Suspension Question
02-09-2006, 11:48 PM
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Suspension Question
My 97 Cobra is 100% stock and I'm noticing a big difference in the handling compared to my 94 V6 which is lowered and has upgraded shocks. Windsor has some pretty bad roads that are bumpy, especially around turns. I don't want to be bouncing everywhere and having the body roll or one of the wheels leaving the ground slightly.
So what I'm looking for is something that's good for street/track driving and decent for drag racing as well. Is there anything that's a mix of street/strip that's pretty good? I probably won't be buying anything until summer but doesn't mean I can't plan now.
So what I'm looking for is something that's good for street/track driving and decent for drag racing as well. Is there anything that's a mix of street/strip that's pretty good? I probably won't be buying anything until summer but doesn't mean I can't plan now.
02-10-2006, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Flynnt
My 97 Cobra is 100% stock and I'm noticing a big difference in the handling compared to my 94 V6 which is lowered and has upgraded shocks. Windsor has some pretty bad roads that are bumpy, especially around turns. I don't want to be bouncing everywhere and having the body roll or one of the wheels leaving the ground slightly.
So what I'm looking for is something that's good for street/track driving and decent for drag racing as well. Is there anything that's a mix of street/strip that's pretty good? I probably won't be buying anything until summer but doesn't mean I can't plan now.
So what I'm looking for is something that's good for street/track driving and decent for drag racing as well. Is there anything that's a mix of street/strip that's pretty good? I probably won't be buying anything until summer but doesn't mean I can't plan now.
02-11-2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Flynnt
I also noticed a lot of wheel hop. I'll probably need new shocks as well...
might it be the tires?
02-11-2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Flynnt
I also noticed a lot of wheel hop. I'll probably need new shocks as well...
My understanding is LCA's are often a cause of wheel hop (among other things) - especially under acceleration.
02-12-2006, 08:58 AM
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LOL! You will have $20K into that car in no time! Any aftermarket shocks along with some still springs will do. Also look into a beefy set of control arms. I use Maximum Motorsports but they are very expensive. Ford B springs are great springs for the money, here is a pic of my cobra with the b's on it. Click the pic for a clearer shot.
02-12-2006, 10:43 AM
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Last edited by P.Meister; 02-12-2006 at 10:55 AM.
