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  1. Gripstang

    help a new cobra owner!

    From what I understand they answer as "Ford Racing" instead of "SVT" now... :( I was also told that in the near future the Certs. will be available but for a fee. :( Guess I should get off my butt and do this!
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    Broke my gas pedal!

    Hey U.M. (not sure if this is allowed, if not just delete this) anyway there is a guy on SVTP who runs a Ford parts dept. (is he here as well?) anyway they sell ALL Ford and Ford Racing parts (SVT included) for 10% over cost. I saved about $400.00 when I replaced the side skirts on my Lightning...
  3. Gripstang

    Should I buy this Cobra?

    So what happened? I was gonna buy a 98 KB Cobra and the dealership said it was sold. I went and bought my Lightning and they called back the next day and told me they made a mistake and that they didnt sell it afterall. Im very happy with my L though and Im glad I didnt buy the Cobra. :) L's rule!
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    Need advice on rear window vinyl

    This *should* be a well known problem to any tint installer worth a ****. Id take it back and demand compensation or a professional fix. Thats just pathetic...
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    Lightning Gas MPG

    Why do you need to get rid of the Cobra? That is exactley what I was going to buy (98 black Cobra) but ended up with the L instead. Very happy I went this route. I understand about money too, I have 3 kids and Im tryin to buy a house so... Yeah wont be doin much for a bit.
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    Lightning Gas MPG

    Mine gets about 14ish. Stay out of the boost most of the time to get decent mpg's but you will find that a very hard thing to do! L's are *very* easy to make 12sec. capable. spyne is right though on the svtp thing... I say buy one. Heres a pic of mine:
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    SVT Perormance.com

    Great site for us L owners. Runs great now, but you're right it was runnin like poo for a while.
  8. Gripstang

    Wheelskin. Pics.

    Man this forum is hoppin! Slow it down people! :)
  9. Gripstang

    Wheelskin. Pics.

    So I have seen that a few people have asked about wheelskins and I installed mine today. I think it looks great and it feels really nice. I almost ordered one in white/black for $35 (or w/e they cost) but I lucked out and found one in the right size and color combo on ebay new for 20 shipped...
  10. Gripstang

    Took Some Pics of The New Ride

    The noodle brain who owned it before me had hideous fake side pipe things on there. I know I need the skirts but man they are expensive... Thanks for the kind words! Edit* You can kind of see them in the first set of pics, needless to say they are taking up space in a landfill by now.
  11. Gripstang

    ANYONE NEED A FREE CAR FAX REPORT?

    2ftzf0730xca70249 [email protected] Meh do it or dont I dont really care that much, I know my Lightning rocks :flag: I have done a number of em for fellow members though so if you dont do it and you have an account you suck! :p
  12. Gripstang

    Took Some Pics of The New Ride

    Thanks guys. :nice: This is by far the nicest vehicle Ive owned. Those pics suck so heres some better ones.
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    Took Some Pics of The New Ride

    Well the Cobras sold out from under me but I found this and bought it. I Couldnt be happier I had actually called about this before looking at the Cobras but I didnt think I could afford it. Turns out my credit is better than I thought and I got an awesome interest rate! :nice...
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    So I Have a Few More Questions...

    Well BOTH cars sold out from under me. :mad: That doesnt mean that I didnt buy an SVT product though...
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    So I Have a Few More Questions...

    Alright I'm taking tomorrow the 23rd off. Ill let you know what I find. Not that anyone is looking in this thread. :rolleyes:
  16. Gripstang

    New best of 11.37 in cool air

    Its not like Ill stop comming to SN if you stop posting vids but it will be a sad day. Great as usual keep it up. :cheers:
  17. Gripstang

    So I Have a Few More Questions...

    Thanks for your input! It's been a while since I've had to smog a car but the last time I had my 85 GT in they were installing the dyno for smog purposes. They are very strict here and its become a nightmare. Which is one of the reasons I have been buying new cars and trading them in before smog...
  18. Gripstang

    So I Have a Few More Questions...

    Ok I have asked a few questions about a 1998 Cobra that I am interested in buying. Just so you know I was going to buy it but at the time I was on disability for a work injury but now that I am back to work I qualify for the loan. The 98 is bone stock w/ 65k miles and is a nice triple black...
  19. Gripstang

    Results to the "Some Idiot keeps...."Thread. I Kicked Ass

    Oh and btw the mods have a looong history of cute CT's here on SN ;)
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    Results to the "Some Idiot keeps...."Thread. I Kicked Ass

    Friend of the fam got shot in the back a couple of weeks ago by high school kids. I have also personally seen someone get shot at by a high school kid. Maybe its just here but the kids have gone mad.