HI ALL!!! New member on the forums!

Tman · 11-29-2004, 01:17 PM

Hi everyone!! I recently bought a black 03 Cobra convertible with around 17000 miles, used to own a 99GT convertible 5spd all NA in the past but when I hit high mileage I had to let the car go. Ive been in the import tuning scene as well and have my share of experience but this car is a completely different beast I have on my hands,hehe, so I will definetely need some help from you guys! Currently I also own a 03 Accord V6 6spd with a few mods on it but since I drive a lot the Cobra will be used less since its a way nicer car which I want to keep for a LONG time!!

Btw I live in BC., Canada and hopefully I meet some members here from Canada as well, so far Ive read the forums and you guys are great and helpfull and none of the bs you usually see on other forums.
Once again HELLO!!

NewFoundPower · 11-29-2004, 03:00 PM

Welcome to the board!!! Hopefully we can influence you to get rid of that ricer

J/K. Glad to have you.

-D-

InfamousSVT · 11-29-2004, 07:03 PM

Welcome to the board! There's plenty of helpfull people here!

Congrats on purchasing the Cobra!

**Firme** · 11-29-2004, 07:14 PM

welcome to the board. Congrats on the Cobra

crunchit · 11-29-2004, 08:20 PM

Welcome, Great Board

**cobrabitn** · 11-29-2004, 08:30 PM

Welcome to our little part of cyberspace Tman. We do have a member in Vancouver, B.C. Bruce is a very good member I might add. We hope you'l consider being an "official" member of the club and get to enjoy all of the benefits the club has to offer every Cobra owner.

Tman · 11-29-2004, 09:25 PM

Thanks guys!!

Sniperfox · 11-29-2004, 11:35 PM

Welcome aboard. My wife says "hail Canada...stand on guard for thee!" She's from Ontario.

Tman · 12-09-2004, 01:34 PM

Hehe, thanks!! I used to live in Ontario as well, in Kitchener/Waterloo to be exact.
Thanks!

ausie · 12-11-2004, 10:55 AM

Welcome to the SCMC Tman!, Keep the ricer, you will need it for the bad weather since the Cobra is not keen on ice or snow.

casey99COBRA · 12-11-2004, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausie

Welcome to the SCMC Tman!, Keep the ricer, you will need it for the bad weather since the Cobra is not keen on ice or snow.

isn't that the truth!!!! I was up in the canyons at the girl friends house. an hour before i left it started snowing, but nothing where i thought i would be stuck in the parkinglot at her condo. a whole frickin 2 inches of snow and i could not even move! I ended up spending the night over there which was not too bad

. i don't think it matters what tires you have, you are screwed in any snow with a stang. chains would have been helpful though.

Tman · 12-11-2004, 04:00 PM

Hehe, I hear ya guys!! Even though it doesnt really snow here, maybe 2 weeks out of a year but I still need something to move around especially in heavy traffic.

03 cobra toy · 12-12-2004, 11:57 AM

Welcome to board...

ausie · 12-12-2004, 12:06 PM

For those of you who are foolish to venture out in the snow with a Cobra (like myself for instance), I would recommend to get the low profile high performance snow tire. Summer tires may work great and have super traction but that is only when the road surface temperatures are above 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C). Goodyear Eagle F1's (stock) are summer tires only. Getting on a snow covered road (even a dusting) would be a disaster. IF you opt for custom wheels, keep your old factory wheels for the snow tires. If you have an alternate vehicle which is better yet. I have yet to attempt to drive the 04 Cobra in the snow, and I do not plan on it. I have driven my 01 in the snow and there was a definate difference between All season tires to dedicated snow tires. Just an FYI, nothing more, don't risk crashing your pony with summer tires on it in the snow. You will not go anywhere, and if you are on a hill the car will slide out of control even if the wheels are not rotating. Not to mention all that road salt which will corrode your car by spring time. As for the 03/04 Cobras, there is far more torque created at 2000 RPM than a 99/01 makes in peak, so my guess is that you are better off not driving it in the snow.

03 cobra toy · 12-12-2004, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausie

For those of you who are foolish to venture out in the snow with a Cobra (like myself for instance), I would recommend to get the low profile high performance snow tire. Summer tires may work great and have super traction but that is only when the road surface temperatures are above 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C). Goodyear Eagle F1's (stock) are summer tires only. Getting on a snow covered road (even a dusting) would be a disaster. IF you opt for custom wheels, keep your old factory wheels for the snow tires. If you have an alternate vehicle which is better yet. I have yet to attempt to drive the 04 Cobra in the snow, and I do not plan on it. I have driven my 01 in the snow and there was a definate difference between All season tires to dedicated snow tires. Just an FYI, nothing more, don't risk crashing your pony with summer tires on it in the snow. You will not go anywhere, and if you are on a hill the car will slide out of control even if the wheels are not rotating. Not to mention all that road salt which will corrode your car by spring time. As for the 03/04 Cobras, there is far more torque created at 2000 RPM than a 99/01 makes in peak, so my guess is that you are better off not driving it in the snow.

What's snow??

11-29-2004, 01:17 PM	#1
Tman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Surrey, BC., Canada Posts: 12	HI ALL!!! New member on the forums! Hi everyone!! I recently bought a black 03 Cobra convertible with around 17000 miles, used to own a 99GT convertible 5spd all NA in the past but when I hit high mileage I had to let the car go. Ive been in the import tuning scene as well and have my share of experience but this car is a completely different beast I have on my hands,hehe, so I will definetely need some help from you guys! Currently I also own a 03 Accord V6 6spd with a few mods on it but since I drive a lot the Cobra will be used less since its a way nicer car which I want to keep for a LONG time!! Btw I live in BC., Canada and hopefully I meet some members here from Canada as well, so far Ive read the forums and you guys are great and helpfull and none of the bs you usually see on other forums. Once again HELLO!!

11-29-2004, 03:00 PM	#2
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11-29-2004, 07:03 PM	#3
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11-29-2004, 08:30 PM	#6
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Welcome to our little part of cyberspace Tman. We do have a member in Vancouver, B.C. Bruce is a very good member I might add. We hope you'l consider being an "official" member of the club and get to enjoy all of the benefits the club has to offer every Cobra owner.

11-29-2004, 09:25 PM	#7
Tman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Surrey, BC., Canada Posts: 12	Thanks guys!!

12-09-2004, 01:34 PM	#9
Tman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Surrey, BC., Canada Posts: 12	Hehe, thanks!! I used to live in Ontario as well, in Kitchener/Waterloo to be exact. Thanks!

12-11-2004, 10:55 AM	#10
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Welcome to the SCMC Tman!, Keep the ricer, you will need it for the bad weather since the Cobra is not keen on ice or snow. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

12-11-2004, 04:00 PM	#12
Tman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Surrey, BC., Canada Posts: 12	Hehe, I hear ya guys!! Even though it doesnt really snow here, maybe 2 weeks out of a year but I still need something to move around especially in heavy traffic.

12-12-2004, 11:57 AM	#13
03 cobra toy Track Dog... Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kingwood,Tx Posts: 2,015	Welcome to board... __________________ Track is Crack !! 03 Cobra Sold.... 13 GT500

12-12-2004, 12:06 PM	#14
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	For those of you who are foolish to venture out in the snow with a Cobra (like myself for instance), I would recommend to get the low profile high performance snow tire. Summer tires may work great and have super traction but that is only when the road surface temperatures are above 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C). Goodyear Eagle F1's (stock) are summer tires only. Getting on a snow covered road (even a dusting) would be a disaster. IF you opt for custom wheels, keep your old factory wheels for the snow tires. If you have an alternate vehicle which is better yet. I have yet to attempt to drive the 04 Cobra in the snow, and I do not plan on it. I have driven my 01 in the snow and there was a definate difference between All season tires to dedicated snow tires. Just an FYI, nothing more, don't risk crashing your pony with summer tires on it in the snow. You will not go anywhere, and if you are on a hill the car will slide out of control even if the wheels are not rotating. Not to mention all that road salt which will corrode your car by spring time. As for the 03/04 Cobras, there is far more torque created at 2000 RPM than a 99/01 makes in peak, so my guess is that you are better off not driving it in the snow. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

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