How's It Feel?

MMX King Cobra · 09-07-2009, 08:38 PM

Dear Modular SVT Owners:

Since Saturday I will be taking delivery of a 2010 SVT Cobra, (and this is the first time in over 25 years I have driven a stick shift) I was wondering if anyone has any "words of advise" as I drive the 4 hour trip from Laurens, SC to Knoxville, TN in a new Cobra???? (Is there a max. speed for first driving a new SVT Cobra???) Any help will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Lou.Marino (AKA "2K10 KING COBRA")

**cobrabitn** · 09-07-2009, 08:56 PM

Sweeeeeet! You'll drive a couple of hundred miles from SC to TN and I would drive at varying speeds to break the engine in. Don't use the cruise control till after your road trip and definitely "ENJOY THE RIDE!!!"

I just turned 400 miles on my 2009 and I'm starting to hear the supercharger more. The ride is so much better than my 04 but it does seem to take a little longer to spool up.

I've set your status to "SCMC member" so you can post pics in the snakepit! Love that Grabber Blue!!

Welcome to the SCMC!

P.S. I moved this to the Shelby GT 500 forum...

**93KingCobra** · 09-07-2009, 11:07 PM

snakbitn · 09-08-2009, 12:40 PM

I highly reccomend smoking the tire's at about 400 miles just to get used to it!

Look for pic's

MMX King Cobra · 09-16-2009, 06:33 PM

Thanks to all the members who gave me their advise for last weekend's trip from Laurens, SC to Knoxville, TN in my new 2010 SVT Cobra in Grabber Blue. It sure did help, since the Ford dealer gave me no advise on this topic.

I have put 500 miles on the Cobra in 5 days! It is taking some time to "learn" how to drive a 6-speed, however. I have enjoyed the navagation and Sync system, too.

Eventhough, I ordered this Cobra "stripes-delete" I will be putting G.T. 500 rocker panel stripes in the 1968 Cobra-style, and adding decals from the 1978 King Cobra. I hope this will make the car appear more like a Cobra, than Shelby had intended.

I will be attending the Ted Russell show and Ray Viles show in October in Knoxville. I hope to see some of you there!

Your Friend in "Mustanging,"
MMX King Cobra

09-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
MMX King Cobra MMX King Cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In Knoxville, TN. Posts: 6	How's It Feel? Dear Modular SVT Owners: Since Saturday I will be taking delivery of a 2010 SVT Cobra, (and this is the first time in over 25 years I have driven a stick shift) I was wondering if anyone has any "words of advise" as I drive the 4 hour trip from Laurens, SC to Knoxville, TN in a new Cobra???? (Is there a max. speed for first driving a new SVT Cobra???) Any help will be appreciated. Sincerely, Lou.Marino (AKA "2K10 KING COBRA")

09-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Sweeeeeet! You'll drive a couple of hundred miles from SC to TN and I would drive at varying speeds to break the engine in. Don't use the cruise control till after your road trip and definitely "ENJOY THE RIDE!!!" I just turned 400 miles on my 2009 and I'm starting to hear the supercharger more. The ride is so much better than my 04 but it does seem to take a little longer to spool up. I've set your status to "SCMC member" so you can post pics in the snakepit! Love that Grabber Blue!! Welcome to the SCMC! P.S. I moved this to the Shelby GT 500 forum... __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

09-07-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
93KingCobra I Love SVT Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 2,637	__________________ Phil SCMC #1015 1993 Reef Blue Coupe 1 of 243 1993 Cobra Black #4265 of 4993 Born on 6/9/1993 SOLD 2003 Cobra Black #5996 of 8394 Born on 3/14/2003 SOLD Member: "Texas Demon Hell Snakes who eat small children" secret society

09-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#5
MMX King Cobra MMX King Cobra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In Knoxville, TN. Posts: 6	Thanks For The Advise! Thanks to all the members who gave me their advise for last weekend's trip from Laurens, SC to Knoxville, TN in my new 2010 SVT Cobra in Grabber Blue. It sure did help, since the Ford dealer gave me no advise on this topic. I have put 500 miles on the Cobra in 5 days! It is taking some time to "learn" how to drive a 6-speed, however. I have enjoyed the navagation and Sync system, too. Eventhough, I ordered this Cobra "stripes-delete" I will be putting G.T. 500 rocker panel stripes in the 1968 Cobra-style, and adding decals from the 1978 King Cobra. I hope this will make the car appear more like a Cobra, than Shelby had intended. I will be attending the Ted Russell show and Ray Viles show in October in Knoxville. I hope to see some of you there! Your Friend in "Mustanging," MMX King Cobra

09-08-2009, 12:40 PM	#4
snakbitn SCMC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: monroe, n.c. Posts: 196	I highly reccomend smoking the tire's at about 400 miles just to get used to it! Look for pic's

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