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    Help - Sudden grinding noise in driveline

    My buddy has a '99 cobra with 14,000 miles. This weekend, while cruising along at normal speed, there was a sudden grinding noise that started. It has gotten progressively worse. I drove the car tonight myself to see what I could do, but I am at wits end. The grinding noise only occurs when...
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    Anyone going to Milan today? Will they race in the drizzle?

    I was thinking about cutting out early and doing the test and tune/street race at Milan today. Anyone know if they race in this cloudy drizzle (not quite rain)? Anyone going?
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    Driveshaft loop?

    There used to be a NHRA rule that any cars running 13's had to have a driveshaft loop to prevent pole-vaulting. I had one on my '01 Lightning that took 10 minutes to install, using factory threaded holes. Noone here mentioned using one, and it seems like a really important and basic safety...
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    Woot! Dyno #'s with FR500

    My fears of being low on power are unfounded - Aharon was right, the dyno doesn't lie. (Aharon's post ). I guess the power just comes on so smooth it doesn't "feel" fast (oh well, good excuse for more mods!) I went to the Dynojet at Livernois Motorsports in Dearborn Michigan, where they had the...
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    '72 Mach I or '03 at Woodward Dream Cruise??

    Every year since it started, I've taken my '72 Mach I drag car out to the Woodward cruise, despite the fact that it's a real pain to drive in traffic. Now that I have my '03 I'm torn what to do. I've always felt the dream cruise to sorta be for classics, and been somewhat irriated by the newer...
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    Question for those running 12's stock

    Can you post your 1/8 mile times and mph, with your 1/4 mile times and mph? I run the 1/8 and have no frame of reference with another '03. Thanks!!:)
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    Trans tunnel heat?

    Is everyone else getting tons of heat from the area where the trans tunnel meets the firewall, near the footwells? The weather's been hot up until the last few days, so I had written it off, but man, now that it's cool outside, it seems really hot down there. Even during my 30 mile highway...
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    WARNING for all '03 Owners.......

    Check the large diameter (1-1/4" or so) radiator tube running from your oil filter cooler to the top of the engine! It sways very easily because it is not fastened to anything. With only 800 miles on mine, there was already serious rub through. To get to it, you really need to stick your...
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    Dissapointed with 1/8 mile times (?)

    I had enough time to make two 1/8 mile runs today using my Tazzo. Now, before people blame it on the Tazzo, this thing is dead on - I have run it a number of times at the track with my '72 Mustang any my 01 Lightning and its always within .1 and 1mph. I've had the Cobra for a couple weeks...
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    Boost Actuator Adjustment Mod

    Can this "mod" be performed on our '03's, like it can be with the Lightnings? See description on webpage below under Boost Actuator Adjustment (middle of page) Boost Actuator Adjustment
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    What X pipes are the favorites?

    We've talked extensively about cat back systems, but what is everyone using/planning to use for X or H pipes? Any performance results? What about sound? I have the FR500 exhaust, and would like to know if any others with the FR500 have changed to a catted X pipe from Bassani, MAC or others...
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    Free, Easy and Effective shifter mod

    The stock shifter is too far forward for my comfort. While I will be putting in a replacement stick soon, I found that by simply rotating the shifter knob 180 degrees (so it's upside down) moves it it just enough back toward the driver to make it comfortable. Try it, and I think you'll agree...
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    Break In - Straight from SVT

    I called SVT today (that's good customer service - an engineer guy just picks up the phone!) and got their scoop on "break in". (I have 250 miles on it, and have never gone more than 1/2 throttle or beyond 4000rpm - I CAN"T TAKE IT ANYLONGER!). Here's what they said: Don't use the speed...
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    Got It!

    Woot! I picked up my Satin Silver coupe today and drove it to work. Thats about 45 miles - the most enjoyable I've had in quite some time. It's very tough to resist the urge to lay into it, but I succeeded so far. To those waiting - it's worth it! Everything is fantastic with only two minor...
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    Possible mod?

    Any application to our engines? PCV Mod
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    '03's produced this week (7/15)

    Last week VOPC indicated that "as of 7/19 your vehicle is scheduled to be built week of 7/15" (yes that's what it said). Today, it still says the same thing. Anyone else with 7/15 week build dates get a different status now? Any confirmed built starting 7/15?
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    Where's that 160mph video?

    Wasn't someone supposed to post a video of an '03 at top end?
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    '03 Exhaust Clips!

    FYI, mustangexhaust has updated their soundroom with '03 clips....enjoy http://www.mustangexhaust.com/
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    12v Accessory plug

    Ok, this is a pretty lame question - I'm still waiting on my '03 and looking at some photos of the interior, it looks like the lighter plug is right in front of the shifter. Is there enough room to plug in a radar detector plug that sticks out a good 3 inches? Better yet, has anyone hard wired...
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    K&N Cone Filter

    Is there a K&N filter that can be put directly onto the intake tube replacing the stock airbox? I don't mean a cold air kit that puts it in the fender, but a cone filter just like those used on the '99-'02 Lightnings when the airbox is removed?
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    '03 Cobra and FR-500 Exhaust

    As a result of a number of posts of folks who have used the FR500 exhaust with their '03s, I purchased one for my '03. It is not installed yet. At least one poster has had some serious problems with this exhaust, and believes that there is no performance improvement. Can those of you with the...
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    Cobra 117mph video pulley only

    Link doesn't work - it looks truncated
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    '03 Break in? Yes or No?

    So many different opinions on break in, I thought a simple poll was in order
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    Hot Rod Magazine Test '03 Cobra (August Issue)

    Holy cow! 114.56mph? What was their 60 foot? Thats great
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    Part of my '03 is here!

    The waiting game stinks. My eta is last week of July. However, my FR500 from GEFracing.com came today. What great service, I just ordered Monday, and am in Michigan. Good price too. Get 'em while they last.

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