Think I was raced today -- without realizing it :)!

TrevorS · 05-16-2008, 02:01 AM

I was just heading casually (pretty typical for me) over to Sears to exchange a broken Craftsman tool I just bought today (my luck is clearly on a roll) and I'm pretty certain I got raced coming out of one of the red lights

!

There was a smallish 2-door car on my left, of a somewhat sporty flavor (I guess) and we were at the front of the lanes. When the light turned green, I had to lean forward to make sure no traffic was coming from his side (he didn't move.) It was clear and I proceeded forward at my usual easy-going pace, and then noticed him charge by and continue accelerating to WELL above the 25mph limit. When he was several car lengths ahead of me, he did a quick blow of the horn, at which point I realized he had just won a race I didn't even know I was in! Naturally, I saluted back with a quick double toot of the horn

! That little encounter still has me chuckling

!

burstaneurysm · 05-16-2008, 03:10 AM

Yup... get used to it. People really like thinking that they're hot.

TrevorS · 05-17-2008, 03:30 AM

When I get a more audible exhaust, I suppose it may happen more often (the Tsudo dual is supposed to ship next week.)

I'm still waiting to see a photo of your box with a wing

! When was that show you were targeting?

burstaneurysm · 05-17-2008, 04:58 PM

http://www.scionbuzz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610

TrevorS · 05-18-2008, 05:04 AM

Thanks -- I added my comment to the thread

!

Greg · 05-19-2008, 12:39 PM

Every time I pull up to a stoplight in my Cobra, someone always wants to race it! No street racing for me! But, I've been beaten by everything imaginable!

Greg

TrevorS · 05-20-2008, 01:45 AM

I'm expecting my Eclipse GSX may be noticed more when I get it back on the road (currently replacing a frozen turbo.) I just replaced the oem rims and the new ones make it look much more interesting

! However, the Cobra is a heavy-metal classic -- no way that baby will just slide by

!

Greg · 05-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Yes, very subtle!

TrevorS · 05-20-2008, 02:15 PM

Oh, my God! That is just plain gorgeous! Did you do the restoration? Magnificent!

Greg · 05-21-2008, 12:53 PM

Hee hee. Thanks. I built it and painted it in my garage. It's a Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica. It took about 18 months and 600 hours to build, do all bodywork, and paint. It was a series of firsts for me. Prior to this project, all I had done in terms of auto maintenance was brake pads and one water pump. By the time I was done with this project, I had run all brake lines, fuel lines, built the engine from the bare block, to all electrical wiring, everything. When the kit was delivered, it was literally a bare powdercoated frame, 40 or 45 aluminum panels for the interior, a body, and 20 big boxes.

It was a lot of fun, and for a car with 350HP and only weighing 2200 lbs with me in it, it flies! Car and Driver tested a Factory Five Cobra with my exact engine setup, and they achieved 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. It's pretty fast, to say the least.

If you are interested, check out my photobucket account. I have 10 or 12 folders, documenting the build.

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/gbranham/

Greg

TrevorS · 05-22-2008, 05:18 AM

I checked out the photobucket folder and after mostly revolving around the front stabilizer bar, it moved on to a Marine jet and a young man whom I presume is your son, and then off to other topics -- perhaps I erred in my access! In any case, it appears you put humongeous time and effort into re-creating this vehicle and I'm totally impressed

! You even did the painting? I'll have to leave a photo of my just resuscitated Eclipse GSX (died December 26, 2007), but that clearly doesn't compare with your Cobra -- congrats -- it's beautiful

!

(Unfortunately, my photo must await daylight and a wash. Parking under trees is definitely not supportive to having a vehicle look its best

!)

TrevorS · 05-22-2008, 04:06 PM

Here's my GSX -- finished the turbo install last night and took it on a lengthy checkout run -- no issues

!

A far cry from that beauty of yours, but I like it

!

burstaneurysm · 05-22-2008, 07:11 PM

Wow, that's a lot of wheel gap.

Glad the repairs went well.

TrevorS · 05-22-2008, 08:08 PM

Oh, yeah -- that's oem! I definitely notice a lean difference compared to my xB2 when going around a tight corner (xB2 being tighter), but I really wouldn't want to have a stiffer suspension -- I feel near everything on the road as it is

!

Just replaced the mostly dead audio on this baby (both CD and cassette gave up the ghost) and am awaiting UPS delivery of a mating CD deck. Sure hope they show up soon

!

Greg · 05-23-2008, 12:51 PM

Sweet restoration!

Yep, the photobucket account is a holding spot for tons of pics I post on forums. But, once you are into my account, I have it more or less segmented into categories with the albums down the left pane.

I did all the bodywork and paint, as a learning experience. I learned a lot, but the most valuable lesson I learned was that I'll never do it again in my garage! The mess was unbelieveable!

Greg

05-16-2008, 02:01 AM	#1
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Think I was raced today -- without realizing it :)! I was just heading casually (pretty typical for me) over to Sears to exchange a broken Craftsman tool I just bought today (my luck is clearly on a roll) and I'm pretty certain I got raced coming out of one of the red lights ! There was a smallish 2-door car on my left, of a somewhat sporty flavor (I guess) and we were at the front of the lanes. When the light turned green, I had to lean forward to make sure no traffic was coming from his side (he didn't move.) It was clear and I proceeded forward at my usual easy-going pace, and then noticed him charge by and continue accelerating to WELL above the 25mph limit. When he was several car lengths ahead of me, he did a quick blow of the horn, at which point I realized he had just won a race I didn't even know I was in! Naturally, I saluted back with a quick double toot of the horn ! That little encounter still has me chuckling ! Last edited by TrevorS : 05-16-2008 at 02:04 AM.

05-16-2008, 03:10 AM	#2
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	Yup... get used to it. People really like thinking that they're hot. __________________ Ian 2006.5 Shadow Mica xB

05-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#4
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	http://www.scionbuzz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610 __________________ Ian 2006.5 Shadow Mica xB

05-19-2008, 12:39 PM	#6
Greg Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 357	Every time I pull up to a stoplight in my Cobra, someone always wants to race it! No street racing for me! But, I've been beaten by everything imaginable! Greg __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible; the new project car 2006 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica

05-20-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
Greg Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 357	Yes, very subtle! __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible; the new project car 2006 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica

05-17-2008, 03:30 AM	#3
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	When I get a more audible exhaust, I suppose it may happen more often (the Tsudo dual is supposed to ship next week.) I'm still waiting to see a photo of your box with a wing ! When was that show you were targeting?

05-18-2008, 05:04 AM	#5
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Thanks -- I added my comment to the thread !

05-20-2008, 01:45 AM	#7
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	I'm expecting my Eclipse GSX may be noticed more when I get it back on the road (currently replacing a frozen turbo.) I just replaced the oem rims and the new ones make it look much more interesting ! However, the Cobra is a heavy-metal classic -- no way that baby will just slide by !

05-20-2008, 02:15 PM	#9
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Oh, my God! That is just plain gorgeous! Did you do the restoration? Magnificent!

05-21-2008, 12:53 PM	#10
Greg Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 357	Hee hee. Thanks. I built it and painted it in my garage. It's a Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica. It took about 18 months and 600 hours to build, do all bodywork, and paint. It was a series of firsts for me. Prior to this project, all I had done in terms of auto maintenance was brake pads and one water pump. By the time I was done with this project, I had run all brake lines, fuel lines, built the engine from the bare block, to all electrical wiring, everything. When the kit was delivered, it was literally a bare powdercoated frame, 40 or 45 aluminum panels for the interior, a body, and 20 big boxes. It was a lot of fun, and for a car with 350HP and only weighing 2200 lbs with me in it, it flies! Car and Driver tested a Factory Five Cobra with my exact engine setup, and they achieved 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. It's pretty fast, to say the least. If you are interested, check out my photobucket account. I have 10 or 12 folders, documenting the build. http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b302/gbranham/ Greg __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible; the new project car 2006 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica

05-22-2008, 05:18 AM	#11
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	I checked out the photobucket folder and after mostly revolving around the front stabilizer bar, it moved on to a Marine jet and a young man whom I presume is your son, and then off to other topics -- perhaps I erred in my access! In any case, it appears you put humongeous time and effort into re-creating this vehicle and I'm totally impressed ! You even did the painting? I'll have to leave a photo of my just resuscitated Eclipse GSX (died December 26, 2007), but that clearly doesn't compare with your Cobra -- congrats -- it's beautiful ! (Unfortunately, my photo must await daylight and a wash. Parking under trees is definitely not supportive to having a vehicle look its best !) Last edited by TrevorS : 05-22-2008 at 05:36 AM.

05-22-2008, 04:06 PM	#12
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Here's my GSX -- finished the turbo install last night and took it on a lengthy checkout run -- no issues ! A far cry from that beauty of yours, but I like it !

05-22-2008, 07:11 PM	#13
burstaneurysm Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 725	Wow, that's a lot of wheel gap. Glad the repairs went well. __________________ Ian 2006.5 Shadow Mica xB

05-22-2008, 08:08 PM	#14
TrevorS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 231	Oh, yeah -- that's oem! I definitely notice a lean difference compared to my xB2 when going around a tight corner (xB2 being tighter), but I really wouldn't want to have a stiffer suspension -- I feel near everything on the road as it is ! Just replaced the mostly dead audio on this baby (both CD and cassette gave up the ghost) and am awaiting UPS delivery of a mating CD deck. Sure hope they show up soon !

05-23-2008, 12:51 PM	#15
Greg Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 357	Sweet restoration! Yep, the photobucket account is a holding spot for tons of pics I post on forums. But, once you are into my account, I have it more or less segmented into categories with the albums down the left pane. I did all the bodywork and paint, as a learning experience. I learned a lot, but the most valuable lesson I learned was that I'll never do it again in my garage! The mess was unbelieveable! Greg __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible; the new project car 2006 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica

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