New Cobra owner

[toomanytoys]

I just picked up a 2003 Zinc yellow cobra with 33k miles on it. It is all stock except for a after cat exhaust and a CAI

What do I need to know about this car? What things should be done right away? I would like to keep it stock so what are the mods that improve drivability (i.e. axle bushings)?

 

[Monx]

Congrats post some pics!!

Please have a read here, it will answer every question you have.
Terminator FAQs

You should dyno the car and check its A/F
One of the things that's a must is an IRS brace, sub frames and stickier tires to eliminate some wheel hop, and change all idler pullies asap.

 

[Timspony]

Congrats...+1 on the pics....Rami's LINK ^^^ will give you a lot of information on the 03/04 Cobra! ...Do you still have the Fox?

 

[Damondo]

Nice choice!

How much did you pay for it?

 

[TBapp3]

Pics!!?!?!?

 

[scotts99snake]

I am going to make a bold statement here, but IMO, one of your most important first mods should be MM Full Length subframe connectors. I know you plan on keeping it mostly stock, but I would recommend then anyway. Congrats on the purchase, btw. Post up some pics when you get the chance.

 

[Rob04Mach1]

Congrats Too Many and excellent choice of Vehicles
These Terminators are amazing and with a little work they're out right Perfection

Mine has a couple of Mods

 

[04 orange cobra]

CONGRATS on the new purchase....

 

[1BIGMOFO]

congrats on the new car!!

 

[petebull]

Congrats man .........now lets see some pics.

 

[jared88]

Congrats on the new car. Got any pics??

 

[dsblk93gt]

Congrats!!

 

[toomanytoys]

Thanks guys. I will try to get some pics up this week. And yes I do still have the fox. I forgot to mention that the car already has a IRS brace.

One more question, why doesnt the alarm sound when you open the door?

 

[ford20]

Congrats on the Cobra!! Can't wait to see it

 

[scotts99snake]

Thanks guys. I will try to get some pics up this week. And yes I do still have the fox. I forgot to mention that the car already has a IRS brace.

One more question, why doesnt the alarm sound when you open the door?

It is an anti theft system but technically it isn't an alarm. It is a passive anti theft system, or PATS. It is a module under your dash which will not allow the vehicle to be started unless the transponder key, which is programmed to that specific module, is present, regardless of the cut of the key. Hope I didn't confuse you much.

 

[PrjctLxEnvy]

, congrats, and good luck.......... trying to keep it stock that is.

 

[AdirondackFox08]

Congrats Too Many and excellent choice of Vehicles
These Terminators are amazing and with a little work they're out right Perfection

Mine has a couple of Mods

A couple?? LOL.

Congrats on the Cobra. Looking forward to some pics.

 

[toomanytoys]

That is a little confusing. My wifes 03 Sable (which we bought new) has the PATS system and if a door,trunk or hood is opened the alarm sounds and the headlights flash. Hell my old 89 MkVII LSC did the same thing. And a top of the line car like a Cobra has no protection. Go figure.

 

[Chongoculo]

That is a little confusing. My wifes 03 Sable (which we bought new) has the PATS system and if a door,trunk or hood is opened the alarm sounds and the headlights flash. Hell my old 89 MkVII LSC did the same thing. And a top of the line car like a Cobra has no protection. Go figure.

After market alarm. Vert or coupe?

 

[fastfreddy]

congrats, you're going to love her