Hey All:
I'm a new member. Last year, I had my first midlife crisis and bought a used
'98 Cobra Convertible (laser red, all stock). After a year and a few small changes (K & N filtercharger; Drilled/Slotted Rotors/Ceramic Pads; UPR Blue Thunder Shifter; Billet Gas Cap; Billet Pedals), I want to start making a few more cool cosmetic changes to make it a little different but still appear that it could be stock. Then, I'll dive into the drivetrain. My goal is to slowly and affordably make some changes and eventually get her into some local shows. Can someone please answer the following questions for me:
****** I want to remove the stock mirrors and replace them with the '03/'04 Cobra mirrors and have them painted to match my color. Will these fit?
****** I want to change the stock '98 Cobra 17"/8" rims to the aftermarket chrome 18"/9" Cobra R type. My question is, what tire size will fill out the wide gap that exists in the rear? I'm guessing 18/275/40's. I want to keep it from "hanging out" beyond the wheel well lip. I want the rear to appear to be flush like the front wheels/fenders and keep the aesthetic lines of the car in place. Are there any spacing/offset concerns/tricks that I should know?
****** Would the front seats from a Contour SVT, or any other upscale type Ford seat fit? I can't stand the stock front seats and don't like the look of the after-market stuff I've seen and want something that offers more support/comfort, etc. Again--my goal is to make it different, but make it look like it could be stock.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
I'm a new member. Last year, I had my first midlife crisis and bought a used
'98 Cobra Convertible (laser red, all stock). After a year and a few small changes (K & N filtercharger; Drilled/Slotted Rotors/Ceramic Pads; UPR Blue Thunder Shifter; Billet Gas Cap; Billet Pedals), I want to start making a few more cool cosmetic changes to make it a little different but still appear that it could be stock. Then, I'll dive into the drivetrain. My goal is to slowly and affordably make some changes and eventually get her into some local shows. Can someone please answer the following questions for me:
****** I want to remove the stock mirrors and replace them with the '03/'04 Cobra mirrors and have them painted to match my color. Will these fit?
****** I want to change the stock '98 Cobra 17"/8" rims to the aftermarket chrome 18"/9" Cobra R type. My question is, what tire size will fill out the wide gap that exists in the rear? I'm guessing 18/275/40's. I want to keep it from "hanging out" beyond the wheel well lip. I want the rear to appear to be flush like the front wheels/fenders and keep the aesthetic lines of the car in place. Are there any spacing/offset concerns/tricks that I should know?
****** Would the front seats from a Contour SVT, or any other upscale type Ford seat fit? I can't stand the stock front seats and don't like the look of the after-market stuff I've seen and want something that offers more support/comfort, etc. Again--my goal is to make it different, but make it look like it could be stock.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!