I'm a newbie and just purchased a Cobra MK3. I want to upgrade the FSD drive from the default 4E but when I select the upgrade choices my jump distance actually decreases. I notice that the "Optimized Mass" and "Max Fuel Per Jump" are both in the red when I select a 2D FSD. Confused.
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Newcomer / Intro Upgrade FSD on Cobra MK3 Question
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size matters - size (class) 4 is what you need - a size (class) 2 is not up to the job
so what you want is a class 4 FSD but with a better rating (A best, B most robust but heaviest, C middling, D lightest, E stock)
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so what you want is a class 4 FSD but with a better rating (A best, B most robust but heaviest, C middling, D lightest, E stock)
Frame Shift Drive
Device that allows super cruise travel and hyperspace jumps between star systems. — In-Game Description The Frame Shift Drive (FSD) is a revolutionary ship hyperdrive system manufactured by Sirius Corporation.[1] It was introduced to the market in 3297 after decades of secretive development, and...
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That makes sense thank you!
A fine choice, indeed. Para's got it right.
To ease the search for the right module, use something like EDDB. Put your current system in as reference, and change the "Station Sells Modules" dropdown to 4A Frame Shift Drive then click find stations. This will sort the stations selling it by distance from your current location.
Stations - EDDB
Stations in Elite: Dangerous - search, filter, find and sort stations ... and find modules and ships!
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Welcome to the boards
Thanks! Glad to be here - cool game.
Just remember that in the newbie's zone the range of equipment available is very limited (on purpose) - once you leave that area (if you have not already) you will have everything available as per @sinisalo's post.
Cobra FTW! 
You can't. AFAIR you can only buy E and D rated stuff in the newbie zone
I'm at Bowen Dock in HR8061 now - they don't have the class 4 FSD. I already have about 1.2 mil credits from being a courier lol.
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If you're not against using 3rd party tools, I recommend using them when you're looking for a specific thing. (At least at the start to avoid frustration)
eddb.io
Fill in whatever is needed (your current location and the module you're looking for a least) and it will show you closest station where you can find what you're looking for.
Filling in your current system, it showed me that an 4D FSD in on sale at Frimout Gateway and Ehrlich Terminal (so literally you picked the one station where they DON'T have class 4 FSDs
)
Stations - EDDB
Stations in Elite: Dangerous - search, filter, find and sort stations ... and find modules and ships!
eddb.io
Fill in whatever is needed (your current location and the module you're looking for a least) and it will show you closest station where you can find what you're looking for.
Filling in your current system, it showed me that an 4D FSD in on sale at Frimout Gateway and Ehrlich Terminal (so literally you picked the one station where they DON'T have class 4 FSDs
)
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OMG lol.
Wait why wouldn't I be allowed back if I leave?
Ok so may not be able to get back to the starter zone. Taking my training wheels off so to speak.....
Thanks. I agree.