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12-04-2015, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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This Still Pisses Me Off!
Several times I have searched for an answer to a mechanical concern on this forum only to find pages and pages of suggestions for the fix, BUT NO FINAL FIX INFORMATION POSTED BY THE PERSON THAT HAD THE PROBLEM.
Come on, guys, if you can take the time to request help, at least take the time to post the solution. I'm tired of being left up in the air. Help the rest of us out here, will ya?
The latest was by the guy that had backfiring out of one sidepipe. He was given several possible solutions and then he vanished. No word from him since August.
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12-04-2015, 09:02 AM
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I agree that it's reasonable to expect people seeking solutions to 'close the loop' when they've found and fixed the problem.
I have sent the referenced OP an email, asking him to post an update.
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12-04-2015, 09:06 AM
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Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Yup. See it all the time. In and out and not so much as a thank you or follow up on what worked and what didn't! Always frustrated me too... 
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All that's stopping you now Son, is blind-raging fear.......
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12-04-2015, 09:21 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Solution-us Interupt-us. I hate when that happens.
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12-04-2015, 09:47 AM
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Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
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Me too
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
BEWARE OF THE DOGma!! Dogmatism bites...
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12-04-2015, 09:52 AM
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Unfortunately that seems to be the norm in many places. I too like to see what the solution to the problems was if for no other reason so I would have an idea if anyone else has a similar problem.
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12-04-2015, 10:30 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR fat block tko 600 9"
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Tried Midol?
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12-04-2015, 10:36 AM
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Go see Racewhere they are in Carlsbad...............
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12-04-2015, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 1985 CCX
Go see Racewhere they are in Carlsbad...............
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What's their address, phone number, email address? Can't seem to locate their location.
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12-04-2015, 12:41 PM
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What's their address, phone number, email address? Can't seem to locate their location.
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CC member name is 'CompClassics' - you can see his contact info on his profile page: Club Cobra - View Profile: CompClassics
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12-05-2015, 04:24 PM
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Thanks, I called and sent a Pvt message. So far, no response.
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12-05-2015, 05:12 PM
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[quote=cycleguy55;1373684]CC member name is 'CompClassics' - you can see his contact info on his profile page: Club Cobra - View Profile: CompClassics[/
Still no response. Anyone know if they work on customer cars?
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12-04-2015, 02:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keezling
Tried Midol?
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Says the guy who got upset about a comment Jay Leno made, lol.
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12-04-2015, 02:48 PM
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Maybe it's just me, but when I have an issue with my car, I can bet someone on this forum has experienced the exact same thing and has been given a boatload of suggestions which may or may not have helped.
But, those suggestions give me a bunch of options to try or eliminate. Some I may never have thought of. So, instead of paying a mechanic to go down the check list on hi$ clock, I can do it on mine. After all, if you own one of these cars, you better know or learn how to turn a wrench or have a tow truck as a second car and a mechanic on retainer.
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12-04-2015, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
Maybe it's just me, but when I have an issue with my car, I can bet someone on this forum has experienced the exact same thing and has been given a boatload of suggestions which may or may not have helped.
But, those suggestions give me a bunch of options to try or eliminate. Some I may never have thought of. So, instead of paying a mechanic to go down the check list on hi$ clock, I can do it on mine. After all, if you own one of these cars, you better know or learn how to turn a wrench or have a tow truck as a second car and a mechanic on retainer.
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I bought the first VW Rabbit sold in our area February 18, 1975 - a California spec car in Canada. That car made me feel like I had a mechanic on retainer - and it wasn't fun. The Cobra is WAY more fun - even when I'm working on it.
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12-04-2015, 10:39 AM
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NOTE TO SELF: Finish open ended threads.
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12-04-2015, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
NOTE TO SELF: Finish open ended threads.
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JAMO is pretty good at that!  
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12-04-2015, 12:01 PM
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Maybe they have not fixed the problem and they find no need to go back to the place that gave them no useful advise? Just say'in.
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12-04-2015, 12:15 PM
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Some get it, some don't....
I see a lot of folks jump in here to help and it's nice to see some feedback on their efforts.
We all learn from each other here, but not so much if we are simple vending machines that don't charge you a dime for advice.
Some folks are really good at follow up, some just hit and run.
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12-04-2015, 12:27 PM
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It still would be nice if people would comment back on whether the advice was correct or if there was another solution. Having the loop closed helps us neophytes who are trying to fix a problem by teaching us what to look for and possible solutions. As many of these threads will show, the possible solutions offered tend to be quite varied and without closure it is difficult to rule-out possible causes for a problem and solutions to the problem.
It is not so much about the ego of people offering possible solutions (well, not for most of those people  ), but rather as an educational training for others. |
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