11:08 PM

I really don't know about that, but I know it doesn't compare to the 2001 Cobra! Heheh.

Jeff -- Laser Red 2001 Cobra (bone stock)

CobraFire98 07-30-2001 10:11 PM

Yeah, too bad they have some serious power losses, and I'm not just refering to the 99 problem. Hey, we just race and put a little money where the mouth is. http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif I'm just not a big fan of the IRS or I would have one...or maybe two....hehehe! But each to their own...right CodeBlue...I mean, 'CodeNinja'

CodeNinja 07-31-2001 11:55 PM

I haven't had this thing to the track yet, but it feels strong. I haven't seen anything about any power loss with the 2001 Cobras? Have you? If so, where? I'd like to read about it myself. I agree that the car could do better than low to mid 13's in stock trim if not for the IRS, but then again the IRS helps to make it a better all-around car.

As soon as I get some real numbers from my car, I'll post 'em. Later.

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CodeNinja
2001 Laser Red, "Bone Stock" Cobra

CodeNinja 08-01-2001 12:00 AM

Oh, and by the way, I think you took my reply wrong. The original post asked if it was true that a 2001 GT was comparable to a '98 Cobra. My reply was that I knew the 2001 GT was not comparable to a 2001 Cobra. Pppffffftttt!
I don't generally talk smack, and I suppose you thought I was smack talking against your Cobra. Sorry if you got that impression.

Oh, and as to us racing -- if you're ever in my neck of the woods, I'd be happy to race you.

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CodeNinja
2001 Laser Red, "Bone Stock" Cobra

CobraFire98 08-01-2001 07:52 PM

Well, as long as you think the IRS makes it a better all-around car, that's all that matters. I think they rob power. I guess that's what 'opinions' are for though, right? I have test driven a new Cobra, and aside from the new seats and the mineral grey color scheme offered; I'LL PASS!!!
No I didn't think that you were talking smack!!!

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Tony
1998 Cobra

venumus93 08-02-2001 08:39 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CodeNinja:
[B]I haven't had this thing to the track yet, but it feels strong. I haven't seen anything about any power loss with the 2001 Cobras? Have you? If so, where? I'd like to read about it myself. I agree that the car could do better than low to mid 13's in stock trim if not for the IRS, but then again the IRS helps to make it a better all-around car.

As soon as I get some real numbers from my car, I'll post 'em. Later.

Ninja: Muscle Mustangs & fast Fords has a test of the 2001 in the most recent issue...they ran low 13.4's all day & got a best 13.34 @ 104mph! Their dyno put power at abt 326 bhp. Not bad, eh? Wife wont let me trade the 93 for one or I may be tempted...Later!


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93Cobra#3974
off-road h-pipe, 2chamber flowmasters, hurst shifter, moroso cold-air induction, march street pullies, best 1/4 14.461 at 98.15mph, best 60' 2.233

CodeNinja 08-02-2001 09:34 PM

Yeah, that rocks. Low 13 sec car that handles great too! I was just saying that I admit that it would be even faster (in the 1/4 anyway) if not for the IRS. I wouldn't have it any other way though.
One thing that took me a bit of getting used to though was the power band. I had an '88 GT and the power band in the '01 Cobra is just way different. It still surprises me sometimes. Of course, I did have my GT for 6.5 years, and have only had the Cobra for 2.5 months!!! http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif

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CodeNinja
2001 Laser Red, "Bone Stock" Cobra

venumus93 08-04-2001 11:08 PM

yeah, i like the #'s on the '01, but I wont be giving up my solid rear axel! finally got the 3.55 gears in there, be at the track in 2-3 weeks, hoping for a 14 flat or less! will update my sig after. later!


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93Cobra#3974
off-road h-pipe, 2chamber flowmasters, hurst shifter, moroso cold-air induction, march street pullies, best 1/4 14.461 at 98.15mph, best 60' 2.233


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