Gettin my Cobra Saturday

LaserSVT

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Well I finally made my decision and bought a 96 Cobra. I cant wait to pick it up this weekend. Its red, not sure exactly which shade, looks like wild strawberry, with tan interior. Fresh top end rebuild with new heads and a fresh T-45. It has 3.73 gears, Steeda springs, a Jet chip (i will probally pull that because I hate Jet and get a predator) Other than that its stock. Has 107K miles, and the only problems are a torn drivers seat, a small ripple in the drivers side front fender, and a worn steering wheel. Not too shabby for $6000.

Anyway I am going to order a few parts for it so I can play with it when it gets here. I want to order some subframes and am deciding between the Ford Motorsports ones ($45) or the Steeda chrome molly ones ($129), What do you guys think?

Also I want an exaust that will have a nice deep growl but not be loud, any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Twista

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macs flowpaths dumped with o/r H

 

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as for the Subframe connectors i would go with Maximum Motorsports XL's, they are the best for $119, i have had them all( i think) and these are the best

 

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Nice deal Im going to get the MM subframe connectors, from what Ive heard they are the best.

 

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tjmaxx said:

Nice deal Im going to get the MM subframe connectors, from what Ive heard they are the best.

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Highly recommended here

 

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+1 here.. FTFW...

 

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Steeda FL SFC work great! I like them and they look nice with zinc plating.

 

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You bought a car before checking it out in person? Where is it coming from?

 

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MM subframes, gears, exhaust, and maybe have to do a good intake cleaning and you'll have one really fun car. Congrats!

 

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d98gt said:

You bought a car before checking it out in person? Where is it coming from?

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Put the deposit on it, but I am buying it. Ran carfax, perfect records, have 40 pics of it showing everything. Its 184 miles away, and if its total crap when I get there I can walk away, but I think the guy is on the up n up. Guy is an aircraft mechanic and did the heads and tranny himself, questioned him extensivly and he seems to know his stuff.

Ok, I am going with the MM, I was not going to because MM says there is modification needed to the crossmember, but what the hell, if they are the best they are the best.

 

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It's Laser Red, not wild strawberry. Congrats on the purchase.

 

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+1 on Laser Red, lol.

 

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At least he didn't say burgundy.

 

LaserSVT

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Ok, I thought the red for that year was Laser, but it does not look like Laser Red to me. Here are some pics, what do you think?

 

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orange92gt said:

Ok, I thought the red for that year was Laser, but it does not look like Laser Red to me. Here are some pics, what do you think?

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Looks clean...

One thing though, why does it have a honeycomb grille. I thought Cobras had no grille, at least I know my 97 didnt have 1. really no big deal, & nice car!!!!

That laser red looks good for its age...It is a color that only looks good when u keep it cleaned & waxed, otherwise it looks crappy when it fades & dulls out.

 

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EPIKGT said:

Looks clean...

One thing though, why does it have a honeycomb grille. I thought Cobras had no grille, at least I know my 97 didnt have 1. really no big deal, & nice car!!!!

That laser red looks good for its age...It is a color that only looks good when u keep it cleaned & waxed, otherwise it looks crappy when it fades & dulls out.

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Thanks! I love the aero Cobras, I sold my Green 96 Cobra back in 99 to buy the new Hard Top Vette. The Vette was fast and handled awesome but I always missed the Cobra. I think $6K was a steal But you are right, I dont remember my 96 having a honeycomb grill.

The car is pretty dirty in thoes pictures, I will detail it this weekend and post some pics. The paint is a little faded so I figure I will clay it, seal it, glaze it, than give it a good wax and buff. Hope it works because I wont be able to move my arms the rest of the week