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    Charlotte area enthusiasts get-together

    Happy New Year folks!

    Monthly get together for January 2017:

    Saturday, January 14th @ 08:30
    Acropolis Café & Grille
    20659 Catawba Ave, Cornelius NC 28031

    (I-77 Exit 28)

    Forecast looks a little iffy overnight Friday, but hopefully everything will be cleared out by our monthly breakfast time Saturday morning.

    RK Motors is also hosting an open house / show at their facility in Charlotte this Saturday. I stopped by today to scout out things… they invited us to come in the back way to avoid their parking lot speed bumps & to park together better. They’ve got some very impressive inventory right now, including a dedicated pit of cobras, and one very awesome Daytona Coupe I’m tempted to negotiate my left kidney for. Show info:
    http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/company/show

    Hope to see you for breakfast & then we’ll drive to RK together after!

    Larry

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    Looks like awesome weather ahead Saturday!

    Breakfast this Saturday, February 11th at 8:30am. Mooresville Cracker Barrel. Hope to see you there!

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    Breakfast this Saturday, March 11th at 8:30am at the Mooresville Cracker Barrel.

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    Forecast looks good for Saturday. For those of you not heading to the Auto Fair early, come join us:

    Saturday, April 8th at 8:30am
    Mooresville Cracker Barrel

    And for anyone who wants to drive out to John’s shop for his open house afterward (see attached), we’ll just head out Hwy 150 for the short drive to Denver:

    Mass Acceleration Motorsports
    3428 Denver Drive
    Denver, NC 28037

    Hope to see you Saturday!

    Larry
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    oh fun.... I might bring my daughter to this....

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    This Saturday’s forecast is looking picture perfect, so I hope you’re ready to pull that car out & come help fill the parking lot again with a sea of serpentine bliss. I think our record was 19 cars a few years ago... it’d be great to get a photo shot of that many again or more if you’re available.

    Saturday, June 10th at 8:30am
    Mooresville Cracker Barrel

    Anyone up for a drive after, I’m good with touring some roads around locally, or maybe even a quick run up the Diamondback or Devil’s Whip depending on interest.

    Hope to see you there!

    Larry

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    Quick run to Gastonia to help with wiring??? Haha

    My daughter and I stopped and saw the two cobras last month/or the month before. Wish I could make it this sat, but tball season is still going on...

    Brian

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    Hey Brian. I'm in Gastonia a lot. Wish I could be helpful with wiring, but I'd mainly just be a good moron... er, moral... support. Either way, hope to catch you soon.

    Larry

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    No pics didn't happen..... Ah but it did.

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    Thanks Mike. Seems like my iphone has consistently been out of memory for taking pictures for several years now! Looking forward to catching up tomorrow.

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    Forecast for our regularly scheduled monthly breakfast tomorrow is looking wet. We're rescheduling to next Saturday, August 19th, 08:30am at Mooresville Cracker Barrel. Hope to see you then!

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    Forecast is looking great for Saturday. Hope to see you then!

    Saturday, September 9th at 8:30am
    Mooresville Cracker Barrel

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    Wish I could make it.... Just finished paint... I hope to be on the road by next meeting.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by awd-turbo View Post
    Wish I could make it.... Just finished paint... I hope to be on the road by next meeting.....
    I can't wait to see it. Any chance you'll make the Tail of the Dragon run September 23rd?

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    Quote Originally Posted by coyote cruiser View Post
    I can't wait to see it. Any chance you'll make the Tail of the Dragon run September 23rd?
    I have my daughter that weekend.... I think it is frowned upon letting a 4 year ride in the front seat of one of these cars... hahahahah

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    Saturday, October 14:

    08:30 Breakfast @ Mooresville Cracker Barrel

    Afterward, drive out to Foxtoberfest (foxbody mustang show) at Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium, 2888 Moose Rd Kannapolis NC 28083, for anyone interested.

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    Saturday, November 11th @ 0830:

    Concord Cracker Barrel
    7809 Lyles Ln NW Concord, NC 28027

    We'll be driving out to the Warbirds over Monroe air show after. I'll post a separate thread with more info for that specifically.

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    Subscribed to this thread, and joined the FB group. Moved to NC a few months ago and am getting closer to starting my project. It would be great to see some roadster examples in person. Thanks!

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    Not sure if we'll have any roadsters specifically to show up in the morning, but come join us for the monthly breakfast tomorrow:

    Saturday, March 10th at 08:30
    Mooresville Cracker Barrel

    Looking forward to hearing the particulars you're planning for your build.

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    Breakfast this Saturday, April 14 @ 0830:
    Steak ’n Shake
    635 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

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    Breakfast this Saturday, May 12th @ 08:30:

    Steak ’n Shake
    635 River Hwy
    Mooresville, NC 28117

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    Breakfast this Saturday, July 14th @ 08:30

    Steak ’n Shake
    635 River Hwy
    Mooresville, NC 28117
    Mike............

    FFR2100 - 331 with KB supercharger - T5 - 5 link rear 3.08's and T2 Torsen.

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    Streetside Classics in Concord is hosting a cruise-in this Saturday, July 28 from 9am-noon.

    I’ll be picking up a nephew in Gastonia, so if anyone from down & around that area wants to drive in together (or anyone wants to meet anywhere along the way), just let me know and we’ll get it planned.

    Streetside Classics
    800 Derita Rd Concord, NC 28027

    Larry

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    Coyote Cruiser,

    Are you guys meeting in January (2019)? If so, where? I’d like to meet some fellow Cobra fans, hopefully see some cars.
    Simply Dreaming

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    PM'd, but for anyone else subscribed here & not on the email list: yes, we'll be meeting Saturday, January 12th @ 08:30 at the Mooresville Steak n Shake. Hope to see you then!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mylo View Post
    Coyote Cruiser,

    Are you guys meeting in January (2019)? If so, where? I’d like to meet some fellow Cobra fans, hopefully see some cars.

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    Rain & wet roads in the forecast, so we'll postpone the March breakfast to next Saturday, March 16th @ 08:30 at the Mooresville Steak & Shake.

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    Please put me on the notification list. John Bentley Gen 3 Coupe #128. [email protected] (704) 619-7225.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbentley1 View Post
    Please put me on the notification list. John Bentley Gen 3 Coupe #128. [email protected] (704) 619-7225.
    I've got you added. Welcome aboard!

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    Larry,
    I am purchasing a Mk4 roadster, #9058, and will be bringing her to the CLT area in the next couple of weeks. Could you please add me to the distribution list as well? Email is [email protected].
    Thanks,
    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by NC Cobra View Post
    Larry,
    I am purchasing a Mk4 roadster, #9058, and will be bringing her to the CLT area in the next couple of weeks. Could you please add me to the distribution list as well? Email is [email protected].
    Thanks,
    Jeff
    I've got you added. Congrats on the purchase!

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    please add me [email protected]

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    Quote Originally Posted by awd-turbo View Post
    please add me [email protected]

    Hey Brian. I've got you added. Are you in the process of building one?

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    Please add me to the list. Life got in the way, but this weekend's trip to the London Ohio Cobra gathering has re-inspired me to get it finished and drive it to next years show.
    Steve K
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    A Charlotte Roadster


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    Attention notification list manager:
    Please change my email address to [email protected]. John Bentley, Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #128.
    Thanks.

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    Hi, Im new to this awesome lifestyle. I bought an already built Mk3 2 months ago. I didnt build it but it appears I am rebuilding it. Have a 5.0 out of 87 donor and still learning mustangs and cobras, Are these get togethers still happening? thanks, Mike

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    Yes, monthly breakfasts are still happening. With Covid restrictions they are often a little creative. If the weather holds breakfast should be this Saturday morning. PM Larry, Coyote Cruiser, the starter of this thread and have him add you to the monthly email list.
    Mike............

    FFR2100 - 331 with KB supercharger - T5 - 5 link rear 3.08's and T2 Torsen.

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    Had my Cobra for a year now and am looking into doing some autocross in the CLT area in 2021. Looks like CCR of SCCA runs events out at the Z Max lot in Concord but I could use some advise on setting up the suspension and tires and generally getting to a solid base line that i can build on. Anybody planning to run those events that I could get some advice from?

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    I used to AutoX almost every weekend but since I moved to NC haven't had the time. I'd be interested in tagging along if you decide to go to Z Max next year. If you haven't Auto X'ed before the best advice I can give is to make sure that your car has a good alignment and check your tire pressures. Somewhere in the low 20's is typical for a street tire. My car likes 22 front, 24 rear. Apart from that be prepared, the less distractions you have to worry about the more you can concentrate on the course. A typical first timer will struggle with following the course and understanding the cones. You really want to be able to drive in, register, tech the car and then not worry about it for the rest of the day. As you get more experience adjusting pressures etc can be a great tuning tool but don't go into your first event with any plans to change anything.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piqGU7O7qU8
    Last edited by Mike N; 12-21-2020 at 09:08 AM.
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    Thanks Mike. Understand the 2021 CLT schedule should be out this week. I’ll ping you with some dates when I see em.

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