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    Hey! This is Paul. Was just thinking if my Challenger Scat Pack doesn't arrive so I can get the...

    Hey! This is Paul. Was just thinking if my Challenger Scat Pack doesn't arrive so I can get the big $4850 rebate from Dodge I'll buy another 03/04 Cobra. The rebate expires Sept 3rd. Just by chance I clicked on the WTB Oxford Coupe thread and I saw your profile name. Hope everything is well...
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    how the heck are ya?

    how the heck are ya?
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    Factory water temp gauge for '96?

    Mine is acting up. As in doing nothing but staying in the 7'o clock position. It pops up and reads normally on occasion, that is between N and O after warm up. Sometimes I can tap the lens over the gauge and it starts working, leading me to believe it's the gauge, not the sender. So for...
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    V6 vs 5.0 mileage difference

    There may not be much. Figure the 5.0 gets it's 26 mpg with 235 tires. Put the 255's on it and it will probobly lose 1 mpg. The v6 manual trans is rated at 29 mpg with 225 tires. Put 255's on that and it will probobly lose a point or two, as it has less torque to overcome the heavier...
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    2011 Colors

    What do you guys like? I like that shadow grey type color, whatever it's called. But I'd be concerned about other dumbasses on the road being able to see it. It just blends into the road/buildings like all grey cars. No more Vista Blue sucks! I really liked that color. The Kona Blue...
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    2011 Mustang OT discussion

    Can't wait to hear these on road courses! Some Motortrend numbers: 2011 MUSTANG 5.0 DOHC PREM. (412HP, 7k RPM redline, 6spd, limited slip) wt 3620 lbs 55/45 % dist 45-65 2.1 sec 60-0 105 ft Lat accel .94g avg MUSTANG V6 3.7L DOHC PREM. (305hp, 6850rpm redline, 6 spd, limited...
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    Possible to change t45's gears ratios?

    Are there other gear sets available for it? I think most of us would love to have the T-5z's 2.95 1st and .63 5th! Anyone ever do this?
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    4.56 gears clearance issue?

    How many of you had a problem with 4.56 gears hitting the rear end cover? Who had no issues with this? Yes I'm thinking about a set of these for my car that has 3.90's.
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    No tail pipes but quiet?

    How about a way to not run tailpipes (tire clearance, weight) but still keep the exhaust from being obnoxious? Anyone ever keep cats and run a side exhaust? Shouldn't bee too loud. 9746C
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    Do real steep gears help 3rd gear pull?

    I'm thinking "not much", but thought I'd ask anyway. Since I've had this car only twice have I really been peeved about a lack of strong accelleration and it really showed up in the all important third gear. Todays example had to do with some pokey crawing up an on-ramp to the interstate...
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    Do I have this right? (general mustang suspension thought)

    The best paths to improve 94-'04 Mustang suspensions, especially those street driven and tracked: 1. If you don't mind a rough ride and/or don't want to spend lots of money: Stiffin chassis, proper tires, restrict the suspensions movement via very stiff springs and top quality firm dampers...
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    FS 98 Cobra Conv't, low miles, Fla

    Posting for a buddy. Car has just under 40,000 miles. Lazer Red with saddle seats and top. Paint is excellent though not perfect, there a couple small scratches. One tiny rock ding you can see in the pic of the LR quarter panel. I would give it a 8.5/10. -New top -Like new Goodyear...
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    Factory '96-'97 Cobra wheel weight?

    I've looked and looked but can't find out how much these weight. Somewhere between 21 and 25 pounds but I'd like a more accurate number!
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    Seat weight confusion

    I"ve read 96-98 Cobra leather drivers seat weighs 46lbs, and the passenger seat 35lbs. Is this just the seats? Or seats with mouting brackets/motors? Now what about aftermarket seats such as the Hunsaker Synkros? They advertise 25lbs each. Is that just the seat? What do the manual...
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    "Tighten" steering rack?

    The steering in my '96 has always seemed like it had a little too much play in the center. As in when the vehicle is not running the steering wheel can be wiggled a bit too much before encountering resistance. I checked it against the '97 and it's the same. I've had the steering wheel...
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    Hot brakes, soft pedal, didn't come back much

    Ran a one mile, eight turn track event yesterday. Max speeds 85-90mph. I did not have brake ducts because the speeds are so low I didn't think they'd be of much help. Most of the track is around 45mph or so. My brake pedal got a little softer after the first run and continued to get worse. I...
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    Sub-frame connectors 96-98 Cobra, so much grinding!

    I"m installing Maximum Motorsports full length Subframe connectors on my '96 Cobra. As many of you know the crossmember has to be modified a little. I didn't know there would be SO much griding involved! There's alot of factory weld that must be cut though and it's a miserable task! If I knew...
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    Putting something down on seat for grip?

    Need to make my factory leather seat more grippy! What can I throw down on it so my butt doesn't slide around? (For OT) 9746C
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    MM LCA's and panhard bar

    Isn't using MM's LCA and panhard bar basically a 5-link set up? Is there really much improvement as far as driver feel and control with this set up? I mean the UCA's are still there. The point of the Panhard bar is to control the lateral axle movement before the UCA's try to, so the UCA's can...
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    '96 Cobra cracked sway bar. Replace it with??

    Doing a pre, pre inspection on my '96 Cobra I noticed the rear sway bar has a crack about 1/4 the way around the bar on one end. So it's on borrowed time. The Ford replacement bar is cheap enough. (The 27mm hollow bar gets replaced by a 25mm solid) But before I get it I wanted to be sure there...
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    Coil springs: How stiff?

    How stiff can coil springs (mainly referring to non-coil overs) be on a Mustang (Which can be 3000-4000lbs) before the point of diminishing returns is reached? How stiff is generally regarded to be acceptable to drive daily on public roads? (subjective I know) I installed Mach 1/Bullitt...
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    Pedals

    I read the heel/toe thread but still wanted to run something by you guys. I plan to OT my DD '96 Cobra. It has the stock, very grippy pedals. My '03 Cobra had the SVT pedals and though they looked nice the brake pedal was down right dangerous on a DD drive when it rained. I had to be extra...
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    Full length vs shorty sub frames

    I put MM FL sub frame connectors on my '03. They definatly helped but the car still had squeaks and rattles. The FL subs probobly weighed over 30lbs too. I need to get sub frames for my '96. I'm wondering if the weight of the FL's is worth it or if the shorter type subrames that weight half...
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    Another idle issue thread (high idle)

    My '97 Cobra idles at 750rpm with AC on or off. My '96 Cobra idles at 900rpm AC on or off. I tried resetting KAM, cleaned the throttle body, adjusting the throttle stop screw, cleaned the IAC (Which runs at about 35% like it should), and made a restrictor gasket for the IAC out of...
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    Oil cooler: when do you need one?

    I just got a '96 cobra that didn't get the overheating TSB upgrade. Now I haven't looked to see if it has an oil cooler but I don't think it does. How neccessary is it when OT'ing?

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