I might buy a Cobra.

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 06:38 AM

So, as much as I love my Mustang in all it's glory, I might buy a Cobra. Mostly because I crave the power that they have, the power that a 4V can handle, and because of the pretty sweet deal I just found locally.

There's a local guy where I am that is selling his "03 Cobra". I say it that way because it was originally an '01 V6 that was turned into an '03 Cobra. Only the seats, straight axle 8.8 rear, and the VIN remain.

It has: '03 supercharged cobra motor with 15k miles, MAC ceramic long tube headers, MAC prochamber, Flowmasters, Tremec 3650 5 speed with short throw shifter, 3.73 gears, Cobra brakes, 295x35x18 rears and 245x45x17 fronts, lowered springs, pillar gauges, Dynamat throughout, synthetics throughout. I test drove it and it felt and sounded awesome.

It was built by a local shop, MAS racing, who I definitely trust so I know the job was well done. He said right now with the 12 lb pulley that is on there right now it dyno's at 468 hp. He also has a 24 lb that comes with the car.

So, I'm thinking, the 8.8 rear on it is actually better to have than what came stock on the '03 Cobra, right? Having the VIN as an '01 V6 is nice for insurance too (you didn't hear me say that).

I'd like to hear some input on my buying this car, what some of you guys think of it. Also, if anyone is interested in buying my car, let me know. You can see it in my garage. I threw it on craigslist for shits and giggles:

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/car/266264336.html

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM

more pics

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM

FYI I would DEFINITELY get those rims painted black. I hate the red rim look. I don't like the side skirts either, I would replace those as well.

WilltheThrill · January 25th, 2007, 06:43 AM

yeah definitely paint those wheels, lol

WilltheThrill · January 25th, 2007, 06:50 AM

oh i see that it was converted by an actual shop, sounds like a good deal, but can u not find an actual 03-04 cobra, it was pretty simple for me, i had to drive 3 hours to san diego to get it but it was easy to find

Drgnracin72 · January 25th, 2007, 06:55 AM

what kinda $$$$ does he want for that. you can get real cobras for around 20 grand

ChrisJ · January 25th, 2007, 07:07 AM

De rice it a bit and its not bad...

Whats the price on it if you dont mind?

Also would you be taking your vehicle to stockish and selling it or keeping it as a toy?

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by WilltheThrill

oh i see that it was converted by an actual shop, sounds like a good deal, but can u not find an actual 03-04 cobra, it was pretty simple for me, i had to drive 3 hours to san diego to get it but it was easy to find

It's not that I can't find a real Cobra, they are easy to find, but always very expensive.

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

what kinda $$$$ does he want for that. you can get real cobras for around 20 grand

He listed it for $17,500 but told me when I went to look at it and test drive it that he would take $16,500.

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

De rice it a bit and its not bad...

Whats the price on it if you dont mind?

Also would you be taking your vehicle to stockish and selling it or keeping it as a toy?

I would sell it as is. I can't afford to have payments on three cars and a boat. Two cars are managable. My mustang right now is my toy car, and the Cobra would be too if I bought it.

ChrisJ · January 25th, 2007, 07:14 AM

What kind of number are we talking about for your current stang?

You can post the number here or pm it to me if you want to...

gills99stang · January 25th, 2007, 07:25 AM

Well I put it up on craiglist for $15k but that was spur of the moment. I'll entertain offers...

ChrisJ · January 25th, 2007, 07:48 AM

Can you send me a list of the mods please?

I know its in your garage but I just want a list with the specifics...I dont know if that makes sense or not...

sonicblue · January 25th, 2007, 08:38 AM

just my opinion but i wouldnt sell your car for that. alls you need is a power adder. you have a ton of work done to your car. a blower and you would be right there with that car. i think you would regret it in the long run.

ChrisJ · January 25th, 2007, 08:40 AM

I actually think he would be in better shape then that car if he put a poweradder on it...

When you do a swap like what has been done in the V6/Cobra you can and will run into alot of gremlins...

sonicblue · January 25th, 2007, 09:19 AM

yup thats kinda what iw as thinking

Timber · January 25th, 2007, 10:39 AM

Ditto that. If you really have to have a Cobra, get an original one. A converted V-6 car is going to have teething issues.

White99stang · January 25th, 2007, 11:09 AM

well Sean from MAS did the swap and i was there for most of it, it was a very clean swap and there was some bugs in the wiring harness to work out but Sean took care of it all. But i still think i would wait and try to come up with a little more money and buy a real 03 cobra, cause you can find them for about 22k in some places

DSEZ · January 25th, 2007, 11:16 AM

who the hell thought the rim color was a good idea?

White99stang · January 25th, 2007, 12:18 PM

you think thats bad, you should of seen it before, it had some gay ass red vinal all over it, he had a 00 cobra 4 wing, the hood scoop was on the roof, the thing was absolutley hidious.

January 25th, 2007, 06:38 AM	#1
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	I might buy a Cobra. So, as much as I love my Mustang in all it's glory, I might buy a Cobra. Mostly because I crave the power that they have, the power that a 4V can handle, and because of the pretty sweet deal I just found locally. There's a local guy where I am that is selling his "03 Cobra". I say it that way because it was originally an '01 V6 that was turned into an '03 Cobra. Only the seats, straight axle 8.8 rear, and the VIN remain. It has: '03 supercharged cobra motor with 15k miles, MAC ceramic long tube headers, MAC prochamber, Flowmasters, Tremec 3650 5 speed with short throw shifter, 3.73 gears, Cobra brakes, 295x35x18 rears and 245x45x17 fronts, lowered springs, pillar gauges, Dynamat throughout, synthetics throughout. I test drove it and it felt and sounded awesome. It was built by a local shop, MAS racing, who I definitely trust so I know the job was well done. He said right now with the 12 lb pulley that is on there right now it dyno's at 468 hp. He also has a 24 lb that comes with the car. So, I'm thinking, the 8.8 rear on it is actually better to have than what came stock on the '03 Cobra, right? Having the VIN as an '01 V6 is nice for insurance too (you didn't hear me say that). I'd like to hear some input on my buying this car, what some of you guys think of it. Also, if anyone is interested in buying my car, let me know. You can see it in my garage. I threw it on craigslist for shits and giggles: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/car/266264336.html __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab Last edited by gills99stang; November 9th, 2007 at 06:16 PM.

January 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#2
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	more pics more pics __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab Last edited by gills99stang; November 9th, 2007 at 06:16 PM.

January 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#3
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	FYI I would DEFINITELY get those rims painted black. I hate the red rim look. I don't like the side skirts either, I would replace those as well. __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

January 25th, 2007, 06:55 AM	#6
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	what kinda $$$$ does he want for that. you can get real cobras for around 20 grand __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 25th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	De rice it a bit and its not bad... Whats the price on it if you dont mind? Also would you be taking your vehicle to stockish and selling it or keeping it as a toy? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 25th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#11
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	What kind of number are we talking about for your current stang? You can post the number here or pm it to me if you want to... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 25th, 2007, 07:25 AM	#12
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well I put it up on craiglist for $15k but that was spur of the moment. I'll entertain offers... __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

January 25th, 2007, 07:48 AM	#13
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Can you send me a list of the mods please? I know its in your garage but I just want a list with the specifics...I dont know if that makes sense or not... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 25th, 2007, 08:38 AM	#14
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	just my opinion but i wouldnt sell your car for that. alls you need is a power adder. you have a ton of work done to your car. a blower and you would be right there with that car. i think you would regret it in the long run. __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

January 25th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#15
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I actually think he would be in better shape then that car if he put a poweradder on it... When you do a swap like what has been done in the V6/Cobra you can and will run into alot of gremlins... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 25th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#16
sonicblue Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dalzell, south carolina Posts: 1,436 iTrader: 0 reviews	yup thats kinda what iw as thinking __________________ 1990 5.0 getting all fixed up for next season 2004 mustang gt 520rwhp, 491 trq sold

January 25th, 2007, 10:39 AM	#17
Timber Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No point mentioning those bats... Posts: 867 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ditto that. If you really have to have a Cobra, get an original one. A converted V-6 car is going to have teething issues. __________________

January 25th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#18
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	well Sean from MAS did the swap and i was there for most of it, it was a very clean swap and there was some bugs in the wiring harness to work out but Sean took care of it all. But i still think i would wait and try to come up with a little more money and buy a real 03 cobra, cause you can find them for about 22k in some places __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

January 25th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#20
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	you think thats bad, you should of seen it before, it had some gay ass red vinal all over it, he had a 00 cobra 4 wing, the hood scoop was on the roof, the thing was absolutley hidious. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

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