Took the Cobra out for a short drive

99SVTAddict · 01-12-2006, 08:08 PM

Warmed it up, took the cover off and went for a 10 minute blast down Hall Rd. After roasting the tires a couple of times in second gear they seemed to warm up enough to hold third gear finally. Did a couple of 3rd gear pulls up to 6 grand...fast enough for this time of year IMHO. Even though peak power only went up 65RWHP, at 6K there is a 92RWHP improvement from last years power level. I could feel the difference.

Now I'm sure it's a combination of having not driven the car in 2 months AND more power....but the car just felt insane. Starting at 4 grand it just pushes you back and never lets off. Total rush.

3rd gear goes by like 2nd gear use to. I expect high 10's come spring. And that's with the Viper T56's 2.66 first gear which isn't ideal for drag racing. If I get adventurous and start powershifting mid 10's. Bring on the call outs (Phil and Scott are excluded).

Felt good as hell to take the car out for a short drive.
That is all.

1Quick88 · 01-12-2006, 08:13 PM

sounds like a blast..i wish i had a nice fast car i could take out..

357windsor · 01-12-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Quick88

sounds like a blast..i wish i had a nice fast car i could take out..

Wish mine wasn't sitting in 5,000 pieces.

1Quick88 · 01-12-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 357windsor

Wish mine wasn't sitting in 5,000 pieces.

even when mine wasnt it was far from fast..lol it was a low 13 second car when it was together..granted it wasnt running all that great with a few major things holding it back...it was none the less...a 13 second car..

**BigWheelinBubba** · 01-12-2006, 08:55 PM

Hey Chuck, you should run Scott off the bottle

UR2SLW · 01-12-2006, 09:27 PM

Ill call you out lol

**BigWheelinBubba** · 01-12-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UR2SLW

Ill call you out lol

PLACE YOUR WAGER!!

357windsor · 01-12-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Quick88

even when mine wasnt it was far from fast..lol it was a low 13 second car when it was together..granted it wasnt running all that great with a few major things holding it back...it was none the less...a 13 second car..

Well mine did run 11.50's on motor & 10:90 on the bottle when it WAS together.

cobrafreak01 · 01-13-2006, 07:41 AM

Sounds like next year will be a fun one.

99SVTAddict · 01-13-2006, 08:36 AM

Ya, can't wait for next year. I'll run anyone...doesn't matter to me. It's all in fun. I don't race for money...just was never my thing. I don't gamble at all. I spend my money on the family, car, and booze. Not necessarily in that order.

357windsor · 01-13-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SVTAddict

Ya, can't wait for next year. I'll run anyone...doesn't matter to me. It's all in fun. I don't race for money...just was never my thing. I don't gamble at all. I spend my money on the family, car, and booze. Not necessarily in that order.