Front and rear sway bar question

[brucesvt]

I was wondering would it be beneficial to add aftermarket front and rear sway bars. I added the k-member brace last year, end result I want the cobra to handle better. Or am I just overthinking things


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[Tillerman77]

I was wondering would it be beneficial to add aftermarket front and rear sway bars. I added the k-member brace last year, end result I want the cobra to handle better. Or am I just overthinking things


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What mods have you done so far, what year Cobra and what is your intended use of this car?

 

[brucesvt]

96 cobra- suspension mods are basic. lowering springs, new bushings front to back, MM K member brace, subframe connectors, stifflers jacking rails(not installed), rear shock brace, CC plates, steeda bump steer kit, front sway bar endlinks, SOLID AXLE PINION SNUBBER
And I forgetting some things

Want a good handling car for the street and mountains


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[Tillerman77]

96 cobra- suspension mods are basic. lowering springs, new bushings front to back, MM K member brace, subframe connectors, stifflers jacking rails(not installed), rear shock brace, CC plates, steeda bump steer kit,
And I forgetting some things
Want a good handling car for the street and mountains


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Which struts & shocks?

 

[brucesvt]

Which struts & shocks?

Koni’s



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[me32]

Not sure if this is something that will interest you. But swapping to a 99-04 cobra IRS would be a huge gain in handling. Especially after doing a bushing kit on it.

 

[brucesvt]

Not sure if this is something that will interest you. But swapping to a 99-04 cobra IRS would be a huge gain in handling. Especially after doing a bushing kit on it.

I did that with my previous cobra. And now a days no one wants to trade anymore


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[me32]

I did that with my previous cobra. And now a days no one wants to trade anymore


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Also alot less IRS around too. Not sure what your budget is but sometimes i see fair prices on 99/01 complete IRS in the for sale section.

 

[dkblue98gt]

I have Eibach bars on my car and it's very fun to drive.

 

[Tillerman77]

MM had recommended the following combination to me:
An Eibach 3518.310 for the front and an MMRSB-7.1 for the rear.

 

[Tillerman77]

MM had recommended the following combination to me:
An Eibach 3518.310 for the front and an MMRSB-7.1 for the rear.

Here is the instruction sheet for the adjustable rear.

 

[dkblue98gt]

If I was going to track my car the MM setup would be the way to go.

 

[Tillerman77]

Steeda used to make an alternative adjustable rear sway bar that was less expensive and easier to install and adjust. May be available used somewhere.

 

[brucesvt]

Steeda used to make an alternative adjustable rear sway bar that was less expensive and easier to install and adjust. May be available used somewhere.

Since we are on the subject of handling. Would a Seat Belt Harness Bar help or that is just for show ?


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[Tillerman77]

Since we are on the subject of handling. Would a Seat Belt Harness Bar help or that is just for show ?


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No experience with that item. That said, I would guess the Harness Bar would be needed if you were running aftermarket belts and/or aftermarket seats. I don't dislike the OEM seats, but they do not offer much support for hard cornering. Hence, an aftermarket seat would be considered a handling upgrade for the driver, as you currently have to depend on hanging on to the steering wheel and bracing your knees during hard cornering.