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08-09-2007, 12:10 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Odessa (Tampa),
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 559. 410 Stroker 72 block AFR205 Heads, Solid roller lifters, Comp Cams XR286, Eagle 4" stroke internally balanced with chevy journals, Oliver rods, Probe Forged pistons, Mighty Demon, Super Victor, MSD Digital 6.....
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Josh,
That's why you buy a Truck... My wife and I both have 2 seater (SLK & Viper GTS), I bought a F150 4 door door for when I haul the kids (14 & 15) plus it's nice to have for towing the car trailer, yard stuff, etc....
Shortly we will have three 2 seaters and a truck... lol
Heck, there are several sedans out there you can buy cheap for a 3rd/ kid hauler...
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BDR 559
Indigo Blue, White Stripes
SBF 410
TKO 600 .82 OD (Road Race)
HP= Enough!!
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08-09-2007, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 1999
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Originally Posted by BlackSnake
How much is the Lancer Evolution? THat's a bad ass car, AWD and mucho HP. Probably 30 plus huh? Ry
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On a short road course(1.5 miles or less) not many Cobras can keep up. 
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08-09-2007, 01:42 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Jupiter, Fl & Thomasville, Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 165 392 Ford Crate 430HP
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Almost bought an Evo in 2003 also considered the STI, would buy a GT 500 if they weren't going over MSRP of course it would brake the budget of $30000, heck I might just get another Backdraft. I need to sell some land anyone need some.
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Like a kid in the candy store I just can't get enough
Current rides GT500 & Backdraft
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08-09-2007, 02:36 PM
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Banned
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
Posts: 3,293
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Originally Posted by Wayne Maybury
It was a nice car except it was under-powered and over-priced.
Wayne
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Wayne, I believe you inadvertently just described pretty much ALL of the available cars out there. 
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08-09-2007, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Valencia,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #89, KCR aluminum 427 windsor
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I think it depends on your idea of "fun"... and "fast" could be interpreted differently as well.
for a fun, tossable car, I'd say Miata
for more power, a 350Z
for a full-size tire smoker with a grea interior... a leftover Pontiac GTO
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Santa Clarita, CA
BDR #89- KCR aluminum 427 windsor, TKO-600
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08-09-2007, 07:16 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Glendale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobray-C3, The 60's body lines on todays chassis technology
Posts: 2,302
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Limited to American car <30K
so the Mazda and Nissan are not in the mixregardless of your definition of fun and fast
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08-09-2007, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Jupiter, Fl & Thomasville, Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 165 392 Ford Crate 430HP
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Already got a Mazda, it is tossable just not fast although I did beat a pickup truck once in a drag race. My Ford 4x4 crew cab diesel dually is fast compared to most cars it did a 14.5 quarter mile but it sure is bulky, hell it even turns like a truck. Looks like the tang is it, can be modified reasonably to make it go and as a bonus has 4 seats for the grand kids who by the way will be driving in a couple of years. Still not sure what I will do as I have so many vehicles already just was a little curious as to whats out there.
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Like a kid in the candy store I just can't get enough
Current rides GT500 & Backdraft
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08-09-2007, 08:29 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: McKinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #867 gone....
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I think the Chrysler Crossfire is cool. Very Art Deco lines. Might be budget-busting here. Maybe one with 10,00 miles on it.
I've always wanted a Jeep. Not so practical, but fun.
Don't know what the Prowlers are going for these days.
Something about the SSRs are cool.
That's all I have for American. If you cross an ocean in either direction, the list grows exponentially.
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She said, "The only thing I'll ask of you, you gotta promise not to stop when I say when..."
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08-09-2007, 08:37 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: McKinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #867 gone....
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Forgot one!
350 hp as shown for $29,999. 425 hp with SRT8 package for a couple of grand more.
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She said, "The only thing I'll ask of you, you gotta promise not to stop when I say when..."
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08-09-2007, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waterford,
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Originally Posted by BDR561
Josh,
That's why you buy a Truck... My wife and I both have 2 seater (SLK & Viper GTS), I bought a F150 4 door door for when I haul the kids (14 & 15) plus it's nice to have for towing the car trailer, yard stuff, etc....
Shortly we will have three 2 seaters and a truck... lol
Heck, there are several sedans out there you can buy cheap for a 3rd/ kid hauler...
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Ya, I've got a nice EB expedition for the family car, towing, etc. But having 2 roadsters just wouldn't be practical with a 2yr old. I cold see if she was older and could stay home alone, but for the most part wherever we go, she goes.
Another option with 4 seats is the SRT8 charger. Might be just over the 30k range though. They are low 13 sec cars off the lot. I've even heard claims of high 12's after a full exhaust. My problem with them.... DODGE!! The SSR was chevy's BIG mistake! Who needs a truck that can't haul more than 2 people, a load of sand, or a trailer? You could always hold out for the new camaro or challenger?
Josh
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08-10-2007, 03:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Inland Empire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #159, 418 +/- 500HP
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Ok,,now that we're totally off the Cobra subject. How does either the Saturn or the Pontiac compare to a Honda S2000, which I know is a bit over 30K but I've been thinking of a used one to commute.
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08-10-2007, 04:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Long Island,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1358 Silver/Black stripes 466 2X4
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With all the cars already mentioned.... solstice, sky, charger, evo, miata or even the Cobalt supercharged version. I would still take the mustang gt....2 door sport sedan...v8 power and sound...and a $hit load of aftermarket parts if you ever get bored with the standard power or looks down the road....
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08-10-2007, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Montgomery,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 289 USRRC - sold, RCR GT40 - Sold , WC Cobra - Sold, Stallion - Sold, Tiger - sold
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Speaking of aftermarket parts...how about a new nameplate for the Sky, which might make it a more manly name...the BrewSky.
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08-10-2007, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Jupiter, Fl & Thomasville, Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR # 165 392 Ford Crate 430HP
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I forgot all about the charger, I thought they were a lot more money..
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Current rides GT500 & Backdraft
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08-10-2007, 06:52 AM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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They are giving the GTOs away. As long as you like blue or red interiors  |
08-10-2007, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Waterford,
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I forgot all about the charger, I thought they were a lot more money..
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Yes, they're more in the ball park of 35k for an SRT8. The black SRT8 with the polished rims... soooo hot!!! I'm a ford guy and I would probably choose the SRT over the GT. Especially if you'd like the seat 4! Ever sit in teh back seat of the new mustangs? There's ALMOST enough room to put your feet on the floor if you are behind a 6ft tall driver... ALMOST!
SRT8 charger, magna flow catback, home made CAI, and computer retune put down 376hp/367tq and turned 12.450@116mph on goodyear eagle f1's
Josh
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08-10-2007, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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08-10-2007, 08:03 AM
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Not American! :P
But you could buy 1/3 of a Z06 
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08-10-2007, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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Not American! :P
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Actually the Z06 and RS4 are about the same price. I've looked at both, still up in the air, leaning toward the Audi.
As far as American goes???? I'm sure there are tons of outsourced parts on the Vette. 
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08-10-2007, 08:22 AM
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Barry - Can't offer any comparisons to the Saturn/Pontiac but I can attest to the absolute FUN nature of the S2000 - in fact ( ) check out this link as I have mine for sale.  www.photoshow.net/greatrides
I'd cover half the cost of shipping to LA. 
Ditto to the Mustang not feeling real fast - that is the 300 hp GT version. Although I have not driven one the GTO looks like a neat ride and many mods I assume could be done to easily boost power to the LS1 (I think that is the correct engine).
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