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COBRA

Last post Tue, May 15 2012 10:49 by Hawkwind. 10 replies.
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  • Sun, May 13 2012 21:26

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    who would give up their 5 for this cobra in Ludlow today?

    I probably would.

     

     

    Early 1990 1.6 Eunos classic red. modestly improved with Induction kit.
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  • Sun, May 13 2012 21:52 In reply to

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     Seeing it's a kit car I'd be happy to do a straight swap for mine, probably got the same engine anyway:-)

    1989 mk1 3.5 V8 red
    1991 mk1 1.6 V-spec bog standard, green
  • Sun, May 13 2012 22:09 In reply to
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     I wouldn't swap my 5 for it.  The dashboard was terrible - it looked like varnished plywood and I suspect it only had a 2 litre Pinto engine.  Now, the red Fiat Dino with the 2.6 litre Ferrari engine might tempt me, and the turquoise Ford Thunderbird certainly was...... ummmm.... noticeable, but the drive back on the A4117 over Clee Hill was perfect MX5 country and I had a great drive home.  Happy to stick with my 5 Big Smile
  • Mon, May 14 2012 8:29 In reply to

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    Hawkwind:
     Happy to stick with my 5 Big Smile

    you are absolutely right of course. the smiles per mile are guarenteed in the 5. Big Smile

     

    Early 1990 1.6 Eunos classic red. modestly improved with Induction kit.
    4:1 Stainless manifold & VERY LOUD stainless twin pipe system.
    Black Racing rims (Watanabe lookalike). LOUD Klaxon as anti sheep device in Wales
    Member of the RED Division, Living by the Bull & Bladder
    http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/pappadamjoe/
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    very nice, but ill stick with my five aswell 

    Zig
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  • Mon, May 14 2012 9:24 In reply to
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    I have a REAL '5 not a fake "Cobra"!!


    SUPPORT THE TROOPS, DON'T FORGET THEM!

    You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

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    1991 Eunos Roadster in Mariner Blue. Rear Spoiler, L.E.D Sidelights, American Dream Headrest Speakers, Lexus Rear Lights, Hard Top, Style Bars, Flash to Pass, Dee[ dish Steering Wheel, K&N Air Filter, Magnacor 8mm HT Leads, LSD, Strut Brace, SS Exhaust, Decat, LED running lights, Front Splitter, Deep Dish MOMO Steering Wheel and hour upon hour spent polishing etc.....
  • Mon, May 14 2012 17:01 In reply to

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    joecottrell:

    Hawkwind:
     Happy to stick with my 5 Big Smile

    you are absolutely right of course. the smiles per mile are guarenteed in the 5. Big Smile

     

     

    Having driven a mk5 Cobra and a fake Cobra with a 6.3ltr engine I can assure you smiles are guaranteed in those as well, they just cost more as you watch the fuel disappearSmile   I'm pretty happy driving more or less any sports car as long as the roof is down and the sun is shinning.

    1989 mk1 3.5 V8 red
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  • Mon, May 14 2012 20:21 In reply to
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    that rather nice Dino as mentioned

    i did fall for this little number

    the other Cobra

    probably my favourite car there

    Waving not drowning to ALL MKs regardless of 1,2 or 3 ~ Un Mx-5s pour l'année ~ non seulement pour l'été!!
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     Yes, a rather nice Opel Mantra and the MGTC always brings a smile.  I have to admit that the old Morris 8s have a special place in my heart; my father owned one when I was a child and that probably gave rise to my lifelong passion for cars.  I also have a soft spot for the Moggie Minor.      Its not just horsepower for me, its the character of the car and that's why the MX-5 has won my heart for the past 14 years Love

    Ken Stanbury  Northamptonshire Area Coordinator
  • Tue, May 15 2012 0:45 In reply to
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    G'day Ken, how ya goin mate

    Hawkwind:
    the MGTC always brings a smile. 

    It's a TDWink

    Geoff
    Growing old disgracefully in Queensland. Founder of Eastern Region[HMF] Sunshine Coast Chapter.
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  • Tue, May 15 2012 10:49 In reply to
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     Doh Embarassed 

    I'm good, thanks, Geoff.  Enjoying the delights of an English Spring Umberella and the promise of a long hot summer starting next month Cool

    Ken
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