Finally got a cobra help please

twobjshelbys · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2018, 09:19 PM

But why bother? If you're just going to drive it on the street it'll be a big chunk of change and it won't make your car more valuable. My Mustangs with straight axle were awesome and I think did a better job of getting power to the ground.

xb-60 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2018, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

But why bother?....

I agree with Tony. Why bother? It will cost you a lot to change the rear end completely, and same comment for the engine and transmission.
Why not enjoy it, spend only what you have to on it, and if you then after a period of time decide that Cobra replicas are really what you want, sell it and buy something with the IRS and the engine and trans. that you want.

Cheers,
Glen

vntgspd · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xb-60

I agree with Tony. Why bother? It will cost you a lot to change the rear end completely, and same comment for the engine and transmission.
Why not enjoy it, spend only what you have to on it, and if you then after a period of time decide that Cobra replicas are really what you want, sell it and buy something with the IRS and the engine and trans. that you want.

Cheers,
Glen

Yep! This is exactly the path that I took and couldn't be happier with the process.

ShelbyStang · #4 (**permalink**) 06-29-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xb-60

I agree with Tony. Why bother? It will cost you a lot to change the rear end completely, and same comment for the engine and transmission.
Why not enjoy it, spend only what you have to on it, and if you then after a period of time decide that Cobra replicas are really what you want, sell it and buy something with the IRS and the engine and trans. that you want.

Cheers,
Glen

Agreed

fastd · #5 (**permalink**) 06-29-2018, 12:19 PM

I'm no expert but...

figure out what is making your rear end loose...bad design, improper installation or otherwise.

Jury is out as to whether you'll pick up performance by switching to an IRS (sacrilege I know). Ride height adjustability clearly better with the IRS, other than that, it seems to depend about quality of parts and installation.

Figure it costs at a minimum, what $5k for an IRS? versus what is the cost of fixing up what you have...

Might help with value if you were to sell your car...i think it depends on what the total package looks like to see if your car screams for an IRS or whether buyers just wouldn't care.