lowering the cobra... need help
02-10-2012, 11:15 PM
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lowering the cobra... need help
getting ready to install a set of eibach sportlines on my 98 cobra that lower the front 2 inches and the rear 1.75. the problem is the shocks/struts. i have been doing some research and found that some people use shocks/struts for a 93 cobra because of the drop. Is this a good idea or should I stick with the ones for a 94-04? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
02-10-2012, 11:45 PM
#2
doesn't make a difference man. your stock ones will work just fine, i use my stock struts/shocks on my lowered gt. the fox stuff is shorter because they're lower, so some people think they need the fox stuff, however it doesn't make a difference. just lower it and get some pics! haha
02-11-2012, 09:25 AM
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It does indeed make a difference.
The OEM shocks/struts are designed to be at a specific ride height. When a car is lowered, the shock/strut is now in a semi-compressed state and rebounds as if you are ALREADY going over bump, so is "stiffer" ride at all times. A Fox strut is 1" shorter, yet still fits an SN95. By installing one, you can have a 1" drop, but retain a nicer ride.
Shocks/struts should be matched to the spring rate and will be a much nicer ride/handling car. Dropping 2" on OEM struts, is not only a bit too far, for any great cornering/ride, it is FAR worse than would be if on properly matched dampers.
Eibach springs are also pretty well known for sagging over time. My recommendation is to consider the following, prior to ANY mods on your car...
What is the ULTIMATE goal for your ride?
Jazzer
The OEM shocks/struts are designed to be at a specific ride height. When a car is lowered, the shock/strut is now in a semi-compressed state and rebounds as if you are ALREADY going over bump, so is "stiffer" ride at all times. A Fox strut is 1" shorter, yet still fits an SN95. By installing one, you can have a 1" drop, but retain a nicer ride.
Shocks/struts should be matched to the spring rate and will be a much nicer ride/handling car. Dropping 2" on OEM struts, is not only a bit too far, for any great cornering/ride, it is FAR worse than would be if on properly matched dampers.
Eibach springs are also pretty well known for sagging over time. My recommendation is to consider the following, prior to ANY mods on your car...
What is the ULTIMATE goal for your ride?
Jazzer
Last edited by Jazzer The Cat; 02-11-2012 at 09:27 AM. Reason: speling erors
02-19-2012, 10:14 AM
#5
It does indeed make a difference.
The OEM shocks/struts are designed to be at a specific ride height. When a car is lowered, the shock/strut is now in a semi-compressed state and rebounds as if you are ALREADY going over bump, so is "stiffer" ride at all times. A Fox strut is 1" shorter, yet still fits an SN95. By installing one, you can have a 1" drop, but retain a nicer ride.
Shocks/struts should be matched to the spring rate and will be a much nicer ride/handling car. Dropping 2" on OEM struts, is not only a bit too far, for any great cornering/ride, it is FAR worse than would be if on properly matched dampers.
Eibach springs are also pretty well known for sagging over time. My recommendation is to consider the following, prior to ANY mods on your car...
What is the ULTIMATE goal for your ride?
Jazzer
The OEM shocks/struts are designed to be at a specific ride height. When a car is lowered, the shock/strut is now in a semi-compressed state and rebounds as if you are ALREADY going over bump, so is "stiffer" ride at all times. A Fox strut is 1" shorter, yet still fits an SN95. By installing one, you can have a 1" drop, but retain a nicer ride.
Shocks/struts should be matched to the spring rate and will be a much nicer ride/handling car. Dropping 2" on OEM struts, is not only a bit too far, for any great cornering/ride, it is FAR worse than would be if on properly matched dampers.
Eibach springs are also pretty well known for sagging over time. My recommendation is to consider the following, prior to ANY mods on your car...
What is the ULTIMATE goal for your ride?
Jazzer
FYI, my Eibach springs are sagging. I haven't had them that long.
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