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by Avalanche325
Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Optima battery dilemma
Replies: 4
Views: 2934

Re: Optima battery dilemma

If you are going through that many batteries of any brand, you have a problem. Likely your alternator, or if you have an external regulator, that would be the culprit. I am not a fan of one wire alternators. The don't start to charge until a certain RPM is reached due to the fact that they don't hav...
by Avalanche325
Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: My new ride...
Replies: 12
Views: 6656

Re: My new ride...

Wow. Give us some info! What makes it go? I see either Webers or stacks back there.
by Avalanche325
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Not getting any Younger, Tremec T5 to Automatic?
Replies: 10
Views: 5685

Re: Not getting any Younger, Tremec T5 to Automatic?

Well, the Super Snakes were done with automatics. So I guess it is not total sacrilege.

Do it if you NEED it. If you WANT it, we will have to disown you.

Of course, you do realize that a manual transmission is now pretty much an anti-theft device? You are increasing your exposure.
by Avalanche325
Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: sat around too long
Replies: 7
Views: 3686

Re: sat around too long

Awesome! Glad to hear that she fired up! Get her on the road and we'll go for a cruise.
by Avalanche325
Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: sat around too long
Replies: 7
Views: 3686

Re: sat around too long

I am glad to see you resurface!!! We met one night when you were out driving and I had just started my build. If you have seen a black with silver stripe one running around Jax Beach, that is me. Replace all of the fluids. Oil, coolant, and brake fluid. Once an engine has been run, it can sit for a ...
by Avalanche325
Mon Jul 03, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: AutoCross in Jax
Replies: 1
Views: 1719

Re: AutoCross in Jax

Update on this. They are not currently running "open" sessions. They are currently only doing club sessions. They are looking for a new track master. So if anyone is looking for a job..... BTW. The black/silver #25 that pops up on their web site is me! SCCA Buccaneer region runs once a mon...
by Avalanche325
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: DSCC Spring cruise
Replies: 0
Views: 1986

DSCC Spring cruise

Anyone going? We have two Cobras from Jax Beach going. Here is the info: 30 Cobras planning to attend the 2017 Randy's Spring Tour De La Cobra! Tentative itinerary, (times subject to change): Thursday, April 27: Meet and greet in the hotel lobby from 4-7pm. We will have reservations at a local eater...
by Avalanche325
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Amelia Island VIntage Gran Prix
Replies: 2
Views: 2631

Re: Amelia Island VIntage Gran Prix

One 427 and three 289s. Three GT 350s and a Shelby American team Mustang. These are all owned by one person! The mechanic said it was "a selection" of the guys cars. It was all fun to watch until the Portifino (or princess) blue and the grey car took each other out! There was some serious ...
by Avalanche325
Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Amelia Island VIntage Gran Prix
Replies: 2
Views: 2631

Amelia Island VIntage Gran Prix

This weekend. 3/16 - 3/19 at the Fernandina Beach Airport. 2 - 289 Cobras 1 - 427 Cobra 3 - Shelby Mustangs 1 - Lotus Cortina And before you ask......Yes! They're real! Can-Am cars, pre-war, and everything else up to the 80s, running full out. You can go into the paddock, talk to the owners / driver...
by Avalanche325
Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Howdy.
Replies: 8
Views: 4087

Re: Howdy.

Hi Roger, I am in Jax Beach. Just about 45 minutes, nice drive, north. We have a few of us up this way. We get together with Tom now and then for a cruise. We are a bit overdue. I am dealing with hurricane damage myself. Let me know if you coming up this way. We have a couple of us that are autocros...