I imagine this is where the majority off my fluid went, lol :
I think your diagnosis is largely accurate.
I imagine this is where the majority off my fluid went, lol :
Ya.. And name one person that knows about suspension who thinks the 2003 cobra IRS can be compared to the IRS In a world class sports car. You can't. Cuzz it doesn't compare. My point was that a set up sra will turn circles around your precious terminator IRS.
Ya.. And name one person that knows about suspension who thinks the 2003 cobra IRS can be compared to the IRS In a world class sports car. You can't. Cuzz it doesn't compare. My point was that a set up sra will turn circles around your precious terminator IRS.
You can get a SRA to perform without going to all that work ^^^
2013 gt500?
That's not a sports car it is a pony car/ muscle car.
Hopefully you're only concerned with going in a straight line and never needing or wanting to turn the steering wheel.
This is the original quote that I argued with. As you can see its a pretty dumb statement. I currently have a 96 cobra and had a 99 brand new in 99. I have experience with both on the autocross and a few times open tracking. With similar mods (lowered 1.50 adjustable shocks, and on the 99 stiffer IRS bushings) my 96 handled better than the 99. At the limit the 99 became unsettling and just didn't inspire as much confidence in me. Look at lateral g's from 98 to 99,Slalom numbers, etc. They didn't change too much due to the IRS. You cant compare an 03 because they used a way better tire on that car. Yes the IRS rides way smoother. Does it actually handle better in the sn-95 chassis? In my experience no. Do the numbers suggest it does. No. So I still stand behind my original statement. What I quoted a few posts ago is an ignorant statement.
Bump steer.
Did either car get a bump steer adjustment?
The 96 would only need one in the front but a lowered 99 Cobra would need one in front and in the rear.
The 99 was not modded correctly if it did not get one, and that is not the fault of the IRS design at all.
If you are going to modify something it is up to you to make sure you are in fact improving the design and not introducing a new flaw.
It also does not sound like you have nearly enough track seat time to make very meaningful reviews of a cars handling. Not trying to hurt feelings it just is was it is.
That's not a sports car it is a pony car/ muscle car.
Thanks for playing.:beer:
[/QUOTE]So in your OPINION a 2013 GT500 or even a Boss is not a sports car its a pony car that just happens to turn well? Im going to disagree with you on that one.
Thanks for playing.:beer:
Unfortunately, the BF brace just doesn't cut it. My diff cover started leaking again a few days ago. Seems to have coincided with some hard launching on the street where I could feel the wiggle in the rear while I was fighting to keep her straight. Few times now the cover has leaked with the BF brace. That's the last straw for me.
Sorry to see that happen to you. My diff was leaking so I just went ahead and got LPW diff cover. So far no issues but it gives me piece of mind. Do you wheel hop a lot when you get on it? I know I did when I had NT555R's in the winter time. I went back to a
NT555 because they last longer for tire wear and to avoid the wheel hop.
2013 gt500?
Ya.. And name one person that knows about suspension who thinks the 2003 cobra IRS can be compared to the IRS In a world class sports car. You can't. Cuzz it doesn't compare. My point was that a set up sra will turn circles around your precious terminator IRS.
A GT500 is NOT a sports car! :read: It's a pony car. :idea:
With enough determination (see links below) you can hang with the big boys in those fancy expensive plastic cars. ;-)
I don't think I ever stated that the Cobra IRS was perfect? But it can be upgraded SIGNIFICANTLY compared to what it was when it was stock. And because of the way it was stock is the reason it's received so much hate.
Here's are a few examples of a Cobra IRS spanking a bunch of Z06 Corvettes like redheaded stepchildren:
Z06 Conga Line Part I
http://www.trackdawgz.com/Videos/Z06conga line.wmv
Z06 Conga Line Part II w/music compliments of RUSH:
http://www.trackdawgz.com/Videos/Corvette Conga Line Part II.wmv
Z06 Conga Line Part III
http://www.trackdawgz.com/Videos/Z06 Conga line part IIIsm.wmv
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