About Me
- About ront49
- Zip Code
- 72601
- City
- Harrison
- State
- AR
- Country
- United States of America
- Cobra Make, Engine
- BDR, 418
- Ride
- 2019 Vette
- Engine type and displacement
- 418
- Tranny type
- 5-speed Tremec
- Race weight
- 2340
- Horsepower
- 500+
Visitor Messages
Showing Visitor Messages 1 to 1 of 1
-
Did you try to rebuild inside the car that is what I am going to do if ever my master clutch cylinder goes out again
Likes Given
385 Likes
-
John and I think alike. I could not believe it was still availabe (I admit I have some "connections"), but my tag says "COBRA65" which is, of course the championship year, the name we gave the Cobra...Liked On: 06-01-2020, 07:39 AM
Posted On: 03-19-1999, 06:26 PMront49 liked post by Moritz55 On thread : Best year to have car registered with?My experience this past April here in NC may be similar to what you will be going through in FL. So... in NC since an SPO or BD are a Replica (Kit) Cobra their VIN number (SPO2454 example) is NOT...Liked On: 06-01-2020, 07:02 AM
Posted On: 06-01-2020, 05:21 AMront49 liked post by Mike I On thread : Replacement Plug WiresYou'll notice reduced performance long before you start seeing St Elmo's fire...either way, wires are likely shot at that point and won't meet the resistance spec, so... Another thing, a good...Liked On: 05-24-2020, 05:58 AM
Posted On: 05-20-2020, 11:01 AMront49 liked post by bobcowan On thread : Replacement Plug WiresPlug wires are a replacement item, just like the plugs. When they start to go, they leak electricity through the insulation. When they get really bad, you can see a blue haze near the wires when...Liked On: 05-24-2020, 05:57 AM
Posted On: 05-20-2020, 09:56 AMront49 liked post by saki302 On thread : Filling those pesky reservoirs.a syringe with a hose on it (off amazon) works great for me. The SPF brake reservoir is in a horrible location, I fill by feel using the syringe.Liked On: 05-11-2020, 02:18 PM
Posted On: 05-03-2020, 07:57 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkront49 liked post by Karl Bebout On thread : Filling those pesky reservoirs.Looks like a snot-sucker.:eek:Liked On: 05-11-2020, 02:18 PM
Posted On: 05-03-2020, 10:51 AMront49 liked post by mln385 On thread : 427R Drive AbilityChange the rear gears to keep you in the higher rpms. Probably the most economical.Liked On: 05-07-2020, 03:52 PM
Posted On: 05-03-2020, 05:20 PMront49 liked post by studebaker53 On thread : 427R Drive AbilityYour not thinking this through !! Leave motor alone. Put your house on market and move to rural part of your state !!!! Get away from traffic. :LOL:Liked On: 05-07-2020, 03:52 PM
Posted On: 05-03-2020, 03:32 PMront49 liked post by jeffgrice On thread : Filling those pesky reservoirs.Hi Fred Good idea! BTW, this is why we equip our Backdraft Cobras with the remote reservoirs as we don't want our customers to have to go through this. Take care and burn some fuel! JeffLiked On: 05-02-2020, 09:54 AM
Posted On: 05-02-2020, 04:02 AMront49 liked post by 86Sebring On thread : CSX 4786 with SOHC on EpayMotorized this way, they don"t come up on epay that often https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Shelby-Cobra/164179430776?hash=item2639db4d78:g:OrYAAOSwV9JehGr1 I have no affiliation, I just think it...Liked On: 05-02-2020, 09:52 AM
Posted On: 05-01-2020, 10:51 AMront49 liked post by spdbrake On thread : Back To The FamilyThose are CNC reservoirs and the caps are standard CCW to loosen. You can place a hose clamp on the cap then tighten it down, then loosen it with Channel locks. The clamp will protect the cap from...Liked On: 04-29-2020, 01:52 PM
Posted On: 04-28-2020, 07:54 AMront49 liked post by 14vision On thread : Back To The FamilyGlad to be back in the backdraft family. I have 2 questions that I could use help on. Brand new car #2019.. 1. I have extended fill unit for fluids and I wanted to see fluid levels. The caps are...Liked On: 04-29-2020, 01:51 PM
Posted On: 04-28-2020, 06:57 AMront49 liked post by Steve Gallegos On thread : CSX4000/6000 Vs. Superformance/ERA/KirkhamAs eveyone else has said, you need to buy the car that fits you and your style. Some of the 60" wheelbase cars won't work for tall people, so you need to look at what else is available. What extras...Liked On: 04-21-2020, 06:40 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2011, 01:43 PMront49 liked post by Hydramada On thread : CSX4000/6000 Vs. Superformance/ERA/KirkhamIf you are looking at a Cobra replica as an investment, you are going to be disappointed. These cars are for personal enjoyment and should be treated as such. All of the manufacturers you listed...Liked On: 04-21-2020, 06:22 AM
Posted On: 10-04-2011, 08:42 AMront49 liked post by 1795 On thread : Respect vs FearHopefully it is scaring you enough to remind you not to take the car lightly. In my early twenties I bought a turbo charged Mustang that handled so well that on a routine basis I would be going over...Liked On: 04-20-2020, 05:37 AM
Posted On: 04-19-2020, 10:23 AM
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:58 AM.






Likes Received