Hello and help!!!

[Termilvr]

Hi i just picked up a 03 sb cobra with 3000 miles. I am from Libertyville but spend most of my time in Dekalb as i will be a jr. at NIU. I just picked my cobra up last sun and i have some questions. It is very hard to put the car into gear, unlike anything i have ever driven before is this normal? also when slowly accelerating in 1st i can sometimes hear a faint noise and iam wondering if it is knock, bad tob, or a bad cat and it is freaking me out. Does anyone know what could be causing this?

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[hj16]

First off, welcome to the site and great looking Sonic.


Is the noise in 1st a grinding noise or a whirring noise? That differentiation is a big deal. These cars wit the stock setup tend to have issues at times getting into 1st. It could be as simple as taking some play out of your cable

 

[Termilvr]

First off, welcome to the site and great looking Sonic.


Is the noise in 1st a grinding noise or a whirring noise? That differentiation is a big deal. These cars wit the stock setup tend to have issues at times getting into 1st. It could be as simple as taking some play out of your cable

its more of a whining noise but i can only here it sometimes and it is very faint. could this also be what is making it hard to get into the gears?

 

[hj16]

its more of a whining noise but i can only here it sometimes and it is very faint. could this also be what is making it hard to get into the gears?

The T56 is a loud transmission, mine has had a faint whirring/whining noise since day one. If its really out of control is could be a sign of a TOB bearing ready to quit. (if its stock and low mileage I would doubt it

 

[Termilvr]

The T56 is a loud transmission, mine has had a faint whirring/whining noise since day one. If its really out of control is could be a sign of a TOB bearing ready to quit. (if its stock and low mileage I would doubt it

so do you think a fw adjuster and aftermarket quadrant will fix my notchy shift problems? i have driven my friends sti and it has a fairly notchy shifter but when driving my cobra its on a whole other level and i can only granny shift for the life of me in it

 

[sleepercobra]

so do you think a fw adjuster and aftermarket quadrant will fix my notchy shift problems? i have driven my friends sti and it has a fairly notchy shifter but when driving my cobra its on a whole other level and i can only granny shift for the life of me in it

yea, you should get the firewall adjuster/quadrant. definetly improved the same symptoms i had in my cobra. i also swaped to the gm synchromesh stuff.

 

[sideways]

welcome, nice lookin sonic

i also swaped to the gm synchromesh stuff.

^ what he said

or royal purple synchromax, i love that stuff in my car

 

[Slow99x]

What you are hearing is the imput shaft. Mine does it too. I also had a hard time putting it in gear untill I pulled the floormat out. Getting a firewall adjuster and quadrant should help your problem.

 

[BlueIce]

Hi i just picked up a 03 sb cobra with 3000 miles.

3000 miles- holy sonic! nice car.

My TOB bearing went bad and it was more of a squeaking sound with clutch in.

 

[SBTerminator]

Well to the site, great looking car, my Favorite color on these cars !!
As already mentioned, get the adjustable quadrant, and swap out the fluid to GM synchromesh.

 

[Dana]

If you are going to install a quadrant and firewall adjuster, get the right ones.
You want a "quick release" quadrant, Steeda sells one as do other companies and you want a firewall adjuster with some type of locking mechanism that will prevent unwanted movement of the adjuster. The will back off by themselves without it.

Another possibility, not that you shouldn't install the above pieces anyway, but your clutch could be going bad, along with the TOB, regardless of having only 3,000 miles.

Nice car BTW.

 

[nytebyte]

Just a thought:
You might have an aftermarket shifter which will cause more transmission noise to be transmitted into the cabin. It will also feel "stiff" and require more force to get into gear.

If it has set screws, they might be incorrectly adjusted possibly causing it to be hard to get into gear.

Also, I live near Libertyville and could check it out if you want. I should be able to tell what's normal and what's not since I've had my 03 Cobra since May of 03.

 

[CREJoe]

Welcome to the site. My shop is in DeKalb. When you are in town, bring it by and I could check it out for you.

Joe

 

[1MEANGT]

Nice pick up, welcome to the site! Love Sonic Blue Cobras!!!

As others have said, I would put a quadrant and firewall adjuster in it. Makes a world of difference! In the mean time, I believe the stock cobra clutch pedal is self adjusting. If so put your foot under the pedal and lift up until you feel a click. That may help some.

 

[batman]

Hello

 

[03GTGreen]

I had this problem in my GT where it was real notchy and one day wouldnt go in first at all until I readjusted it. Until you get the adjuster and quadrant try pulling up on the clutch pedal to reset your cable should solve it for now

 

[Termilvr]

Just a thought:
You might have an aftermarket shifter which will cause more transmission noise to be transmitted into the cabin. It will also feel "stiff" and require more force to get into gear.

If it has set screws, they might be incorrectly adjusted possibly causing it to be hard to get into gear.

Also, I live near Libertyville and could check it out if you want. I should be able to tell what's normal and what's not since I've had my 03 Cobra since May of 03.

where are you located? what color is your cobra?

 

[Dana]

An additional feature that the Cobras come standard with is the self destructing pulley.
You should add a set of aftermarket pulleys to your list of things to do.
BilletFlow and Metco are two good names.

Or

 

[Termilvr]

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Just a thought:
You might have an aftermarket shifter which will cause more transmission noise to be transmitted into the cabin. It will also feel "stiff" and require more force to get into gear.

If it has set screws, they might be incorrectly adjusted possibly causing it to be hard to get into gear.

Also, I live near Libertyville and could check it out if you want. I should be able to tell what's normal and what's not since I've had my 03 Cobra since May of 03.

 

[Dragon03]

An additional feature that the Cobras come standard with is the self destructing pulley.
You should add a set of aftermarket pulleys to your list of things to do.
BilletFlow and Metco are two good names.

Or

+1 get you some double bearing ones I have Metco

 

[nytebyte]

it appears my private messaging isnt working, i cant send u any messages

I got it today, I was just not around on Sunday.

I will see you Saturday.