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05-06-2007, 08:18 AM
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new owner
have posted this in the 4.6 forum but no replies .perhaps this forum would be more appropriate!
Hi all , just purchased a 2001 Cobra convertible down here in Australia and just want to know if there is anything i should be aware of as far as problems that may arise ,any hint .tips or advice would be greatly appreciated
bob
Hi all , just purchased a 2001 Cobra convertible down here in Australia and just want to know if there is anything i should be aware of as far as problems that may arise ,any hint .tips or advice would be greatly appreciated
bob
05-06-2007, 10:51 AM
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RE: new owner
I've found the vert top is pretty maintenace free, enjoy it![8D]
Keep it clean, don't put the top down when it's wet because that could cause mildew to start, and NEVER put stuff like Armor-All on the top! It might look good the day you applied it, but eventually it becomes an even bigger dust magnet & the stuff can even make the material brittle over time
Keep it clean, don't put the top down when it's wet because that could cause mildew to start, and NEVER put stuff like Armor-All on the top! It might look good the day you applied it, but eventually it becomes an even bigger dust magnet & the stuff can even make the material brittle over time
05-06-2007, 11:14 AM
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RE: new owner
ORIGINAL: GreyStang
I've found the vert top is pretty maintenace free, enjoy it![8D]
Keep it clean, don't put the top down when it's wet because that could cause mildew to start, and NEVER put stuff like Armor-All on the top! It might look good the day you applied it, but eventually it becomes an even bigger dust magnet & the stuff can even make the material brittle over time
I've found the vert top is pretty maintenace free, enjoy it![8D]
Keep it clean, don't put the top down when it's wet because that could cause mildew to start, and NEVER put stuff like Armor-All on the top! It might look good the day you applied it, but eventually it becomes an even bigger dust magnet & the stuff can even make the material brittle over time
05-07-2007, 07:49 AM
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RE: new owner
Thanks for your response, but having had a vert (RX7 Turbo )in the past i was aware of how to maintain a vert top .I was more intrested in things like is it possible to put in an powered antenna as i feel the Mustsang fixed antenna detracts from the look of the car.Any other mods you feel i should incorporate ?
bob
bob
05-07-2007, 04:41 PM
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RE: new owner
You can put a power antenna in a fox body I know for a fact (I have a book with the instructions and part numbers that I have been tearing my apartment apart looking for). Don't go through "laser washes") that use the high power water to get the dirt off (BUt I'm guessing you knew that one). other then that they are pretty much common sense stuff, and enjoy.
05-09-2007, 10:03 PM
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RE: new owner
ORIGINAL: bob2s
Thanks for the reply ,it would be great if you could post the instructions for the antenna fit
bob
Thanks for the reply ,it would be great if you could post the instructions for the antenna fit
bob
05-23-2007, 08:29 AM
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RE: new owner
Man ,the battery went and i had Gods own time getting a battery that would fit,if it was the right height it was too narrow to clamp down,if it was ok in height and ok in width it was too long .Dealer finally came up with one that would fit.
The joys of being a new owner!
The joys of being a new owner!