SGC48 - You really need to ride in Cobras with each type of suspension, or preferably drive each. Only you can answer which one you will prefer. It's better to build yor car the way you want it than change it afterward, and much less expensive in the long run. I prefer independent rear suspension and I believe the majority of owners on this forum do also, but I don't know what percentage. There is a club in New York, contact them at
www.upstatecobras.com, that may have some members near you who can give you a ride or a drive. You also might check over on the Factory Five Forum as most every member there drives a Factory Five and you can probably get a more informed response.
Bumpster