What do you think of the rear shock tower brace? Is it worth getting welded in? I did the front one, and I like it.
converted to coilovers....
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I-CAN-STANG said:
Thanks...good observations. Yeah, once you stiffen up a Cobra to really handle well you give up a lot of compliance on real-world roads. I really like the idea of the ride height adjustability and better overall suspension smoothness C/O-converts report. Money's not the object, it's what's going to work best for a lot regular road driving. Car's not really a DD (I can walk to my office), but it's always going to see a lot of back-road bashing where the roads are twisty, but rough. So my "daily commute" is anywhere I want to go for fun. I like to do the paved road-rally thing I guess. I too regret wasting cash and I know I'll probably go C/O's eventually so there's the "rub". I think a can live with some bumps, I'm most concerned with feeling a lot of "buzz" through the chassis since the strut towers are really supporting the car with C/O's. Doesn't sound like that would be the problem. Thanks again.
I did the steeda rear shock tower brace as cheap insurance. I know MM says you don't need to run a FSTB or RSTB but why not? It takes up little trunk space and I just like knowing it's there serving some kind of purpose! As for the difference in feel, I wish I could tell ya! I did the coilovers, RSTB and subframe brackets all in one shot. The end results were awesome though. :beer:03gobluecobra said:
thanks man! :beer:03yllwguy said:
no rattles, squeaks or squeals. The car's suspension is actually quieter now... :shrug: I was prepared to deal with issues but one hasn't arisen yet. I did the MM CC plates with a strut tower brace and rear steeda shock tower brace for cheap insurance. :thumbsup:
Yeah, I actually bought another set of used 03 shocks and struts as a backup set. I love the look, feel and comfort of the coilovers. Thanks :beer:03yllwguy said:
You will get some squeaks/noises at some point. Dry urethane and bolts loosening etc... and the fun of finding and fixing them. I have MM 375/575 with stock struts and Y2k Cobra R shocks, KB strut tower brace and shock tower brace, lower chassis brace, welded subs, jacking rails and matrix brace and the steeda irs support plates and 4 bolt CC plates, Cobra R tie rods, HD endlinks, Eibach tubular sway bars front and rear and the usual buttload of urethane bushings. Lots of stuff to make noises after a year or so. I have tracked down most of those noises that showed up. I would still do it again. I am also going to replace my urethane rack bushings with aluminum. Btw, I also have CCw's and they transmit more noise than heavier wheels.
Noise doesn't bother me! I do agree with something SVT4J told me which is the 400/600 setup is not for everyone. Delrin bushings is the route I'm headed. Different strokes for different folks I guess. If I wanted a complete cushy and quiet ride I would've bought a Lexus instead.3Pete said:
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I agree with you on that. My only point is that there is a certain amount of noise to be expected with big suspension mods.
I was told 375/600 was about the max..this is my set-up. I am real picky about suspensions (once when I had time I drove 750 miles to ride in a tuner's car in hunington beach before I would buy their kit)....IMO I wish I would have gone up to the sports as I think the stock dampers are bit overworked for the spring rate. It is subtle but I feel it.
So all you thinking of doing stiff rates with higher mileage cars should think a bit before doing it. I plan to go to the MM sport valves bils next year.
So all you thinking of doing stiff rates with higher mileage cars should think a bit before doing it. I plan to go to the MM sport valves bils next year.
3Pete said:
My 350z with KW-3 coilovers use to creak....I learned to live with it cuase it handled like it was on rails! I wish my Cobra could take turns as fast as that car.
phillySVT said:
It should be able to... what suspension have you done?
As far as suspension mods in your sig....I don't see any!
I'm going coilovers when I have some more play money.
You can go lower than that!!!!!!!
Looks great man, glad you finally got it all finished up! Its about time!!
Looks great man, glad you finally got it all finished up! Its about time!!
:lol:DKS2814V said:
Thanks man! ;-) I like the stance for right now but will probably lower it a bit more soon.
hey marlon, do you remember what tech you talked to at MM? I spoke to Chris today about changing my spring rate for more of a drag setup and I brought up your experience and that someone did recommend over 375 to you with a stock bilstein strut. He said he would be shocked if anyone there recommended that for the front. That nobody should have ever stated it. Anyway, just curious if it was someone I typically deal with. Basically it has to do with the dampening characteristics with the stock strut. it just can't handle anying over the 375 for a long period of time.
TRBO VNM said:
I think I stated this before in this thread, but I have 375# springs on the stock struts in front, and it needs a little more dampening. When I push the car hard (on the street). the front feels a bit too soft. I can only feel it when I'm chasing my friends in Evos and STIs, but normal to mildly agressive driving it is fine, and the ride is great.
Ashley
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TRBO VNM said:
I don't remember the guy I spoke with, however, he recommended 375#s up front if its more or less for daily driving/street duties. For a more aggressive set up, I was told that a 425# set up front would be ideal, however very harsh, and not ideal for the stock struts. He said it was possible, but not practical.....
I have 375/600 and love it. Sometimes I get the feeling that its too soft though!
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