'03 Cobra vs. '03 Evo 8
Jul 28, 2004, 03:38 PM
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'03 Cobra vs. '03 Evo 8
I have a homie that has a '03 Cobra and keeps saying that it is better than the Evo 8 in every way. So I was just wondering what everyone's opinions are on that. What makes the Cobra the overall better car or what makes the evo 8 a better car in your opinion?
Jul 28, 2004, 03:41 PM
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stock for stock,Evo=Better car,Cobra in most cases slightly faster car.Evo will out handle,out brake,has more room inside for 4 adults,better gas mileage and can drive year round,not to mention it is not a piece of *#@t FORD
Jul 28, 2004, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by turboDan
stock for stock...Evo will out handle,out brake,has more room inside for 4 adults
thats about it... stock 1/4 times are 12.5@112-115 for the cobra... thats a big enough gap to say the cobra wins on that issue.. i have a few friends who have 03+ cobras and i've never seen a car that can resemble a Supra so many ways...
Jul 28, 2004, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jason@NTEC
how could a domestic ever be better than a import? tell your mustsuk cobra friend he needs to stop smoking that stuff it bad for him.
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Jul 28, 2004, 03:52 PM
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GOD I though the Cobra guys were on a high horse.
Stock for stock in a STRAIGHT line its not really close, but I dont want drive in a straight line all my life!
Stock for stock in a STRAIGHT line its not really close, but I dont want drive in a straight line all my life!
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Originally Posted by turboDan
Dump 5k into an evo and total cost including price of car=03 cobra.Did I mention that you will be saying Bye-Bye Cobra,see ya and I wouldn't want to be Ya.
thats not correct... i've seen my self that a 03 cobra with JUST a bolt on Kenny Bell, intake, and exhaust went 9s at Dallas's track for Fun Ford 2 years ago..
and both cars cost the same..
Jul 28, 2004, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by turboDan
Dump 5k into an evo and total cost including price of car=03 cobra.Did I mention that you will be saying Bye-Bye Cobra,see ya and I wouldn't want to be Ya.
Jul 28, 2004, 03:56 PM
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Are you sure the cobra is slightly faster?? I have a friend with a evo 8 with downpipe, turbo catback, cams, BOV, turbo timer and boost controller and all I had was intake and exhaust 600 miles on the odo and when we raced I pulled him the first and second was dead even. I've now added pulley and chip to that combo and while he traps 107-108 in the 1/4 mile I'm trapping 118-120 (first time at track). These 2 cars are totally different cars. What do the evo's trap stock? Cobra's trap 110-115 mph. I love the evo's and they're very nice cars. But if you want a drag car Cobra's the way to go. If you like to autox or rally evo's the way to go. My friend love's his evo and I love my Cobra. We can argue all day long. Just two different opinions and that's what makes this life a little less boring. Peace.
Jul 28, 2004, 03:56 PM
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with minimal mods the evo can hold its own against the cobra in unfavorable positions...i raced a 03 cobra with exhaust from a 30 mph roll and we were neck to neck till about the end of 4th gear then he pulled away....all i had was exhaust and boost controller set to 21 psi
Jul 28, 2004, 03:57 PM
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thats not correct... i've seen my self that a 03 cobra with JUST a bolt on Kenny Bell, intake, and exhaust went 9s at Dallas's track for Fun Ford 2 years ago..
and both cars cost the same..
and both cars cost the same..
Jul 28, 2004, 04:02 PM
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Oh and don't think the Cobra can't handle. It'll handle it's own on the slaloms. Even though the age old chassis the IRS is very well built. By the way I bought my Cobra for 27 k out the door with 500 miles on it with about $600 in mods. I should see some 11's with some more drag time.