Can't drive my Cobra because of my health, any advice??

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Again, running, spinning, swimming, basketball, softball, poker, hiking, etc. is NOT what I'm talking about. When you have aches, pains, soreness, cramps, whatever ailment, 99.99% of us do nothing about helping our bodies as they age. We lose muscle and become less flexible as we age. I'm talking about spending 15-30 minutes daily doing mobility, flexibility and range of motion exercises. Most people just don't understand that much of their physical problems (shoulders, calves, knees, elbows, ankles, etc.) can be cured just by doing some basic rolling and stretching.

My point here is to spend money on your body, not your Cobra.

Dude!! Looks like you've been skipping leg day!!

[Morris]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Those look nice. Are they waterproof?

Yes.....and even though we make the insert for the seat to fit the driver.....we still insert the pad where needed.......

When you are driving Sebring or Daytona for hours at a time comfort is very important.....

[Bender]

Hi Luke. If you are looking for electric power steering. The Suzuki vitara, swift and barina have an electric power steer unit. These cars are in Australia. Not sure what names they use for the models in the US. Some of the rally, Porsche cup and street rod guys use these in OZ.
Once you have a comfy seat. I would also look at your suspension. Some guys lower cars that far they are hard on the bump stops. The Cobra I bought was built no bump stops. The manufacturer fits really stiff springs to make up for the lack of bump stops.
If you can do your own mechanics. Measure from the centre of the rim to the top edge of the mudguard at ride height.
Then jack your car up. Place on stands.
Remove the springs off the coil overs. Reconnect the coilover without the spring.
Jack up wheel till it matches the ride height you measured earlier.
Now jack up the wheel further until it stops moving. Stop jacking right there. Remeasure the guard to centre of rim.
The difference between the ride height and the suspension bottomed measurement is your bump travel.
Check to see what is limiting the travel. Hopefully it is a bump stop. Not Shock bottomed out, drive shaft hitting chassis like my cobra. GGGGRRRR bad design.
I recently worked on an old stingray that had less than 20mm bump travel.Rough jarring ride. It banged in the back really badly.
50mm is a nice minimum bump travel.
If you have a decent amount of bump travel. Yo may be able to fit a softer spring.
I'm not sure what make Cobra yours is.
Maybe check with the other guys on here with the same make of Cobra what springs they have in their cars.
The previous owner may have liked a stiff ride.
I hope this helps.
Any questions re suspension. Just ask and I will see if I can answer them for you.
I hope you get to enjoy your cobra.
All the best
Bender

[NewYorkGuy]

trade hot rod cobra for a mustang shelby gt350. revs to 8000rpm, air conditioning, radio, roof, airbags.

[twobjshelbys]

Two year old topic, original poster has moved on.

[t walgamuth]

Old threads still have valuable content. They're here anyhow so adding to them does not use up any more cyberspace.

[Dwight]

About seven years ago a guy bought his new purchased B&B Cobra to me for maintenance check up. He had a list of about 25 items and one was fit the seat so he could drive long distance with his bad back.
I have a local guy that does upholstery.
I had the seat cushion reworked. More lumbar support. 1" hard foam with 1/2" soft foam. More soft foam under your legs. Tilted the seat back a lot. Moved the seat as far back as I could with seat adjusters. Then Mike sat in it and suggested changes. Back to the upholstery shop for changes. The fourth time we hit the jack pot.

Mike drove the car every day it did not rain for five years.

I think you can place with the positing and padding to get what you need.

Dwight