bought an 03 Cobra w/ 52K on the clock, 10k on an MMR 900 shortblock and there is some mickey mouse stuff on this car.
first off the coolant hose is blocked off.
i emailed him today and this was the reply I got.
The rear mufflers are rubbing against the diff housing and the frame rails, there's zippy ties on the lower control arms holding some type of bracket (looks like 2 rectangles with a cross piece).
the rear sway bar isn't installed. the subframe connector welds look like shit, and look like they weren't welded in the right spots (need to come to the left a few inches).
he has an oil cooler kit that moved the oil filter down behind the driver foglight (which explains why the foglights are missing).
the valve covers were painted black, not prepped right, and are peeling/flaking and look like ass. The coil covers were done in silver and they look like crap too.
the blower looks ok, but there is some paint peeling as well.
pulleys need to be replaced, as does the serpentine belt.
it has a piece of shit Pro 5.0 short throw shifter, and today when I was out and about I kept missing shifts left and right (i'm buying an MGW asap).
there is a set of wires and a fuse coming out from the drivers side bottom of the center console I can't figure out what they go to.
he has polyurethane bushings in the entire rearend, and it's a live axle from an 02 gt. It squeaks and rattles like a rusted out pos.
Pro 3i lower adjustable weight jacker control arms
Steeda Double Adjustable Upper control arms
Ford B Springs in the rear
H&R Race springs in the front
He's got the battery mounted in the trunk with a Moroso kit (it's going back up front where it belongs.
rear 3rd brakelight LED is cracked in 2 places.
front struts are leaking and going bad (will be replacing shocks and struts with Bilsteins.)
front header panel is busted on the passenger side where the top part of the bumper mounts to it, so that needs to be replaced
chin spoiler is all tore up to hell.
scratches galore in the paint (im sure most of them will buff out with a nice claybar, and buff job).
he put Sony 3-way speakers in the front doors, and they are popping and cutting in and out (probably because they aren't the right speakers in the first place!).
mostly it's just minor shit that can be fixed and replaced, and will take a little time to make it right, but very aggravating. Car doesn't overheat, and runs good, but I don't like mickey mouse shit on my cars.
anyways, I need part #'s for the following
to start getting this shit replaced and back to as near of stock configuration as possible.
It has a morpheus (never heard of 'em) cai that runs into the fender, it's coming off, because I picked up a stock air intake elbow and adapter plate today, just need to run up and get a K&N Air Filter for it from the parts store.
he's got some street wires amp kit in it. the high beams don't work (looks like it has HID's but I don't think they are hooked up, and if it's a single beam kit then that explains why the high beams don't work.
Spec Stage 3 clutch with a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. Clutch cable sheath is split, so it needs to be replaced. It has a firewall adjuster. I really don't like this Spec Stage 3. I need a recommendation for a clutch that feels like stock but can handle 500+. I like tension/play in my clutch pedal, not press it down a 1/2" and it's on the floor.
This car needs some TLC, but it's not too bad. I just need to get pointed in the right direction.
if i can think of anything else, I will post it up, but that's all I can think of for now.
first off the coolant hose is blocked off.
i emailed him today and this was the reply I got.
The rear mufflers are rubbing against the diff housing and the frame rails, there's zippy ties on the lower control arms holding some type of bracket (looks like 2 rectangles with a cross piece).
the rear sway bar isn't installed. the subframe connector welds look like shit, and look like they weren't welded in the right spots (need to come to the left a few inches).
he has an oil cooler kit that moved the oil filter down behind the driver foglight (which explains why the foglights are missing).
the valve covers were painted black, not prepped right, and are peeling/flaking and look like ass. The coil covers were done in silver and they look like crap too.
the blower looks ok, but there is some paint peeling as well.
pulleys need to be replaced, as does the serpentine belt.
it has a piece of shit Pro 5.0 short throw shifter, and today when I was out and about I kept missing shifts left and right (i'm buying an MGW asap).
there is a set of wires and a fuse coming out from the drivers side bottom of the center console I can't figure out what they go to.
he has polyurethane bushings in the entire rearend, and it's a live axle from an 02 gt. It squeaks and rattles like a rusted out pos.
Pro 3i lower adjustable weight jacker control arms
Steeda Double Adjustable Upper control arms
Ford B Springs in the rear
H&R Race springs in the front
He's got the battery mounted in the trunk with a Moroso kit (it's going back up front where it belongs.
rear 3rd brakelight LED is cracked in 2 places.
front struts are leaking and going bad (will be replacing shocks and struts with Bilsteins.)
front header panel is busted on the passenger side where the top part of the bumper mounts to it, so that needs to be replaced
chin spoiler is all tore up to hell.
scratches galore in the paint (im sure most of them will buff out with a nice claybar, and buff job).
he put Sony 3-way speakers in the front doors, and they are popping and cutting in and out (probably because they aren't the right speakers in the first place!).
mostly it's just minor shit that can be fixed and replaced, and will take a little time to make it right, but very aggravating. Car doesn't overheat, and runs good, but I don't like mickey mouse shit on my cars.
anyways, I need part #'s for the following
- Stock 03/04 Oil Cooler, fittings, adapters, lines etc
- Positive/Negative Battery Cables
- Stock Thermostat Housing & Thermostat
- Coolant Hoses for the 03/04 cobra
- what battery to run for the 03/04 cobra?
- stock clutch cable
to start getting this shit replaced and back to as near of stock configuration as possible.
It has a morpheus (never heard of 'em) cai that runs into the fender, it's coming off, because I picked up a stock air intake elbow and adapter plate today, just need to run up and get a K&N Air Filter for it from the parts store.
he's got some street wires amp kit in it. the high beams don't work (looks like it has HID's but I don't think they are hooked up, and if it's a single beam kit then that explains why the high beams don't work.
Spec Stage 3 clutch with a Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. Clutch cable sheath is split, so it needs to be replaced. It has a firewall adjuster. I really don't like this Spec Stage 3. I need a recommendation for a clutch that feels like stock but can handle 500+. I like tension/play in my clutch pedal, not press it down a 1/2" and it's on the floor.
This car needs some TLC, but it's not too bad. I just need to get pointed in the right direction.
if i can think of anything else, I will post it up, but that's all I can think of for now.
