How to change your wife's opinion

[Turbo Beast]

Guys, im in a situation here:

Still dont have the 3000GT here, so im looking for something else to put some time (And money) into.
I really have my mind set on a 1994-2004 Mustang Cobra. YES a MUSTANG! Hate all you want, but there can be lots done to these cars. IE a new supercharger etc.

How did y'all, if its actually possible (but i believe it is) change your wife's opinion on a vehicle.
I already changed her mind on a dog breed, but it was hard. And her letting me buy a Mustang will be even harder....

[92pearltt]

get an 03-04 they own

[Turbo Beast]

Thats what I've been looking at exactly.... especially 04's

[stealthee]

Yea, if you want a Cobra, get a Terminator. Don't even think about any others unless you find a 2000 Cobra R

[Turbo Beast]

Isnt a cobra r something different than a terminator?

Because, yes, im looking for a terminator.

[stealthee]

Yes the Cobra R had a 5.4 and was closer to a "pure" race car than a Termi

[MeTarzan]

The terminators are squirly as hell so def need to upgrade the suspension...the Cobra R is the one with the big wing

[Turbo Beast]

Thats what i kinda got from the shallow "research" i did.

Im pushing for a 03-04 cobra, possibly convertible. maybe already modded with the right Kenne Bell supercharger, or stock with ALOT of miles for a good price. Its all about making that choice, just looking for the right car for the right price.

I see stock cobra's going for anything from 8 to 19 grand.

[stealthee]

My cousin had a vert Termi for a short period of time. Just had an intake and catback on it. That thing was SICKKKKKKKKKK. It just sucked you back into the seat.

[Turbo Beast]

Well, Brian, that kinda what im looking for, enjoying the car for what it is (never did that in the past), getting all the parts and building it to where i want it to be.

But, in the next two weeks me and my wife are having our first born, so i cant really buy yet another car that doesnt run.
Her hating it is one thing, but if it doesnt even run, she'll hate it for sure.

Im not even certain about what those cars are worth in stock form....

[stealthee]

From what I have seen the Terminators can still fetch a good amount of coin if clean and low miles. Just make sure you do all your homework so you don't end up with another lawn ornament.

[Turbo Beast]

Hahaha exactly! No, i want something that'll take me/us for another 20k miles. The plan is to have the 3000GT here and finished before winter 2013. But to have something to enjoy in the meantime. Ive got an old car to cruise around with, but its just not satisfactory... So im fixing to sell it.

[green-lantern]

I really have my mind set on a 1994-2004 Mustang Cobra. YES a MUSTANG! Hate all you want, but there can be lots done to these cars. IE a new supercharger etc.

How did y'all, if its actually possible (but i believe it is) change your wife's opinion on a vehicle.


I'd divorce your sorry ass :lo5l: Sorry I'm with your wife on this one.

[Turbo Beast]

Do what!?! You better not! I, I, I, ehhh........

Alright, comparable suggestions welcome though!

(getting a divorce is not an option, I am still very much in love and she tolerates me and that is very impressive)

[green-lantern]

I don't like them much because there are so many and for the most part they are just good for pealing out.

[Turbo Beast]

I know, I know, but a real Terminator (with an upgraded supercharger) are good for so much more, like Brian said. That low end push.

[green-lantern]

Well you can make good power for not a lot of cash but it's still a mustang. I see so many here in Tennessee I want to vomit. I'd rather go with a Corvette.

[Turbo Beast]

Yeah, but is there that screaming supercharger for a corvette?

[nodoze]

i have always just purchased the vehicle and dam the reaction later. i had an 03 stang was fun , could save your money buy a non supercharged one and have fun doign the upgrades, tt kit is dirt cheap for the 4.6

[Turbo Beast]

Yeah, but i own a TT 3000GT. So not looking for more turbo's. Its a different boost from a supercharger that i havent felt in a long time.

[stealthee]

Ok, I posted this in chat before, but just a quick vid since you are entralled with the supercharger


http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff92/stealthee3k/?action=view&current=091012210042crop.mp4

[Turbo Beast]

Thats it, exactly

[stealthee]

That's my Grand Prix.

[Turbo Beast]

No shit... the sound is close. I dont know about "the push" though?

[stealthee]

No, it doesn't pull near as hard. Grand Prix is only 260hp/280tq, compared to the 390/390 (rated but more like 440/440) of the terminator. That and the final drive on the Grand Prix is like 2.93. If it was more around 3.70 it would probably pull a lot harder. Honestly, my SOHC "feels" faster than the Pontiac.

[dpartinvr4]

I call your Grand Prix and raise you a Taco :) I've uploaded it twice, and I can't figure out why the sound doesn't match up.
2012-09-08_16-54-31_450-1.mp4 video by dpartinvr4 - Photobucket (http://s888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/dpartinvr4/?action=view&current=2012-09-08_16-54-31_450-1.mp4)

[masterjr33]

consider a 03-04 Mach 1. Same engine as the 99-20 cobras.
but with a stick axle and better looks.
the 03-04 are the nasties but most places know this and still want a premiun,.
Finding a 99-00 cobra or mach one with a blower on it already could be had for less than a 03-04 cobra. and be just as fast.

[nodoze]

idk i like superchargers but i would do a good tt setup if i did another one . i have a friend with a supercharged mustang whiles its fun and the noise is cool , it just not that fast and thats with the ford 550 hp kit on it , 373 axle , suspension upgrades . been a fun car to work on though and still very reliable

[green-lantern]

Yeah, but is there that screaming supercharger for a corvette?

"screaming supercharger"? not sure what you mean but you can definitely supercharge a Vette.

[nodoze]

hell in my old es i used to wax supercharged grandprixs , they were stock but for a car with 60 more hp i was suprised. maybe i can get a vid of the supercharged mustang i put together .

45984599

incase your wondering thats the air to water incercooled version

[green-lantern]

hell in my old es i used to wax supercharged grandprixs , they were stock but for a car with 60 more hp i was suprised. maybe i can get a vid of the supercharged mustang i put together .

45984599

incase your wondering thats the air to water incercooled version

That is pretty sexy