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The results from the poll show that most of you felt there were too many forums. The most popular choice, by far, was to consolidate them into chassis type, so that's what I've done.
Please let me know if you find any problems or I missed anything.
Thanks to Eric, for giving me a little kick and getting me started on the conversion.
Wayne
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whitecobra
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| 11/13/2006 8:06 PM |
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| I still like my SVT Cobra a lot and enjoy driving it after 11 years/70k miles of ownership. I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. But, it is interesting to note how my feelings have changed some toward it. Through the late 90s, it felt really special to own it, and it kinda stood out. Then, later on, the blown snakes with IRS came along and took a bite out of the 'specialness'. Then, in 05, the new great looking retro body came out across the line plus the GT has about the same numbers as my 'special' Cobra. Now at this point, in 2006, the 'specialness' factor is fading, noted only by the fact that the car IS getting kinda old but still looks almost new, plus I haven't done anything too radical to it. At the last car show I entered, the compliments were along the lines of what a cool 'sleeper' my car is! (My stock exhaust helps that image I guess.) These days, I view the car as a good solid performer, very street liveable, and a decent looker. (the new Mustangs really look sharp; I had said for years that Ford should bring that classic look forward and they finally did) Back when my car was styled, the only classic feature was the C-vent in front of the rear wheel. (I still have the 1994 poster showing the reflection of the red 65 Mustang below the 94 model; and those were hardly similar looking. That poster should be redone with the new model.) Anyway, I digress. In closing, I feel a certain kinship with longtime owners of cars like Corvette ZR-1s, WS6 Firebirds, older M3s, Buick GNs, etc. Still solid performance cars, the hot ticket in their day, but needing a big shot of aftermarket to feel fresh today. |
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White 96 SVT Cobra Coupe #114 (original owner)
Mods: Ford "C"springs, Tokico shocks, Steeda LCAs and subframes, alum driveshaft, 4.10 rear. |
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Cobranator
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| 11/13/2006 9:27 PM |
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I feel the same way as you. Back in the day when these were new it was THE Mustang to have and you certainly didn't see yourself coming and going on the road but even after all these years the car still looks good and stands out. I still get compliments on my Cobra, from young and old and even from people that wouldn't know a Ferrari from a Focus.Even though my car is 10 years old driving it around town people still do a double take as they or I pass by. I still get a special feeling every time I drive mine and feel a little special.Also I think the 96 -98 Cobras are the best looking Mustangs....subjective opinion... Ford has ever produced.
Th 05+ are not a bad looking car but personally I don't like the front end... again subjective opinion here...not a fan of the squarish front end and four headlights, that's why I prefered the looks of a 70 over the 69. Somehow it didn't bother me as much when the 79's to 86's had four headlights becasue they were four smaller ones compared to the huge four on the 05+ however the 07 Shelby GT 500 is a beautifull car, more angular front end and only two headlights. |
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otherstang
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| 11/14/2006 11:20 PM |
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| I've owned my Mystic Cobra since 1996. I agree with you that as a performance car it has been eclipsed by others, but in my case I bought my car for other reasons. At the time I thought it was much better looking then the 94/95 style, I was really impressed with the sound, look and technology of the motor and I liked the paint on mine! I think that you have to consider that the 66 GT350 was outperformanced by 67 GT500 but today they are both highly sought after. My only concern is that our cars are no longer the lust of young men like those cars were, having been replace by Hondas and Volkswagens. It would be a shame if in another 10 years our cars are simply considered another old car while some Civic is considered collectable! What ever the future holds, when I slide behind the wheel and turn that engine on, put it in gear and pull out it still puts a smile on my face and who could ask for more?! |
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SoCal94
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| 09/19/2007 2:54 PM |
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I've owned my '94 since new, and I understand all the feelings you guys are expressing above... in fact, I had some of these feelings even earlier, when the '96 came along and had the 'new engine', with a lot more power.
But my '94 has taken everything I've ever thrown at it, and kept on giving. Great performance (hours in desert temps at open tracks without overheating, still on the original transmission/clutch, etc), good looks (well, I put a 'R hood on it in '96, along with the wheels), and a wonderful driving experience everytime I slip into the drivers seat.
And, I'll tell you something funny - we have a '05 GT in the house now too. It puts out the same numbers to the dyno as our modded '94 Cobra. But the two cars couldn't be more different to drive - even my wife has admitted that she prefers to drive the '94. We like the '05 too - but for different reasons. I could never imagine doing an open track event in the '05.
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