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Old 04-09-2011, 09:11 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Default Thank you RallySnake...

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Originally Posted by RallySnake View Post
Tin-Man,

You got some good advice here, but not the BEST advice. Taking your new Cobra to a track day is a bad idea. Going to a driving school is good, but not the best first step. I have been driving my Arntz Cobra 25 years now and have had many "near death" experiences. My Guardian Angel is pretty beat up! I will explain how to stay alive.

RS
Whenever anyone recounts a many near death experience I pay attention and am borderline anal retentive. Jeeez, if this car can make a turn at a lowly speed of 45mph and still spin out, how can anyone ever attempt a high speed turn without losing their cool??

Now I am begining to realize maybe this car is more than I ever bargained for given the power and torque I have and there is no doubt in my mind I will become a permanent fixture at Bondurant Driving School until I have the confidence to take it out for a real spin.

That said, I need some advice from anyone who has an automatic tranny and are willing to share their driving experiences particularly when slowing down going into a curve.

Guys, please forgive my naivette here, I'm still waiting for my car and am doing what I consider is my due diligence in endevoring to determibne what I will experience real time when I drive, thus all my questions. I fully realize taking the beast out for its first dance will see how much I have assimilated from all your experiences and advice.

I am humbled by all your collective experiences and am thankfull for the opportunity of being a member of a club populated by such Cobra enthusiasts.

Keep the advice coming and thanks.

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man
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