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Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 02-07-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,581
Posted By Dior55
Re: Car or Its Name?

Who said we like it? Other than the great sounding aluminum V-10 under the hood, I think the car is stinky looking. Sort of a TT looking POS. In fact, I wish they did name it an "Avenger" or...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-05-2004, 05:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,335
Posted By Dior55
Fugly!!!! Looks like the offspring of a...

Fugly!!!!

Looks like the offspring of a Cobra and a Ricer!!!
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-12-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,379
Posted By Dior55
Hey, I just bought a 2003 SVT Cobra. Interested...

Hey, I just bought a 2003 SVT Cobra. Interested in selling your wrong gift (cheap!)?
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-19-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,815
Posted By Dior55
The guy is trying to sell his car. Marketing 101...

The guy is trying to sell his car. Marketing 101 would teach you to cast your net as far as possible. He wants a customer with green money, that's what he needs to discriminate about. Not whether...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 10-13-2003, 06:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,137
Posted By Dior55
535 hp. I would assume this one would have...

535 hp. I would assume this one would have higher lift (I don't think duration would matter as much as lift for clearance issues) than the 486.
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 10-12-2003, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,137
Posted By Dior55
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/D2/7A/15883730-285f-0280...

http://a0.cpimg.com/image/D2/7A/15883730-285f-028001E0-.jpg

I have used the Tony Branda valve covers on my BB crate, with roller rockers. No spacer needed. Actually sold my old FMS valve covers...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 10-01-2003, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,272
Posted By Dior55
BTW, the emblems I bought from Cobra Restorers...

BTW, the emblems I bought from Cobra Restorers were not all that unique. Point is that the "4" "6" and "0" were just stick on numbers from some kind of graphics sheet. You could probably get a set...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 10-01-2003, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,272
Posted By Dior55
I bought my 460 emblems from Cobra Restorers...

I bought my 460 emblems from Cobra Restorers years ago.

Did you try Tony Branda? Or Finishline?
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-30-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,869
Posted By Dior55
REM, I built the first BB FFR, and it was not too...

REM, I built the first BB FFR, and it was not too hard to do. There were some issues that me and the Smiths had to work out back in 1999, but that's a long time ago and you shouldn't have any...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 08-30-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,616
Posted By Dior55
2 things that really helped to knock down the...

2 things that really helped to knock down the heat issues in my 460 FFR. #1 was to add an oil cooler. Dramatic change! #2 was, after 3500 miles, switched to Mobil 1 oil. I still get the temp...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 08-06-2003, 04:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,156
Posted By Dior55
EZ (and cheap!) fix: Go to local auto parts...

EZ (and cheap!) fix:

Go to local auto parts store and find the aisle where the ricers can get all there stickers, decals and other assorted crap. Look for a roll of the narrow windshield tint...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 07-24-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dior55
Try Wayne Presley at the site listed above. He...

Try Wayne Presley at the site listed above. He sells a stack injection system that looks like you have a set of Webbers on her. Absolutely awesome and absolutely EXPENSIVE. But if you're going...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-06-2003, 07:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,425
Posted By Dior55
Here's an idea. Why not try incorporating the...

Here's an idea. Why not try incorporating the look of the original Jag XKE headlights. I think the British motif would carry well, it would stir some emotions that people will at first be puzzled...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-27-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Dior55
I bought these from Branda as well, and I had the...

I bought these from Branda as well, and I had the MSG 9.5 mm wires! No problem though. These looms are soft plastic, so I just put an appropriate sized drill bit in my drill press and carefully...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-19-2003, 07:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,854
Posted By Dior55
Before I can answer that: 1. Are they...

Before I can answer that:

1. Are they original fingers?

2. If the answer to 1 is no, are they genuine fingers?

3. If the answer to 2 is no, are they replica fingers?

4. If the answer...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-19-2003, 07:15 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,035
Posted By Dior55
Let's keep it going guys! Let's make this the...

Let's keep it going guys! Let's make this the longest thread in history!

BTW, what was this topic?...Oh, right, FFR buying SAI. How the heck did it devolve into another CSX vs. the WORLD debate...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-19-2003, 08:18 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,035
Posted By Dior55
Maybe, but I was responding to Turk's analogy of...

Maybe, but I was responding to Turk's analogy of AMF, not Willy's buy-back. Your point is....?

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Huh? I'm an FFR customer, Curt Scott personally branded me a "brownshirt" years ago, I...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-18-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,035
Posted By Dior55
First off, they were not basically the same bike....

First off, they were not basically the same bike. But we'll leave that argument for another day.

Otherwise, this is not a fair comparison. AMF was building bowling alley equipment (I know they...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-18-2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,035
Posted By Dior55
How thin can we slice the baloney? We'll have...

How thin can we slice the baloney? We'll have "original" CSX's, "real replica" CSX's made by CS, and "fakey-do" CSX's made by FFR?

What if CS is lending his signature in the deal with FFR to buy...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-12-2003, 10:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,459
Posted By Dior55
Absolutely. Or you'll be minding your business...

Absolutely. Or you'll be minding your business in the right lane, the SUV will pull in the left lane, speed up and then run along side you for about 3 miles, you slow, he slows, you speed he speeds,...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-12-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,459
Posted By Dior55
Going back to the original inquiry of this...

Going back to the original inquiry of this thread, my thoughts on why we're seeing an increase in crackups is possibly due to leaving one's brain in one's garage when we take these monsters out even...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 04-16-2003, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By Dior55
Hey Aumoore, that's a cool site for calculating...

Hey Aumoore, that's a cool site for calculating ratios! Based on the info I input, it looks like my speedo is pretty accurate.

Niles, it looks like 2100 rpm would be about 70 mph in 5th.

I'm...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 04-14-2003, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By Dior55
Got my speedo cable in. With 3.55s, in 5th gear...

Got my speedo cable in. With 3.55s, in 5th gear at 60 mph, I'm showing 1900 rpm. This is running 275/50-15 rubber. Also using the 19 (I think) "pink" speedo gear. Don't forget, the TKO-I tranny...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 04-06-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By Dior55
Unfortunately, my speedo cable disintegrated when...

Unfortunately, my speedo cable disintegrated when I went to change the speedo gear for the new ratio. My supplier is backordered so although I've driven the car and am extremely happy with the...
Forum: 429/460 Engine Talk 04-05-2003, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By Dior55
OK, I'm pretty well versed in what rear end to...

OK, I'm pretty well versed in what rear end to run in a 460 Cobra, as I've just done my THIRD changeover!!!. I have an FFR with a TKO and a crate FMS 535 HP 460. I'm running Halibrand 15" wheels on...
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