GT is missing, found a snake in the garage

[Dr. Wu 2000]

Well I finally did it. Traded in the GT for a redfire 04' cobra. I never drove stick before, so me pulling out of the dealership was an ugly sight for sure.
Made it home in one piece thank god. Driving a stick i finally realize how
much fun I had been missing the last 4 years. Right now I am taking it easy
on the shifts, trying to learn the car. I like how the arrow lights up to let
you know it is time to up-shift, but it tells you to shift so soon. I would like
to rev it up alittle higher in the rpm band before shifting. Do you guys with
stick shift at a high rpm? Also, If you are rolling at around 40 mph in 5th
gear and you want to really get on it, are you supposed to downshift to like
3rd or 4th gear and really wind it out? I guess these are things I am going
to learn. Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it.
P.S.- If anyone is in the eastern De. County area in Pa., and you see a red
Cobra stalling out at a red light, it's probably me, so feel free to say hello

 

[Beau]

congrats you'll love it

 

[pony_vert02]

P.S.- If anyone is in the eastern De. County area in Pa., and you see a red
Cobra stalling out at a red light, it's probably me, so feel free to say hello

That's funny! Reminds me of the first time I ever drove a stick..

 

[BullittStangV8]

the shift light on the cobra does go off too early. i think thats more like the minimal shift point... Anyways, you will learn the car quickly im sure. the shifter is a little vague, so you might have some trouble putting it into the proper gear. as for downshifting, most people cruise in 6th, then drop it to 5th or 4th for passing. a drop into third is if you want to race, or really get on it. i suggest blipping the throttle prior to downshifting, as it will help match the rpm of the engine with the tranny. this will help prevent damage or stress. finally, you can shift it all the way up at redline if you wish. that is how you get the most out of the cobras and the 4v engine. however under normal shifting, sub 3000 or 25000 rpms in the usual.
Mike

 

[JonJon]

the shift arrow is for optimal gas mileage
i didn't drive my car off the lot, i didn't kno whow to drive stick

cobra

 

[GinoGT]

Shift light in the Cobra? Never heard about that one.

 

[Dr. Wu 2000]

the shift arrow is for optimal gas mileage
i didn't drive my car off the lot, i didn't kno whow to drive stick

cobra

optimal gas mileage Yae, sure, that's gonna happen. Well,
premium around here is $2.17 a gallon, I might have to think about that.
Who am I kidding.

 

[tewetzel]

Shift light in the Cobra? Never heard about that one.

It's on the instrument cluster. I think it looks like a little arrow.

 

[DrK MrK iV]

The cobra deffinatly isnt the easiest car to learn on either.
But you gotta love that clutch!

 

[wms004]

optimal gas mileage Yae, sure, that's gonna happen. Well,
premium around here is $2.17 a gallon, I might have to think about that.
Who am I kidding.

screw you, i'm paying $2.60 a gallon for premium where i am

-wade

 

[Firemanz]

Congrats man. You got one of the best colors too.....

 

[madmatt]

Congrats on the car, You'll pick it up in no time, and please god drive the piss outta that car, it just begs to be driven hard. Ha! premium here in SC is about 1.99...too bad I dont have a cobra to put it in Good luck man, great purchase.

 

[ImportEater98]

Congrats from me on the purchase. Just follow my golden rule when driving stick....you can never give too much gas Have fun!

 

[YardSpecial]

JonJon is SPOT on !
Light is for Mileage only, gas guzzler tax on the 03 Cobras

Congrats !!!

You love the car for years ! (my bro loves his 03 )

 

[PDubs]

Good job! Great car! Gas sucks.

 

[Smeech]

My mustang was my first stick shift too... I never stalled it once on the street (on in drive-thru, and luckily no one was around) It was easy to pick up. Getting smoother takes time though...

 

[ZeroCool]

Well I finally did it. Traded in the GT for a redfire 04' cobra. I never drove stick before, so me pulling out of the dealership was an ugly sight for sure.
Made it home in one piece thank god. Driving a stick i finally realize how
much fun I had been missing the last 4 years. Right now I am taking it easy
on the shifts, trying to learn the car. I like how the arrow lights up to let
you know it is time to up-shift, but it tells you to shift so soon. I would like
to rev it up alittle higher in the rpm band before shifting. Do you guys with
stick shift at a high rpm? Also, If you are rolling at around 40 mph in 5th
gear and you want to really get on it, are you supposed to downshift to like
3rd or 4th gear and really wind it out? I guess these are things I am going
to learn. Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it.
P.S.- If anyone is in the eastern De. County area in Pa., and you see a red
Cobra stalling out at a red light, it's probably me, so feel free to say hello

Just take off in 5th gear, that way you won't have to change gears..hehe