Lowering springs help

[ASAULTMECH]

Hi,

I’m going to put on a set of H & R lowering springs on my ’03 Cobra. I’m looking for some suggestions on whether to use the sports or race spring set. Any steering suggestions would be appreciated as we are replacing the tie-rod ends and lower ball joints. Is it better to stay with the rubber bushings on the lower control arm, or the urethane bushings? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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[10thSVT_03]

Get a set of MM Caster Camber plates and install them at the same time... You will have camber issues if you do not... Well atleast I had negative camber issues...

 

[Slow99x]

I have the H&R Sports and I had the Race on another Cobra I had. Both are great but the Sports sit lower but ride nicer. You could go the cheaper route and retain stock ride quality if you cut the stock springs. They look best when 3/4-1 full coil is cut.

 

[ASAULTMECH]

hi
what year cobra did u use them on. mm told me that the sport were'nt strong enought for the heaver 03/04 cobras

 

[about2bite]

I'd go with the Race springs or cut the stockers.

If you decide to use the urethane bushings keep in mind it will raise the car a bit too.

 

[Slow99x]

hi
what year cobra did u use them on. mm told me that the sport were'nt strong enought for the heaver 03/04 cobras

I used the Race on my 99 Cobra Vert and the Sports on my 03 Cobra coupe. I'm not sure what you mean by "strong enough". Both sets have a higher spring rate than stock.

 

[ASAULTMECH]

i was talking to mm about the h&r spring and said the sport are good on the 99/01 cobras but with more weight in the front on the 03 the nose dives easyer. and the nose rides lower in the front, the race 1's keep the car more level and handle the extra weight better. thats why i'm checking with you to see what your experinece is.

 

[Slow99x]

i was talking to mm about the h&r spring and said the sport are good on the 99/01 cobras but with more weight in the front on the 03 the nose dives easyer. and the nose rides lower in the front, the race 1's keep the car more level and handle the extra weight better. thats why i'm checking with you to see what your experinece is.

That's the biggest load of CRAP! I'm really surprised to hear that kind of B.S. from a reputable company. My car sits very level and does not nose dive under hard braking. If you would like to see it in person I live in Mundelein and would be glad to show you how bad the info was that you were getting. My car is at the body shop this week due to an incident with a raccoon but I should have it back by next weekend.

 

[ASAULTMECH]

i put the race springs and they look great. thanks for the help.

 

[Slprstang04]

I'd get the eibach pro-kit they ride nice, and have a desent stance no rubbing etc, and have a million mile warranty