Well, I'm new here. I own a 93 Firebird Formula, real nice condition, only a few mods, and the other day I ran into this guy that had, what looked like a 99-04 Cobra, black, manual, looked nice (for a ford). Earlier in the week I had put 150lbs of salt in my trunk for winter driving, so I raced this guy from a stop to around 65mph. He was about on the end of my door until 45, then he shifted into 2 or 3rd, (not sure, sorry) he crept up and my front bumper was on his back bumper, stayed that way till 65. Made me sick to loose to a Ford. I could of won if it weren't for that stupid salt. Wish I had some pics of my car, but I'll just give you a discription. Has 89K miles, Dark green, 18" chrome rims, the back tires are a little thicker, so its up in the rear a little bit (not my idea, the previous owners, might be even faster if they were smaller), its an automatic, has flowmaster exhaust, been chipped, and has a K&N filter, thats pretty much it though. One of 3 third gen cars in my family, my dad, my brother both have 97 T/A convertibles.
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You can also be embarrassed that you posted this in the tech forum instead of the off-topic forum.Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com
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Originally posted by envygreenbird....One of 3 third gen cars in my family, my dad, my brother both have 97 T/A convertibles.
And I wouldn't really wanna be the guy saying I could have one if...
it just seems a little bit "honda" if you know what im saying.1990 Eagle talon TSI- daily driver
78' firebird formula -350/350- stock...now dead
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Sounds like you raced smart. Stop to 65 in a straight line. As long as it wasn't street racing, it's okay.
Those Cobras are nothing to laugh at. You should be happy you hung with him. I came very close to buying an '04 Cobra. Drove it several times. Let me tell you... Quick car.SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
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dont feel bad..with your mods and your model, that Cobra is faster than you from the get go...by a long shot.
The Goldens: Reno and Rocky
2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.
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sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.
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Originally posted by 02 WS6Sounds like you raced smart. Stop to 65 in a straight line. As long as it wasn't street racing, it's okay.
Those Cobras are nothing to laugh at. You should be happy you hung with him. I came very close to buying an '04 Cobra. Drove it several times. Let me tell you... Quick car.
Had one stick to me like glue a few weeks back, and I've got mods. I caught him out of the hole but couldn't pull on him. We both shut down about 65 too. Quick cars!
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Originally posted by Joe 1320Had one stick to me like glue a few weeks back, and I've got mods. I caught him out of the hole but couldn't pull on him. We both shut down about 65 too. Quick cars!
Still... I do like those Cobra's. The supercharger has a real nice whine to it.SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
SLP Loudmouth Exhaust
17K Miles
2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
Navigation - Surround Audio - Bluetooth
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lol, didn't have time to proof read, can't believe I called my car a 3rd gen, I'm not that dumb. Yeah, I understand about the honda comment, but it would make you sick to if you had 150lbs in the back that you couldn't do anything about. The guy was really nice, even knew what engine I had in my car, there was no hard feelings, just a pleasure to see two nice cars race (something you can't say when a ricer tries to race you). I'm really not obsessed with being the fastest, just glad I can beat most (not quite all) mustangs and ricers, not to mention I like the look of my car a thousand times more. Thanks for all the comments guys!
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Yeah the Cobras can be trouble. I've struggled with a few.
Now how about some pics!
2005 GTO, Quicksilver, 6-Speed, DynaTech LT's and thats it. 366.6 hp/366.7 tq last time I checked.
Sold-1995 Dark GreenTrans Am, Auto 63K. BBK Headers/off-road y-pipe/Hooker Exhaust/LPI CAI/Hypertech...need some money!!!
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Originally posted by Blevyou knowYeah the Cobras can be trouble. I've struggled with a few.
Now how about some pics!
The Goldens: Reno and Rocky
2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.
Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.
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Originally posted by Joe 1320Had one stick to me like glue a few weeks back, and I've got mods. I caught him out of the hole but couldn't pull on him. We both shut down about 65 too. Quick cars!
SOLD 1995 Trans AM 6 Speed 68k Miles - Ram Air, Borla Cat-Back, AR TTII's, JL Audio W6v2 Stealthbox and 500/1 MonoBlock Amp, Alpine Component Speaker Systems
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Originally posted by JeaniusJoe, I always wondered what mods you have on the 97, I havent been here long enough to see anything in your sig
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There is always someone who is faster no matter how fast you are. When I had my Beretta I would still get my doors blown off sometimes, and that ran 153 mph in the 1/8th. Just think of it this way, for every thousand cars on the road you are quicker than 999 of them. Ocasionally you meet that one in a thousand. Losing to a Ford is no big deal, now losing to a rice car is bad news. I have never lost to a rice car at the track, but I sure have lost to some Fords.
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