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01-05-2009, 07:15 PM
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I've been looking for stencils. Cool! Fake car, fake tires, who cares. I've never run the GY billboards but been around long enough to know that they'll suck for everyday driving. If it's a trailer queen, you'll love em.
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01-05-2009, 07:46 PM
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I've been looking for stencils. Cool! Fake car, fake tires, who cares. I've never run the GY billboards but been around long enough to know that they'll suck for everyday driving. If it's a trailer queen, you'll love em.
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That statement couldn't be more false. The billboards are an awesome all around Cobra tire. The right look, great grip, great wet traction, good treadwear, and a nice ride.
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CSX 4241, KMP 357 - sold and missed, CSX 4819 - cancelled, FFR 5132 - sold
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01-05-2009, 08:17 PM
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That statement couldn't be more false. The billboards are an awesome all around Cobra tire. The right look, great grip, great wet traction, good treadwear, and a nice ride.
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Sorry but.. BS. I can't even begin to tell you how many threads I've read over the years about their tracking ability for "normal" driving. Don't get me wrong, they look awesome but it's not for a driver. |
01-05-2009, 08:27 PM
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Sorry but.. BS. I can't even begin to tell you how many threads I've read over the years about their tracking ability for "normal" driving. Don't get me wrong, they look awesome but it's not for a driver.
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And what you've read is those tires on cars not setup right. It's all in the alignment. These tires grip. If you're alignment is not right (and I'd bet 9 out of 10 Cobras are not right) then you are going to feel it from the tires doing their jobs.
BTW, I've got over 8k miles on my car with billboards. I've driven through all kinds of weather and roads. You can call BS all you want, but you've said you've never had them on your car, and I (and many others here who love them) do have them and racked up miles on them, so not sure what other kind of "proof" you need???
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01-17-2009, 08:14 AM
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And what you've read is those tires on cars not setup right. It's all in the alignment. These tires grip. If you're alignment is not right (and I'd bet 9 out of 10 Cobras are not right) then you are going to feel it from the tires doing their jobs.
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Sal, what's "right"? |
01-19-2009, 03:34 PM
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Looks like I won the bet I made with myself.  |
01-19-2009, 04:07 PM
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351- your FFR looks great. Love the BIG Good Years. 
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01-19-2009, 04:31 PM
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If you're alignment is not right (and I'd bet 9 out of 10 Cobras are not right) then you are going to feel it from the tires doing their jobs.
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OK... I'll bite. I'm running Yokos
1/16 toe in
5deg caster
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01-22-2009, 05:58 PM
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OK... I'll bite. I'm running Yokos
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Todd, I've asked that question before and it's a waste of time. The purpose of that message wasn't to actually share that info to help "90%" of cobra owners. Those alignment specs are a closely guarded trade secret. It's been rumored that ole Shell has an assistant carry the specs around in a cobra "football" that's with Shell at all times. Also included in the Cobra Football is a paint pen and a Sharpie. |
01-22-2009, 07:18 PM
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Todd, I've asked that question before and it's a waste of time. The purpose of that message wasn't to actually share that info to help "90%" of cobra owners. Those alignment specs are a closely guarded trade secret. It's been rumored that ole Shell has an assistant carry the specs around in a cobra "football" that's with Shell at all times. Also included in the Cobra Football is a paint pen and a Sharpie.
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Who'd you ask for specs? Me, in this thread? I can't tell you what specs your FFR needs, I don't own one. I made a thread right after I had my car aligned with specs suggested by Tom Bernard raving about how much better it was. And my car was originally aligned by Billy Andrews, so it's not like some schlub aligned it originally.
The BEST place to get your specs from is a person or company that really races these cars. They will have much better specs than most cobra "builders" or do it yourselfers.
Just my 2 cents.
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01-06-2009, 12:08 AM
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Sorry but.. BS. I can't even begin to tell you how many threads I've read over the years about their tracking ability for "normal" driving. Don't get me wrong, they look awesome but it's not for a driver.
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Sorry but Sal is right. I had them on my car and loved driving on them. They were a handful before getting the alignment right. I put almost 5000 miles on them before I sold the car and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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