View Poll Results: Which is meaner LOOKING? Racing is a later topic.
The WS6 looks like is on it way over to stomp you
39
72.22%
The Cobra looks like it'll take the WS6 with one punch
14
25.93%
I prefer the Hyundai Elantra GT & Mitsubishi Evo
1
1.85%
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What's meaner LOOKING? WS6 ~ '04 Cobra?
04-09-2006, 01:36 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
I think it would depend on how the cowl was setup as to whether it was functional or not. If it was just aesthetic you're right you lose all the functionality of the cowl, and with the stock hood (as far as dissipation goes).
But with a functional cowl I think you'll get just as much heat dissipation and it'll kinda be tit for tat as to the gains or loss' you get from the swith.
But with a functional cowl I think you'll get just as much heat dissipation and it'll kinda be tit for tat as to the gains or loss' you get from the swith.
04-09-2006, 06:14 AM
#32
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Well, Im probably using the wrong terms or thinking differently in engineering then the way things actually are.
Im looking about it as the air passes over the opening, it creates a vacuum of cold air over the windshield, allowing the hot air from inside the engine compartment to escape. Not saying there isnt any air going into those area's what-so-ever, but the way Im thinking a cowl works, its contradictary.
Im looking about it as the air passes over the opening, it creates a vacuum of cold air over the windshield, allowing the hot air from inside the engine compartment to escape. Not saying there isnt any air going into those area's what-so-ever, but the way Im thinking a cowl works, its contradictary.
04-18-2006, 03:55 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by unit213
They are both equally menacing IMO. I love the styling of both cars.
I love the smooth lines of the WS6, but also the sharp and boxed lines of the Cobra.
04-27-2006, 12:58 PM
#34
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I say WS6, the Cobras look good, but where i am, the GT's are changing there bumpers and hoods to look like a Cobra. It is like I see real ones and fake ones everyday all day.
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05-03-2006, 12:06 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
Well, Im probably using the wrong terms or thinking differently in engineering then the way things actually are.
Im looking about it as the air passes over the opening, it creates a vacuum of cold air over the windshield, allowing the hot air from inside the engine compartment to escape. Not saying there isnt any air going into those area's what-so-ever, but the way Im thinking a cowl works, its contradictary.
Im looking about it as the air passes over the opening, it creates a vacuum of cold air over the windshield, allowing the hot air from inside the engine compartment to escape. Not saying there isnt any air going into those area's what-so-ever, but the way Im thinking a cowl works, its contradictary.
05-05-2006, 01:44 AM
#39
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I have a cowl hood and have sucked leaves against the vents on it. It DEFINITELY sucks air in. When It is raining, the rain that drops off the edge of cowl goes into the vents at anything over 40-50mph. Definitely gonna help when I get my carb. I know a guy that fabs sheetmetal that is gonna try to make a carb housing that will seal up next to the vents NASCAR style for me.
05-05-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
Thats what I was thinking at first, but if you look at the cowl of many race cars that deal with high speed youll see that the cowl area is flush with the windshield and all the hood vents are over the tires, and right behind the radiator. The hood on that cobra does look good none the less, just not as functional as most think.
Guess it helps to pull my head outta my *** every once in awhile lol