just got my cobra
12-03-2008, 08:43 PM
#12
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size 11. I bought them like 2 years ago when they re-released. I got them at finishline for like $150 I think. Just make sure you are buying real ones and not fakes or factory varients or w/e there called. Sorry to the OP.
12-03-2008, 09:53 PM
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yea if i push the clutch in from a dead stop and put it in first gear before even releasing the clutch right when i put it in gear i hear a thunk/thud coming from underneath the car and also in between every shift i hear it also, and if im driving in 4th 5th or 6th and i release the throttle and push it again while moving i will hear it.
i noticed it is less noticeable if i shift fast
but it sucks because its loud, so you think some poly bushings would help some of this sound out? it seems like 95% of people with a 2003 cobra have a similar problem so i dont feel like im singled out
lol
i noticed it is less noticeable if i shift fast
but it sucks because its loud, so you think some poly bushings would help some of this sound out? it seems like 95% of people with a 2003 cobra have a similar problem so i dont feel like im singled out
lol
12-03-2008, 11:53 PM
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The clunk in the drive train is from the differential casing in the rear.. when Ford fixed mine for me, they said that they replaced some bearings and shims back there.. and then for the most part it stopped.
Check the casing to see if there's a leak; I would bet there is a small one.
Check the casing to see if there's a leak; I would bet there is a small one.
12-06-2008, 09:20 AM
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"Clunking While Shifting/"Getting Into It" in 5th Gear/Pressing the Clutch in at Low Speeds
This is a fault of driveline slack. Many straight axle Mustangs exhibit this problem also, but its much more severe in the IRS equipped cars. This is a normal "fault" of IRS, and is no cause for alarm. Corvettes even come with an explanation of what this noise is in the owner's manual."
This is a fault of driveline slack. Many straight axle Mustangs exhibit this problem also, but its much more severe in the IRS equipped cars. This is a normal "fault" of IRS, and is no cause for alarm. Corvettes even come with an explanation of what this noise is in the owner's manual."
12-07-2008, 10:48 AM
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as stated above its typically a drive line slack but dont think this is always the case a worn out motor/trans mount will also cause a thud/clunk, i doubt thats the problem here as you have low mileage still but something to watch for later down the road, car looks good though, congratulations and good luck hope you get the clunk taken care of
12-08-2008, 02:44 PM
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and i noticed coming from mine too, looked it up ont he internet and thats what i always found, was that it was basically normal. and it never caused me any problems. so i wouldn't worry too much about it unless it seems to get worse or if its having an affect on the performance of the car
