should i build up my IRS or swap for a solid axle?

[dtonesfan]

Hey guys enjoying your weekend. I need some advise, i got a 99 cobra stock IRS besides gears and want to know if i should just beef up the IRS with some DSS half shafts, 03 diff, IRS brace and replace all the bushings cause mine are all bad. Or should i swap for a solid axle because i dont road race or drive it daily i just drag race. If i do swap does any one know where i can get all the components needed to swap it out. I really want to keep it a IRS cause thats what makes it a cobra but if its gonna hold be back at the track then i guess its got to go. Please give me some solid imput on this and whats best for the strip. thanks

 

[DropTopCobra01]

I vote solid axle. Its made for drag and that's what you do..

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

i did a solid and love it
p.s. what is wheel hop

 

[dtonesfan]

whats needed to swap it out is there a conversion kit out there?

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

im pretty sure its just a straight forward replacement swap..find someone with a solid and you have all the stuff you need

 

[Solo500]

For drag racing a solid axle is superior but for real racing and street driving the IRS wins hands down. I have an IRS and beat Mach 1's and s197 GT's all the time. More power + a good driver will make a bigger difference than a solid axle alone. A solid axle just allows you to launch easier and hook up better MOST of the time. I've seen solid axle cars hop at the track. If you can launch good and want an all around performing suspension, I would beef it up and keep it. Like its been said many many times an IRS is what's in every real sports car. I had an 05 Mustang and was embarrased every time I had girls in the car just because of the monster truck handling. The IRS is one of the things that sold me on this car and I'm glad I kept it because I no longer have any hop. Results may vary.

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

For drag racing a solid axle is superior but for real racing and street driving the IRS wins hands down. I have an IRS and beat Mach 1's and s197 GT's all the time. More power + a good driver will make a bigger difference than a solid axle alone. A solid axle just allows you to launch easier and hook up better MOST of the time. I've seen solid axle cars hop at the track. If you can launch good and want an all around performing suspension, I would beef it up and keep it. Like its been said many many times an IRS is what's in every real sports car. I had an 05 Mustang and was embarrased every time I had girls in the car just because of the monster truck handling. The IRS is one of the things that sold me on this car and I'm glad I kept it because I no longer have any hop. Results may vary.

lol at drag racing not being "real racing"

 

[Un4GivN]

Sra ftmfw!

 

[Solo500]

Do some research on the late 1800's and early 1900's and see how racing originated. To me drag racing is just a hobby.

lol at drag racing not being "real racing"

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

Do some research on the late 1800's and early 1900's and see how racing originated. To me drag racing is just a hobby.

sorry captain i didnt realize you have a Superiority complex

 

[Solo500]

No need to feel offended... we're all here because we like these cars. It is what it is. A drag strip track and a RACE track are totally different things.

 

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[99riocobra]

Do some research on the late 1800's and early 1900's and see how racing originated. To me drag racing is just a hobby.

well that may be, but here in the time period i live in drag racing is in fact racing. there's a ton of different classes, various events showcasing it, and some people make big bucks doing it.

 

[AntiHeightPunk]

well that may be, but here in the time period i live in drag racing is in fact racing. there's a ton of different classes, various events showcasing it, and some people make big bucks doing it.

bro i dont know if you read what he wrote but i think its time you do some research on what REAL racing is...op:

 

[Solo500]

I don't pride myself on foolish arguments and everyone has their own opinions. I'm not saying it isn't real... it just isn't racing in its true form.
The two main reasons are that the race is in a straight line and lasts no more than 15 seconds.

 

[99CobraRC]

Drag racing is awesome. I do need more power...

These guys do real racing. They have a shop in NC now. Creation - Le Mans Racing Team

I'm going to Road Atlanta in September.

 

[Solo500]

This is the kind of racing that I'm talking about. Drag racing isn't boring. Look at my signature and you'll see I do it myself.

Drag racing is awesome. I do need more power...

These guys do real racing. They have a shop in NC now. Creation - Le Mans Racing Team

I'm going to Road Atlanta in September.

 

[cobrasvtcoupe25]

I vote for SRA :rockon:

If you like corners, kept the IRS.

 

[TwinTurbo4vGT]

For drag racing a solid axle is superior but for real racing and street driving the IRS wins hands down. I have an IRS and beat Mach 1's and s197 GT's all the time. More power + a good driver will make a bigger difference than a solid axle alone. A solid axle just allows you to launch easier and hook up better MOST of the time. I've seen solid axle cars hop at the track. If you can launch good and want an all around performing suspension, I would beef it up and keep it. Like its been said many many times an IRS is what's in every real sports car. I had an 05 Mustang and was embarrased every time I had girls in the car just because of the monster truck handling. The IRS is one of the things that sold me on this car and I'm glad I kept it because I no longer have any hop. Results may vary.

maybe you need to do some :read: The Griggs racing GR40 cobra with a solid axle rapes just about every IRS stang out there including other makes. Secondly, you talk like you know "every real sports car has one" Yes every real sports car has a REAL IRS, the IRS in the cobra is subpar compared to lets say a Porsche or a BMW IRS

 

[2001cobraguy]

sra swap....im in the middle of putting together all the stuff i need to do it and itll be cheaper i think in the long run to just build a solid axle. those half shafts are freakin pricey!!!
8.8" housing
differential and cover
gear and install kit
axles and bearings
caliper brackets(i found a kit on ebay for 175 bucks, comes with new rotors/brackets/dust shields and something else??)
driveshaft
exhaust
control arms
springs
shocks
abs stuff if you choose to keep it
i am finding a lot of this stuff on ebay for really cheap and saving a lot of money. i think that is the majority of the stuff you need not sure if im missing anything. guess ill find out when i go to put it in the car.......