Fake Cobras

97snakedriver · 07-06-2000, 10:00 PM

Some say imitation is the highest form of flatery, but it really anoys me when I see a fake Cobra driving around, even if it is a fast car.

How do you guys feel about it?

fixer · 07-06-2000, 11:28 PM

faked out GT'S are way more common in my area, but essentially the same breed of cat.
i've seen many people go all out; 17 inch wheels, the gt wing, fog lights, a real gt badge, dual exhaust; all this and a 3.8 is hiding under the hood.
my feeling is its an invitation for endless harassment and a never ending string of losses at the light. but to each his own.

KenI · 07-07-2000, 10:16 AM

I get guys in 96+ Cobras accusing me of drive a fake all the time. Mine is a 95 and so it dosn't say COBRA on the bumber so it must be a fake.

Oh, well. I kind of get a chuckle out of it. The gays that say these things are such the defenders of the bread but they don't even know enough to id. the bread. Sorry, I was ranting again.

Back to the post... I've seen a few V-6s running around here with all the Cobra emblems on them. My only complaint about it is that they are slow and may give Cobras a bad reputation for being slow.

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97snakedriver · 07-07-2000, 10:27 AM

93-95 Cobras though a lot of people off. They are quite a bit different then the GTs if you know what to look for.

I like that "Mustang" bumper too. Most fakers miss that.

fixer · 07-07-2000, 12:08 PM

right! the bumper is the dead give away because most people won't go so far as to replace that part of the car.
and KEN1 is right; fake-out do give the car a bad rep. I was on a Toyota Tacoma site and some turkey was claiming he knocked off a GT with his TRD Prerunner. Everyone else on the site knew better, but this guy was convinced.

Rebel79 · 07-07-2000, 03:00 PM

I hate Posers..... fake snakes and fake saleens.....

I started a discussion at Mustangworld about this and I got flamed!

Making your Mustang look like something that it is not is a terrible thing to do. However combining models, such as Stalker front bumper and Saleen wing make a good combo.

I have only been accused of driving a fake snake ONCE, and I chewed that guy out! I occasionally will see LXs pose as GT's but there is a guy driving a black SN95 LX and poses it as a Cobra!

Once I encountered a guy that claimed he had a Cobra... he had the bumpers and rims.... I asked him to open the hood and he did not... Also ran into a fellow that clamed to have a 94 Cobra.... he had the Cobra intake and valve covers but forgot a couple of things that I pointed out... such as the Brake booster, the certificate on the valve covers, and the steering wheel still said Mustang.

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1994 Mustang Cobra
308ci, ported heads, Crane 2031 cam, Vortech S-trim 11#, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies.
Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

S Howard · 07-07-2000, 03:27 PM

As far as imposters go, I did give some thought to doing the cobraizing to my V6, but why?? Why advertise?? When I drop in the 302, imagine the surprise of the guy who gets the view of my rear bumper that reads 'Mustang'. A much more appealing avenue. BTW my thanks to those guys that are cobraizing, the GT parts have become so CHEAP!

97snakedriver · 07-09-2000, 10:45 PM

93 fakers are the best. "What do you mean that snake is pointing the wrong-wrong way?"

A friend of mine who is a developing car fan was convinced his neighbor had a Cobra as he claimed. I took one lap around it. Pointed out: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, mistakes. The guy was pissed. My friend was surprised.

snakeskin · 07-10-2000, 02:26 PM

can you guys help me?! I currently own a 99 SVT contour and this Wed. I will be purchaseing a 1995 cobra! rio red with 50k on it. the car has a cloth interior. and is in great shape!!!
what I was wondering is - how can I tell if it is a true cobra or just a good immatation? it has all the badgeing, white gadgues, the rims, and the mustang rear bumper.
Thanx

KenI · 07-10-2000, 03:52 PM

Check the VIN @ http://www.sn95.com/vin.htm

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snakeskin · 07-10-2000, 04:44 PM

hey thanx! It turns out that the car is a true cobra!!!!!!
thanx again,
snakeskin

Red Rocket · 07-11-2000, 02:32 PM

I must admit, after owning a few GT's and owning this Cobra, the Cobra definitly has a unique look.

Although it wouldn't be extremely difficult to change any mustang into a Cobra clone, it's a bit more costly with 96 and up because of the hood. However, I do admire those people that do wish to build their own Cobra engine for scraps or even install a Cobra engine in a GT. It does take a lot of effort.

BUT, after owning this Cobra, I must admit being a little more impatient with cocky, faux Cobra owners than in the past. Well, at least the ones that boast it's a Cobra, but when racin' can't get out it's shadow!
There's a reason Ford only makes 10,000 Cobra's a year. And say 500,000 or whatever the number of GT's and V6's.

Mine's legit. That's all I need to worry about.

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1996 Laser Red Cobra. 12.64@106.1 mph; 1.92 60 ft. I keep racin' it, and it keeps getting faster!(It's still a heavy beast)

Mustangbelle306 · 03-06-2001, 07:12 PM

well well some97snake!!! Little did I know I would come across this post from you, my VT buddy! YOu may not see it considering it is so old, but lordy! Now I know what you think about my 98 v6 cobra fake! www.geocities.com/mustangbelle_306/v6cobra.html. Well, I think you guys take it way too personally. I was 17 with a dorky v6 that I least tried to make look nice, and never once denied it was a silly 3.8L. It was just fun! Not all of us can afford the real thing, so why dont you give us a break, and just get your kicks from smoking us? Maybe that will make you feel better

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Elisha (Mustang Chick Extraordinaire)
1994 GT/Saleen: GT-40 intake,4.10s, full exhaust, pulleys.
Sold the 1986 LX sedan

http://www.geocities.com/mustangbelle_306

bigwhitecobra · 03-11-2001, 12:47 AM

Now, now, don't take the rants too seriously. It kinda like this one guy I came across. He had a 94 GT, with the GT front bumper, rear bumper, GT wheels, and one Cobra badge on the driver's side, facing the wrong way, and was claiming it to be a production Cobra. He even raised the hood and sure enough, it was stone stock GT. Nothing is wrong with having a V6, or a GT for that matter, but why lie about something that doesn't matter in the first place? V6, GT, Cobra, Saleen, Roush, Steeda, it's all the same. I say educate the masses, and let them do with it what they may.

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The Black Mamba 11.2@124
94 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

cobrayankee · 03-13-2001, 03:37 PM

I'm gonna go against the norm here. I am going to strip my car down of all Cobra fascia and rebuild the body to look like an SN-95 V-6 body. I'll make them look good for a while and also get some good laughs from all the GT/Cobra/SS/WS6 owners that I dust.

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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.

invsn · 03-22-2009, 10:18 AM

I have a "fake Cobra". 03 GT.. supercharged cammed intercooled, ported upper plenum, 42lb injectors.. and tons more. I'd like to see a 03 or an 04 cobra to call me out on this so i can smoke them. No hate.. im just saying. if you have the power to compete and back it up.. i dont see the problem.

520HP

drag times 1/4 mile.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...n/Tasca115.jpg

DSC00309.jpg picture by invsn - Photobucket

07-06-2000, 10:00 PM	#1
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Fake Cobras Some say imitation is the highest form of flatery, but it really anoys me when I see a fake Cobra driving around, even if it is a fast car. How do you guys feel about it?

03-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#16
invsn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Fake Cobras I have a "fake Cobra". 03 GT.. supercharged cammed intercooled, ported upper plenum, 42lb injectors.. and tons more. I'd like to see a 03 or an 04 cobra to call me out on this so i can smoke them. No hate.. im just saying. if you have the power to compete and back it up.. i dont see the problem. 520HP drag times 1/4 mile. http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...n/Tasca115.jpg DSC00309.jpg picture by invsn - Photobucket

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07-06-2000, 11:28 PM	#2
fixer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: mesa,az,usa Posts: 457	faked out GT'S are way more common in my area, but essentially the same breed of cat. i've seen many people go all out; 17 inch wheels, the gt wing, fog lights, a real gt badge, dual exhaust; all this and a 3.8 is hiding under the hood. my feeling is its an invitation for endless harassment and a never ending string of losses at the light. but to each his own.

07-07-2000, 10:16 AM	#3
KenI Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 77	I get guys in 96+ Cobras accusing me of drive a fake all the time. Mine is a 95 and so it dosn't say COBRA on the bumber so it must be a fake. Oh, well. I kind of get a chuckle out of it. The gays that say these things are such the defenders of the bread but they don't even know enough to id. the bread. Sorry, I was ranting again. Back to the post... I've seen a few V-6s running around here with all the Cobra emblems on them. My only complaint about it is that they are slow and may give Cobras a bad reputation for being slow. ------------------ ------------------ 95 Blown Cobra #83 of 4005 ------------------

07-07-2000, 10:27 AM	#4
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	93-95 Cobras though a lot of people off. They are quite a bit different then the GTs if you know what to look for. I like that "Mustang" bumper too. Most fakers miss that.

07-07-2000, 12:08 PM	#5
fixer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: mesa,az,usa Posts: 457	right! the bumper is the dead give away because most people won't go so far as to replace that part of the car. and KEN1 is right; fake-out do give the car a bad rep. I was on a Toyota Tacoma site and some turkey was claiming he knocked off a GT with his TRD Prerunner. Everyone else on the site knew better, but this guy was convinced.

07-07-2000, 03:00 PM	#6
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	I hate Posers..... fake snakes and fake saleens..... I started a discussion at Mustangworld about this and I got flamed! Making your Mustang look like something that it is not is a terrible thing to do. However combining models, such as Stalker front bumper and Saleen wing make a good combo. I have only been accused of driving a fake snake ONCE, and I chewed that guy out! I occasionally will see LXs pose as GT's but there is a guy driving a black SN95 LX and poses it as a Cobra! Once I encountered a guy that claimed he had a Cobra... he had the bumpers and rims.... I asked him to open the hood and he did not... Also ran into a fellow that clamed to have a 94 Cobra.... he had the Cobra intake and valve covers but forgot a couple of things that I pointed out... such as the Brake booster, the certificate on the valve covers, and the steering wheel still said Mustang. ------------------ Moderator www.SN95.com 1994 Mustang Cobra 308ci, ported heads, Crane 2031 cam, Vortech S-trim 11#, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, 2-chamber flows, and several other goodies. Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

07-07-2000, 03:27 PM	#7
S Howard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 195	As far as imposters go, I did give some thought to doing the cobraizing to my V6, but why?? Why advertise?? When I drop in the 302, imagine the surprise of the guy who gets the view of my rear bumper that reads 'Mustang'. A much more appealing avenue. BTW my thanks to those guys that are cobraizing, the GT parts have become so CHEAP!

07-09-2000, 10:45 PM	#8
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	93 fakers are the best. "What do you mean that snake is pointing the wrong-wrong way?" A friend of mine who is a developing car fan was convinced his neighbor had a Cobra as he claimed. I took one lap around it. Pointed out: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, mistakes. The guy was pissed. My friend was surprised.

07-10-2000, 02:26 PM	#9
snakeskin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Waupun WI United states Posts: 5	can you guys help me?! I currently own a 99 SVT contour and this Wed. I will be purchaseing a 1995 cobra! rio red with 50k on it. the car has a cloth interior. and is in great shape!!! what I was wondering is - how can I tell if it is a true cobra or just a good immatation? it has all the badgeing, white gadgues, the rims, and the mustang rear bumper. Thanx

07-10-2000, 03:52 PM	#10
KenI Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 77	Check the VIN @ http://www.sn95.com/vin.htm ------------------ ------------------ 95 Blown Cobra #83 of 4005 ------------------

07-10-2000, 04:44 PM	#11
snakeskin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Waupun WI United states Posts: 5	hey thanx! It turns out that the car is a true cobra!!!!!! thanx again, snakeskin

07-11-2000, 02:32 PM	#12
Red Rocket Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 25	I must admit, after owning a few GT's and owning this Cobra, the Cobra definitly has a unique look. Although it wouldn't be extremely difficult to change any mustang into a Cobra clone, it's a bit more costly with 96 and up because of the hood. However, I do admire those people that do wish to build their own Cobra engine for scraps or even install a Cobra engine in a GT. It does take a lot of effort. BUT, after owning this Cobra, I must admit being a little more impatient with cocky, faux Cobra owners than in the past. Well, at least the ones that boast it's a Cobra, but when racin' can't get out it's shadow! There's a reason Ford only makes 10,000 Cobra's a year. And say 500,000 or whatever the number of GT's and V6's. Mine's legit. That's all I need to worry about. ------------------ 1996 Laser Red Cobra. 12.64@106.1 mph; 1.92 60 ft. I keep racin' it, and it keeps getting faster!(It's still a heavy beast)

03-06-2001, 07:12 PM	#13
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	well well some97snake!!! Little did I know I would come across this post from you, my VT buddy! YOu may not see it considering it is so old, but lordy! Now I know what you think about my 98 v6 cobra fake! www.geocities.com/mustangbelle_306/v6cobra.html. Well, I think you guys take it way too personally. I was 17 with a dorky v6 that I least tried to make look nice, and never once denied it was a silly 3.8L. It was just fun! Not all of us can afford the real thing, so why dont you give us a break, and just get your kicks from smoking us? Maybe that will make you feel better ------------------ Elisha (Mustang Chick Extraordinaire) 1994 GT/Saleen: GT-40 intake,4.10s, full exhaust, pulleys. Sold the 1986 LX sedan http://www.geocities.com/mustangbelle_306

03-11-2001, 12:47 AM	#14
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Now, now, don't take the rants too seriously. It kinda like this one guy I came across. He had a 94 GT, with the GT front bumper, rear bumper, GT wheels, and one Cobra badge on the driver's side, facing the wrong way, and was claiming it to be a production Cobra. He even raised the hood and sure enough, it was stone stock GT. Nothing is wrong with having a V6, or a GT for that matter, but why lie about something that doesn't matter in the first place? V6, GT, Cobra, Saleen, Roush, Steeda, it's all the same. I say educate the masses, and let them do with it what they may. ------------------ The Black Mamba 11.2@124 94 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

03-13-2001, 03:37 PM	#15
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I'm gonna go against the norm here. I am going to strip my car down of all Cobra fascia and rebuild the body to look like an SN-95 V-6 body. I'll make them look good for a while and also get some good laughs from all the GT/Cobra/SS/WS6 owners that I dust. ------------------ 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.