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  1. Fords4ME

    400K Alarm shock sensor? Valet button/LED?

    I think the shock sensor on my alarm system has gone bad. If I fart within 10 feet of the car it chirps. Every Harley on the eastern seaboard sets it off. It used to take a swift bump to chirp much less go full crazy. I see the picture of the sensor in the 400K alarm manual but where the hell...
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    95 cobra died on the highway at 60..long crank to start again.

    My money is on the TFI module. I've had the same problems twice over the years. It liked to cut off at intersections and while travelling 65mph. It would also have problems restarting if the engine was hot. If it behaves when the engine bay is cold then the TFI is very likely the issue. I...
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    Widest tires

    I've got 315/35R17 Goodyear Eagle F1s on my '95. They are the absolute maximum. I don't have any issues with rubbing the fender lip but my car is only lowered about 3/4". If its lowered more than that it will def. be a problem. They will likely rub the exhaust if you've got 2.5" or larger...
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    '95 Cobra engine done. I need your ideas for a swap.

    Thanks for the input. I don't drive it very much already so street manners don't matter at all. It would just be for driving to the in-laws on Sundays. I see your point about the budget. The turbo alone would be $5k. Would it be easier to find a 03-04 Cobra engine? A few extras can easily...
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    '95 Cobra engine done. I need your ideas for a swap.

    Well the stock 5.0 in my Cobra finally decided to fight back. The engine and trans are out and in an oil bag for a restoration about 40 years from now. The normal possibilities would be: 5.0 crate engine with a single turbo kit 347 stroker 400+ cube stroker '03-'04 Cobra engine swap...
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    Front tire wearing funny, Whats wrong? pics inside

    The rear tires are 315/35R17 so no rotation except side to side switch. The tire is def. not rubbing anything. I examined it on the alignment lift lock to lock. I would guess a bad tire but this is the 2nd one and the passenger side wears perfect.
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    Front tire wearing funny, Whats wrong? pics inside

    I don't recall actually breaking it but it could have been a pothole. It still drives true. The car wore the driver's side tire for a long time before breaking the link. I lowered it within a few months of buying it in 2002 so I'm not sure about stock form. Besides the outside edge of the...
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    Front tire wearing funny, Whats wrong? pics inside

    I replaced a sway bar end link but everything else appears OK. It was only broken for 20-30 miles. It was a few weeks after the alignment and it wasn't broken when it was aligned. It was easy to hear when it broke. The tire isn't rubbing any sheet metal. I can put my hand between it and the...
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    Front tire wearing funny, Whats wrong? pics inside

    I just had the car aligned back in October and I've driven it about 1000 miles since. I dont think its out of alignment from potholes because it still drives the same, which is pretty good. I've still got a tire wear issue on the front driver's side. I cannot figure this out! This is the 2nd...
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    400K Security system valet switch in 95 Cobra?

    I was thumbing through the security system manual and noticed a reference to the "Valet mode" on the 400/400K systems. It says the LED is also a switch you push for different functions like valet or carwash mode. My car has had a plain LED since I've had it. I never knew otherwise until...
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    car shuts off and turns back on?

    Sounds a lot like the module to me. Mine did that a few times as it was going bad. Cruising down the highway it would cut out for a second or less. By the time it registers in your head it has already refired and you can drive another hour or two without issue. If you notice it not...
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    Do your 96-98 tail light lenses come off for painting?

    Does anybody know if this part is available on the aftermarket or from a Ford dealer? The return shipping will likely cost more than the replacement bezel if its available.
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    Do your 96-98 tail light lenses come off for painting?

    Not to get extremely picky but does anybody know where I can find a picture of these or a OEM part number? Mine attach with clips around the sides and top and 3 screws on the bottom. I hope that the Taiwanese copied the Ford tooling. It will make the swap so easy.
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    Do your 96-98 tail light lenses come off for painting?

    I bought some new 96-98 tail lights and when I got them one bezel (the painted part) was broken. The bezel can be removed with 3 screws on the bottom and clips around the top and sides. Do the factory 96-98 tail lights also have a removeable bezel? :shrug: The 94-95 bezel is not...
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    94-95 Cobra vs GT

    I have also wondered what the difference is in the radiator hoses. My factory hose has Cobra stamped on the bottom of it. I'm 99% sure it has the same radiator as the GT so I don't know why the hose is different. Also, I may have missed it above but the Cobra's had a leather wrapped shift...
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    The get rid of the junk in your garage thread!

    Free from a 95 Cobra: Stock corner lights, very nice Stock Cobra headlights, starting to fade, could possibly buff them or something Stock shifter Stock Cobra springs, had 29k miles when removed Looking to buy or trade: Tan leather seats tan console with cupholders instead of...
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    Springs, pics needed

    I used the H&R Super Sport in the front and got about 1 7/8". I put the Race on the rear and got exactly 1". I ended up with a dead even gap front and rear with 315/35s on the back and 245/45s (sig typo) on the front. I'm kind of OCD so it took two tries to get it right. I can't stand the...
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    95 Cobra Left turn bump/clunk

    It does it on flat ground but a speed bump while turning left will also cause it. I did notice the drivers side tire might be wearing a little on the outside edge. It may be an optical illusion but with this noise its very possible. The noise plus tire wear usually means ball joints...
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    95 Cobra Left turn bump/clunk

    Starting this morning I noticed a fairly firm clunk when turning left at lower speeds such as a street corner or parking space. It is usually between the 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock position. When I return to straight, there isn't a return clunk. It drives fine on the highway but its likely...