Recent content by chknhwk

My junk. The Hawk brakes are for PBR calipers ($65): The rear rotors are for a '98 SVT Contour ($30) (slight rust): The Optima battery has never been installed ($40): The HID kit is for a Cobra and whatever other cars use those style headlights. 9007 (eBay special) ($100)...

I'm kinda curious as to who's been on the track yet this year and where. If you haven't been yet, what's your first scheduled event, paid or not? I want to try to meet up with some other track junkies from the forums this year if possible. This year is going to be tight for me as I just...

Warped rotor myth. Synopsis: rotors generally don't 'warp.' If you have shuddering issues try rebedding your brakes. Brake pad bedding FAQ. Stoptech recommended procedures for brake pad bedding on stock brake kits. How to: remove pad deposits from rotors. Brake fluid 101...

I don't know any other way to put it other than should I just move up to 275/40/17 street tires or get a cheaper 'R' compound tires in 245/45/17's? I have spent about two years on street tires because I'm concerned with learning car control more than going fast. After doing the Grand Course...

Some websites allow you to set 'Favorite Threads' and view just them. Does this version allow that? I can't seem to find it... It goes a long way to reducing the number of threads on the main page if you don't want to through other threads. Just a suggestion/question. :burnout:

I looked for advice on how to resize pictures without them getting too pixelated (I have Adobe PS but lack the experience) but didn't have too much luck. Soooo...anyone want to help with this? I'd like to make this my new avatar.

Anybody running a three inch cat-back exhaust? Only thing I could find is the Mac exhaust and that's a chambered muffler (no good for turbos) and something from Torquetechexhaust but they don't offer them for '98's (only '99 up GT's) which would have to be modified. If you look on...

Hey man, I've been trying to get in touch with you. Those brake brackets are $175 a piece through Baer and since I paid you a specific amount for the entire brake kit I don't want to have to spend another $350 on top of that. Please get back to me.

At 60 mph in fifth she's running ~ 2300 RPM where my cobra is right at 2k RPM with the stock rears. I tried figuring out the gears using just a direct ratio with that information and I came up with 3.75. However, using the Corral gear calculator we're getting 4.22's. :( :shrug: Can anyone...

What'chu tink? To go with my 'CHKNHWK' on my SVT Contour... :D

Trying to get some information on this company and I was wondering if anyone had the Kaminari sides on their Cobras... Any help would be appreciated!!

Anybody have any brake upgrades with the stock '98 style Cobra wheels? I do open track and HPDE events a lot and am looking at upgrading the brakes. I want to try to stay away from 18" wheels b/c I like how the car rides now - not too much side wall flex stock. I'm looking up the Alcon stuff...

Anybody on here have one? I found a guy with one for sale sans turbo cartridges, oil lines and aftercooler shroud. This thing is going for cheap but I'm trying to determine if it would be worth it monetarily? Rara says the turbos would cost me $2300 a piece but I think with a little shopping...

Can someone either show me how to or turn these into one of those phasing gif images? I want the 3/4 shots then the side shots, alternating cars. Thanks! If I exceed my bandwidth you should still be able to follow the links and d/l the pics, correct? I don't know how to attach -...

What would you guys recommend for my '98 Cobra for track duty: '95 Cobra R's or '00 Cobra R's? These will be dedicated for track duty with Toyo R-Compound tires. I like the sidewalls on the 17's due to load bearing capability and impact deflection but the cornering ability on the 18" wheels...