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1badgvr4
03-01-2009, 11:33 PM
Any body on IA own a cobra how do you like it.MPG, parts etc.
antiv6
03-02-2009, 12:10 AM
I like it a lot, mpg wise its good for what it is. They respond very well to modifications and can handle over 600 rwhp without rebuilding the motor. with just basic bolt ons they make 450-460hp and 475 ish tq. Downside is they are a bit heavy and the irs can be annoying sometimes but overall its great car for the price. If you want a bunch of responses id suggest posting on http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-81/
Dwisforme05
03-02-2009, 09:28 AM
its pretty inexpensive to swap the IRS to a solid axel aswell. you can get a whole take off rear end with 3.73's or 4.10s for right around 600-800 bucks.
antiv6
03-02-2009, 10:01 AM
Well if you ever wanted to switch to a solid rear there's tons of people with gt's and mach 1s that will strait up trade for irs. But you can build it to remove wheel hop by upgrading all of the bushings
AnthonyF
03-02-2009, 10:33 AM
I like it a lot, mpg wise its good for what it is. They respond very well to modifications and can handle over 600 rwhp without rebuilding the motor. with just basic bolt ons they make 450-460hp and 475 ish tq. Downside is they are a bit heavy and the irs can be annoying sometimes but overall its great car for the price. If you want a bunch of responses id suggest posting on http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminator-81/

Very well said. I've driven a few but know quite a bit about them. Only "disadvantage" would be the IRS suspension. BUT the IRS is meant for corners, not drag.But like antiv6 said, you can swap a solid rear axle in there easily.

The 03-04 is prob in the top 5 for Best Bang For Buck.

-Ant.
1badgvr4
03-02-2009, 10:07 PM
Very well said. I've driven a few but know quite a bit about them. Only "disadvantage" would be the IRS suspension. BUT the IRS is meant for corners, not drag.But like antiv6 said, you can swap a solid rear axle in there easily.

The 03-04 is prob in the top 5 for Best Bang For Buck.

-Ant.
I want it, but im still trying to see if I want to jump into payments.
Dwisforme05
03-02-2009, 10:27 PM
DO IT.

no pressure lol.
1badgvr4
03-02-2009, 10:53 PM
Heres the car
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/KippSRT4/dsc04687jx2.jpg
JITB
03-02-2009, 11:37 PM
MYSTIC GORGEOUS!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/KippSRT4/dsc04687jx2.jpg
mp5o
03-02-2009, 11:57 PM
its pretty inexpensive to swap the IRS to a solid axel aswell. you can get a whole take off rear end with 3.73's or 4.10s for right around 600-800 bucks.

Wow... Thats fuckin awesome... A SRA swap for GTO's are like 4000+

We can handle 600 too though :)

...Oh and wheel hop? I said hello to Bias Ply tires and Good bye to wheel hop a long time ago :yes:
1badgvr4
03-02-2009, 11:58 PM
MYSTIC GORGEOUS!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/KippSRT4/dsc04687jx2.jpg
Thanks for that.Now time to get approved for this loan.
tj1986c
03-03-2009, 10:23 AM
Heres the car
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/KippSRT4/dsc04687jx2.jpg

I love that color!! I know a guy in Birmingham selling a mystic teal cobra that I wouldn't mind having. Does it have the matching seats?
AnthonyF
03-03-2009, 10:34 AM
How many mystics are sold? I've never seen that color before. Is it custom?

-Ant.
antiv6
03-03-2009, 11:52 AM
They were made only in 2004, the number of mystic convertibles was higher than any other color convertible produced in 04, and for coupes only black and silver had more produced than mystic. The seats in mystic cars matched the exterior and so did the steering wheel i think.

http://yellowmustangregistry.com/Production04Cobra.html
2004 production numbers
Mysti-Chrome Coupes 515
Mystic-Chrome Convertibles 495
okra1981
03-05-2009, 10:50 AM
Yeah, I'd find other ways around wheel hop other than getting rid of IRS. I always thought of that as a selling feature for the Cobra, well that and the engine (but who seriously cares about all of that power).
DieselNuts
03-05-2009, 11:01 AM
I loved mine for the time that I had it, but it was my daily driver which I didnt like, but only because it was my baby and I hated racking up miles.

I've seen a terminator w/a twin turbo setup, STOCK block, cams, heads, pistons and rods make 873hp on race gas. His street setup was in the 600s.

Here it is:

TT Cobra (http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/terminators-buy-sell-254/558346-03-twin-turbo-mineral-gray-cobra-24k-miles-sale.html)
Evil Goat
03-05-2009, 12:31 PM
...Oh and wheel hop? I said hello to Bias Ply tires and Good bye to wheel hop a long time ago :yes:


same here, no hop, just wrinkle ;)


i will own an 03/04 someday as i love mustangs, my wifes car is now paid for and shes looking at getting into racing as well....maybe shell end up with it :)
OnURleft
03-05-2009, 02:17 PM
I love the 03-04's. Now is the time to buy if you got the money. I can see myself owning one of those cars for fun someday