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    Roush Shifter Handle + Cobra Front Emblem + Other Ford/SVT Items!

    I was going through boxes in the basement and found some items I still had from when I had my 2003 Cobra (yeah, it turned out to be a horrible decision to get rid of it). Anyway, here are the items I have: Jack Roush Shifter Handle: Roush Part number SM02-5025-JR. Sells for $104.90 new...
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    Pontiac GTO... saw one at local dealer, $1,595 paint sealant charge!!

    Lynch Chevrolet in Burlington, Wisconsin. They just got in a silver GTO. Stopped early this morning on my way to work. Nice car, but boring! It looks like an oversized Sunbird! This one was an automatic (I thought they were all supposed to be manual tranny?). Dealer had added charge of...
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    Oil weights and horsepower, some weird thoughts

    First off let me say that I am NOT a petroleum expert. I merely am an avid reader of the forums and an 03 owner. Anyways, as all these oil threads continue to show up on the forums, I started thinking and had some questions. OK, so stock oil is Motocraft semi-synthetic 5w20. Some people...
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    ...Seen written on a 2004 Mystichrome last night on the lot

    "Your wife called! She said to buy anything you want!" That was written in soap or whatnot on windsheild... I thought that was pretty priceless. I was at the dealer Griffen in Waukesha for monthly "shop talk" they have for SVT owners. When I pulled up was in my old Jeep Cherokee...
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    Anyone have the squeaky passenger seat fix done (TSB)?

    Wondering if I should get this done this Spring when I take the car out of storage. I am going to take it in anyways for the reflash on the computer to fix stalling issue, before I start modding. But when my better half rides with me the passenger seat squeaks like crazy, it drives both of us...
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    Question about Silver paint code on 2003 cobras

    While I was reading the Mustang Enthusiast magazine last night I picked up while grocery shopping, had something interesting about paint colors on 2003 cobras. They state that there were 13,476 2003 cobras built. 8,394 coupes and 5,082 convertibles. 3,930 of them were black (2,251...
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    K&N FIPK 25 HP now dyno proven in new magazine

    Picked up copy of Mustang Enthusiast magazine last night at grocery store. New mag, wanted to give it a chance. Also saw they had article about the K&N FIPK which I installed last fall. They installed it into a 2003 10th anniversary Cobra, which was bone stock. Did dyno pulls after install...
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    What pulley can I run without a chip?

    I don't know if I'm going to do it or not. But have had the Cobra since last Spring... did Magnaflow exhaust, K&N FIPK, Tri-ax shifter so far. I have been hesitant about getting into the realm of non-warrenty friendly mods like chip and pulley... due to cost of engine. But I modded the hell...
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    Kelly Blue Book... Depressing Trade-In Value of 03

    Just for the hell of it, check out dealer trade-in value for my 2003 Cobra. Mint condition, only 5,000 miles on it. $25,900! Wow, lost $9,100 in value in the 8 months I have owned it. That is total crap. Thanks SVT and Ford for building way too many of them and helping ruin the value of...
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    Car Cover Recommendations for Cobra?

    Yep... About that time in the frigid North to pack my 03 Cobra away for the Winter, just like I did w/ the 02 Lightning I had last year. 5 months no driving the toy... back to the old Jeep Cherokee. Anyways, I have never owned a car cover. What are some good ones out there for 03 Cobras...
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    How to buy a police car?

    I think a used police interceptor would be a great daily driver, as the P71 package or 9C1 would make the car very reliable. What is the best way to look for a good used police car? Best places to buy? What to look for as far as vehicle itself? Just also wanted to say, don't want one merely...
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    Anyone put 2000 Cobra R body parts on 03?

    I really love the look of the 2000 Cobra R. Was thinking on my silver 03 a R Hood, front splitter, rear wing and rear bumper would look pretty cool. I think they will all fit, except I wonder about the hood? Will it fit and also will it provide proper cooling since there wouldn't be any heat...
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    So what's the deal with AFS Wheels?

    I am interested in a set of rims they make. Anyone who is using AFS rims, is the quality, fit and finish good on them? Here are the ones I was thinking about. Anyone running this MACH style on their 03 Cobra...
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    Last minute Steeda Tri-ax install questions

    Hey everyone, I am building my "ultimate" shifter setup. I bought a Jack Roush signature shifter boot and handle, and Fatknob. But I am also replacing the stock mechanism w/ a Steeda tri-ax. I am going to install the Steeda this evening. Couple questions, if anyone would be so kind to...
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    Roush special shifter, anyone have it?

    I saw a little blurb in a magazine for it. Special shifter handle, knob, and leather boot. Anyone have this and what are your impressions. I really like the look of it.
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    More Problems found on my new 03!

    Was really detailing the car yesterday, and when I laid down on the ground to wipe off the side skirts, I noticed on the passenger side that all 5 push in clips that hold the peice to the body were missing, and the side skirt was rattling around! Seeing as how it would cost me more in gas to...
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    Question on Magnaflow Cat Back Clamps

    I just got my Magnaflow exhaust in the mail. Good deal by the way off ebay, $340 shipped! Anyways, quality looks really good. Question on the clamps though. They are the band type. Back when I had the Lightning some L cat backs came with these type of clamps and everyone complained about...
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    Steeda strut tower brace... any good?

    Is this worth it? It only is 100 bucks and looks nice. Will it help out on this car? Steeda does offer SVTOA members 10% off as well, correct? I noticed that the dash and stuff can squeek a little bit on rough roads, wonder if a STB in front will tighten the car up and eliminate or at least...
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    ... And so it begins! (Mods)

    Yep, had it stock all of 1 week and 4 days! Last night went to Checker auto parts, and there like it was meant to be, was a K&N drop-in filter. Bought that and installed last night. Nice difference! Makes the sound a bit louder and tough as well. And this morning, ordered the Magnaflow...
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    Guess I'm just lucky with my new 03?

    I have been reading posts like a madman here before and since picking the car up a couple weeks ago. Lot's of stuff about various problems. I am happy to say I guess I am lucky... car seems to be fine to me so far. There is a slight ticking from the engine but can't even hear it when the hood...
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    Cheap Tri-ax shifters on ebay

    I spotted this last night while I was poking around just looking at stuff. Isn't this pretty cheap? Looks like the person is offering free shipping as well! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33736&item=2417551491
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    Shifter question from new Cobra owner

    As I am shifting through the gears on my new Cobra, I started thinking to myself. Hmmm... what safety measures are in place to keep me from trying to find 5th and shifting into reverse and destroying the car's tranny. I'm sure Ford had to think of this... but I would feel better if someone...
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    Hello there! New 03 Cobra owner!

    Yep, just traded in the 2002 Black Lightning on Saturday and picked up my new Silver 2003 Cobra. I should have bought this car last year when I bought the L... I was waffling back and forth then. I already love this car! All the money I spend on the L making it fast, this baby is just as fast...

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