Well, my Cobra is sold and gone; to a great SVTPerformance member so you'll like see him around these parts.
Anyway, the 14" brake kit is for sale now. It was originally $3500; I would like $2000. Includes a set of street pads and 2 sets of new track pads (Ferrodo 3000 compound) which...
Due to the acquisition of a new car, it's time to say goodbye to my Cobra :(.
Most of the details of the extensive mods are listed here: http://www.cantrellmotorsport.com/projects/Ford_Mustang_Cobra/index.html
The most recent upgrade was Brembo 14" 6 pot front brakes; now I can stop 3800...
Have any of you had issues with the ball joint popping out of the lower front control arm when using a coilover setup?
I'm down at Thunderhill Raceway this weekend and both the left and right ball joints have popped out of the lower control arm.
I've been running the MM coilovers for a...
Since I upgraded to 14" brakes I had to also upgrade to 18" wheels. So, I need clear some space.
I've got a set of SVT Cobra 17" wheels with 275 Nitto NT-01s on them; about 50% worn. I also have a spare set of 275x17 Toyo RA1s; about 25% worn.
They are at www.cantrellmotorsport.com if...
I had my car tuned today. After driving it a bit and stopping the car at a store, I got a check engine light on startup. The code is P0190 "FUL RAIL PRS S CIR ER". Car runs fine. I cleared the code and drove it some more. After a few starts, it again got the same code on startup.
Some...
Ported Eaton with 2.8 pulley, Bassani X-pipe w/ cats, Steeda cat back, Steeda CAI.
Here is the graph:
Here is some additional data: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pNx6XC0mzTBKHYfTGZSrZNA
I always felt that 13" rotors are way too small for a 3800lb car, but given the price of the Cobra R calipers, I decided to give them a try. On most tracks they are adequate, but my recent trip to Thunderhill Raceway, showed how inadequate they can be.
Thunderhill is a fast track with lots of...
Sept 7-9 at Sears Point (Infineon)?
I'll be there with my dad riding shotgun. Look for the Sonic Blue Cobra from Washington State (1000 mile drive!). Never been to Sears Point so really looking forward to it. Been studying the Nor-Cal Shelby track write up (which is awesome) and watching...
For the fun of it, I made a 10 minute in-car video from Monday's track day and added some thoughts that go through my head, mostly having to do with the other cars on the track and my ability to pass them :)
Enjoy!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S4G1ShVWCqQ
Now that the heat issues are under control I've been able to drive the Cobra much harder and found that the Steeda springs and stock dampers were a bit lacking in body motion control. So, the Cobra now has Maximum Motorsports coilovers (revalved Bilsteins and 400#/650# springs) and their...
Here is a fun lap with an Ultima, which was holding me up just a tiny bit. Something broke on it during the next lap so never got a chance to pass...
http://www.youtube.com/v/1Jbwv5lyuvs
It was about 90F outside and I decided to try a 2.94 pulley since the new Evans Cooling system seemed...
I do quite a bit of open track driving and have been having the usual "running hot" issues. I started with a 2.81 pulley and backed down to a 2.94 (no dyno) and now a 3.1 pulley.
I'm adding the Evans oil cooling kit in a week so hope to put back either the 2.94 or 2.81 eventually with the...
I've been measuring my intake temps at the track and am wondering if anyone has also done this so I can compare notes.
Both 2.81" and 2.94" pulleys saw temps in the 160 to 170F (OBDII AIT2 readings) with ambient temps around 62F (OBDII AIT readings).
I'll get readings for a 3.1" pulley in...
This rotor had 2 track days on it. I've got brake ducts and am using HT10 pads. I'm hoping the R calipers provide better braking so I'm not on the brakes so long, heating up the rotors.
Evidence that the stock PBR's are weak: I've never been able to lock them up with 275 Toyo RA's or Nitto...
I'm thinking about installing a separate oil cooler. I'm aware of two kits from Evans Cooling which Lethal Performance sells.
I'm also vaguely aware of a Mocal setup for the Cobra, but have no details.
It's been a while since anyone has posted about their oil coolers so I'd appreciate...
Just got back to Seattle from a fun trip to Thunderhill with Nor-Cal Shelby Club.
It was in the upper 80's and the car stared running hot after about 5 laps. I guess the 2.81" pulley is a bit too much of open track (I've got the Fluidyne radiator for cooling; LDC cooling mod is going in next...
My Cobra is primarily a street car but I also enjoy driving it at open tracks up to 10 times a year. Based on some searching I've narrowed my search for a new clutch down to the dual friction or LM (light metal) clutches.
I don't want to give up much in the way of daily driving but also want...
Has anyone suffered issues due to not having the head cooling mod?
If it is needed, under what conditions is it needed? Above a certain power level? When regularly drag racing or open tracking?
I don't have any plans to upgrade the supercharger so have no need to remove it for the Even...
I installed my MGW shifter with orange handle yesterday, it is fantastic. I went with their optional rubber boot and composite race knob along with Cobra Bob's shifter gasket and it is actually quieter than stock!
Good stuff :) Thanks to both for great products....
Has anyone installed a switch to turn on/off the passenger side airbag?
I searched and could not find anything.
I'd like to install a 4 point rollbar but then I need to be able to have my young kids sit in the front so need some control over the air bag.
Thanks,
Pete