Lowering the Cobra

Cobra4683 · Post by **Cobra4683** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:30 am

Getting close to the time to buy some springs and would love to see some pictures with the car lowered on Cobra rims and the type/brand of spring. This car will never be a daily driver again so I am not scared to drop it. I have never liked the 4x4 look and always wanted to lower it but didnt because it was my only car.

Thanks

ceetwarrior · Post by **ceetwarrior** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:32 pm

Dude, I really want to lower mine but have been scared to cause I want to put a good kit on, as well.

Post by **BADBOY** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:30 pm

Get um low fellas!

svt2205 · Post by **svt2205** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:52 pm

Steeda's competition springs will lower your car about 1.25. I've got a set of these, but they were called 5th anniversary springs then.

Be sure to budget for CC plates and either a bumpsteer kit or offset rack bushings to correct the alignment and all....

Hell, while your at it go for a set of Tokico 5ways. You'll be happy you did.

Post by **BADBOY** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:29 pm

svt2205 wrote:Steeda's competition springs will lower your car about 1.25. I've got a set of these, but they were called 5th anniversary springs then.

Be sure to budget for CC plates and either a bumpsteer kit or offset rack bushings to correct the alignment and all....

Hell, while your at it go for a set of Tokico 5ways. You'll be happy you did.

He is right !

Cobra4683 · Post by **Cobra4683** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:23 pm

will do any tips on cc plates. I know that some will scratch the paint when adjusting.

svt2205 · Post by **svt2205** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:29 pm

I've been happy with my Steeda's for the past few years. I've not noticed any scratching or any other concerns.

ceetwarrior · Post by **ceetwarrior** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:57 am

What all is REALLY needed to lower them besides springs? Do you really need aftermarket camber/caster plates? Shocks? And Poly bushings and other crap? I'm only looking go go 1" lower...

Black306 · Post by **Black306** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:36 pm

I'm going conservative with mine. I was going to keep it 100% original, but my wife.....yes, my wife, wants me to mod it. I'm just going to throw in B springs, poly isos, and Monroe shocks.

Cobra4683 · Post by **Cobra4683** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:41 am

ceetwarrior wrote:What all is REALLY needed to lower them besides springs? Do you really need aftermarket camber/caster plates? Shocks? And Poly bushings and other crap? I'm only looking go go 1" lower...

Even at a 1" you change all geometries. Steering, Sway Bar, Camber and Pinon Angle.

Camber can be done with CC plates or Camber Bolts.
Sway bar is just shorter end links.
Steering bumpsteer or offset bushings.
Pinon Angle adjustable arms or lots of other crap.

How close do you want to get it? You would probably be just fine with camber bolts.

ceetwarrior · Post by **ceetwarrior** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:12 am

So, it can be done with only springs and new camber bolts? But, you're saying to get it the best it can be would be get a kit? Who sells a good complete KIT? Steedas website show's their stage one kit as only springs, cc plates, and a crossbar which I don't need.

I'm just trying to get a ballpark on how much I need to set aside for lowering... All I'm after is lower and smooth ride. I don't need scca racing stuff....

Cobra4683 · Post by **Cobra4683** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:44 am

You originally stated “REALLY need”. For lower and smooth you will most likely want new shocks, most shocks are not mint for lowered car. As far as the CC plate I would run them instead of the bolts. The bolts are oval and not as thick as the stock bolts so they can’t be as strong. But you are going to want a stiffer than stock spring because when you lower the car 1” you lose 28% of the original jounce. This brings you back to the shocks because of the stiffer springs you want good shock. Now you’re low, smooth and broke. When I get some money in the bank I am going with…. http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/co ... roduct=346
I also want the panhard bar and the torque arm. I will be broke for a long time.

ceetwarrior · Post by **ceetwarrior** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:44 am

Holy crap! $1500!!! OK, I don't want to be that smooth. So, I guess back to what I can get away with or (really need), haha.

Springs $250, plates $200, shipping $20?, Shocks outrageously priced From $100 each??? WTF, Maybe I'll just leave my car how it is..

Cobra4683 · Post by **Cobra4683** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:26 am

Yep. Dont do the springs you can always upgrade later.