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09-06-2012, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cupertino,
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Cobra Make, Engine: contemporary classic w/ 454
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Does you have a radio in your cobra?
Hi guys, I was thinking the other day about putting a radio in my cobra. Maybe a basic CD player with speakers. but the more I think about it, im not sure if I would be happy with the result. My two concerns would be:
1. Would I even be able to hear it when im driving?
2. Would I be happy with the way it looks?
So out of curiosity, does anyone here have one installed? or have any general thoughts on it?
-Ace
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09-06-2012, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 594
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I does not. 
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09-06-2012, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Cinnaminson,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Fibercraft Bodies 427 S/C, 351W disguised as a 427.
Posts: 391
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I do have a radio installed with a built-in CD player with mp3 playback capability. There are four speakers, two under the dash and two mounted on the rear bulkhead between the seats. Admittedly, when driving especially at highway speed, I can't really hear the music well enough to appreciate it but when sitting still or parked under a shade tree, I like having the capability to listen to my favorite tunes. As shown in the photo below, I fashioned a radio surround out of sheet aluminum and covered it with leatherette to match the dash and I think it looks fine.
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09-06-2012, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I doesn't.
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09-06-2012, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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It would have to be pretty powerful to hear it over the engine and wind noise. I just use ear buds...not legal, but it also doubles as my phone headset.
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09-06-2012, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Install a radio in Cobra?
Don't forget the soft top, heated seats, cup holders, A/C, PS, PB, PW, PA and, of course, the black leather driving gloves.  |
09-06-2012, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Install a radio in Cobra?
Don't forget the soft top, heated seats, cup holders, A/C, PS, PB, PW, PA and, of course, the black leather driving gloves. |
It seems Backdrafts have options for all that you listed.
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09-06-2012, 02:00 PM
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I have one installed in the trunk with a wired remote. Have a mini stereo cable running to the front which I plug my ipod in. I love it and listen to it all the time, not alot of base but with the sidepipes you dont need it. I have no problem hearing mine and it saves alot of abuse on the tires since i dont get bored. total cost with amp $300.
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09-06-2012, 02:22 PM
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Location: Mineapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, 395 Stroker
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Stereo? Nah, never thought about it and would never listen to it anyway. The sound of the sidepipes never gets old.
Made the mistake of paying a bloody fortune for a "Shaker 1000" in my GT500 several years ago. It may not be the greatest bang for the buck, but still fairly decent. Problem is, the supercharger and muffler-deletes sound a lot better than anything I could play via the stereo, so it just sits there collecting dust and adding weight to an already heavy car.
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09-06-2012, 02:48 PM
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Location: Williamsport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
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i had one and enjoyed it, yes it had to be pretty loud to hear over the pipes.
i had to remove the speakers to install the shoulder harness, so i'm plotting to re-do that aspect of the radio.
i am considering putting in a satellite radio, so i don't have to listen to dribble.
hard finding a solid radio station to play oldies, and to carry a bunch of CDs sucks
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09-06-2012, 04:00 PM
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Location: Brunswick,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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Uh, no.
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09-06-2012, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southampton, NY,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary 502 Chev
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I have a radio but only turn it on when I am washing the car!
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09-06-2012, 04:09 PM
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Location: Greer,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #778 427SC Keith Craft FE 428 stroker
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I'm sort of like Bruce. I put a lot of effort into installing a completely hidden radio/stereo in my car. I put the control panel for my Custom Audio unit in the glovebox and the amplifier unit behind panels in the trunk. (It has a wireless RF remote.) I even used an amplified antenna hidden in the trunk. Everything works well, except you just can't hear it on the road, so I listen to it when I'm working on the car or cleaning it!
I probably wouldn't go to the trouble if I were doing it all again. The engine sounds are absolutely enough!
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09-06-2012, 04:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: #6101 streetbeast Ingelese stack EFI 351w/t-5 9" 4link 3.55
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Never!!!
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09-06-2012, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
KS
Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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I does!
Disclaimer: I bought the Cobra as-is...would have done a better job of the install if I had done the work, but for now it is functional and once the car goes up on jackstands for the winter there is a new dashboard and console assembly in its near future!
It is a bit outdated, I admit. The verbal history on the car is that it was assembled in 1994, so no surprise that there is not a CD player.
Even MORE emphatic disclaimer!!!!: This has to be one of the sloppiest installs I've ever seen!
If I am just puttering around town, I *****-foot the car so as not to attract the attention of the ever-vigilant police force, so I can hear the radio just fine. The quality of sound is low, as you can imagine by the speakers, but it is nice to have some tunes now and then.
I will definitely install some sort of sound system when I redo the dash and add the console...like very much the idea of a hidden, remote controled head unit with just a mini-stereo plug-in for an IPod or MP3 player. I also like the idea of a Sirius/XM type radio receiver...however, when on the road there is no hearing the radio b/c of the wind noise and the contributions of the sidepipes, so even if I did have the Sirius/XM subscription it would be a seldom-used feature on the roadster.
Cheers!
Dugly 
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09-06-2012, 04:57 PM
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Location: marana,
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Cobra Make, Engine: era
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portable sirius stilletto 2 with buds
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09-06-2012, 05:26 PM
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Location: Cupertino,
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Cobra Make, Engine: contemporary classic w/ 454
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Thanks for sharing guys ! I think I will try the headphones and see if that will do the trick !
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09-06-2012, 06:53 PM
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Location: Broken Arrow,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK III,462 FE/TKO 600, IRS w/3.27
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I have stereo (L&R) sidepipes, does that count? Otherwise no stereo, no PS, no PB, no heater, no A/C, nothing but engine, tranny and rear gears.
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11-04-2012, 08:45 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wideglidejoe
I have stereo (L&R) sidepipes, does that count? Otherwise no stereo, no PS, no PB, no heater, no A/C, nothing but engine, tranny and rear gears.
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Ditto for me! 
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09-06-2012, 08:07 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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Earbuds while driving are not legal in sunny California.
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