Recent content by TOC

Traction always seems to be one of the biggest problems I have with this car. Whether at the track or on the street, and after having ridden in a new AMG E55, which comes factory equipped with a TC that makes launching that car child’s play, I'm convinced that a good traction control system...

GOOD A Montgomery, WV policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but found one day he wasn't getting many. Leaving he spot to investigate, he discovered the problem, , , a 12-year-old boy was standing up the roadside with a hand painted sign, which read "RADAR TRAP AHEAD". The...

I noticed that when I start my car after cooling overnight it seems to have a tapping noise until the motor is warm and then it pretty much goes away. Sounds a bit like a solid lifter cam. I'm thinking piston slap, but my Lightning, which also has forged pistons is quiet on cold start (one...

Have any of you noticed how the police check out your new Cobra's ? The other day I was driving my 03 Sonic Blue coupe between Houston and Corpus Christi, TX. Had the cruise control set at about 70 MPH (which is the speed limit). About halfway through my trip I passed a DPS Trooper that...

New to this site and was wondering if anyone has taken their 03 Cobra to an open track event yet, as I'd appreciate any input. I will be purchasing a spare set of wheels and tires. Like to stay with the same size front and rear, so I can rotate them front to back. Looks like the least...