Brian Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Currently my Cobra is sitting on Steeda sport springs (rated at 1.25" drop all the way around) and I am eventually going to be adding some Bilstein HD shocks/struts. After that I am going to purchase some full length subframe connectors.What would be your recommendation for upgrades after that? The car is a street car that at this moment rarely gets driven but it will remain a street car with a few trips to the track a year (if that). I know there will be some questions that will need to be asked to get a better response so ask away and I'll be glad to provide answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javi Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) This has been covered once, buy them asap. :frusty: Edited December 29, 2012 by Javi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm going to be that guy and say tint that glass son. TNT Tinting in VA Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Give it some power! Have Ortiz hook you up with a tune. Best thing I ever bought for my car other than wheels and tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 put a crab claw spoiler on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 After I install my Panhard bar and PM3L, I'll probably be telling you to get that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 coilovers =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm with Steve. Tint will make your car stand out if it's white. Especially if you get 20% or so all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I think this is moreso for the suspension aspect not general lol hence why it's in the suspension area ;] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Jk then.Go coilovers and slam her. If you get bilsteins, you're already halfway there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 If you don't already have them, get some solid steering rack bushings... those are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks everyone for the responses. This is in the suspension section so it was geared towards that.Coilovers aren't something I'm interested in right now since I'm not looking to slam it to the ground (yet). Before the panhard bar and others is there anything I should take care of first? The car is bone stock aside from the springs and the items I already know I'm going to buy. Thanks again everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 This has been covered once, buy them asap. :frusty:I said in my first post that the Bilsteins were going to be ordered next? This is for after that.... Fail. (glad to see you posting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'd say rear lower control arms and ditch the quad shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 wheels are part of the suspension some 18's at least man...geeez! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 wheels are part of the suspension some 18's at least man...geeez! lolYou must have missed this: http://www.sn95source.com/showthread.php?40-Brian-s-1995-SVT-Cobra&p=39873&viewfull=1#post39873 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 hahaha, sweet!!! yea i did miss that! those are gonna look fn sick dude. love the tread pattern on those tires :emot-fappery: aight..carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks Tony! I am really excited to get them on. Hopefully Monday or Tuesday.Just looking over the thread the suggestions have been:- Rear LCAs- Remove quad shocks- Solid steering rack bushings- Panhard bar- PM3LWould anyone suggest any front/rear sway bar upgrades? What other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 am i wrong in thinking removing the quad shocks would cause major wheel hop? just wondering what the purpose of them are if not to stabilize the rear end?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 am i wrong in thinking removing the quad shocks would cause major wheel hop? just wondering what the purpose of them are if not to stabilize the rear end??No, you are correct. The quad shock is to assist with wheel hop on a factory suspension rear end. From my understanding once you upgrade some other components such as the rear LCAs the quad shocks become useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 So my plan is to evenutally go with the MM K-Member kit with coilovers up front and keep springs in the rear but add some upgrades back there. That's why when I get the Bilsteins they will be pre-grooved. Similar to this setup just minus the torque arm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 - Rear LCAs- Remove quad shocks- Solid steering rack bushings-Bumpsteer kit-front and rear swaybars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks Opal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 - Rear LCAs- Remove quad shocks- Solid steering rack bushings-Bumpsteer kit-front and rear swaybarsim also interested in jumping into the suspension side of the car too after the resto part is done for me... I have heard good things about mm but is there any other company other than griggs that is superior or as good of quality as mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 It kind of depends on what you want to do with the car. For a more drag setup you can't go wrong with Team Z but MM basically is the king of quality in the suspension department. Griggs is up there too but their website is HORRIBLE and they don't have a ton of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 sorry not trying to thread jack either was just wondering more leaning towards what your doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 sorry not trying to thread jack either was just wondering more leaning towards what your doing.It's all good bud. Happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 im also interested in jumping into the suspension side of the car too after the resto part is done for me... I have heard good things about mm but is there any other company other than griggs that is superior or as good of quality as mm.Dont overlook Steeda as they also offer quality parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 sorry not trying to thread jack either was just wondering more leaning towards what your doing.TeamZ is local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Dont overlook Steeda as they also offer quality parts.And their customer service is amazing. One of the best companies to call and speak to their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 is team z stuff good for more street side of driving but going to the track here and there. So if i was going to buy suspension stuff whats the best company to go with because i could go with multiple companies. Is there companies to go with and ones to stay away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 People have thousands of opinions but the general opinion is to stay away from granatelli and UPR but people have ran them no issue. Here's a good review of their new street/strip control arms n suchhttp://forums.corral.net/forums/drag-racing/1384163-testing-teamzmotorsports-new-suspension.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 what about k member for street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 MM, TeamZ, Griggs, Either or will be great quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Team Z is more for the "hardcore drag racer" but they do have a street/strip series that I've contemplating getting. But after talking to some good buddies (OnyxCobra mainly) the quality of MM is insane so that's what I'm going with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Team Z is more for the "hardcore drag racer" but they do have a street/strip series that I've contemplating getting. But after talking to some good buddies (OnyxCobra mainly) the quality of MM is insane so that's what I'm going with.is that just for your k-member or all suspension parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 is that just for your k-member or all suspension parts.I plan on running a handfull of MM parts personally. Most of my stuff I foresee will come from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I like small companies with quality and prices. I bought the MM lcas and PHB, i should have gone with team z. Simpler, quality, cheaper and good service. Sent by smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 You believe that Team Z has better quality than MM? What makes you come to that conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I just took a look at the Team Z lower control arms, I can understand trying to save money but they don't look half as solid as the MM ones. Idk if that's an area worth buying cheaper stuff for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
