What's your daily driver

[YerDugliness]

When I have the Cobra running and insured, my daily driver is the Cobra as long as the weather permits. I bought one already constructed, found what I wanted, one that was built for street use and already had a chip or two, with full intentions of driving it on a daily basis. I carry a car cover in the trunk in case a rainstorm comes up unexpectedly.

During times of inclement weather (or, when the Cobra isn't running or registered), I drive a 1998 Honda Accord with a VTEC V-6. It has over 200,000 miles, gets 34 MPG, never uses any oil between changes (5,000 mile intervals), runs like a top, and has pretty spirited performance for a factory stock car.

I am planning an 870 mile (one way) trip soon.....hoping to be able to make it in the Cobra.

That brings to mind a question.....I've never driven the Cobra any further than 200 miles in a single day. I'd like to know what the longest distance people have ever driven their Cobras on the road in a single day. I'm use to making 600 to 700 miles a day in the Honda, but I doubt that I can tolerate that much in the Cobra. The buffeting from the wind (even with the wind wings) seems to tire one out easily!

Cheers from Dugly

[Silverback51]

I believe the longest leg of our vacation last year was from Bend Oregon to Virginia City Nevada. Right around 480 miles by the route we took.

To me the Cobra is the most comfortable vehicle I own with the possible exception of the Infiniti. Have not taken a long trip in it yet.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by YerDugliness

When I have the Cobra running and insured, my daily driver is the Cobra as long as the weather permits. I bought one already constructed, found what I wanted, one that was built for street use and already had a chip or two, with full intentions of driving it on a daily basis. I carry a car cover in the trunk in case a rainstorm comes up unexpectedly.

During times of inclement weather (or, when the Cobra isn't running or registered), I drive a 1998 Honda Accord with a VTEC V-6. It has over 200,000 miles, gets 34 MPG, never uses any oil between changes (5,000 mile intervals), runs like a top, and has pretty spirited performance for a factory stock car.

I am planning an 870 mile (one way) trip soon.....hoping to be able to make it in the Cobra.

That brings to mind a question.....I've never driven the Cobra any further than 200 miles in a single day. I'd like to know what the longest distance people have ever driven their Cobras on the road in a single day. I'm use to making 600 to 700 miles a day in the Honda, but I doubt that I can tolerate that much in the Cobra. The buffeting from the wind (even with the wind wings) seems to tire one out easily!

Cheers from Dugly

Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by Flexin

Try ear plugs. I used to carry a few sets in my motorcycle jacket. I would wear them on the highway. Made a huge difference. Saves your hearing and you won't tire so quick.

James

When on the highway, I wear headphone style hearing protectors. People look at me and laugh. I don't care, I already have a "noise notch" type of hearing impairment from driving an Allis Chalmers turbocharged tractor for ONE DAY, happened when I was 18 and I'm now 62. I've had ringing in my ears every day since. I let them laugh.....I can still hear the sidepipes, even better b/c the buffeting of the wind is reduced by the "earmuffs".

I also carry a set of ear plugs in the glove-box, use them occasionally. I tried both at the same time and didn't hear any difference from what I heard with the "earmuffs" alone.

In terms of effectiveness:

Best--headphone style hearing protectors (got 'em at Ace Hardware), with or without the ear plugs.

Worst...ear plugs only (the only benefit is you don't get made fun of b/c you are wearing headphone-style hearing protectors).

I keep wondering if a set of Bose Noise Canceling headphones might really be the trick?

I have a vested interest in keeping what hearing I have left....I'm an amateur musician and would like to be able to hear music, my own or that of others.

Cheers from Dugly!