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    2003 DSG Vert 45k miles.

    around 12,000 dollars in parts professionally installed by Pauls High Performance in Jackson, MI, dyno'd at 492rwhp. Paint is in perfect condition. I just put 18 inch black chrome wheels on the car with pilot tires. Wondering what a fair price would be. A kelly blue book search came up...
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    Trouble finding oil leak... any thoughts or help?

    I am getting a very very slow oil leak/drip. I noticed a couple drops of oil in the garage, I put the car on ramps and looked underneath it. The leak is coming from the drivers side of motor and appears to be from somewhere in front of or oil filter and maybe a bit higher up. The oil is...
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    Oil Brand and weight?

    I tried and search and got nothing. Are people using the recommended 5w 20, or something else. Is there a favorite syn brand? Thanks..
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    New Wheels and maintainence question.

    I just ordered 18 inch Cobra R Black Chrome replica's. I spoke to the manufacture about the finish because I have never had chrome or black chrome wheels. He told me that the wheels have been clear coated. He said most people have problems with oxidatation and finish issues because they don't...
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    I tried a new product....

    Hey guys, have any of you tried Spongetech auto sponges. I found them on the internet, but haven't seen them in the stores yet. The sponge has a car soap and they claim a wax inside the sponge. I figured I would give it a try, and honestly, its not that bad.... all you do is wet the sponged...
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    Quick question, anyone know MM size of nut on exhaust midpipe to header?

    I have to try and tighten up midpipe to header and I was curious, what MM size is the nut that goes tightens to the header? I can't remember and I don't have deep well sockets...and I just want to buy one socket.. I thought it was a 16mm, but I can't remember... Anyone remember?
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    Bassani S.S. offroad with Bassani Muffers..

    does anyone have this set up. I currently have it and I am wondering if I have an exhaust leak.... because, it sounds really rasp'y at times... or is that normal? I had a prochamber off road and it did not sound like this, could if make that big of difference or would you say, I have a slight...
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    Fort Wayne, IN, Clutch problems, anyone know of a good shopt to fix

    I live in Fort Wayne, IN.. I have 28,000 miles.. clutch is fine, but throw out bearing or something is whistling and making a ton of noise... I would like to get the clutch changed local in Fort Wayne, IN. Can anyone recommend a shop to do the work. Also, I don't take the car to the...
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    Exhaust leak question, am I in danger?

    I noticed I have a slight exhaust leak...I am hearing it near where the mid pipe connects to header..or that's where I think I am hearing it... can I cause any damage by driving the car without having it repaired right away? Thanks in advance... I think it just started but not sure how long...
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    Almost wrecked the Cobra, you won't believe why

    Driving down the road and I hit a bump and my back end tried to get away from me. I thought, wow, that was very strange... Keep driving and the same thing happens again, it even harder and the back end is jerking around and I almost lose control. I'm like, great, something is really messed up...
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    Changed oil this weekend, switched to Q-horsepower

    I decided to try the synethic that Ferrari's are running... Q-Horsepower. So far, so good... I'll be interested to see if the gas mileage goes up. Has anyone been using this since it has come out?
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    So, I took my Cobra to the dealership.. and $$$

    I had a flat front tire, pulled the tire and the inside tire had wear, the tires had about 20,000 miles on it, I only keep the tires on the front of the car. I buy two new front tires and then decide to take my car in for a 4 wheel alignment at the Ford Dealership, since the front tire wear was...
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    I ran 1 mile yesterday, because a co worker bet me I couldn't

    So yesterday at work, my co worker was talking smack about me smoking and some other smokers and how out of shape it makes us, blah, blah, blah... Then he says, I bet you couldn't even run 1 mile in 10 mins.... I laughed and said, I'll bet you any amount of money I can run 1 mile today in...
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    floor mats... where to get them, what kind?

    My floor mats are getting worn and dirty, time to freshen up with a new set... are there any cool floor mats out there...if so, any pictures posted and links would be cool.... Thanks in advance.....
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    convert owners with CDC light bar

    I am getting a rattle on the passenger side. Any suggestions? Sounds like it's inside the bar, if I hit or tap on the bar, I can hear it, to say the least, going over bumps is very annoying.... sounds more plastic sounding rattle opposed to metal.... any thoughts>
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    Head tick with cooling mod?

    Has anyone developed the head tick after doing the cooling mod? Just curious...
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    Anyone try Lucas Liquid Polish???

    I saw this in the store the other day, didn't buy any... But Lucas makes great fuel treatment I use and I have heard all their stuff is top quality.... I looked it up on thier website..... the description is below: Lucas Liquid Polish Lucas Liquid Polish cleans, conditions and protects all...
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    How do you keep the rear quarters protected from road debris??

    Is there a heavy wax or something that you guys use on your rear quarters to protect from road debris? I have an 03 Cobra and I have Nitto Drag tires that pick up all sorts of sand, small rocks and so forth.... Is there any hard protectant that you guys are using on your rears behind the...
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    Convertible top adjustment?

    I noticed during a rain storm yesterday, that I was getting a leak on the passenger side front part of the convertible. Is the fitment of our convertible tops adjustable?
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    How much do temperature changes affect tunes?

    I am curious. If you have your car dyno tuned on an 80 degree summer day, will the tune adjust when fall hits and the average temp's are quite a bit lower? Am I right to think that cooler air would want to lean out a tune? Does the computer compensate for lower air temps and adjust the A/F...
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    I met a girl who didn't know what a Cobra was:) no clue, too funny

    So, I am at my neighbors, and we are having some drinks. I have actually taken my neighbor for a ride in my 492hp Cobra, he described it as a space ship ride. Regardless, we are drinking and some of their friends come over. One of which was a little hottie 25 year old girl who sells...
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    Evanstang needs your SUPPORT:)...

    I need your support... I am in a band in Fort Wayne, IN... Haven't posted much the last two weeks as I was working on some recordings and a video for a submission in CBS's Living Room Live contest.... I am happy to annouce we were chosen and we are competing this week.... here's the link...
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    help, passenger door window won't go down on vert.

    any suggestions... went to put top down, all windows went down except the passenger door window. I tried both switches, drivers side main switch and switch on passenger door, I tried holding down switch when opening and shutting door... could the motor be shot??? car only has 19k miles? i...
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    How easy are our cars to steal?

    I've seen a couple of threads about cobras being stolen. Are these cars being hot wired? Are these cars easy to steal? The reason I ask is because I have a vert and I wondering if I should get an aftermarket alarm or start disable kit?
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    C-5, C U Later....

    Pulled up to a light and there was a C-5 at the light, a couple of guys out trying to be cool. I really didn't want to run or instigate any trouble, but I saw them look over, so I gave them a friendly nod, but not a nod that could be mistaken like I want to street race... So I tell myself...

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