Steppin' up

[AZSonicSnake]

well, i finally get to do it. come thursday when i can put the remaining balance done, i will join the ranks as a terminator owner. i am purchasing a 03 sonic blue cobra. god, i drove it, and, damn. thats all i can say. what an incredible machine. i just need to get a helmet before i go out to the track again. lol. but here are a few pics i took when i took it to performance solutions to have them give her a good once over.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/AzMz6/cobra/DSCN8656%20(Small).JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/AzMz6/cobra/DSCN8658%20(Small).JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/AzMz6/cobra/DSCN8666%20(Small).JPG

[BurnTire]

FN Sweet
Congratulations

[Indy]

Thats sweet! You'll definately need a helmet now.:icon_cool:

[MinGry03]

Congrats...:beerchug:

What's all done to it?

[AZSonicSnake]

its pullied, fluidyne radiator, fluidyne heat exchanger, soild axle with 3.90 gears, a-pillar guage pod, pro 5.0 shifter, drag launch springs, and nitto dr's. and when i pick it up i am droping it at performance solutions for a diablosport and a tune. along with some tubular control arms, and subframes. oh, it has an slp exhaust and dr gas x pipe, but thats gonna be changed too while its at ps.

[BurnTire]

its pullied, fluidyne radiator, fluidyne heat exchanger, soild axle with 3.90 gears, a-pillar guage pod, pro 5.0 shifter, drag launch springs, and nitto dr's. and when i pick it up i am droping it at performance solutions for a diablosport and a tune. along with some tubular control arms, and subframes. oh, it has an slp exhaust and dr gas x pipe, but thats gonna be changed too while its at ps.


Solid Axle is a nice feature.

[AZSonicSnake]

yea, i was on the fence about wanting to find one with that done, but honestly, all i will ever do is drag race it every now and then, so its a worthwhile mod. :icon_wink:

[Indy]

Sounds like a bad @$$ Cobra. Congrats! I cann't wait to see it at the shop.:cool:

[AZSonicSnake]

yup, you will on thursday. :mrgreen:

[Indy]

Cool:beerchug:

[Ratt Fink]

Congrats ! Sonic Blue is the best ! Uhh-ohh, here we go !!!

I ordered mine May '02 without having the ability to see what "Sonic Blue" looked like. When I saw it, I was well-pleased !

[AZSonicSnake]

yup. its definetly my favorite color on the car. and i think its the best. :mrgreen:

but seriously i dig the look of the 03/04 cobras, just like the way the sonic blue accentuates (sp?!?!) the car.

[Ratt Fink]

Well, if you are gonna have a Sonic Blue, then it has to be quick !
No 12's allowed... OK?!! :icon_biggrin:

[BurnTire]

Well, if you are gonna have a Sonic Blue, then it has to be quick !
No 12's allowed... OK?!! :icon_biggrin:

Yea 11's only to start.

[Wolfpack Speed]

congrats and good luck with the car!!!

[AZSonicSnake]

yea, gonna try and not be slow. i know the car won't be. we'll just have to work on the driver. :icon_wink:

[Ratt Fink]

Just have fun and get used to it, and the times will come !!

[50 BMG]

Hey you talked to Dan and made sure that wasn't sandbaggers old car right?

[Jeremy]

Hey you talked to Dan and made sure that wasn't sandbaggers old car right?


If it is then its already been well past the 12's. :icon_biggrin: ;)

[AZSonicSnake]

yes. it most definetly is his old car. and probably explains the need for all new bushing in the rear end. but the torque boxes look good, and everything else looks good to go. i had dan and devin check it out really well before i purchased it. i feel confident with it. i know its went fast, and thats fine. i will be racing it too, so no big deal imo. i am the owner of the car now, just picked it up thursday and dropped it off with dan and devin at performance solutions for a little work to get her spruced up. :2thumbs:

[u1arunit]

Congrats and good luck with the new hot rod! :awsome:

[vicious781]

Good stuff! Sonic blue looks fantastic. So I take it you are going to come out with us in November?

[AZSonicSnake]

oh yea, i will be there. :1cool: :2thumbs:

[Sqrlnts]

:awsome: Congrats!!!

[Venomous Bite]

Congrats:thmbsup:

[dhummm]

Congrat's, love the color. Go with the MM kit it rocks, cost a little more but they are the best. I just installed MM tubular lower control arms, coilovers and CC plates in mine. The car handles so much better now. It used to push like a pig but it turns sweet now. I know most are drag users but these cars push like a pig. It also takes a decent chunk of weight out of the front.


Enjoy,
Ralph

[AZSonicSnake]

got her home tonight. wow, what a beast this car is. but to tell you guys, i have never been so proud of what i am driving. this car is seriously badass. now i just need to gain the ability to handle the new found power...:Bucktooth:

[Sqrlnts]

How does it feel in relation to a stock terminator?
Oh yeah, did you ever find a helmet? I am not going to be able to run my rig due to some jacked up front suspension. Hey wait a minute......I could always join the other team and race my girls Honda Element!!!!! Let me know I can bring a lid for you if needed, no cooties I promise.

[Brakelate]

I happen to like cooties. :hump: Killer car! :awsome:

[AZSonicSnake]

should be getting a helmet today. not gonna race tonight though. should hit the track the following weekend. i wanna get use to the six speed before i go pushing it really hard.

i had it mentioned to me that i might need a fire jacket too? whats the rules behind those?

[BurnTire]

If the car has an aftermarket supercharger you need the jacket.
You Eaton is OEM so you do not need a jacket. Just a Snell 95 Helmet or better. I think the helmets change to Snell 2000 or better in January. So if you buy a new helmet get the latest Snell rating.

[AZSonicSnake]

cool. will do. thanks for the info.

[Brakelate]

Burntire is right... It's gotta be a SNELL 2000 or newer helmet.

But, if you are buying new, that's all they should have available anyway. Just make sure it has a sticker before you pick one out. Some more affordable helmets are DOT approved, but not SNELL.

[AZSonicSnake]

thanks for the advice, i will be on the look out. and not cheap out on what i get.

[BurnTire]

Don't get a Snell 2000 get the newest. I think the latest Snell is 2005.
Then you will be good for a long time.

[Dan]

People dont forget this is the famous SandBaggers car and it was going 10s when the rest of us were trying for 11s

good buy Tony and im glad you enjoy it new we will but a real suspention on the car pics to come it will sport the all new PSR K member and a-arms

[AZSonicSnake]

yup, still not sure if i wanna squeeze it like he did, but it will have the suspension to go the distance...

[Dan]

you only live once enjoy it what is the worse that will happen ...... Nothing because I tune the car.

[AZSonicSnake]

roger that. but i still have to pilot it....:biggrin:

[sweet66]

I have driven Tony's GT and have ridden in his cobra. I used to think the white GT was quick, but my statement from the right side of the car Friday night was " HOLY $H!T thats fast !"

[CDW63]

What drag strip do you guys go to, I know of Firebird, I am in the Chandler area. Isn't there another track in the NW part of the metro area?

[BurnTire]

What drag strip do you guys go to, I know of Firebird, I am in the Chandler area. Isn't there another track in the NW part of the metro area?

Speedworld is in the NW area.

We are having a club day there on Nov-19

Use this link to sign up

http://www.highperformancestangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938

[AZSonicSnake]

yup, speedworld is much better than firebird imo. :2thumbs:

[CDW63]

I will have to make the trek and watch those cobra's run. I was so close to getting a 03/04 cobra, beautiful car, awsome power and that supercharger whine. I test drove several back in April and came very close, but ended up getting a 06 GT vert instead. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my car to the extreme, its modded slightly, the interior is nicer than the previous gen, handles well stock. But something about those treminators, I get a little envious everytime I see/hear a 03/04 cobra.

[Sqrlnts]

I get a little envious everytime I see/hear a 03/04 cobra.
me too, me too!

[AZSonicSnake]

you wouldn't be envious of the gas milage...lol. not like i bought this car thinking i would get anything decent. hahahaa. but damn, i love driving this car like no other car i have ever owned. :2thumbs:

[AZSonicSnake]

ok, so i went helmet shopping tonight. and got a nice good ol shoei helmet. now as soon as performance solutions gets the battle boxes in the termee, we are good to go. then its time to race!!

http://www.highperformancestangs.com/gallery/data/500/IMGP1820_Small_.JPG

i know, whoopty do, you bought a helmet. but to me its kinda weird to have a car thats fast enough to require the use. :laughing1:

[BurnTire]

I just got my new G-Force helmet today from Summit.
My old Snell 95 is no good for the NHRA after Dec 31.

[AZSonicSnake]

mine says says dot and snell on the back of it. but has no date, i am guessing i should be ok though, i mean, it is brand damn new. did i mention the break in kinda sucks, lol. the guy at the shop told me to wear it for an hour for the next five days, and it would be good and broken in.

its definetly safe for surfin the net....hahaha...

http://www.highperformancestangs.com/gallery/data/500/09-23-06_1942.jpg

[BurnTire]

Look inside the helmet. Under the top liner there should be a Snell sticker with a date on it.

You look safe. LOL

[sweet66]

Tony you need to paint it to match your car. Maybe even some cobra stickers on the side

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/mazfest%2005/12921795_46841683_0.jpg


http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/mazfest%2005/mazfest%20182.jpg

[50 BMG]

lmfao at the last 3 posts...