Cobra emblems on NON-cobras

SN8KBYT · 08-26-2007, 10:38 AM

So a friend sof mine decided to go ahead and put Cobra emblems on his non cobra. No usually i just point and laugh but in this case i ragged on an photo i saw he has posted with the car. And the worse part is it is only a 3.8 hahah, just wanted to get your opinions on what i should do.

nckissfan · 08-26-2007, 10:42 AM

nothing you can do, as it isn't your car, although it is extremely stupid on his part. People like that make me sick.

VenomSVT · 08-26-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nckissfan

nothing you can do, as it isn't your car, although it is extremely stupid on his part. People like that make me sick.

+100000000

**cobrabitn** · 08-26-2007, 12:36 PM

Stuff like that used to bother me....now I really don't care because today's 6 cylinder owner is tomorrow's Cobra owner.

RF Cobra · 08-26-2007, 02:13 PM

He just needs to buy a plate to put under it that says "Cobra wannabe."

Maybe Data Plates Plus can make some for him.

svtsilversnake · 08-27-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabitn

Stuff like that used to bother me....now I really don't care because today's 6 cylinder owner is tomorrow's Cobra owner.

the only other mustang i owned besides my 01 was a 00 v6 and that was less than a year ago so i completly agree with cobrabitn. however i would never put cobra emblems on a v6 or even a gt unless of course it was fast as hell then i might consider it..... but factory there is no way. you should give him ****. i know i would

red04svtcobra · 08-27-2007, 09:41 PM

I personally hate it when people decide to do that. If they are ever in a race and get beat, then a bad rep is that cobras are slow!!! I paid good money for my cobra for what it is, NOT for what I want it to be. Same goes for Saleens!! If they can't afford a cobra then that fine but don't go and make it a wannabe because all that does is hurt the value of the real ones out there.

BadMoFo · 08-28-2007, 05:37 PM

have seen a couple of examples of this. one was a 99-04 gt, had 20 rims on it, and the cobra emblems on theside facing the wrong way. anouther 99-04 yellow vert that lives down the road from me. its a v6 with dual exhuast, has 98 cobra rims on it, v6 emblems on the sides but the 99 cobra emblem on the rear bumper that says svt and has a cobra on it.

oh well if people race them and smoke them, they will roll up to a real cobra and think they can beat it. always like to see the look on their face when they catch up.

HotRod98 · 08-29-2007, 11:29 PM

As long as you're not actively trying to pass the car off as something it's not I don't think it's that big of a deal. I have a Cadillac flying "V" on my beater 93 Seville, but anyone who knows what the "V" is, and sees it on my car definitely knows it's there as a joke. (especially when they see the "custom" 3-pipe exhaust)

JROC · 09-03-2007, 04:31 PM

Cobra emblems on non-Cobra Mustangs FTL.

Shane361 · 09-14-2007, 08:09 PM

That my friend is called RICE

-Shane

mfelice03 · 10-31-2007, 05:08 PM

Tell them to go on e-bay and buy a 'real' Cobra. Now is the time to do it since sellers will be flexible with price, given winter is around the corner. You can get a Terminator for mid-20s which is less than a new GT...go figure!

It's kinda sad though...

95cobraR · 11-01-2007, 04:05 PM

It doesn't matter to me.

I say you should do whatever floats your boat (or Cobra).

MarcInJapan · 11-17-2007, 07:58 PM

I have no problem with what people do with their cars. Its their cars and they paid for them. Now, if he goes around telling everyone its a cobra, then he is lying and that I do have a problem with.

gtdrivr · 11-29-2007, 12:11 PM

This is exactly the reason they steal the emblems off of REAL cobras. I had mine ripped off. The Ford dealership just said "stolen, right? It happens all the time." I'm still looking for those emblems (and payback). the eyes were painted mytsichrome, so I look at every one I see on a non-cobra just in case, lol.

08-26-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
SN8KBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Cobra emblems on NON-cobras So a friend sof mine decided to go ahead and put Cobra emblems on his non cobra. No usually i just point and laugh but in this case i ragged on an photo i saw he has posted with the car. And the worse part is it is only a 3.8 hahah, just wanted to get your opinions on what i should do. __________________

08-26-2007, 10:42 AM	#2
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	nothing you can do, as it isn't your car, although it is extremely stupid on his part. People like that make me sick. __________________

08-26-2007, 12:36 PM	#4
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Stuff like that used to bother me....now I really don't care because today's 6 cylinder owner is tomorrow's Cobra owner. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

08-27-2007, 09:41 PM	#7
red04svtcobra Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,050	I personally hate it when people decide to do that. If they are ever in a race and get beat, then a bad rep is that cobras are slow!!! I paid good money for my cobra for what it is, NOT for what I want it to be. Same goes for Saleens!! If they can't afford a cobra then that fine but don't go and make it a wannabe because all that does is hurt the value of the real ones out there. __________________ 2004 Torch Red SVT Coupe (SOLD) 1999 Chevy Malibu (daily driver) 2001 SVT Lightning 408RWHP 501 RWTQ, 12.6 @107 in 1/4 mile & 8.0 @89 in 1/8 on street tires (SOLD) 1993 Chevy camaro Z-28 (SOLD) 1970 VW Bug W/ 1776cc (SOLD) 2007 autofair pics http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=15621 Drag racing pics: http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...vtcobra/drags/

08-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#8
BadMoFo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 475	have seen a couple of examples of this. one was a 99-04 gt, had 20 rims on it, and the cobra emblems on theside facing the wrong way. anouther 99-04 yellow vert that lives down the road from me. its a v6 with dual exhuast, has 98 cobra rims on it, v6 emblems on the sides but the 99 cobra emblem on the rear bumper that says svt and has a cobra on it. oh well if people race them and smoke them, they will roll up to a real cobra and think they can beat it. always like to see the look on their face when they catch up. __________________

08-26-2007, 02:13 PM	#5
RF Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 1,566	He just needs to buy a plate to put under it that says "Cobra wannabe." Maybe Data Plates Plus can make some for him.

08-29-2007, 11:29 PM	#9
HotRod98 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 12	As long as you're not actively trying to pass the car off as something it's not I don't think it's that big of a deal. I have a Cadillac flying "V" on my beater 93 Seville, but anyone who knows what the "V" is, and sees it on my car definitely knows it's there as a joke. (especially when they see the "custom" 3-pipe exhaust) __________________ Kevin, Concord NC 1998 Atlantic Blue Cobra Convertible #2901 of 3480 All stock (as yet)

09-03-2007, 04:31 PM	#10
JROC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 172	Cobra emblems on non-Cobra Mustangs FTL. __________________ *Born: 9/2/02* # 2512 of 8394 Mods: Magnaflow Catback, MAC Prochamber, Steeda Tri-Ax, K&N FIPK, 2.93" upper pulley, MM FLSFC, MM K-Member Brace, MM Coilovers, ac427cobra's Complete IRS Bushings, Billetflow IRS Brace, 18x9 Front, 18x10.5 Rear AFS factory replicas, McLeod RST TD Clutch, Ram Billet Aluminum Flywheel, LFP DP H/E, ETC. :rockon:

09-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#11
Shane361 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 64	That my friend is called RICE -Shane

10-31-2007, 05:08 PM	#12
mfelice03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 57	Tell them to go on e-bay and buy a 'real' Cobra. Now is the time to do it since sellers will be flexible with price, given winter is around the corner. You can get a Terminator for mid-20s which is less than a new GT...go figure! It's kinda sad though...

11-01-2007, 04:05 PM	#13
95cobraR Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 161	It doesn't matter to me. I say you should do whatever floats your boat (or Cobra). __________________ 1995 Cobra R #113 2019 Mustang GT350 #K1868 15 Year SCMC member

11-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#14
MarcInJapan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan Posts: 39	I have no problem with what people do with their cars. Its their cars and they paid for them. Now, if he goes around telling everyone its a cobra, then he is lying and that I do have a problem with. __________________ marc Site Owner: www.UnitedStangs.com

11-29-2007, 12:11 PM	#15
gtdrivr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 212	This is exactly the reason they steal the emblems off of REAL cobras. I had mine ripped off. The Ford dealership just said "stolen, right? It happens all the time." I'm still looking for those emblems (and payback). the eyes were painted mytsichrome, so I look at every one I see on a non-cobra just in case, lol. __________________ 03 CBR954RR Ohlins rear shock Race Tech forks Vortec rear sets Two brothers full exhaust Not as quick as the 10R, but close! (handles MUCH better!) Stolen: 05 Kawasaki ZX10R Sold: 04 Mystichrome Convertible 2.8 pulley CAI JBA Cat back Diablosport UPR shifter

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