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    Original Chrome with some bubbling.

    So I finally got around to cleaning up my OEM Chromes. Been meaning to do this for YEARS. Wow what a difference. However I wish I had the foresight to think about the condition of the wheel before I went though the trouble. Is there any remedy people have used for this other than getting the...
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    03 Cobra Boiling from Radiator Cap

    Been a while since ive lurked these boards, hopefully you guys have some insight. Had 2 monitors still not readying for my inspection so I was taking it through the cycles today (90 degrees today). about 25 minutes into driving we start smelling burning coming from the vents. a minute later...
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    Cobra Vs Cobra (First run with car)

    Had my first run with the car since the new tune tonight. Leaving a car show at Billy Joels old motorcycle shop, cruising home alongside my buddy and his notch we come up to a 3 lane light with a black terminator. We give each other a nod in appreciation and I thought it was going to end...
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    jeep wranglers

    My s10 has begun to get on my nerves as of the last year and its an xtreme so the 2wd really proves almost useless. So im in the market for a decent giddy up around town truck. Towing isnt too much of a concern but prefer 4 wheel drive. My budget at most is about 8k but my real problem is I...
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    First Dyno Tune.

    I just want to throw a huge thanks to Dan and the guys at Realspeed in Bohemia, NY. got to my appointment 5 minutes early and from the second I handed over the keys Dan went right to work. Turns out I'm right in the sweet spot as far as mods go all while getting the most out of my stock pump...
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    Gotta start em early...

    4 years old on her bday. I let her take it for a spin
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    Seatbelts..

    I cant stand these ****ing seatbelts. Maybe its just me but I just spent like 10 minutes sitting in my car to come home just trying to underp my belt. it just folds on the pillar mount almost every time I pull it far enough to actually click around myself. Then I gotta do this back and forth...
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    Powercoating calipers

    So my brother happens to have his own powder-coating set up at his house and is willing to let me refinish my calipers as they are fading. Im gonna Prob go with Red again with black lettering. My question is can you or can you not powder coat the caliper assembled? I searched but i'm...
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    Searching for a 4 Banger

    Looking for a clean 87-93 4 cyl, running car. Preferably in the NY,PA,NJ area. and a hatch but am open to coupes. No convertibles. Looking to spend around $2500 Max.
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    Yet another "What plate" thread

    So Ive been saving plates as I think of them and check their availability. Some aren't so original but these are what aren't taken. Pic of car for ref. Plates: (Obscure but relevant) I have a few more on my home computer ill upload when I get home, but tell me what yas think.
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    Idle/throttle acting funky after vigorous goosing

    Driving down the road at about 1800-2k rpms in 3rd and needed to get ahead of someone so I goosed it a bit to about 3500 and went on my way. On the next red light I notice my idle is sitting at about 1k. From then on the throttle felt alot more sensitive trying to shift and just drive in...
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    Fathers Day Car Show

    Figured id pop on and share some photos I snapped while at a local car event the county sponsored. Proceeds went to the "Nassau County Sherriffs COBA Widow's and Childrens Fund". Had be well over 500 cars these are just those I felt like taking. Enjoy...
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    Prof Detailers - What wax/products for OW.

    I gave the car a nice wash and its first wax. Just scrubbed with car soap, dried, and waxed in the shade with Mothers wax I found at the local auto store. Car came out good i guess: Is there any specific products you guys can recommend for my color? The wax was barely noticable or maybe...
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    Car has become a source of contention

    Just curious how many of you guys find yourselves stepping in shit with the mrs when it comes to your cars. It seems since I've gotten mine my current gf finds my obsessive/neurotic behavior to be very displeasing. First with parking a few extra feet away from stores so I don't have to park near...
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    My new OW Coupe

    I had a thread in roadside about my flight to chicago to pick it up and the 800 mile drive home and I didnt realize there was an actual terminator section lol (<-----Noob) finally got around to detailing her for memorial day: (Pardon the overcast) Still learning to drive her...
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    Dealer 30-day pass

    Was issued a dealer tag last week to drive the car from chicago to new york. It's good until the middle of june and I have insurance on the car, just no plates yet since I havent had a chance to get to the DMV. Is the dealer tag as good as a plate? or was it's only purpose to get me through...
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    Does my car need a tune?

    So i got home with the car and its driving awesome. love everything about it. Finally got around to my local gathering spot and I took an old HS buddy of mine for a ride. Long story short, got in second and goosed it. Went to shit to third and right when I engaged 3rd and hit the gas and...
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    10 Years later...The time has come.

    I graduated high school in 2004. I remember senior year and seeing some dude roaring down the street in a Oxford White cobra and thinking this is the car of my dreams. However I had no career ambition, no job, and no motivation to do anything but be a mooch. Finally got my act together about 5...

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