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06-15-2008, 10:20 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
Posts: 1,731
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First Cobra drive
After nearly three years of build, I finally drove my ERA Cobra yesterday. It was absolutely thrilling to run that sucker up Rt. 70, then after gassing up I drove several more miles down 68. Everyone I passed either gave the thumbs up or waved. If it wasn't for a soft brake pedal, I'd have stayed out all evening (the rain came a little later). All other systems worked great (temp never exceeded 190, no leaks, etc.) The wait was worth it and I can't wait till I take it out again after I fix the brakes. New pics are in my gallery.
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06-15-2008, 11:17 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Santa Maria,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: 2001 SPF, Sold =(
Posts: 300
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CONGRATS!!!
The car looks great!!
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06-15-2008, 12:14 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Spartanburg,
sc
Cobra Make, Engine: in the hunt ....
Posts: 42
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very nice! Your car really lives up to the thread posted last week about how nice ERA's are.
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06-15-2008, 12:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: saratoga,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #185, Shelby Alloy 482; sold
Posts: 1,190
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Beautiful car, drive it in good health.
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Dave
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06-15-2008, 01:05 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Palmer,
AK
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 719, 302 5speed
Posts: 53
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Congrats! The best part is that its fun everytime. Unfortunately we're having a lousy summer here. I've only driven mine a couple times so far this year. Your car looks great!
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06-15-2008, 04:23 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Claremore,
OK
Cobra Make, Engine: RUCC, 289 c.i. with a T-5 "Living the Cobra Experience"
Posts: 994
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Congratulations! What a great feeling it is driving it for the first time!
I only have 225 miles on mine since I finished it, but man, as you're finding out, these cars get a lot of attention & are a blast to drive!
Have fun!
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"Living the Cobra Experience"
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06-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
Posts: 1,731
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Thanks for all your kind comments. I fixed the brake issue, just an adjustment on the balance bar and the brake pedal tightened up. I'd be on the road right now if it wasn't for the bad weather, but I'll try it out tomorrow.
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06-15-2008, 09:26 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
Posts: 1,247
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Congratulations.
Will you be taking your new ride up to Lime Rock on labor day weekend?
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06-16-2008, 12:28 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scottsdale,
az
Cobra Make, Engine: Bought an Exact carbon car in TX. Bought a 427 sideoiler with 630 HP
Posts: 1,714
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Good looking beast.
John
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double ugly
The average fighter pilot, despite the sometimes swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring. These feelings just don't involve anybody else.
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06-16-2008, 04:23 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
Posts: 1,731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWheaton
Congratulations.
Will you be taking your new ride up to Lime Rock on labor day weekend?
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That would be my #1 to do this season. It's a nice ride from here...maybe 70/80 miles or so. The Labor Day Festival at LR is the place to be in New England in late summer. |
06-16-2008, 04:58 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Syracuse NY,
ny
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA # 208, 428CJ
Posts: 166
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Conratulations !! The car looks fabulous !! Have fun driving it !!
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06-17-2008, 05:24 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #775
Posts: 324
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Congratulations on your build! It must be a great feeling to get it out on the road. Now you'll be able to enjoy it through the summer and fall, so a great time to get it on the road as well.
Ray
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