I had a 5-Speed '99 GT for a couple years, but having put 200 miles on my new Cobra Sonic Blue Coupe, I am learning how to drive all over again.
The 6-speed for some reason is presenting me with a challenge. When I want to make a quick 2nd-3rd shift -- I've hit fifth instead a few times. Down-shifting is of course much easier -- unless I want to go from fifth to fourth -- I hit second a few times. But I'm gradually learning the power peaks and shift points. I never realized I would have even more fun with this machine relearning how to drive.
I had a 70 Mach I Cobra Jet 30 years ago, and trying to compare my dim memories of that rocket to my '03 Cobra I was initially disappointed because I remembered the Cobra Jet making lots of noise and slamming me back in my seat at take-off. However, I now appreciate the '03 Cobra for its incredible ability to follow Newtonian Physics and get me from Point A to Point B in the least time possible ! What a sleeper !
Did have some fun with a 740i today who tried to lose me up a 45 degree angle mile long climb -- but couldn't. Also lost one of those BMW motorcycle maniacs who tried to stay on my a__ but couldn't.
At the ripe old age of 49, I can truly say that this car is better than sex right now.
The 6-speed for some reason is presenting me with a challenge. When I want to make a quick 2nd-3rd shift -- I've hit fifth instead a few times. Down-shifting is of course much easier -- unless I want to go from fifth to fourth -- I hit second a few times. But I'm gradually learning the power peaks and shift points. I never realized I would have even more fun with this machine relearning how to drive.
I had a 70 Mach I Cobra Jet 30 years ago, and trying to compare my dim memories of that rocket to my '03 Cobra I was initially disappointed because I remembered the Cobra Jet making lots of noise and slamming me back in my seat at take-off. However, I now appreciate the '03 Cobra for its incredible ability to follow Newtonian Physics and get me from Point A to Point B in the least time possible ! What a sleeper !
Did have some fun with a 740i today who tried to lose me up a 45 degree angle mile long climb -- but couldn't. Also lost one of those BMW motorcycle maniacs who tried to stay on my a__ but couldn't.
At the ripe old age of 49, I can truly say that this car is better than sex right now.
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