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NVENOM8
12-11-07, 07:52 PM
Hey guys, new to the site, and new to the Cobra's. I have an '04 Cobra, and to my knowledge, other then exhaust, it is stock. I'm sure that everyone has this problem, but I can't keep the wheels on the ground. I mean it's bad, when I punch it in second, it wraps up spinning. What suggestions do you all have on some tires that I can get decent drivability, but that hook up good.
BurnTire
12-11-07, 07:58 PM
:welcome4:

A set of drag radials in the rear will help you hook up better.
sinspawn7
12-11-07, 09:11 PM
:welcome4: i have the same problem... pics???
AZSonicSnake
12-11-07, 09:12 PM
welcome. and i would agree with burntire, a set of dr's will help that out a little bit.
NVENOM8
12-11-07, 09:23 PM
I will have pics of her up soon. What kind of DR's do you suggest, and how is the drivability around town with them?
BurnTire
12-11-07, 09:24 PM
I will have pics of her up soon. What kind of DR's do you suggest, and how is the drivability around town with them?

Nitto makes a drag radial that works well on the street. You won't even know they are back there.
AZSonicSnake
12-11-07, 10:18 PM
agreed, just don't try using them at the track, its a waste of time on the terminator...
NVENOM8
12-11-07, 11:07 PM
Thanks alot, I found the Nitto 555r at discount for like 180 ea. I'll look at these when I get some new tires.

Do you guys now if any shows or meeting places for all the Terminators in the valley?
AZSonicSnake
12-11-07, 11:11 PM
when its cool, its easy to find us at firebird or speedworld. like this firday there will be a few of us at firebird. otherwise, the scottsdale pavalions is a common spot.
BurnTire
12-11-07, 11:34 PM
Thanks alot, I found the Nitto 555r at discount for like 180 ea. I'll look at these when I get some new tires.

Do you guys now if any shows or meeting places for all the Terminators in the valley?

A bunch of us are going to Firebird on Friday.
NVENOM8
12-12-07, 08:46 AM
Good to know, how much is it to run at firebird?
BurnTire
12-12-07, 01:22 PM
I think it is $20.
NVENOM8
12-12-07, 02:59 PM
See you all there, I'll have my silver one there.
Z O SICK
12-12-07, 03:00 PM
A set of DR's and you'll be good to go! Nitto's hook pretty good for a long lasting DR.
BurnTire
12-12-07, 03:42 PM
See you all there, I'll have my silver one there.

You will need a Snell 2000 or better helmet if you plan to race.
NVENOM8
12-12-07, 09:16 PM
Hmmm...I would like to run just to see where i'm at, but I dont have a helmet. Where would I get one? I've got a half shell for my Harley, but I dont suppose that would work.
fazm
12-12-07, 09:28 PM
if its snell 2000 it would

check under the lining on the inside of the helmet for a snell tag
BurnTire
12-12-07, 09:34 PM
Hmmm...I would like to run just to see where i'm at, but I dont have a helmet. Where would I get one? I've got a half shell for my Harley, but I dont suppose that would work.

I believe Loper's has auto helmets.

Motorcycle shops also.
IMSHAKN
12-13-07, 12:13 AM
Hmmm...I would like to run just to see where i'm at, but I dont have a helmet. Where would I get one? I've got a half shell for my Harley, but I dont suppose that would work.

You will need to get a full face I believe. To my knowledge, Snell will not pass a half face helmet and has only passed a few with a flip up chin. Check out the guys at The Helmet Harbor here in Gilbert. They are one of the largest motorcycle helmet distributors in the country and they will hook you up. Go there before you check a motorcycle dealer. As BurnTire mentioned, I believe I've seen a helmet inside of Loper's.
BurnTire
12-13-07, 12:31 AM
Open face is allowed as far as I know. I will have to check the rule book.
IMSHAKN
12-13-07, 01:04 AM
Open face is allowed as far as I know. I will have to check the rule book.

You may be right, I know there are different standards from the Snell Foundation for different uses and they may be acceptable for automotive racing. I'm more familiar with the Snell Motorcycle standards so I wouldn't put it past me to be wrong. :redface:
Ruckus46gt
12-13-07, 07:18 AM
yup there are snell helmets that are not full face. I got my snell 2005 helmet from a motorcycle shop near 59th and bell or somewhere around there. Paid 50 for it
wickedcobra
12-13-07, 12:44 PM
yup there are snell helmets that are not full face. I got my snell 2005 helmet from a motorcycle shop near 59th and bell or somewhere around there. Paid 50 for it


Is it the one you have in your sig? Not bad for 50 bucks