What is it about my car...................

NewFoundPower · 03-05-2005, 11:31 AM

That makes every d**n pickup truck that pulls up next to me want to race? Vettes? No. Camaros? No. Any cars? No. Just trucks. I don't get it. Z-71 and Tundras tend to lead the pack in this annoyance too. Anybody else having this problem?

-D-

Big Daddy · 03-05-2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewFoundPower

That makes every d**n pickup truck that pulls up next to me want to race? Vettes? No. Camaros? No. Any cars? No. Just trucks. I don't get it. Z-71 and Tundras tend to lead the pack in this annoyance too. Anybody else having this problem?

-D-

Not really just slow Cobra's and slower 350-Z's!

**93KingCobra** · 03-05-2005, 01:49 PM

Yea I had a Tundra try and mess with me some time ago....looser

sssvtcobra · 03-05-2005, 02:00 PM

Never had that problem with the trucks. Don't see alot of vettes around here. Camaro wise all you see is just the z-28's. Although I have had some of those annoying rice rockets try to give me a run. All have them have been kids. I don't think they know what a cobra has, I think they just think it's a regular mustang. Not one that has 400hp.

Whenever you throw them the money sign after the first run they don't even look over. I wonder why

NewFoundPower · 03-05-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Not really just slow Cobra's and slower 350-Z's!

I seem to remeber a certain incident with an SUV at an intersection here in town. What was it again? A Suburban that wanted to race you?

-D-

BadMoFo · 03-05-2005, 04:54 PM

you know thats the funny thing, I get trucks and piece of crap family cars that always want to tear off the line at a stop lite like I am going to waste my gas on them? and then you can see the excitment in the eyes as they are pulling ahead like they did something when I am setting there granny shifting. never do you get any fun like vets or camaros.

Big Daddy · 03-05-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewFoundPower

I seem to remeber a certain incident with an SUV at an intersection here in town. What was it again? A Suburban that wanted to race you?

-D-

I said not really! But yes every now and then some idiot in a Tundra or a SUV thinks he's fast!

That SUV almost wrecked going through the intersection and I bet his wife who was in the passanger seat probably beat the S**T out of him!

jack · 03-05-2005, 08:17 PM

I dont have to much of a problem with anyone but big 4x4 trucks and honda's. But after a little throttle most of them give me a

and drive on.

crunchit · 03-06-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewFoundPower

That makes every d**n pickup truck that pulls up next to me want to race? Vettes? No. Camaros? No. Any cars? No. Just trucks. I don't get it. Z-71 and Tundras tend to lead the pack in this annoyance too. Anybody else having this problem?

-D-

Just happened to me about an hour ago on my way to work. And it was only 7:30 on a Sunday Morning! What makes it worse with these trucks is that if you don't get away from them they feel compelled to drive right in front of you even if the other lanes are free.

I feel your pain...

On another note, I had a run in with a new GT last night on the parkway. Nothing too major due to the fact that there were many cars on the road. I will say however that I was very impressed with it's display of power when he downshifted and gunned it. I really didn't want to compete with him as much as observe, so I let him take the lead as we were zipping from lane to lane and tried to listen to the car and check out it's handeling. I have never heard one before when opened up, but if that was the stock exhaust I heard, it had a nice growl. I would imagine that with a supercharger it would be a major contender.

cobracrazy · 03-06-2005, 10:21 AM

I always have the kids with the Hondas doing stupid stuff. Usually they have lowered cars with upgraded air intake and exhaust. I have owned many Hondas, my daily driver is an Accord, and I am not sure what gives these kids the impression that thier Honda is fast.

I was at an import speed shop once when the owner was putting a turbocharger onto an Acura. I asked him how fast these imports are when tricked out with turbochargers, BOV and the like. He said they could run in the mid 13 sec range in the 1/4. (BIG DEAL!!!!)

ausie · 03-06-2005, 10:54 AM

I usually get the family mini van with one of those round stickers on the back (mostly soccer balls and once in a while Penn State mountain lion paw prints). I think it is due to the cat-back on the car since their attempt is to get in front so they can hear their cell phone conversation.

I have stirred up a nice 01 Corvette a few weeks ago. I was not in the mood to play around (tired and had a few beers) and the police were out in full force making sure the bulevard stays as boring as the posted speed limit dictates. I did stop and talk to the Corvette driver after he pulled over into a parking lot. I told the driver his car sounded great since he let it rip when he passed me. His response was that my car sounded better than his. He was disappointed that I declined to race around on the highways, even though I only had two beers but it was the wise thing to do. Since we both go to the same drag strip, perhaps there we could take home some bragging rights. He claimed his car would run 12.2 in the quarter with a 115mph trap speed. Most of the 01 Corvettes I have seen run 106 @ 13.4 seconds in stock trim.

NewFoundPower · 03-06-2005, 12:40 PM

[QUOTE=ausie]I usually get the family mini van with one of those round stickers on the back (mostly soccer balls and once in a while Penn State mountain lion paw prints). I think it is due to the cat-back on the car since their attempt is to get in front so they can hear their cell phone conversation.QUOTE]

That is hilarious!!! Last night I was driving around town at midnight just to get out of the house. I was jamming to the radio with my windows rolled down and didn't notice the little hatchback civic with the huge fartcannon that pulled up next to me. When he punched the gas he startled me because the car was sooo lound (in that fartcannon sort of way) so I had to repay the favor by pulling up next to him and getting my exhaust right next to his open window, a downshift to 2 and I filled his ears with decibels of that cobra goodness.

-D-

joebrink1 · 03-06-2005, 08:25 PM

I have an 04 Cobra that's stock except for a set of Borla Stinger Cat-backs. I have raced some other cars and so far none have come close to matching me. These cars are pretty awesome right from the factory.

It does seem like a lot of people want to try you. I also don't think most people know what's in the Cobra. I had a WRX STI pull up along side of me on the highway. I pushed it back into 3rd gear and floored it. Instantly I jumped about 2 car lengths in front of him. After about 4 seconds I was 5 or 6 cars in front of him and the Borla exhaust was roaring. No contest! I let off of it and granny shifted up to 6th gear. The

Scooparu

kept it floored and eventually flew by. Afterwards I think the guy still thought he had the quickest car on the road.

You gotta love what these cars can do! I plan on some mods to increaase the HP this spring, but even stock these cars are a lot of fun.

The Cobra rules
Joe B

ausie · 03-07-2005, 07:49 AM

Most kids or other drivers will test to see how fast your car is or how quick they will be lost in an instant of boost from the supercharger. For one, since there are far less cobra's out there not too many can recognize them. And secondly since most of thier vehicles were scrap yard treasures, they may assume that what you are driving is nothing more than a decal job (similar to what they are driving). I still remember the idot who tried to challenge me in a VW jetta. When the light turned green, I just sat there while he punched the throttle and spun the front wheels loose. Dang car was all over the road as well as in my lane. If I just pulled out to keep up, he would have hit me. I guess it is that whishful thinking that they are driving something else that makes them belive that thier vehicle can take on the world. Perhaps just a misguided EGO.

FearTheSnake · 03-07-2005, 09:53 AM

I haven't had problems w/ Pickup's or SUV's as much as just pieces of Crap pulling up beside me at lights. Just last nite on the way home from Zaxby's a ragged-out! beat all to hell Grand-Am full of kids ragged me all the way thru town wanting me to hit it.

With gas now hitting $2.05 a gallon, gonna be a little more selective with who to mix it up with.

03-05-2005, 11:31 AM	#1
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	What is it about my car................... That makes every dn pickup truck that pulls up next to me want to race? Vettes? No. Camaros? No. Any cars? No. Just trucks. I don't get it. Z-71 and Tundras tend to lead the pack in this annoyance too. Anybody else having this problem? -D- __________________ #2470 of 3768 JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter Bassani Cat-back MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats SS Bumper Inserts Kenny Brown Springs Kenny Brown C/C Plates Kenny Brown IRS Bushings DS-G3s**

03-05-2005, 01:49 PM	#3
93KingCobra I Love SVT Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 2,637	Yea I had a Tundra try and mess with me some time ago....looser __________________ 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

03-05-2005, 02:00 PM	#4
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	Never had that problem with the trucks. Don't see alot of vettes around here. Camaro wise all you see is just the z-28's. Although I have had some of those annoying rice rockets try to give me a run. All have them have been kids. I don't think they know what a cobra has, I think they just think it's a regular mustang. Not one that has 400hp. Whenever you throw them the money sign after the first run they don't even look over. I wonder why __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

03-05-2005, 04:54 PM	#6
BadMoFo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 475	you know thats the funny thing, I get trucks and piece of crap family cars that always want to tear off the line at a stop lite like I am going to waste my gas on them? and then you can see the excitment in the eyes as they are pulling ahead like they did something when I am setting there granny shifting. never do you get any fun like vets or camaros. __________________

03-05-2005, 08:17 PM	#8
jack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rutledge, TN Posts: 141	I dont have to much of a problem with anyone but big 4x4 trucks and honda's. But after a little throttle most of them give me a and drive on. __________________ MGW Shifter/Red Handle 3.00 Upper Pulley JDM Air Filter Hypertech Programmer Metco Idler Pulleys Magnaflow Exhaust Next Ported S/C

03-06-2005, 10:21 AM	#10
cobracrazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VA Posts: 216	I always have the kids with the Hondas doing stupid stuff. Usually they have lowered cars with upgraded air intake and exhaust. I have owned many Hondas, my daily driver is an Accord, and I am not sure what gives these kids the impression that thier Honda is fast. I was at an import speed shop once when the owner was putting a turbocharger onto an Acura. I asked him how fast these imports are when tricked out with turbochargers, BOV and the like. He said they could run in the mid 13 sec range in the 1/4. (BIG DEAL!!!!)

03-06-2005, 10:54 AM	#11
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I usually get the family mini van with one of those round stickers on the back (mostly soccer balls and once in a while Penn State mountain lion paw prints). I think it is due to the cat-back on the car since their attempt is to get in front so they can hear their cell phone conversation. I have stirred up a nice 01 Corvette a few weeks ago. I was not in the mood to play around (tired and had a few beers) and the police were out in full force making sure the bulevard stays as boring as the posted speed limit dictates. I did stop and talk to the Corvette driver after he pulled over into a parking lot. I told the driver his car sounded great since he let it rip when he passed me. His response was that my car sounded better than his. He was disappointed that I declined to race around on the highways, even though I only had two beers but it was the wise thing to do. Since we both go to the same drag strip, perhaps there we could take home some bragging rights. He claimed his car would run 12.2 in the quarter with a 115mph trap speed. Most of the 01 Corvettes I have seen run 106 @ 13.4 seconds in stock trim. __________________ 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

03-06-2005, 12:40 PM	#12
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	[QUOTE=ausie]I usually get the family mini van with one of those round stickers on the back (mostly soccer balls and once in a while Penn State mountain lion paw prints). I think it is due to the cat-back on the car since their attempt is to get in front so they can hear their cell phone conversation.QUOTE] That is hilarious!!! Last night I was driving around town at midnight just to get out of the house. I was jamming to the radio with my windows rolled down and didn't notice the little hatchback civic with the huge fartcannon that pulled up next to me. When he punched the gas he startled me because the car was sooo lound (in that fartcannon sort of way) so I had to repay the favor by pulling up next to him and getting my exhaust right next to his open window, a downshift to 2 and I filled his ears with decibels of that cobra goodness. -D- __________________ *#2470 of 3768* JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter *Bassani Cat-back* *MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats* *SS Bumper Inserts* *Kenny Brown Springs* *Kenny Brown C/C Plates* *Kenny Brown IRS Bushings* *DS-G3s*

03-06-2005, 08:25 PM	#13
joebrink1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4	I have an 04 Cobra that's stock except for a set of Borla Stinger Cat-backs. I have raced some other cars and so far none have come close to matching me. These cars are pretty awesome right from the factory. It does seem like a lot of people want to try you. I also don't think most people know what's in the Cobra. I had a WRX STI pull up along side of me on the highway. I pushed it back into 3rd gear and floored it. Instantly I jumped about 2 car lengths in front of him. After about 4 seconds I was 5 or 6 cars in front of him and the Borla exhaust was roaring. No contest! I let off of it and granny shifted up to 6th gear. The Scooparu kept it floored and eventually flew by. Afterwards I think the guy still thought he had the quickest car on the road. You gotta love what these cars can do! I plan on some mods to increaase the HP this spring, but even stock these cars are a lot of fun. The Cobra rules Joe B

03-07-2005, 07:49 AM	#14
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	Most kids or other drivers will test to see how fast your car is or how quick they will be lost in an instant of boost from the supercharger. For one, since there are far less cobra's out there not too many can recognize them. And secondly since most of thier vehicles were scrap yard treasures, they may assume that what you are driving is nothing more than a decal job (similar to what they are driving). I still remember the idot who tried to challenge me in a VW jetta. When the light turned green, I just sat there while he punched the throttle and spun the front wheels loose. Dang car was all over the road as well as in my lane. If I just pulled out to keep up, he would have hit me. I guess it is that whishful thinking that they are driving something else that makes them belive that thier vehicle can take on the world. Perhaps just a misguided EGO. __________________ 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

03-07-2005, 09:53 AM	#15
FearTheSnake Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 86	Some of these posts are classics...lol... I haven't had problems w/ Pickup's or SUV's as much as just pieces of Crap pulling up beside me at lights. Just last nite on the way home from Zaxby's a ragged-out! beat all to hell Grand-Am full of kids ragged me all the way thru town wanting me to hit it. With gas now hitting $2.05 a gallon, gonna be a little more selective with who to mix it up with.

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