Cobra update..
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From: Short Pump
Re: Cobra update..
Originally Posted by Not Stock
Guess I better open up one of those mags in the stacks by the door. 
Phil has the same year car and recently ordered some. I'd like to keep the stock corners (already have a replacement set of those) to retain the stock look, which I personally prefer.
When replacing the steering wheel with an airbag, it's the disposal of the existing propellant (solid rocket fuel) that can become a problem (can't ship without declaring it as "munitions" or something like that for UPS ground). Also need to replace it with a steering wheel with an airbag as it's considered safety equipment. The chop shop on MTV's Pimp My Ride got in trouble for that by replacing steering wheels with airbags with steering wheels with tv screens.
Phil has the same year car and recently ordered some. I'd like to keep the stock corners (already have a replacement set of those) to retain the stock look, which I personally prefer.When replacing the steering wheel with an airbag, it's the disposal of the existing propellant (solid rocket fuel) that can become a problem (can't ship without declaring it as "munitions" or something like that for UPS ground). Also need to replace it with a steering wheel with an airbag as it's considered safety equipment. The chop shop on MTV's Pimp My Ride got in trouble for that by replacing steering wheels with airbags with steering wheels with tv screens.
They come from Mustangtuning.com with free shipping. The wheel doesnt come with the new airbag Richard....lol.
Replacing it is simple. Just disconnect the battery, remove the center portion of the wheel and disconnect the clip for the airbag and carefully remove it. Then there are 4 bolts holding the wheel down, using a torx bit if I recall. Pull the wheel directly straight up. Then remove the cruise control and casing(i think they have 2 bolts)
Last edited by Woodrow; Jun 9, 2006 at 02:29 AM.
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Re: Cobra update..
Originally Posted by Woodrow
Umm its still in the shop. That was the original paint.
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Re: Cobra update..
Originally Posted by Woodrow
I got tired of cleaning the lights so I got new ones at summitt.
They come from Mustangtuning.com with free shipping. The wheel doesnt come with the new airbag Richard....lol.
They come from Mustangtuning.com with free shipping. The wheel doesnt come with the new airbag Richard....lol.
The MustangTuning site only had clear corner lights.
I'll check Summit's print catalog today if they have any. Thanks.
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From: Short Pump
Re: Cobra update..
The car is being repainted.
Richard I am saying you re-use the stock one. No need for a new airbag. You just unplug the one already in it.
Summit has like 2 or 3 different ones.
Richard I am saying you re-use the stock one. No need for a new airbag. You just unplug the one already in it.
Summit has like 2 or 3 different ones.
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From: Short Pump
Re: Cobra update..
The car looks AWESOME!! Will be ready Tuesday as they are waiting for some clips. The entire body is new except the roof. Paint is great!!! Wish I had pics, but the enterior is gutted for the repair.
