1slow346 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Haven't posted on here in quite some time, so I figured I'd check the place out and see what's new, and share a few pictures of my 04 Cobra. Didn't get to drive it much this year, but plan to do some work to it over the winter. Just turned 12k miles on the last drive. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6111/6228756462_8de7723b61_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6212/6228593688_449f176cb6_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6228413544_441d00f02a_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6158/6228903934_6c48c5dc2e_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6089/6125244539_28a4c8d768_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6193/6102051324_6ebd6856e0_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6071/6090172864_ca58d8b80a_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6210/6090170930_4e9c043351_b.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6175/6228799322_f89f69a5dc_b.jpg And both Cobras getting ready to nap for the winter in the back half of the garage. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6213/6342389560_883896dc76_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 HAWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Love the color. I own a yellow 04 gto. bout same color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Very nice car. My only comment is I think you need to turn it over to someone who will actually drive it :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 love the car, love the wheels but the rear offset it really bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 love the car, love the wheels but the rear offset it really bad Agreed. I would go with a lower offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 would love to have and 03/04 cobra....beautiful.... same thing about rear wheels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Unless it runs 10's... those rear tires are too wide. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Love it. Yeh those wheels.... You really should sell them to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSlow04GEETEE Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sexy as F. Agree with the rear offset, but to each their own. Still looks like sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb26deet32 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 What size tire are you running on the rear? 345 or bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1slow346 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks guys! The CCWs are actually off of my grey Cobra. I tossed them on the yellow car without doing ANYTHING to clear for them. In order to fit them without huge spacers, I would need to change the IRS bolts in the rear and do some massaging, which I plan to do this winter, I just didn't care to go through all the work of doing that for the couple times I knew I'd drive the car. This is how they fit with proper clearancing. Flush with the fender, which is the look I was after. I don't like when the tires sit under the wheel wells, IMO it looks like a fat dog with skinny legs, and just looks much more aggressive with a flush to the fenders stance. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5028/5675677073_7fbdf875c4_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4064/4653358215_a1740c0c7b_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4016/4650229746_3fc3908c55_b.jpg Unless it runs 10's... those rear tires are too wide. KillJoy I'm not sure if you're familiar with the relation in section width versus sidewall in the role of traction or not, but even if you are, I'll run through it quickly. Given that the tire is 25.8 inches tall with a 18" diameter wheel, there isn't a whole lot of any sidewall there. Add into the fact that the tire is a radial, and not a bias ply construction, that further limits my traction on the street with a stick shift car. You see, a bias ply tire is formed from a much softer sidewall construction than a radial design. The bias ply tire will always take to the initial shock of a stick shift launch much better than that of the stiffer radial tires, especially that of a "low profile" if you will, because most of your traction comes from the "bite" in the sidewall, and not just the contact patch touching the ground. Automatic cars seem to fair much better on a radial tire because they can load the suspension and pre load the tire with foot braking the car. So with that said, even with 14" wide tires on a car that only runs high 11s around 116, they are still very much useless on the street, or with traction at the track. I could only go 1.9 sixties on these tires at the track, which is why I decided to invest in a set of bias ply 26x11.5-17s s and 17" Wedssports for the track. These tires aren't as wide, so maybe you will like them better http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6195959004_d338fb1870_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 My statement stands. KillJoy Thanks guys! The CCWs are actually off of my grey Cobra. I tossed them on the yellow car without doing ANYTHING to clear for them. In order to fit them without huge spacers, I would need to change the IRS bolts in the rear and do some massaging, which I plan to do this winter, I just didn't care to go through all the work of doing that for the couple times I knew I'd drive the car. This is how they fit with proper clearancing. Flush with the fender, which is the look I was after. I don't like when the tires sit under the wheel wells, IMO it looks like a fat dog with skinny legs, and just looks much more aggressive with a flush to the fenders stance. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5028/5675677073_7fbdf875c4_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4064/4653358215_a1740c0c7b_b.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4016/4650229746_3fc3908c55_b.jpg I'm not sure if you're familiar with the relation in section width versus sidewall in the role of traction or not, but even if you are, I'll run through it quickly. Given that the tire is 25.8 inches tall with a 18" diameter wheel, there isn't a whole lot of any sidewall there. Add into the fact that the tire is a radial, and not a bias ply construction, that further limits my traction on the street with a stick shift car. You see, a bias ply tire is formed from a much softer compound than a radial design. The bias ply tire will always take to the initial shock of a stick shift launch much better than that of the stiffer radial tires, especially that of a "low profile" if you will, because most of your traction comes from the "bite" in the sidewall, and not just the contact patch touching the ground. Automatic cars seem to fair much better on a radial tire because they can load the suspension and pre load the tire with foot braking the car. So with that said, even with 14" wide tires on a car that only runs high 11s around 116, they are still very much useless on the street, or with traction at the track. I could only go 1.9 sixties on these tires at the track, which is why I decided to invest in a set of bias ply 26x11.5-17s s and 17" Wedssports for the track. These tires aren't as wide, so maybe you will like them better http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6195959004_d338fb1870_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1slow346 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 My statement stands. KillJoy So as long as I run the car on spray and go low 10s it's okay, but when I'm running on motor they're not okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 AGREED! KillJoy So as long as I run the car on spray and go low 10s it's okay, but when I'm running on motor they're not okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 My only other input would be to back off the Tonal/Contrast Enhancement a bit in the processing. Otherwise, I'm here for the yellow Cobra when you're bored of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 If I remember correctly you are the same gentleman that told me all mustangs are shit boxes....... And now you own two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 according to his Screen name on BS he owns a 89 StangGt as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1slow346 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 If I remember correctly you are the same gentleman that told me all mustangs are shit boxes....... And now you own two. I've owned Mustangs all of my life. My first car was a 89 GT. I do have a Camaro too, but I like them all. Def never recall any hate for Mustangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt B. Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nice, favorite two colors, after my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 looks good. good to see a low mileage, unmolested example. these cars are dropping in price, and getting into the 'wrong hands', if that makes sense. i predict many more will soon be either wrecked, beat to absolute hell, or completely gutted and fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye 6.0 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nice looking Cobras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Needs more miles. Looks gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 nice cobras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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