Autocross build out for my 2003 Cobra

[DCguy]

The Enkei's are just flow formed right (MAT Technology)?

Correct....they are not a forged wheel. However very proven in many racing disciplines as you are aware and are one of the lightest wheels out there at 19-20 pounds for an 18'. With forged wheel prices being what they are these days, i'll be going with a flow formed....

I recently priced out a set of Forgeline GZ3R's and ended up at $1300/wheel.....its getting nuts.

 

[bubblehead93]

$1385 to be precise...

 

[bubblehead93]

That's awesome. Please make sure to keep us updated.

In the mean time, do you have any recorded footage of your auto-x history?

Found these from 2015-2016, five different events out in Guam... small island, only one autocross location, a fish bowl track for their typhoon drift series they run out there... I'll have to hunt for some of my go-pro recordings... 5 years ago now...

don't sweat the license plate, long since retired from circulation...

Since then I've shifted to softer springs and raised the ride height a little to get a little body roll to allow the suspension to work better...

 

[13COBRA]

Pretty neat!

I tried Auto-X a couple of times, and just couldn't wrap my head around the track. Props to you.

 

[bubblehead93]

Driver's side fender removed to cut vents...

 

[CobraBob]

Flares are definitely needed with those W-I-D-E meats! I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. It will look awesome, I'm sure.

 

[DCguy]

I'd pull the steering rack boots and install some limiters to be safe. I put 3 on each side (knowing i would be ok with 2) and only plan to run a 10in front wheel with a 285/295.

Also, give your power steering system a flush and good inspection.....its going to be getting a workout with that much tire up front. I converted everything over -6AN line including the hydroboost.

 

[bubblehead93]

good advice, currently have cobra spec rack limiters in place and have seen nothing so far, though admittedly static, to indicate additional are needed... that being said the plan is to completely backoff the coil-over spring collar, articulate the suspension through its travel around ride height, and cycle lock to lock to look for any additional interference...

Recently replaced my rack with a modified one, all -6AN as well, completely system flush and replace.

Appreciate the advice... keep it coming plz...

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Awesome build man!! Keep it up!

 

[bubblehead93]

Making progress on the other side...

 

[CobraBob]

Nice work. Those fender extenders are going to look great once the material is smoothed and painted.

 

[bubblehead93]

i have a bunch of hammer and dolly work... sigh...

 

[bubblehead93]

Pulled out the eastwood fender roller to bring the fender lip back close to vertical...

with it i was able to move the fender lip out about a 1/4" closer to vertical, almost back to the stock profile...

Need to cut, hammer & dolly, and roll the other side... but this will bring the lip perfect I think relative to the tire edge... more fiddling to do and suspension cycling with the spring collar fully backed off to make it perfect...

 

[bubblehead93]

Set ride height, took for a test drive, only added an 1/8" or so to scrub radius, little change in steering effort, now I can jump full bore in to hammer/dolly work knowing it really all works... Spirited driving, not race conditions admittedly, no rubbing... Lots and lots of grip, even with cold tires...

Then I need to adjust bump steer...

 

[MaxxdSVT]

Sick build! Keep it up and good luck with everything. Can't wait to see it

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[13COBRA]

Fat tires.

I felt like the fronts on my car were wide until I saw that front profile picture of yours.

Sent from my Potato

 

[bubblehead93]

Long Acre caster/camber gage with Accu-Level makes it easy Caster @ +7.5 deg Camber -2.5 deg... Need to pull out the Smart String system and set toe... Then bump steer... Then toe again... So forth until it's perfect...

 

[Shadow Grey 03]

Very cool. Cars are meant to be fun, well cars with some balls...haha. Always cool to see people purpose building cars for racing. Doesn't matter what kind of racing either....as long as it isn't drifting. That's just dumb to me....haha

 

[HuntFishCobra]

Holy shit that front stance looks mean can’t wait to see it all back together

 

[bubblehead93]

Tubular front bumper required modifying the heat exchanger brackets, done…

MAF Racing tubular front bumper with 03-04 Cobra heat exchanger mounts…