 New car - truck's been traded!, Let the mullet jokes begin! |
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 Apr 9 2004, 09:48 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10  |
After 13 DSM's
 , I figure it's time for a change... never owned a v8 rear drive car before. Kinda always wanted one since I was a high schooler.Got lucky and scored a deal with a local Dealer for a 1996 Mustang Cobra. Apparently this is Chuck's old car from Winner's Circle (if that means anything to anyone). I'll get some pics tonight after I pick it up. Hoping you guys will still let me hang out with "ya'll". 
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 9 2004, 10:08 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 29-September 02 Member No.: 21 |
Awesome!
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2008 Harley Nightster 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 notch |
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Apr 9 2004, 10:34 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
hmmmmmmm.....I'll try and keep the "Sh*tstang" jokes to a minimum lol. Does this said Mustang Cobra have any performance modifications?
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Apr 9 2004, 10:45 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
From what I've been told, it's got a fairly new motor, SPEC clutch, H-pipe, and an exhaust. Also appeared to have a Cold air kit on it. I'm guessing it puts out a few more ponies than the stock 305hp...
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 9 2004, 11:11 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Pekin Member No.: 181 |
o man. now instead of broke dsm's in the yard your gonna have old broke stangs sittin on blocks in the yard.
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Apr 9 2004, 12:06 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Hey! There were never any DSM's in the yard... they all stayed in the driveway!
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 9 2004, 12:30 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Pekin Member No.: 181 |
QUOTE (AWD DSM 1 @ Apr 9 2004, 12:06 PM) Hey! dere werent none of dem dere darned DSM's in me yard... we kepd dem all en da fancy knew driverway what he really said..... |
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Apr 9 2004, 01:03 PM
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 DSM Chick Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 16-April 03 From: east peoria IL Member No.: 114 |
muwahahahaha and don't forget to tease him about the nice red raspberry color too lol
-------------------- Bowen Michael Anderson 4/22/05
Baby Luke due 2/09/09 |
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Apr 9 2004, 06:17 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Chillicothe, IL Member No.: 182 |
A guy at work has a 98 cobra. With intake, headers, full 3" exhaust, and a chip, he almost caught 300 horse.
-------------------- GVR4 866/1000 = the perpetually broken car
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Apr 10 2004, 12:39 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 30-October 02 Member No.: 34 |
Been looking for a Mustang to kill. Smells like time for a roadtrip.
 Congrats on the new buy!
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Apr 10 2004, 06:50 AM
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 Post Master Group: Admin Posts: 705 Joined: 10-January 01 From: STL Member No.: 2 |
Congrats rob! sounds like you can now hang out with SloPny! he he! You will have to give me a ride someday!
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Apr 10 2004, 07:24 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Got on it for the first time last night on my way home from the parents... about wet myself.
 Not used to such a powerful machine, I'm used to broke ass DSM's!
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 10 2004, 01:32 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
Rob, congrats on the buy,
QUOTE Got lucky and scored a deal with a local Dealer for a 1996 Mustang Cobra. Apparently this is Chuck's old car from Winner's Circle (if that means anything to anyone). I know what car you are talking about and from what I know it is quite a piece. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
------------------------------------------------------- Double Decker spoilers are uber ricerlicious!!!!  |
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 Apr 10 2004, 07:15 PM
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DSM Chick Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 16-April 03 From: east peoria IL Member No.: 114 |
I'm not a mustang kinda gal, however, Rob was so kind as to let me drive it last night.....with his white knuckled wife in the car with me......and I must admit that it was quite an enjoyable experience
 the rear-wheel drive sure is fun lol. Thank goodness the 2 cops behind me (that I had no idea were there until we got to rob's and he told me) didn't mind a little squealing, chirpping, and smoking lol Thumbs up to Rob and Kristy on this purchase, hope you have tons of fun with it
-------------------- Bowen Michael Anderson 4/22/05
Baby Luke due 2/09/09 |
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Apr 10 2004, 10:26 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 247 Joined: 24-November 03 From: morton Member No.: 204 |
hmm, not much of an american made car, but ive come to really like the body style of the the car you got. my dads good freind has a new svt cobra and its awesome. USDM drifter
-------------------- 2001 Chevy Silverado ext. cab 4x4
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Apr 11 2004, 12:13 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 774 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Pekin Member No.: 32 |
In all honesty, never been a huge fan of the Stang, but I will readily admit that there is something intoxicating about the sounds those cars make. If I could afford it, I'd buy it just to rev the engine and listen. Congrats, and have fun in the world of : WOW!! There are 15,000 companies that make EVERY part for my car! Good luck, stay sideways.
-------------------- 2009 Scion Tc
1994 Del Sol Si 1991 Talon TSi AWD 1990 Mustang GT FOR SALE!!! |
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Apr 11 2004, 08:07 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Spy - May 30th... high noon.
Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. Honestly, I've hated fords most of my life. Last one I owned was 10 years ago, and an 85 escort, my first car... one word - POS. So why get one now... well, I never really had a basis to hate Ford other than that escort. After owning so many DSM's that were just a big of heap, I figure maybe I should give Ford another shot. We'll see... -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 11 2004, 11:15 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I'm all for V8 power and rear wheel drive tire spinning fun. I don't even have brand preference like most. I Just hope that you don't let it get to your head like it does owners that have never driven anything else. 300 ponies is nothing to sneeze at and the Cobra is fast, but it's not ANY WHERE near as fast as it sounds when it's ripping the tires off!!! Reminds me of the FWD tire spinning intoxication... In reallity that Cobra should run about 14.0 second ET's which happens to be very similar to a fast FWD GST that I know of.
 BTW - A newer Stang with a new motor can't really be compared to Old, used-up DSM's or Escorts for that matter, when it comes to reliability. Not hating, just hoping you have fun and keep a good perspective. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Apr 11 2004, 08:00 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Excellent observations Marcus... I totally agree that all the squeeling and smoke show can add a "feel fast" factor. Looking forward to running it on may 30th to put some nubers to it.
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Apr 12 2004, 12:36 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
Congrats Rob on th buy!
Welcome to the crazy world of the RWD. I know my 240 isn't the coolest looking or sounding. Hell, it ain't fast either (not a word, Spy), but goin' sideways is soooo cool.
-------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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