no love for the f-bodies

**trixysrace11** · 03-08-2006, 03:40 PM

ummm... i was one of them on the road, back in the 80's
me and my 1985 (1st brand new car- which i still have) red F-BIRD

**trixysrace11** · 03-08-2006, 04:00 PM

ummm... i was one of them on the road, back in the 80's
me and my 1985 (1st brand new car- which i still have) red F-BIRD

**snaggeltooth** · 03-08-2006, 05:27 PM

wow, that looks like the 90 I used to have . Gray cloth , auto, 305. I bought her with 14 miles .

**trixysrace11** · 03-08-2006, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

wow, that looks like the 90 I used to have . Gray cloth , auto, 305. I bought her with 14 miles .

yup,... gray cloth interior,.. no longer have the stereo system though,... had to update that., also updated the headliner, seats, and carpet.

**snaggeltooth** · 03-08-2006, 06:33 PM

Hey didnt they have the window controls in the console, if you have pwr windows

**trixysrace11** · 03-09-2006, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

Hey didnt they have the window controls in the console, if you have pwr windows

,, your absolutely right,.. good memory,...
the best memory i have with this car, is ... the original motor, lasted me to
330,000 miles before it took a dump!.. then it sat for two years, and now its
back in motion again,.. new motor, new interior, ... and since i couldnt afford
a "viper",.. i decided to have my hubby paint it,.. "VIPER RED"...
and now,.. its old enough that i can get collector plates on it,.. but after my kid gets some expierience driving,.. he wants the car. ...

.. that worries me,.. theres alot of money into this car, and the fact that ya dont see too many 85 birds in great condition on the road anymore,..

**snaggeltooth** · 03-09-2006, 02:25 PM

No you dont. There is T/A down the road from me , a 86 I think. It is a pretty good car , rust , dents and such . I remember when I first got my 90. I remember the ,wow factor. It was about a year after I got out of the Marines. I would just sit out in the yard and look at it. Nothing like that first new car, it dont happen like that again .

**derekws6** · 03-09-2006, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by ls1BrownBoots

depends upon your defination of "nicer"
some things the mustang has are "nicer" like the interior and sound system and rear end w/ better gearing..

some things the f-body has "nicer" like the looks, t-tops, weight distribution, and power.

the cobra is the best of both worlds, you get the power with upgraded brakes, along with the better interior, rear end & gears!

I don't care the 98-04 mustangs are ugly as sin though. Thats why i got my trans am ws6

FORD SVT MUSTANG COBRA TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE

Configuration Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, cast aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft
Bore x Stroke 90.2mm x 90.0mm
Displacement 4,601cc (280 cid)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
Horsepower 320 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 317 lb.-ft. @ 4,750 rpm
Specific output 69.6 horsepower per liter
Redline 6,800 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs @ 7,000 rpm)
Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-wire beehive- shaped valve springs, four valves per cylinder
Intake valves 2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter
Exhaust valves 2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter
Ignition system Distributorless coil-on-plug
Fuel system Sequential electronic fuel injection
Intake manifold Cast aluminum, tuned equal length runners
Throttle body 57mm twin bore
Mass-air sensor 80mm diameter
Exhaust manifolds Cast iron
Exhaust system Dual, stainless steel, 2.25-inch diameter; 3.0 inch polished exhaust tips

DRIVETRAIN
Rear axle 8.8-in. ring gear with 3.27:1 limited-slip differential, aluminum case
Drive shaft Steel, with hardened yoke
Transmission Tremec™ 5-speed manual
Clutch 11.0-in. single-plate
Gear Ratio Maximum Speed In Gear
1st 3.37 45 mph (72 km/h)
2nd 1.99 77 mph (124 km/h)
3rd 1.33 115 mph (185 km/h)
4th 1.00 150 mph (241 km/h)
5th 0.67
Reverse 3.22
Final drive 3.27
Traction control Accomplished by engine ignition timing, cylinder cut-off, brake application. Linked to ABS module and engine control module. Driver-controlled on-off switch

Steering and Suspension
SUSPENSION

Front Modified gas-charged MacPherson strut, with separate 500 lb./in. spring on lower arm, 28mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear Multi-link independent, steel upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm, fixed toe-control tie rod, aluminum spindle, gas-charged tubular shock absorber, 470 lb./in. coil spring, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

STEERING
Type Rack and pinion, power assist
Gear ratio 15.0:1
Turns, lock to lock 2.5
Turning diameter 37.9 ft.

Brakes
Front 13.0 in. (330mm) vented Brembo™ disc, PBR™ twin-piston caliper
Rear 11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS Four-channel, four-sensor system. Linked to all-speed traction control

WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels 17 x 8 in., five spoke, forged aluminum-alloy, painted surface, exposed lugs
Tires BFGoodrich™ Comp T/A, 245/45ZR-17

SVT MUSTANG COBRA INCLUDES
Supplemental restraint system: driver and passenger airbags Always wear your safety belt and deactivate passenger airbag when using a rear-facing infant safety seat
Independent rear suspension (IRS)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-speed traction control
SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system
Articulated front sport seats (standard six-way power for driver) with Alcantara cloth and leather seating surfaces and power lumbar support
Tilt steering wheel
MACH® 460 electronic AM/FM stereo and in-dash six-disc CD player
Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release
Rear window defroster
Air-conditioning (manual control)
Speed control
Dual illuminated visor mirrors
Remote keyless illuminated entry

**trixysrace11** · 03-09-2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

No you dont. There is T/A down the road from me , a 86 I think. It is a pretty good car , rust , dents and such . I remember when I first got my 90. I remember the ,wow factor. It was about a year after I got out of the Marines. I would just sit out in the yard and look at it. Nothing like that first new car, it dont happen like that again .

no,.. your right, the first new car feeling is definately a once in a lifetime,
but,.... seeing my 2000 t/a being brought in on the back of that car carrier, and knowing that i arranged everything myself,.. from hiring inspectors to go to north carolina, to check out the car, since hubby & i couldnt take off from work, ... getting the loan together (home equity) to arranging the car carrier to bring her on home,.. it was a pretty awesome feeling too!
and now,.. we have to two bird driveway!

**derekws6** · 03-09-2006, 04:36 PM

the facts i posted are for a 2001 cobra but compared to a ws6 t/a from 2001 its damn close so bang for your buc id say the t/a wins 2001 t/a specs Layout: rear-wheel drive
Engine (Optional): 3.8-liter V6; 5.7-liter V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 325 @ 5200
Torque(lb.-ft. @ rpm): 350 @ 4000
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 18/26 mpg
Transmission (Optional): 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 101.1 in.
Length/width/height: 193.7/74.4/51.8 in.
Track, f/r: 60.7/60.6 in.
Turning circle: 37.8 ft.
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 38.7/52.8/43.0 in.
Head/hip/leg room, r: 39.4/43.7/28 in.
Cargo volume: 12.9 cu. ft.
Payload N/A
Suspension F: coil-over shocks, multi-link with stabilizer bar
Suspension R: Salisbury axle with coil springs, torque arm, trailing arm, track bar and stabilizer bar
Ground Clearance: 4.5 in.
Curb weight: 3514 Lbs.
Towing capacity: 1000 Lbs.
Tires: P275/40ZR17
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/vented disc with ABS
Fuel capacity: 16.8 gal.
buck id go with t/a any day.

**snaggeltooth** · 03-09-2006, 04:56 PM

North Carolina to PA what was so special about it ??I bought my 97 in mid Dec last year. It was a very easy deal. I put down half and got the other from the bank. I am very happy with her. It has the feel of some of my 70s Firebirds , but drives and stops alot better.

**joker** · 03-09-2006, 05:10 PM

I live in North Carolina and it is the same way. I got my bl,Ws6 due to the fact that there are an abundance of mustangs. I work at a place where everyone gets judged by what they drive . GM or Ford. I always say you can tell what someone drives at a party or elsewhere by just listening . The loudest are always the mustang drivers , like they have something to prove. We let the tires do the talking.

**trixysrace11** · 03-09-2006, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by joker

I live in North Carolina and it is the same way. I got my bl,Ws6 due to the fact that there are an abundance of mustangs. I work at a place where everyone gets judged by what they drive . GM or Ford. I always say you can tell what someone drives at a party or elsewhere by just listening . The loudest are always the mustang drivers , like they have something to prove. We let the tires do the talking.

... where in north carolina,.. anywhere near "henrietta" north carolina?
never been there, but thats where my car was at, when i bought it

**joker** · 03-09-2006, 05:23 PM

Goldsbor , about 45 min east of Raleigh , I am in actuality a displaced Yankee

**joker** · 03-09-2006, 05:24 PM

Goldsboro , forgot the o

**trixysrace11** · 03-09-2006, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by joker

Goldsboro , forgot the o

... if i remember correctly, the place that had my car , said they were approx. 4 hours away from raleigh,.. but i could be wrong,..
anyways,.. Great talkin to ya, gotta go get a few things done around here

NICE TALKIN TO YOU AGAIN ALSO,.. SNAGLETOOTH,..HAVE A NICE NIGHT BOTH OF YA!