Got rid of the 10 spokes that made her look old and dated and got me some 17x9 chrome Cobra R's. I got the wheels and tires off of a SCCOA member Super XR7. They only had 2000 miles on both of them and look brand new. They have Bridgestone Potenza RE750's 255/50/17's that really grip the road. 1 mod down who knows how many more to go!!!
Got rid of the painted 10 spokes!!
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Wow!! They really dress it up! Looks great!!
chris2523
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looks great. i like that color.
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Got rid of the 10 spokes that made her look old and dated and got me some 17x9 chrome Cobra R's. I got the wheels and tires off of a SCCOA member Super XR7. They only had 2000 miles on both of them and look brand new. They have Bridgestone Potenza RE750's 255/50/17's that really grip the road. 1 mod down who knows how many more to go!!!
I love it. Those are the same exact wheels I have on my black '97. There's something about Cobra R's that I simply love so much.
I have a question though, being that they are 17"x9" just like mine, are yours rubbing a bit on your upper control arms? Mine rubbed on my black '93 even after installing new upper/lower control arms & they rub on my black '97 only when I reverse while turning the wheel (either way).
k9t8m
Rollin' Twankies
lookin good!
94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
God I miss my Midnight Grey 98.
Looks like an exact replica.
Looks like an exact replica.
They were rubbing on the spindle a little but i just broke out the grinder a made a little notch about 1 1/2 x 1/8 and they barely clear. If its rubbing in reverse take a look at your strut rod bushings i heard that might happen when they start to go bad. There is something about the cobra r's they are timeless!!
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I also pulled out the grinder & did the same exact thing. I may have to grind a bit more but I agree. I may have to replace the strut rod bushings. I only have 64k on the car but 15 years is 15 years no matter how you look at it.
Thanks! I was just trying to get some pics before dark and the light hit it just right.
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I have the CobraStar emblems sitting in my shed. I have yet to install them because I may end up swaping to 2001 Cobra wheels... + the center caps on my current wheels are a bit roundish on the surface. I don't think those decals can be installed on such a curvy surface. I know I can heat them with a blow dryer but I foresee them coming off.
Yeah mine are rounded to and plan to heat them up also. I am a little worried about them coming off also but gonna give em a try.
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Looks good when we going to get some more pics?
Sensor lower if possible please?
Or cut a coil out.
Sensor lower if possible please?
Or cut a coil out.
Gonna sensor lower her on my next day off that is nice. After that gonna give her a nice wash and take more pics!