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    Red GT500 in Ft Myers, lost side louver racing Elise

    Not sure if he is a member here, but yesterday I saw a red GT500 (looked like a 2012) trying to race a Lotus Elise and the passenger side window louver went flying off. I could not stop to get it, but it landed not far from the light on boyscout rd. BTW ... that would normally not be must of...
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    How do I beat a Ariel Atom?

    I was defending my 2010 Cobra (currently running 500 whp) against a 2010 vette when a smack talking guy said he could take us both with his little 4 cyclinder supercharged ... of course I laughed! He told me he has a 2007 completely stock 300hp Ariel Atom ... I have been told they are very...
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    2007 shelby vert BRAND NEW for 60K

    If you want details, contact me. The car is sitting in the dealership (washington area) awaiting pickup. 8032212573
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    Are you guys insane!!!!!

    I am a huge shelby fan, and have owned many real shelbys ... but anyone willing to pay over MSRP for a hyped up gt ... insane. The car is a brick. I have seen the prices coming down on ebay ... and soon we will all be able to pick one up for msrp ... do not fall into the hype, or let ford play...
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    Excellent M3 covertible deal

    Check it out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=220021457179&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT
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    Not so impressed with the GT500

    Alright, you all are not gonna like this, but I was really disappointed in the GT500. I finally got a chance to drive one ... and ya it is quick, but my butt dyno seem to thing it was on par with the 03-04 cobras. I was hoping for something explosive and well rounded ... but it seemed heavy...
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    2005 Lotus Elise Turbo on www.webpostusa.com

    Check it out on www.webpostusa.com .... that is one fast car
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    03 cobra spanked by a 05 elise

    I was at the track last week. I saw a 03-04 cobra roll up, and in the other lane was this small car ... like a gocart in size. At first I though this was a joke, then they went. The gocar was a lotis elise, but it was definatley boosted! The air rushing into this car sounded like a turbine...
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    I am on "the list" not at the local dealership

    I called a couple dealerships in the area, and found out that one had just started a waiting list for the shelby cobra ... so I am number two ... hell, it is a start. And he indicated he would sell for list.
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    Can I get on "the list" for a cobra NOW!!

    Where, when, how much .... I want one ... where do I go?
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    Where to buy gas

    I know this is the wrong forum, but I was not sure where it fit. know most of you are dedicated Americas, so please read ... Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just buy from gas companies that don't import their oil from...
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    How to beat a sti ... stock for stock

    I have a buddy with a 05 sti and we have played many times. It is a quick car, but from a roll in 3rd gear on ... I pull him. The problem is from a stop ... I can not get him and he gets so far ahead that I do not have enough room to catch up. How the hell do I launch this car and stay even...
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    My car stalled, then my wife was hit!!!!

    My vert is surely totaled!:mj: My wife was driving it about a week ago (she hates driving it). She slowed down to make a left hand turn, and the car stalled. She slamed on the brakes, but still ended up in the intersection. She said she the dash lights came on, she could not steer the car...
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    Check this out, how can he sell his car that cheap!?!

    I know are cars are losing value quick, but come on! How can you sell a 2003 Cobra Convertible for 26K. If the car is truely only 10 months old, why would you take a 15k hit on it? God I hope I will not have to sell my car anytime soon...
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    Stock Cobra hits 178mph??

    Have you all read the new SVT enthusuast magazine? They stated that they took a stock cobra to the salt flats and wanted to break the 200mph mark, but were limited to the 180 mph mark due to the stock rims and regulations. They state that they let off the gas and held the tach constant so they...
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    Dealer told me don't bring me car in!

    I have a lemon ... with that said, I have had to call a lawyer and sue for my money back. We are in the middle of this mess, and I have a warrenty problem with my car (light stop working). I call the dealer to set up an appopintment ... left message .... no responce. A couple days later I...
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    6000 miles and my tires are gone?

    I just happened to be looking for a ball my son had droped when I peered under my car from the back. I could not believe what I saw ... the inside passenger tire was bald ... I mean smoother than a babies bottom. I had not noticed this while standing because the outer portion of the tire has...
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    Can the predator change your odometer?

    I was at the track the other day talking with a fellow terminator. He was telling me about a guy that reloaded his old program back into his computer and it reloaded the old odometer reading. Now, from what I have been told, that is impossible. The predator does not touch tha section of the...
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    4.6L in next cobra will be 420hp

    My good freinds (who shall remain nameless) have informed me that Ford wants to keep the 4.6L 03 cobra engine for the 2006 cobra to make life easier. The are now testing the crap out of a slightly modified 4.6L engine that is rated at 420hp. The 5.0L and 5.4L are not out of the game yet, there...
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    Shelby and Ford ... yahooooooo

    I told you guy's back in November of 2002 that Ford wanted Shelby to sign in on a gt350 and gt500. Now my sorce said it is true and that expect a 2006 Shelby cobra again. It will have higher horsepower than the normal cobra and a few cosmetic goodies, and a heavty price tag. With all the...
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    Ford is being sued for the stalling (someone finally died)

    I heard from a friend that Ford is being sued. Appearently, a guy was driving with his wife, approached an intersection, car stalled, guy was t-boned and died, wife is claiming car stalled just before intersection. Anyone no anything about this? Is this true? Did'nt someone hear predict this...
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    Anyone fixed the stalling yet?

    Just checking with you guys to see if you'all have any magical cure for the dreaded stalling. My car stalled on me twice today ... both had very bad timing ( at major interections). The dealership still has nothing, and forget Ford customer service. BTW the www.NHTSA.com site has over 20...
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    How many buyback or lemons out there?

    I want to know how many of you are in the process of, or already have, had a 2003 Cobra buyback or lemoned?
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    Update on my lemon

    As you all know, I am pretty vocal about my problems. I have every problem imaginable ... or at least I thought! My dealership call me yesterday to tell me that my rear bumper fell off!!!! Has anyone ever heard of that!? How the hell does a rear bumper just fall off? I'll tell you ... I am...
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    Back in shop

    I took her back into the dealership today for a few minor problems. Fog lights again (fill with condensation) Passenger window is slow or sticky or something AC is making a metalic squeaking noise Convertible top has a few minor leaks Vibration again (4th or fifth or sixth time) Rear...

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