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New Guy & Girl in FL
There are very few things I would consider myself "new" at or in, but this qualifies on many levels. My wife and I are expecting the delivery of our first cobra next week and the excitement of the event is keeping me up late....
This seems to be the place to as a owner of these awesome cars... And I have be in the "want" column since I was twelve saving paper route money for one of these monsters... Any advice on Do's and Don'ts on day one of ownership from those who have already lived it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Rick |
Welcome to the madness Rick,
First thing that I can think of is to respect the car or it will bite you. Get used to the power to weight ratio, especially around corners. Keep it in a straight line when you press on the loud pedal. Watch out for snake bites (sidepipes will play hell with your lower legs). Other than that, have fun with it. |
Thanks for those words.... All good advice, and right in line with the little voices in my head.
I am not new to fast things, just Cobra's, and especially Backdraft Cobra's. I know my VIN ends in 1001, but could not tell you what the build number is, might be on the owners manual... not sure, based on weeks of research, I am sure it one of the few I can fit in for any length of time, I will be the second owner of this car. |
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I will check that post out...
As for our car, it has 3700 miles on it, and I have had several discussions with the original builder of the car and engine, so break-in is good, but great advice on other drivers, I know I have had a few lane changes due to staring at a great car going by.... Didn't really think about it the other way. |
It's all about seat time and getting to know the car.....what it will and won't do, and learning your limits. Learn respect for the car. They do tend to bite. There are many "formally fearless" folks on this site that will attest to that. Google Dr Hal's quote...
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Rule No.1 Dont let your wife burn her legs on the sidepipes else your new Cobra will be gone before you can really enjoy it.....
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Welcome !!
Find an HPDE event/open track event and spend time on the track with a qualified instructor . You will really get to know the car and your capabilities . As others have said , these short wheelbase , high hp cars will bite you in a heartbeat . |
Patrick, if you a few minutes, can you explain "lift-throttle under steer" on these cars, and if there is any compatible car that has the same responses...
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Thanks guys for the advice, all really good things to do and remember.
Another question, I see folks referring to their Backdrafts as a build # (example #386), can the VIN give you a clue to this, or is it tied to something else? The reason I ask, is that since it is a used car and I am the (for the most part) the second owner, and some of the folks on here may know some history about the car I can't get from anywhere else... |
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Got it! Had a little of that with a 944 turbo once, but had a bit of help from the frozen rain that just started...
Thanks for taking the time to answer! I can barely navigate this site, first day learning curve. You guys rock! |
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Do some autocrossing. Great to learn the handling dynamics of the car at safe speeds in a parking lot. Fun too.
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In Florida you can register it as a 1965
cHarley |
That is very true, we are putting antique plates on the car.
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Not crazy about the robin- egg blue color against the Black and Tan, but I won't be looking at behind the wheel....lol.
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Good luck and enjoy the car. I have just taken delivery of my second one. Andy |
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