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olcobra97

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Hi Everyone Just bought myself this 97 Cobra for 9k 76k miles based out of New York I've never owned a Mustang before, not mechanically inclined yet but hoping to use this car to learn. Right now it needs a couple things, the shocks, the tires are too big for my liking (running 275-18 front and 285-18 rear) and the tachometer takes a while to get moving but after about 5 minutes of driving it registers correctly. I'm coming from a history of 4 cyls so I am very pleased with the power even if it's not much. Glad to be here.
 

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Welcome! Lots of helpful folks around
 

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Welcome! Nice car!
 
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Thanks guys. I have a lot to sort out between the suspension (original, needs replacing), some electrical gremlins, etc. I'm planning to use it as a weekend driver, there's still a ways to go before I have it sorted to the degree I want.


Eventually I'd like to take larger road trips in it despite the gas mileage - but who buys a Cobra for MPG?
 
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olcobra97 said:
Hi Everyone Just bought myself this 97 Cobra for 9k 76k miles based out of New York I've never owned a Mustang before, not mechanically inclined yet but hoping to use this car to learn. Right now it needs a couple things, the shocks, the tires are too big for my liking (running 275-18 front and 285-18 rear) and the tachometer takes a while to get moving but after about 5 minutes of driving it registers correctly. I'm coming from a history of 4 cyls so I am very pleased with the power even if it's not much. Glad to be here.
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Welcome In & Drive in Good Health. Happy Motoring.
 

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Might need a new tach
Enjoy that nice ride
Welcome
 

Potomus Pete

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If your not sure don't fool with it. Glad your here, and you got a nice color.
 

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Welcome, one thing at a time and soon you'll be taking those long trips.
Enjoy.
 
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