Where did you get those LEDs at Nathan? I might throw some of those in, they would match the lights on my head unit.
Keep up the good work man.
Keep up the good work man.
The saving of a 1998 BAB Cobra
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Yeah, all of those would look great. I think I'm just ready for a change in wheels.
Thank you sir.
Thanks Jarryd. I got the LED's from ebay.
Well the guy came and picked up my old machined Cobra wheels so it looks like I'll be picking up a set of 18x9/18x10 FR500's this week. For now though the BAB is rocking my (very) old set of AFS chrome 18x9 Mach1 wheels that I keep as a spare set in cases like these. I don't like how it looks with the Mach's but it's better than having the car stranded on jackstands.
And yes I know it needs a drop in the front.
And yes I know it needs a drop in the front.
He said he wanted hypercoated FR500's.
And damn I dont know how I never saw this thread. Seems to be comming together well though! You'll love it once its complete. BAB is by far one of my favorite colors.
And damn I dont know how I never saw this thread. Seems to be comming together well though! You'll love it once its complete. BAB is by far one of my favorite colors.
The guy with the FR500's backed out because his new wheels are on backorder. The search for new wheels continues then.
man hats off to ya. i cant believe everything uve had to go thru with this car. it is definatley gonna be awsome when u get through with it. i get a little upset if 1 small thing goes wrong w my cobra u got problems out the ass and still keepin ur head up. Great job so far and keep it up!
I've really enjoyed watching you transform this car back to something special. Good job and good luck with the rest of car.
Damn, it's looking real good. I need to change my bulbs!!! looks amazing! You should send a pic to the old owner with a big F U! JK.. More updates!!
cruzinconepts.com has a sale on these right now. I'm geting the same wheels for around 600 plus shipping. They are on sale for 148 and 150 for the 18x9 and 18x10 chrome Fr500's.
I dont think they offer the hypercoated version though.
I was looking for these used but just went for a new set, wheels and tires.
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Silver actually.
Yeah it's coming together little by little.
Thanks man. It's been quite the eyeopening experience thus far that's for sure.
Thanks sir.
The old owner is on here.
That is a great deal for those wheels. I have a set that I'm already purchasing though.:beer:
Update:
Since my last update I was actually able to get some stuff done on the car. We figured out that the reason I was throwing a P1443 code was that they had the evap solinoid and the evap purge valve routed together and were in a closed loop with the vac side of the engine as well as the canister had a ling just laying unpluged in the fender. So I replaced all of those lines (they were rotting), retouted the lines, and since then the code has not returned. I also met a local SVTPer and purchased his set of silver 18x9/18x10 FR500's wrapped in 265/35R18 and 295/35R18 BFG KDW rubber. Thanks Craig! When I put the wheels on I noticed that the rotors were rusting where the brake pad wasn't making contact so that I scuffed and painted them.
Pics!
Drop coming soon!
Since my last update I was actually able to get some stuff done on the car. We figured out that the reason I was throwing a P1443 code was that they had the evap solinoid and the evap purge valve routed together and were in a closed loop with the vac side of the engine as well as the canister had a ling just laying unpluged in the fender. So I replaced all of those lines (they were rotting), retouted the lines, and since then the code has not returned. I also met a local SVTPer and purchased his set of silver 18x9/18x10 FR500's wrapped in 265/35R18 and 295/35R18 BFG KDW rubber. Thanks Craig! When I put the wheels on I noticed that the rotors were rusting where the brake pad wasn't making contact so that I scuffed and painted them.
Pics!
Drop coming soon!
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Very nice!!!!!!!!
Scuffed and painted the rotors? I've never heard of that? Maybe I'm behind the times lol.
Where the brake pads don't touch the rotors that area will rust after a while or if that area comes into contact with water it will rust. If you clean the rust off aand scuff that area to leave it a little abrasive the paint will stick to the rotor. Thus it will be black and not rust colored where the brake pad doesn't come into contact with the rotor.
looks awesome nathan
Thanks Craig. Did you not go to Caffine and Octane? There were a LOT of nice cars there this morning.
Anyone with an 'open' style wheel should do this. It's such a small thing that makes such a huge difference. Car is coming along well Steed....drop that mfr asap.
Coming along nicely. You need to find a Cobra airbag for it sometime when time and budget allows.
It is looking sharp. Keep up the good work.
It is looking sharp. Keep up the good work.
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