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01-19-2016, 07:55 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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I won't let a passenger with no roll bar use shoulder straps. Lets see some brake dust and patina on those wheels Jim and it will look even more like a 60's car. Nice CCX, I know that one well.
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01-19-2016, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickmate
I won't let a passenger with no roll bar use shoulder straps.
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Finally someone agrees with me that the rogue passenger shoulder straps aren't a good idea
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01-19-2016, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Driftwood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Cobra, 427 side oiler
Posts: 1,850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
Finally someone agrees with me that the rogue passenger shoulder straps aren't a good idea
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If this car winds up upside down, it isn't going to matter. There is no place to "lean over" even if one had the mind to as the car is flying through the air out of control. |
01-20-2016, 05:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Whitehouse Station,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD: 2013 Boss 302 Mustang #2775 (both options). SOLD: 95 Mustang Cobra R #4 of 250 "Rosie's Diner" car. SOLD: CCX2-2505, #5 of 7 289 FIAs ever produced at Contemporary! my first Cobra: Unique 427SC w/ 428CJ moder!
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I would suggest that you go through a visual inspection of every nook and cranny and wrench on every nut and bolt, motor mounts, suspension, interior, dash....you name it..... to ensure all is secure. I do that on all cars that I buy and you'd be surprised at what you'll find loose or missing. Congrats!
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01-21-2016, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Driftwood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Cobra, 427 side oiler
Posts: 1,850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John McMahon
I would suggest that you go through a visual inspection of every nook and cranny and wrench on every nut and bolt, motor mounts, suspension, interior, dash....you name it..... to ensure all is secure. I do that on all cars that I buy and you'd be surprised at what you'll find loose or missing. Congrats!
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Visual is not enough. this car will be tracked and will also be run at 110 mph for over an hour nonstop in the upcoming Big Bend Open Road Race. Every nut is being removed and re-torqued, it's getting several new parts, and all systems will be checked for endurance fitness. It's also getting an engine swap, so the proctology exam will be thorough. |
01-21-2016, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
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That is what you should do especially on a car that you just got and haven't been through. I used to go over mine top and bottom after every track run and then at least once a week when just driving it. It is amazing at the nuts and bolts that can be loosened by hard driving.
Ron
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01-21-2016, 10:59 AM
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Senior CC Premier Member
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
Posts: 3,574
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Originally Posted by Ron61
That is what you should do especially on a car that you just got and haven't been through. I used to go over mine top and bottom after every track run and then at least once a week when just driving it. It is amazing at the nuts and bolts that can be loosened by hard driving.
Ron
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Agree with Ron. I actually use a paint pen and mark all the critical nuts and bolts once they are tightened correctly. Then, easy to survey them and know right away if something has loosened or moved. 
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01-21-2016, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elmariachi
... the proctology exam will be thorough.
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Does a CCX have a driveshaft safety hoop? I think that's one of the most important safety considerations in these cars. I presume you're just going to swap out your u-joints for new Spicers. If you have the engine and trans out of the car it's just easier to put new ones in than it is to figure out whether your old mystery joints are good enough. |
01-21-2016, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Driftwood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Cobra, 427 side oiler
Posts: 1,850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Does a CCX have a driveshaft safety hoop? I think that's one of the most important safety considerations in these cars. I presume you're just going to swap out your u-joints for new Spicers. If you have the engine and trans out of the car it's just easier to put new ones in than it is to figure out whether your old mystery joints are good enough.
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This car has a safety loop. Local driveline company will check and service shafts as needed. |
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