My New '04 Cobra - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03redmach · 07-07-2004, 12:34 AM

Well,

Here it is, I finally had a chance to take a pic. This is what replaced my '03 Torch Red Mach 1 (Arbitration process). I will post more pics later.
This thing is a blast to drive ....

http://www.mach1registry.org/photopost/data/509/175New_2004_Cobra-thumb.JPG

sorry - need to figure out what I did wrong .......

99whitecobra99 · 07-07-2004, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by 03redmach

sorry - need to figure out what I did wrong .......

Well, Hurry Up.:LAUGH:

03redmach · 07-07-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by 99whitecobra99
Well, Hurry Up.:LAUGH:

LOL - I am trying .....

Ok - Here it goes again ....

1badstang · 07-07-2004, 01:03 AM

:THUMBSUP:

LS1 Eater · 07-07-2004, 01:04 AM

I want one I want one! I want both tho, mach and cobra hehe

Sweet looking ride, keep that thing waxed and washed!

03redmach · 07-07-2004, 01:05 AM

Another one ......

99whitecobra99 · 07-07-2004, 01:06 AM

Absolutely Beautiful.:THUMBSUP:

03redmach · 07-07-2004, 01:09 AM

Last one tonight .....

jbrad88 · 07-07-2004, 07:47 AM

congrats...the car looks outstanding...

03BlkMachOne · 07-07-2004, 10:37 AM

Is the 2 - 3 shift better in the Cobra vs the Mach 1?

Evil_Merlin · 07-07-2004, 10:56 AM

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Is the 2 - 3 shift better in the Cobra vs the Mach 1?

Considering it's an entirely different tranny and it's a 6 speed, it's worlds different.

This is what I did to my 2004 Screaming Yellow Cobra last night:

Heathdude · 07-07-2004, 10:58 AM

Congrats.

Let the mods begin.......

5Liter · 07-07-2004, 11:17 AM

LOVE the color, congrats on the new addition to your family

Medium Cool · 07-07-2004, 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by 03BlkMachOne
Is the 2 - 3 shift better in the Cobra vs the Mach 1?

One of the many reasons that I declined a Cobra, after many test drives, was the awful shifter---not the well-known Tremac---rather, the shifter. Also, perhaps one can get used to an unusually sloppy/noisy drive train that SVT claims to be normal.

I'm glad Ford took a shot at the Cobra and it isn't all that expensive if one wants to constantly accelerate. Alas, they missed the overall mark and by a lot. Hopefully the next version will reflect favorably on Ford. Thankfully, the Mach 1 is a triumph in performance and value. IMHO

2k4mach · 07-07-2004, 11:45 AM

i like the dark inserts on the seats compared to the light inserts they used in 03

Evil_Merlin · 07-07-2004, 12:02 PM

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One of the many reasons that I declined a Cobra, after many test drives, was the awful shifter---not the well-known Tremac---rather, the shifter. Also, perhaps one can get used to an unusually sloppy/noisy drive train that SVT claims to be normal.

I'm glad Ford took a shot at the Cobra and it isn't all that expensive if one wants to constantly accelerate. Alas, they missed the overall mark and by a lot. Hopefully the next version will reflect favorably on Ford. Thankfully, the Mach 1 is a triumph in performance and value. IMHO

I totally disagree with you. The tranny in the Cobra is quite a bit better than the Mach1's. In fact it's the whole reason I GOT the Cobra was due to the horrible tranny in the Mach1.

I don't feel the tranny to be sloppy or noisy at all when compared to the Mach1.

The Cobra is a nice car on the twists and curves as well as the straightaways, and leaves just about any car under 100k in the dust.

myrez99 · 07-07-2004, 01:43 PM

I was fortunate enough to drive my friends brand new Cobra vert and it shifted like a dream or like a hot knife through butter. Much better feel than my Mach 1. I love both and hopefully will be able to add a used terminator to the stable in the future! Level headed Cobra owners :THUMBSUP:

later

surfnet · 07-07-2004, 02:19 PM

Cobra looks nice. Personally, I still prefer the MACH as a daily driver. What I really wished is that you could build your own Stang. For example, a basic 6 banger was the standard model and you could build up to whatever you wanted by adding options. Spend what you like and get a customized Stang to your liking. That'll never happen. Just wishful thinking on my part.

03BlkMachOne · 07-07-2004, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by surfnet
Cobra looks nice. Personally, I still prefer the MACH as a daily driver. What I really wished is that you could build your own Stang. For example, a basic 6 banger was the standard model and you could build up to whatever you wanted by adding options. Spend what you like and get a customized Stang to your liking. That'll never happen. Just wishful thinking on my part.

I will not kid myself. If I could afford a new Cobra, I would have one. But I like my Mach 1 too.

The_Wretched · 07-07-2004, 08:45 PM

the shifting to me was off at first. a heavy clutch and the 2-3 shift was annoying. but im used to it now... and even at the track i cant complain. ive pulled great numbers... even with the crappy 3650!!!! i wish i could afford a cobra... itd be a dream come true!!!

Sapperstang · 07-07-2004, 09:21 PM

I hate you. I test drove one today. It was a Vert and I hated that part of it. The shifter sucked and the seats were to narrow. But other than that it was awesome!

03redmach · 07-08-2004, 01:40 AM

Guys,

Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate your comments. I love both cars (Mach & Cobra). I feel each one of them has been built with a different purpose, and each is great at what they were intended to do. In my opinion, I consider us to be very fortunate to have these choices.

I love the Cobra - I agree with Evil_Merlin in regards to the tranny. To me the it feels solid and smooth. The shifter IMO is great - i have not had any issues.

By the way Evil_Merlin - I love your Steeda CAI. I may get one of those. Have you done your exhaust yet? Any recommendations?

Enjoy the cars that we have . . . If I could I would have a Mach 1 in addition to my Cobra. But there is something about a house, wife, kids, dog, bills, etc that makes that dream difficult - lol

For now, I am very happy with the Cobra. Lets see what happens in the future.

Mach 1

Cobra

GaPonyFarm · 07-08-2004, 02:08 AM

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Originally posted by 03redmach
For now, I am very happy with the Cobra. Lets see what happens in the future.

Mach 1
Cobra

Yup! I think we can get a shaker on there for ya!

Nice car!

Next round is on Cobra Boy!

Redline · 07-08-2004, 02:17 AM

This reminds me of somethg i said to my friend. He has a 00 ss and we talk **** all the time to eachother. (Just for laughs) We went from a 10 mph and i got a few on him through 1st and 2nd. I later told him "Dude you lost to the 2nd fastest mustang and your in the top of the line camaro."

Evil_Merlin · 07-08-2004, 02:43 AM

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By the way Evil_Merlin - I love your Steeda CAI. I may get one of those. Have you done your exhaust yet? Any recommendations?

Have not done my exhaust yet. Until I can find a good local pro shop to do it, i'm only doing stuff I can install on my own...

I may do a Thottle body (Billet Flow) next.

07-07-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
03redmach Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 163	My New '04 Cobra Well, Here it is, I finally had a chance to take a pic. This is what replaced my '03 Torch Red Mach 1 (Arbitration process). I will post more pics later. This thing is a blast to drive .... http://www.mach1registry.org/photopost/data/509/175New_2004_Cobra-thumb.JPG sorry - need to figure out what I did wrong .......

07-07-2004, 01:03 AM	#4
1badstang Former Macher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 830	:THUMBSUP: __________________ 03 Mach 1-13.5@105 SOLD 92 LX'-Stock 302, H/C/I Non Intercooled T-Trim- 475 RWHP/474 RWTQ@ 10 psi

07-07-2004, 01:04 AM	#5
LS1 Eater Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fulton, MS Posts: 166	I want one I want one! I want both tho, mach and cobra hehe Sweet looking ride, keep that thing waxed and washed! __________________ 2004 Orange MACH1 K&N Air Filter Mac Off-road H-pipe no cats Hurst Shifter Flowmaster 40 Mufflers Diablo Predator JLT RAI PHP Intake Spacer Upper and lower control arms Superior 31 Spline axle w/ bearings Ford Racing 4.10 gears Vortech in-tank 255 lph fuel pump The Nitrous Works EFI Power Wing Nozzle Kits, wet 100shot not installed yet Nitto 555R Extreme DR 275/40/17

07-07-2004, 01:05 AM	#6
03redmach Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 163	Another one ...... Attached Thumbnails

07-07-2004, 01:06 AM	#7
99whitecobra99 Registered Abuser Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,326	Absolutely Beautiful.:THUMBSUP: __________________ Me Be Slow 12.29 @ 110

07-07-2004, 01:09 AM	#8
03redmach Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 163	Last one tonight ..... Attached Thumbnails

07-07-2004, 07:47 AM	#9
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	congrats...the car looks outstanding... __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

07-07-2004, 10:37 AM	#10
03BlkMachOne Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back in Bixby OK (Tulsa area) Posts: 624	Question Is the 2 - 3 shift better in the Cobra vs the Mach 1? __________________ James Russell - Over 55 - GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. LAUGHING AT YOURSELF IS THERAPEUTIC! 100% stock dyno (11/29/03, 2K miles) - 274.4HP - 303.4TQ - A/F 12.2 - 13.2 Switched to Mobil 1 (02/07/04, 4K miles) - 272.0HP - 307.9TQ - A/F 12.0 Oasis date - 7/21/03 Glove box date - 7/16/03 New Magnapacks - 07/01/04 (7800 miles) 281.3HP - 302.2TQ - A/F 12.5

07-07-2004, 10:58 AM	#12
Heathdude 2003 Black Mach 1 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 159	Congrats. Let the mods begin....... __________________ How much horsepower can I have and still go to Heaven? 2003 Black Mach 1 Magnaflow exhaust Pro 5.0 shifter Visus Louvers

07-07-2004, 11:17 AM	#13
5Liter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 742	LOVE the color, congrats on the new addition to your family

07-07-2004, 11:45 AM	#15
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	i like the dark inserts on the seats compared to the light inserts they used in 03 __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

07-07-2004, 01:43 PM	#17
myrez99 Limited traction Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Seneca, NY Posts: 92	I was fortunate enough to drive my friends brand new Cobra vert and it shifted like a dream or like a hot knife through butter. Much better feel than my Mach 1. I love both and hopefully will be able to add a used terminator to the stable in the future! Level headed Cobra owners :THUMBSUP: later __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Zinc Yellow/ IUP Bdate: 7/16/03 1 of 869 Mods Eibach Sportlines w/ Tokico Illuminas-valved for the drop Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt C/C plates Diablo Predator Future Mods Billet internals Induction Concepts TT setup Built T-56 4.10 gears Many more...... :!!: My 2003 Oxford White Mustang GT will be remembered always My ride

07-07-2004, 02:19 PM	#18
surfnet Machen Bacon Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 868	Cobra looks nice. Personally, I still prefer the MACH as a daily driver. What I really wished is that you could build your own Stang. For example, a basic 6 banger was the standard model and you could build up to whatever you wanted by adding options. Spend what you like and get a customized Stang to your liking. That'll never happen. Just wishful thinking on my part. __________________ Surfnet 04 Torch Red K&N Filter Snorkel Cut Removed Resonator and Plugged Hole Bullitt Fuel Door MGW E-brake handle, MGW AC control knobs, MGW T Shift handle

07-07-2004, 08:45 PM	#20
The_Wretched Mach Fiend Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 622	the shifting to me was off at first. a heavy clutch and the 2-3 shift was annoying. but im used to it now... and even at the track i cant complain. ive pulled great numbers... even with the crappy 3650!!!! i wish i could afford a cobra... itd be a dream come true!!! __________________ "The road is an open field for the All-American Pony." 06 BLK GTO 6-speed 04 TR Mach 5-speed

07-07-2004, 09:21 PM	#21
Sapperstang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Timbukto, AK Posts: 1,587	I hate you. I test drove one today. It was a Vert and I hated that part of it. The shifter sucked and the seats were to narrow. But other than that it was awesome! __________________ 04 Azure Blue Mach 1 SOLD! IUP Steeda Tri-Ax K&N filter SLP Loudmouth catback

07-08-2004, 01:40 AM	#22
03redmach Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 163	Guys, Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate your comments. I love both cars (Mach & Cobra). I feel each one of them has been built with a different purpose, and each is great at what they were intended to do. In my opinion, I consider us to be very fortunate to have these choices. I love the Cobra - I agree with Evil_Merlin in regards to the tranny. To me the it feels solid and smooth. The shifter IMO is great - i have not had any issues. By the way Evil_Merlin - I love your Steeda CAI. I may get one of those. Have you done your exhaust yet? Any recommendations? Enjoy the cars that we have . . . If I could I would have a Mach 1 in addition to my Cobra. But there is something about a house, wife, kids, dog, bills, etc that makes that dream difficult - lol For now, I am very happy with the Cobra. Lets see what happens in the future. Mach 1 Cobra

07-08-2004, 02:17 AM	#24
Redline East SF bay mach1 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Martinez, ca Posts: 515	This reminds me of somethg i said to my friend. He has a 00 ss and we talk **** all the time to eachother. (Just for laughs) We went from a 10 mph and i got a few on him through 1st and 2nd. I later told him "Dude you lost to the 2nd fastest mustang and your in the top of the line camaro."

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