Finally an officially a Cobra owner

jbr7723 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 11:49 AM

Greetings everyone,

Just wanted to say hello, and introduce myself. My name is Joe, and I am from Minnesota, and I can now officially say that I am the owner of a Cobra, as it is now finally completed.

The day after thanksgiving I brought the cobra home and parked it in the garage... I got out and looked at it, and it finally hit me... its finally done, and this thing that was the ultimate mixture of beauty and beast was all mine : )

I took the car for the final test drive earlier that day (my second time driving it, third time ever in a cobra), needless to say I had a serious case of white knuckles. You would think it was due to the cold temperature in Minnesota this late into the fall, but that was not the case. I approached the building and configuration of this car so that I would be scared of it at first. I got my wish.

I entered onto a low traffic county highway, and gave it about 1/4 throttle in first, little did I know the wheels were already spinning, then smoothly shifted into second and applied about 1/2 throttle.... the car began dancing around the road, first left, then right, then left again before it straightened out... I knew better than to let off the gas so I just road it out. When I shifted into third I was a little more hesitant, but still before I knew it I was up to 90mph, with a lot more to go. Mission accomplished! I was scared of it... or to put it better, I greatly respect its power.

I'm no stranger to speed, (186mph on a motorcyle, 145mph in a trans am), but this is the first time I've driven a car with this kind of power to weight ratio in such a tight package... a truely awesome experience. Now I just have to wait until spring to put some miles on it, and get use to it.

rustyBob · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 12:44 PM

your in for many more surprises like that........enjoy them and welcome to the fun.

Tony Ripepi · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 01:16 PM

Welcome Aboard jbr,

Enjoy the ride.

TR

Juggernaut · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the forum! I hope you're ready to get a LOT of attention.

Enjoy the ride and be safe!

How about some pictures???

jbr7723 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

fonti · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 12:44 AM

Congratulations and welcome! You did what I am "organising" right now...

furvedere · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 07:04 PM

Hi Joe, Great story...I felt like I was in the car with you the way you vividly described your drive. It must be hard (to say the least) to put her away for the winter. Our winters are long enough here in NY state...I imagine yours in Minnesota are a bit longer...Forums like this can make that time go by quicker. Congratulations!

NY Bob

ratsnst1 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jbr7723

Greetings everyone,

Just wanted to say hello, and introduce myself. My name is Joe, and I am from Minnesota, and I can now officially say that I am the owner of a Cobra, as it is now finally completed.

The day after thanksgiving I brought the cobra home and parked it in the garage... I got out and looked at it, and it finally hit me... its finally done, and this thing that was the ultimate mixture of beauty and beast was all mine : )

I took the car for the final test drive earlier that day (my second time driving it, third time ever in a cobra), needless to say I had a serious case of white knuckles. You would think it was due to the cold temperature in Minnesota this late into the fall, but that was not the case. I approached the building and configuration of this car so that I would be scared of it at first. I got my wish.

I entered onto a low traffic county highway, and gave it about 1/4 throttle in first, little did I know the wheels were already spinning, then smoothly shifted into second and applied about 1/2 throttle.... the car began dancing around the road, first left, then right, then left again before it straightened out... I knew better than to let off the gas so I just road it out. When I shifted into third I was a little more hesitant, but still before I knew it I was up to 90mph, with a lot more to go. Mission accomplished! I was scared of it... or to put it better, I greatly respect its power.

I'm no stranger to speed, (186mph on a motorcyle, 145mph in a trans am), but this is the first time I've driven a car with this kind of power to weight ratio in such a tight package... a truely awesome experience. Now I just have to wait until spring to put some miles on it, and get use to it.

What kind of hp are you putting out in your car, I have about 550, in a big block with 350 rearend gears, and my car rails n every gear pinned.

eric johnson · #9 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 05:55 AM

Good luck with your car!

shef · #10 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 01:49 PM

Hello Joe,
Welcome. I am new here too. Can you post some pictures.
Thanks,
Shef