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  1. Snarf

    When I drive too long at 4-5000 RPM, My 4V...

    Do the rest of us 4v'ers a favor and go drive your car off a cliff, you're an idiot. I bet the next thread you'll post will be something like 'When I run my 4v at 6500+ rpm for 25 minutes straight it startes to melt things.. why is this?' I think you should be driving a Honda bro.
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    Can I drive a 2004 Cobra in the snow?

    Don't even try it man, its so eassy to loose control of it. Even if you put 400 lbs of sandbags in the back with 15 in winter wheel rolling on blizzaks, it still wont be as good as a cheap truck or FWD car. Plus, who cares if you tear up a beater, thats half the fun. MY beater is a '91 jeep XJ...
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    What should I pay for this?

    Sounds like it could be a nice car. 8,500 miles or not, the thing is still nearing TEN years old. Personally, the most I would ever pay for the car would be KBB value, but I dont really care for the 96-98 cars. If you really like it and would be happy owning it, well 12.5k or 13 wouldnt be too...
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    99 cobra hood?

    Heck yeah it ticked off some people- me included, lol. Stupid Ford! Blah!
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    Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri Ax

    I prefer the Tri-Ax. A freind of mine has the 5.0 in his 98 snake and its also very good, but I prefer the action and fluid movement of the triax.
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    another pro50 install question

    Main boot is the one stapled to the brass bracket. The little one is a 'dust boot'. Just use a razor on the old silicone and TAKE YOUR TIME and dont drop any crap in the shift box.
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    Mach 460?

    Exaclty. The impedance they use in the system is some rediculous 1.8 ohm.. 1.8 ohms? WTF? its a great stereo for a factory unit, but even a cheap aftermarket HU will give you more enjoyment. A NICE aftermarket one will have you singing hallelujah. I reccomend Infinity Kappa 6x8's Very very...
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    Stock GT geared well/not so well for highway??

    I think you're way over analyzing the gear ratios man. 5th gear is an overdrive basically. its made to be really low so you can just basically idle along on the highway. Its not a passing gear. You consume less gas, less wear on engine parts.. and if you really want to pass someone, just double...
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    Double clutching??????

    Its pretty much just used as an advanced driving technique. I do it for fun in turns and stuff like that, or for rev matching for a quick downshift on the highway.. stuff like that. You dont *need* to DC in everyday driving, but its a good skill to master, plus its fun to boot :)
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    preventing waterspots when washing :(

    The trick for me has been washing it in the evening, and using an electric leaf blower to quickly brow-dry the car. It looks perfect every time. Mr Clean is nice but you gotta keep buying filters and soap forever. My Craftsman Leaf Hog cost me a one-time price of 52 bucks. Plus, it looks like a...
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    2001 Cobra Price Check

    This is incorrect- 99's had the 'fix' and gimp IRS, 01's are gret cars, and even have better seats. Only problem with them is they use the T3650 gearbox. Love it or hate it. Alot of guys have had big issues with those boxes. I would drive 600 miles for the right car a the right price. You...
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    99 Cobra owners please respond!!

    I dont drag mine, but the numbers you posted seem pretty much on-par with what I've seen for stock cobra's after the fix. I can tell you though, that I get a 5.5 0-60 time with my stock after-fix vert. I can't seem to hit that magic 5.4 the brochures talk about ;)
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    Post the pics.

    Heres a few of my '99 Vert:
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    $15k for a 99 cobra?

    Naw- 15K is right around the money mark for a '99. Your car looks nice as well. Probably whats killing you are the 4.10s. When I was looking for my cobra, I would consider modded 'stangs.. but if they mentioned any gear swap at all- I was long gone. Best thing I think you could do is to put...
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    Thinking about buying 1999 SVT Cobra...

    The problem areas yu mentioned are all fixed in the "performance fix" Call the above number and have them run it. Also, another way to tell if a car has had it is to listen for Flomasters, or look nder the leading edge of the hood near the release for a Ford logo sticker that mentions a PCM...
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    What does the cobra engine go for new?

    Yep thats pretty much what I've seen as well.
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    SVT/Mach 1 vs. SRT-4 Decision

    I agree- there is no way a revvy little four-banger is gonna sound as good, or be as soothing/relaxing on cool summer evenings as a big throaty American V8. There really isnt a decision to be made here. The only areas a neon has any supremacy over a Cobra or Mach have NOTHING to do with...
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    So I finally stepped up to the plate......

    Look under your hood- you should see a clear urethane sticker on the front edge near the hood release with a Ford logo on it, mentioning something about a PCM reflash. If you see that- you've had 'the fix'. It entailed in total: -Acid honing the intake manifold -Flowmaster catback -A PCM...
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    04 Cobra or 04 GTO?

    Exaclty. There really is no decision to be made here. Cobra is the ONLY option :)
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    OK 2001 Cobra.... Pros and cons

    Only issues I know of are the transmission, and the pinging deal.. but those have allready been mentioned. If its a good deal, and you like the car, I'd get a 2nd opinion from a mechanic.. then buy the sucker. You'll love it. I know I sure love my 99 :)
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