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Old 07-14-2010, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Automan View Post
I have had problems with my left side tire rubbing on bumps and on ramps. have tightened the coil overs on the driver side alot more then the right to countermeasure that problem.
I don't know how to say this without sounding like I'm critiquing your mechanic skills. But I'm genuinely concerned about your safety, so here goes. ... Cobras are a handful to drive when they're set up right. They can be especially dangerous when they are not set up right. Adjusting the coilover settings to resolve a body clearance problem is not a good solution. Driving the car above 80 MPH with an uncertain steering system (i.e., loose column and amatuer wheel alignment) is not wise. There are three areas on a car where things have to be right - things that affect steering, things that affect stopping and things that can cause a fire. If you are not absolutely certain that you've got those things right, I strongly suggest you call on a skilled mechanic to inspect your work before your next attempted high speed run.
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