NYF AIM

under the numbers on the 1964 AC Cobras, these letters were put on by Shelby's employees at the LA plant.

They stand for "Next Year Ferrari's Ass Is Mine" http://nyfaim.com/



This was something Shelby said in a phone conversation in response to the dirty trick that Enzo pulled when in a losing situation that had the Ferrari team losing the Manufacturers trophy because the Cobra's so scared Enzo Ferrari that he had to get the 1964 Monza race cancelled just so Ferrari could retain the points lead and win the manufacturers championship.

Monza race to a non points race, effectively preventling the Ferrari team from losing the slim lead, and keeping the trophy for the last in a long series of wins... but pissing off Carroll and the Shelby team so much that every Cobra was tagged with NYFAIM, and it so it was to pass that History was made, the Cobras kicked the Ferraris to the curb in '65.

The April 2009 issue of Automobile Magazine had a quote by David E. Davis, Jr. stating that he was sitting across from Shelby when that NYFAIM statement was made
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/columns/0410_carroll_shelby_le_mans/index.html

Nissan 370Z by Cobra N+

After the release of the new Nissan 370Z, Nissan factory tuner Cobra N+ has designed a wide range of exclusive options for refining the two-seater sports car. No major modifications were made to the engine, but Cobra N+ says its aerodynamic and handling enhancements made a lot of difference.
To reduce unsprung weight to a minimum level, Cobra has developed lightweight wheels with six double spokes, measuring 9Jx19 in the front and 10Jx19 in the back and shod with Pirelli rubber. The wheels are linked to stiffer-than-stock springs which lower the ride of the 370Z by 30 mm. An additional coil over suspension kit varies the ride height between 20 and 40mm on front and rear axle.

For aerodynamic enhancements, Cobra has introduced a diffuser insert for the production apron, custom developed and featuring a central reflector as well as custom cutouts for the two 120-mm tailpipes of the Cobra N+ sport exhaust system. The stainless-steel sport rear mufflers of the exhaust system feature new 120-mm tailpipe on either side. The electronically controlled flap allows selecting an exhaust note for the V6 engine ranging from discrete to racing, depending on what sound you’d like for your 370Z.

At the front, the tuner fitted the 370Z with a carbon fiber front spoiler, squeezed in the opening of the air inlet of the production front apron. Additionally, the body kit includes carbon-fiber-look covers for the outside rearview mirrors.

The new upgraded components will be offered through Nissan dealers in Japan only for now, and pricing is yet to be revealed.