Nice looking GT!How exactly does that cobra insert work/bolt in?Rears are 10 or 10.5 I'd like to see your rearend also. peace
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Kabuki_notch
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I put some BBS RK Plasmas on recently. To me, they really look all business and lack the "show" of the Saleens. They are also extremely light. I go between these and the Saleens but for right now I'm going to sport them.
ill advised
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New wheels ftw. Not only do they look all business but it's a refreshing change I think. Not that there's anything wrong with the Saleens.
smokin joe
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Thanks for the positive feedback everyone. I'm still trying to decide if I should just chrome the BBS wheels. I'll have to think about that one for awhile.
Thanks. It rides really nice. The switch to coil-overs and control arms in the front made a really big difference. I was out driving this weekend and it reminded me of a go-kart in the hard turns. My friend (following in a 98 Cobra) was amazed that my car didn't sway hardly through the turns. Right now I'm only running a 250lb front spring but may need to change that when I put the new motor in it.
I used to have coil overs on the rear but this last go around MM told me that they don't recommend coil overs in the rear anymore. I had been running rear coil overs for about 2 years upon their recommendation but they offered to give me a full credit for everything if I sent it back to them. I took them up on their offer and switched over to a conventional coil spring and LCA w/ perch setup. The rear ride is definitely a little rougher than before but not in a bad way.
the car looks good really good. Hows the ride with the coil overs?
Thanks. It rides really nice. The switch to coil-overs and control arms in the front made a really big difference. I was out driving this weekend and it reminded me of a go-kart in the hard turns. My friend (following in a 98 Cobra) was amazed that my car didn't sway hardly through the turns. Right now I'm only running a 250lb front spring but may need to change that when I put the new motor in it.
I used to have coil overs on the rear but this last go around MM told me that they don't recommend coil overs in the rear anymore. I had been running rear coil overs for about 2 years upon their recommendation but they offered to give me a full credit for everything if I sent it back to them. I took them up on their offer and switched over to a conventional coil spring and LCA w/ perch setup. The rear ride is definitely a little rougher than before but not in a bad way.
bgoins
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Looks awesome! Any issues with those tires rubbing? Eventually I plan on getting the MM Road and Track but don't want any rubbing at all in the turns or on a road course.
Looks awesome! Any issues with those tires rubbing? Eventually I plan on getting the MM Road and Track but don't want any rubbing at all in the turns or on a road course.
Not on my setup but it is also adjustable through the front coil-overs and rear weight jacker LCAs. Rubbing (outside of the fender) can occur on the front coilover depending on wheel/tire size. My front Saleens (9") with a front 255 tire is very close but does not rub. The front BBS (8.5) w/ 245 tire has plenty of clearance.
The Road & Track kit doesn't have any adjustability (front coil-overs or rear weight jacker LCAs). It would seem that you shouldn't have any issues with rubbing but you also won't be able to customize the car's height.
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joz89lx
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hmmm...feels like an oyster in my pants after looking at your car. very sexy and well done! what are your tire sizes front and rear?
Saleens:
Front 18x9 wheel w/ 255/35/18
Rear 18X10 wheels w/ 285/35/18
BBS:
Front 18X8.5 w/ 245/45/18
Rear 18X10 w/ 285/35/18