Finally Got a Terminator.

joel3431

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So I am currently overseas deployed U.S. Army. Ive owned a couple cars but last DD was a 98 chrome yellow cobra, t-56 built motor novi-2000 etc.. made 478/426 not bad for my DD. Sold it before deployment. I wanted another cobra and I have always loved 03-04's Like everyone else of course :banana:. I found a Zinc Yellow 03 with not to many miles, a lot of brand new mods (just put on) such as COBRA STYLE DEEP DISH WHEELS 17X10.5 W/ MICKEY THOMPSON STREET RADIALS ($900), AFCO COBRA PRO SERIES HEAT EXCHANGER W/ DUAL FANS ($1000), SCT TUNE BY PRO DYNO ($500), LETHAL PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLER RESERVOIR ($350), COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ($250), BILLET FLOW NON SLIP SUPERCHARGER PULLEY ($225), MEZIERE REMOTE ELECTRIC INTERCOOLER PUMP ($300), MAC 2.5" EXHAUST ($500), MAC 2.5"PRO CHAMBER ($300), JLT NEXTGEN COLD AIR INTAKE ($350), ACCUFAB SINGLE BLADE THROTTLE BODY & INLET ($700), REICHARD RACING ULTRA GRIP SUPERCHARGER PULLEY ($200), STEEDA 100MM IDLER KIT ($200), INNOVATE MOTORSPORTS AIR/FUEL GAUGE W/STERRING COLUMN MOUNT ($200), IRS DIFFERENTIAL COVER BRACE ($250), IRS URETHANE DIFF BUSHING KIT ($100)

Guy had all the work done then decided to trade it in. Compression test was perfect as so is almost everything on this car. Paid a little over 18. Which was more than fair to me coming from a dealership. Had family test drive, pick up and drive the 3 hr journey home with 0 problems and many smiles. I myself have only seen the picture and a few videos but I shall return home in the next 2 months or so. The anticipation is killing me. So what do you guys think?
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Here's mod's that will be bought before I get home. H&R lowering springs, black 03 cobra replicas or powder coat one's on it. MGW shifter and probably redo exhaust Mac long tubes and stingers. Slightly smoked head and fog lights and Full HID's. List anything else you guys would add.
 

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That looks like a heck of a deal. I'm shocked a dealership would let it go for just over 18. The engine looks clean enough to eat off of...

Enjoy it.

Todd
 

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Looks great, and congratulations on owning a Terminator. These are fantastic cars to have. Welcome to the forums as well.

Also, thank you for your service man. Hope you get home soon to enjoy your ride with that top down!
 

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I like my pro 5.0 better than my MGW, those springs are a good choice. Longtubes ftw, although I love Mac catbacks. See how it sounds with the longtubes before you switch catbacks imo....and black wheels ftw. Congrats OP, and thanks for your service. How many miles on her?
 

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Thank you to all. and right at 65k miles, little high but with a spot on compression test and all the mods being almost new (so stock its whole life till now) I couldnt pass it up.. plus its gona be my DD so probally better than buying a 15-20k mile'r anyway.
 

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Thinking Black but might do chrome. Replica 17's for sure.
Oh and AdamSVT How do you like your mac setup, We have the same setup. I'm just not sure how mine sounds yet lol. I had BBK LT O/R x pipe and bassani back before. perfect for me.
 

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Thank you to all. and right at 65k miles, little high but with a spot on compression test and all the mods being almost new (so stock its whole life till now) I couldnt pass it up.. plus its gona be my DD so probally better than buying a 15-20k mile'r anyway.

Idk if i would consider those "stock".i would use the term factory i believe

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Thinking Black but might do chrome. Replica 17's for sure.
Oh and AdamSVT How do you like your mac setup, We have the same setup. I'm just not sure how mine sounds yet lol. I had BBK LT O/R x pipe and bassani back before. perfect for me.
Love my mac setup!! just not a fan of the fitment! the combination with the prochamber and the catback is amazing :banana: Sounds much deeper than my raspy setup with bassani xpipe with hi flow cats and slp lm1's!!
 

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Here's mod's that will be bought before I get home. H&R lowering springs, black 03 cobra replicas or powder coat one's on it. MGW shifter and probably redo exhaust Mac long tubes and stingers. Slightly smoked head and fog lights and Full HID's. List anything else you guys would add.

I have MAC Long tubes on mine with a Lethal Performance high-flow Magnaflow catted x-pipe & Borla Stingers....love it, and get compliments every where I go.

Look in my sig, I have a dyno video & walk around video....you can hear it.

Good Luck! :beer:
 

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Thanks guys, an yes I love the stingers, have heard many diffrent combos with them and like all. Was just going to order but I guess the smart thing will to be wait till I get back and see if I like the mac setup as much or more :bored: lol.
 

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Also ^ as above what if I just had wheels that are on it now painted black with couple coats of clear? Good idea or just buy new wheels black, back is already 10.5 rep's.
 

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