Recent content by cobra23

Well, its time to get rid of the stock goodyears and get some MPSS replacements. Can anyone recommend a good installation shop in Northern Virginia? The Tire Rack lists some recommended installers but I am looking for feedback from real car guys, not someone driving an econobox. Thanks...

While the stock exhaust sounds pretty good, I have been looking to upgrade for a while. I know about Borla, FRPP, Magnaflow, etc. but the stainless works catback with the dual polished tips has caught my eye. It sounded good on youtube but I am soliciting comments from anyone who has one...

When I park my 13 in my level garage and don't drive it for a few days, it seems like it is stuck in gear when I try to back up. This is an intermittent problem. It feels like the hill assist feature is engaged but not sure. Sometimes I have to give it a lot of gas as I engage the clutch...

I need to take my 13 in for service and some warranty work. I bought the car in Richmond which is about 100 miles away. I am looking for recommendations for dealers in the Northern Virginia/DC area. i have been to Ourisman in Alexandria but was not impressed. Any suggestions would be...

A few weeks ago, I was in the garage and glanced under the rear of the car. I was surprised to see a puddle (2-3 tablespoons) of yellowish fluid on the floor. When I checked under the car, I saw the fluid was coming from the left rear shock. The shock is the adjustable one that is part of the...

I looked under my car this morning and saw a small oil spot on the garage floor by the left rear shock. Car has the adjustable suspension with about 700 miles. I jacked the car up and saw that there was a little oil at the bottom of the blue dust cover on the shock but not any obvious source of...

Has anyone bought a set of wheels to mount snow tires on? I am looking at 255 40 19s pirellis all around. I dont want to dismount and remount my stock tires. I think ford racing boss 302 ls wheels would work but would like to be sure before I buy. Thanks

Looking for a good dealership to service my 13 GT 500 in Northern Virginia. I can do oil changes myself but I am thinking of when I might need some warranty work (hopefully never). The dealer I bought from is outside of the local area. Appreciate any feedback.

I just got my quote from GEICO-1600 a year for full coverage of which 1000 is for 500 deductible collision. USAA total was 100 less. Live in Northern Virginia, 60 years old, no tickets. I was only paying 1100 per year for the same coverage on my 2010 GT 500. What are you guys paying? Thanks

I'd like to pass along some good info regarding trade in values. I just traded in a 2010 GT 500 for the 2013. Before I began searching, I valued my car on Kelly Blue Book and NADA. Both said 37K-38K. trade in value. When I got to the dealer, they quoted me a price from the Mannerheim auction...

So I had an 03 Cobra and I thought this car is fast. Then I got a 2010 GT 500 and I thought that it was really fast. But when I accelerated the 13 GT 500 I bought today up the freeway on ramp today for the first time I knew I had reached the promised land. This car is a monster. I had given...

My cobra is 5 years old with 40K miles. Has anyone replaced their radiator and heater hoses as preventive maintenance with this many miles? Thanks Cobra 23

My cobra is 5 years old with 40K miles. Is it necessary to change the drive belt and radiator hoses now? They all look fine to me but don't want a failure on the road. What do you all think?

Here is a TSB regarding problems with the rear end Drivetrain - L/S Differential Chatter on Low Speed Turns TSB 06-2-16 02/06/06 LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang, Explorer 2003-2004...

I am thinking about getting the SLP strut tower brace. Does anyone have one who can tell me if it made any difference with handling? Thanks Cobra23 :)