I'm starting to get my car ready for my fourth trip back to Willow Springs this Fall. Up until now, my car has been stock but I'd like to finally upgrade a few items that have pointed themselves out as weaknesses after the last few trips to the track. My car is a mostly stock 2001 Cobra with 32k, which sees track time 2-3 times a year and otherwise is a weekend cruiser and I sometimes drive it to work during the week.
I have to say though that I'm not looking to go all out with this car in the future and make it a corner carving track monster. I would buy a dedicated track car in the future if my involvement in this hobby ever got to that level.
My other plans for the car before this Fall are a dedicated set of track wheels and tires, brake pad upgrade, brake fluid upgrade, SS brake lines, Aluminum steering rack bushings and racing seats with 5 pt harness. I'm also on the fence regarding the Full Tilt Boogie Complete IRS Bushing Kit. I don't trailer this car to the track and instead drive this car about three hours to Willow Springs and then back again so my goal is to enjoy it as much as possible in it's stock form, but upgrade a few things to make it look better and handle better and stop better.
Thanks so much for any advice you guys can offer me as I just get started in this hobby
- I've already purchased MM caster camber plates and H&R Race springs from a member here on the forums. My first option is to just continue down that path and get dampers that match the H&R Race springs and then call it a day. The only option I would have left to decide is if I want adjustable shocks and struts so that I can run it firmer or softer depending if I'm on the track or on the street.
- The other path to take would be to consider a coil-over kit that comes with everything I need and then sell the H&R Race springs. Obviously this is going to be the more expensive option, but I'm willing to consider spending the money if it's the better way to go for my situation. I'm of the school of thought that it's better to do something once and do it right the first time. The only question I have is with the kits that are out there, would I be able to keep the stock k member because I don't think I'm willing to tear into the car that much at this moment.
I have to say though that I'm not looking to go all out with this car in the future and make it a corner carving track monster. I would buy a dedicated track car in the future if my involvement in this hobby ever got to that level.
My other plans for the car before this Fall are a dedicated set of track wheels and tires, brake pad upgrade, brake fluid upgrade, SS brake lines, Aluminum steering rack bushings and racing seats with 5 pt harness. I'm also on the fence regarding the Full Tilt Boogie Complete IRS Bushing Kit. I don't trailer this car to the track and instead drive this car about three hours to Willow Springs and then back again so my goal is to enjoy it as much as possible in it's stock form, but upgrade a few things to make it look better and handle better and stop better.
Thanks so much for any advice you guys can offer me as I just get started in this hobby