Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Oh I forgot to mention, I did alot of my searching and negotiating over emails n such. One of the finalists emailed me "lets not loose the $1,500" (referring to a cashback incentive) and in another one that he "will not loose this deal for not working the best possible numbers". Um yeah, okaaay. He loosed the deal. As a rule I try to not give money to retards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: He loosed the deal. graemlins/lol.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsnake Posted January 30, 2005 Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: 3,850lbs. My seat of the pants is its slower than the Cobra. But I'm only at 113 miles on the engine so I'm still breaking it in. It seems to initial turn in quicker but I think they're neck n neck on holding a turning G. A cool thing on the CTV-V is its got a G meter built into the dash below the tach - you can call up a display of instantaneous as well as peak Gs. I've hit so far .68 left turn and .64 right (gimme a break its one day old). Brakes are right there - 14 inches brembos to the Cobra's 13s I think handles the extra pounds. Seats could use side bolster and side lat adjustability like the Cobra's, and I'd appreciate a little longer seat for under my legs. But the overall feel is more comfortable for long rides, the lumbar is better, and the headrest is better. The stereo has more doodads n stuff which is nice. I'm not going to bet its louder than the Mach460 but I haven't cranked it up. But I'd be surprised if it could keep up at high volume. Still, its a Bose so it sounds great at low to mid volumes. and its got a ton more to play with. The vents are nicer, and the heating and ac controls have alot more adjustability. It doesn't have a good new car smell but I think thats just the exhaust pipes getting a rude awakening on their wintertime burnin. The traction control is orders of magnitude better than the orwellian system on the Cobra. I know all my Cobra brothers probably hated that thing as much as me. A cool thing on th eV is that hte control to turn TC off/on is a thumbswitch right on the steering wheel (the regular CTS's switch is in the glovebox). Lol are they giving me a hint? Apparently CTS-V's suffer from wheel hop isses on launch like the Cobras, but I'm a ways from finding this out, call me back when I break it in... The shifter is SO MUCH BETTER than the Cobra's it disgusting. But I think I was one of the folks that hated the Cobra's shifter and its placement more than most (I'd swapped it out in favor of a MGW unit anyway). But, I gotta ask - WTF WAS GM THINKING WITH THIS FRIGGING SKIPSHIFT?!? But I really don't have alot to tell - its all first impressions and stuff. Gimme a summer. Anyway thx for the thumbsup and all. ...Oh and that LS6 sounds sweet. Dont know if your interested or not but i have a skip shift elm. i purchased and never put on my car. brand new still in the box if your intereted pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Do you have to crack something open and plug that in? Or am I thinking wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Nah, it's very easy to put one in, but you have to get under the car (I'd assume the harnesses haven't changed on the T56 at all). Basically, there is a harness going into the tranny. You simply unplug that harness, plug it into the eliminator. It's that easy. You can make one for a couple of bucks, but you don't get something as professional looking, and since it is only a $30 purchase, it only makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I'm JEALOUS! graemlins/thumb.gif As soon as my wife graduates from law school this summer, we're picking up one in black or Stealth Grey. Definitely interested in where you got it and how much. I've been working with Immke and they seem to be very good. CONGRATS! I'll be joining you soon... graemlins/grin2.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by BC: Nice ride man. Basically a corvette wearing an armony suit. Hope you leased it or only plan on only keeping it for a few years. Nothing like the good ole GM squeaks and rattles.My GP doesn't squeek at all.... I think GM has done allot in their newer cars to get fix the fit and finish of the cars (not so cheap looking interiors, etc... congrats on the new car... those cars are PIMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted January 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Originally posted by Zeitgeist: Definitely interested in where you got it and how much. You have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00ws6 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Can you pm the details of the dealer? I'm looking for a leftover escalade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: Sigma Platform TrunkmonkeyHahahhahahha best mod EVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevil Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Very nice! Congrats! graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 DONT HIT ANY GUARD RAILS!!!! Those fuckers will jump out at you and shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Originally posted by MRMEANR: DONT HIT ANY GUARD RAILS!!!! Those fuckers will jump out at you and shit. That one flew right over my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 He hit a guard rail in his Volvo and messed his car up. Nice ride, I'd like to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Ohhhh. That sucks! I was definitely sweating it the day I bought it - that Saturday they got roughly 4 inches at the dealership literally in the time it took to buy the car. Had to drive back in that mess. Guardrails, ditches, oncoming traffic, cars in my rearview - all seemed to beckon "hit me, lose control and come over here for a gentle meeting of the sheetmetal." Great way to enjoy a first drive, eh? Sorry to hear about your Volvo, MrMeanr. I woulda sobbed like a schoolgirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Ah Mike, I still remember back when I was Site Admin here, your registration. First guy on ColumbusRacing with an 03 Cobra. Sad to see it go, but congrats on the new bad ass ride. I'd love one of them to haul the family around in. Very nice choice... graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindc1 Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Yeah Cobra shifters = suck. And if you shift it too hard you risk bending shift forks, at least in the 96-98s. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 The 03 Cobras used a completely new tranny from previous ones - the Tremece T56 6speed. A first in a public Ford (2000 Cobra Rs notwithstanding). Also used in the Fbods, Corvettes and now the CTS-V. Very stout and little chance of bent shift forks in it. But the shifter still sucked, mostly I think due to the position it ended up being placed in when the T56 was mounted in the Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.COS Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Congrats! Now hand it to Mallet and make it REALLY fast. [ 04. February 2005, 06:56 PM: Message edited by: Mr. CentralOhioSubarus ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Mmmm Mallet. Winner of the CD Supercar Challenge (for sedans). Too bad I don't have an extra $70k to blow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt B. Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Hey Mowgli, did I see you downtown yesterday? (Fri. about 12) I got in frt of you around Broad and High. If so, nice ride, and put me in line to run ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt B. Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Hey Mowgli, did I see you downtown yesterday? (Fri. about 12) I got in frt of you around Broad and High. If so, nice ride, and put me in line to run ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksand Jesus Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Wow, sad to see someone selling the Cobra. I just bought an 03 and I love it so far. Of course if it would ever get warm then I could probably get some form of traction! Then I could really see what it would do. But congrats on the caddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I loved the Cobra too. I just needed more doors. Nah KBond I wasn't downtown Friday. I was Weds, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsnake Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Originally posted by Mowgli: Do you have to crack something open and plug that in? Or am I thinking wrong? Yes your correct on that. it just plugs in. If your still interested let me know. its not doing me anygood b/c i dont have my z-28 now. Its a jet and i purchased it from jegs about 2 years ago/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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