[jesseasi]

I have been lurking around these forums for nearly a year. Never really posting anything but just reading everything I can.

After much debate over which manufacturer, what color, what engine, what options - I decided on Backdraft #951. Pepper White with White Ghost stripes. (I wanted something totally different from what the typical Cobra looks like)

I guess this post is my official coming out and introduction.

I am not a gear head or a mechanic. I have never owned a classic car other than helping my dad restore a 1965 GTO when I was probably 10 yrs old. The fastest and most powerful sports cars I have ever owned were a 1996 BMW M3 and a 2001 Corvette. Both I had for less than 2 years.

I don't think I am having a mid-life crisis. I am 38yrs old probably younger than the average here but certainly not the youngest.

I simply fell in love with the Cobra's looks, sounds, smells, and head turning attraction and decided I needed to get one.

I got my car from Jay at Vintage-Sports and I must say he was a complete pleasure to deal with and has been unbelievably patient when it comes to answering all my stupid questions and helping me resolve the minor issues I have had to deal with.

I am in Southern California and it does not seem like the So-Cal group here is that active with posts. I would like to find out where I can find other owners and where the best places are to drive and showcase these beauties.

I look forward to contributing to the forums here. As much help as these forums have been for me in making my decision and solving my problems - I hope I can add some good stuff.

I have completed the whole SB-100 registration process here in California and hope to post my step by step experience soon.

I have installed clear-bra on the doors, around the back of the cockpit, and on the whole front end.

I have installed a sound system (upgrading the one that came with the car) with a Sony marine head unit hidden in the trunk, front remote system, 10" Sub hidden in the trunk that somehow does not take up any trunk space, and 4 speakers in the cockpit that sounds as amazing as the Roush Racing 427SRX I had installed.

I already have a custom center console being made by Anthony and a custom Tonneau Cover being made by "Pig" - both found here in the forums.

Soon I will be posting detailed pictures and step by step posts on what I have done, how I did it, and the final results.

I have only had my car a month. I have put 200 miles on the car and already cracked my windshield, broke my E-Brake, broke the trunk support arm, dealt with a gas leak, and rattled loose 1/2 dozen bolts on the car. Never in my life has a new car given me so many fits yet never in my life have I been so in love with a car......

What's next?