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Suspension shop in Melbourne
Can anyone recommend a good suspension place in Melbourne that can help with a DRB Cobra. I need somebody that take a custom approach needed for these individual cars.
At the moment I think my car is running Peders in the front and I have no idea in the rear. The front is okay, but the rear does bottom out occasionally when I hit a hole or something similar. I think the rear needs to be raised a little Thanks in advance |
Aussie Mikes performance race tuning.
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I've used Toperformance in Vermont in the past for club cars, and my A9X etc, not for my Cob build though, they were incredibly helpfull, and knowledgable, and made a world of difference when i used them.
They are Koni dealers, cant remember names i'm afraid but its still the same guys running it. Toperformance Products - Distributors of KONI Shock Absorbers Dave |
Hi fellas;
I used Centreline Suspension in Thomastown to sort out my Python. They really know their way around setting up cars, so may be worth a look. Chris or Glenn are the fellas in charge. Cheers Chris L But as Gav said, Aussie Mike is a guru who may be able to help you also. |
Hi Coiled,
I met a retired suspension engineer that worked for Ford. He said he is keen to help me sort out my DRB as like you I think it can be better. I am looking forward to learning from him and get the ride nice at the same time. Will be interesting. |
Traction Tyres in Rowville, great guys, very professional and decent coffee while you wait - very important!
Traction Tyre & Suspension Centre - Yokohama Motorsport Distributor I'd be checking the shocks first. Followed by comparing specs with another DRB owner. Eg, spring rates, geometry. |
Centreline suspension
Coiled,
I second Centreline, they made the Daytona a driveable car.......... Glenn is the front man/race driver ( really nice bloke ) and knows his stuff, If you take a look at the fast club/production guys they all have Centreline Suspension stickers......... I don't think about how good the coffee is when I am driving flat out ( for me ) Down Conrod/Winton/Wakefield :D We all think we need more HP to be faster, we all have smaller peckers than We think as we'll......... I gained 5 seconds at Winton from Centreline And driver training........... Stiffy |
Stiffy, was it just an alignment at Centreline or did they play around with spring rates, swap dampers, etc?
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Centreline
Sambo,
I took the car there as I thought it was I drive able at speed, my first Drive was onto the trailer, my second Bathurst! It scared the sh** Out of me. It turned out the steering rack was uneven and the car had a 12mm difference From left to right and it wouldn't self centre as a result, this was from the Factory. We had never had the car on a 4 post hoist before and therefore could not see The issue, but the numerous wheel alignments I had had didn't pick this up..... The suburban retail tire shop alignment is great for the daily driver, but not If you want to put it on the track a few times a year. I haven't even touched the spring rates, shocks ( std Gaz all round ) it doesn't Have a front sway bar ( it needs one ). Centreline will do everything for you if u want, maybe making your car look Pretty would be money better spent???? They go and handle OK from scratch. Or are you making your car a track weapon for Shelbyfest :D Stiff |
Stiffy, 12mm variance, now that sounds familiar. Must be dialled into the jig!
Yes hoping to have my first track experience in the Cobra early next year. Can't wait. |
Thanks for your replies guys
Centreline it is then! |
Coiled
We'll expect a satisfaction report after the work is done then mate!! I too would like to improve the car's handling, once I get it back on the road of course. That way I can then just continue to blame driver error and work on correcting that loose nut behind the wheel as well!! Slo |
would be good to see what you finish up with
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Mr roundabout
Her Slowly,
The best money I spent was for driver training. We drive our cars 2/3 times per year on the track, we expect to set Fastest laps each outing without adjusting the car...... I had a great Monday at Winton with the John Bowe driving academy And improved 3 seconds over the day. The next Saturday I improved at SF, Improving a further 2 seconds, it was certainly the training but also being on Track so close to the event...... Money well spent.......... Stiffy |
Have to agree mr stifleness.
My only ever driver training was 30+ years ago and I learnt a lot out of that day in my old 2.4 litre DATSUN skyline before they downgraded to Nissans - lol However I might be thrown out of the fire into the frying pan very shortly as I suspect a forthcoming birthday present is a V8 supercar drive present. At least the equipment will be up to spec. Might be a test the size of the cahoony's but......... |
Presents............
Ah well it did come true - hot laps.... and not the dancing sort Mr Stiffness!
Birthday present from the missus included a gift certificate for 9 laps in a V8 super car - 6 of them under my steerage - 3 with some experienced race loony I suspect to scare the bejesus out of me!. Better not punt the damn thing into a wall at Sandown as I pay the first $3K part of any repair bill. Knowing my record anything's possible - DoH! Might try and take the opportunity to talk about suspension set up while I can though!! Had to keep the thread link going guys - lol Slowy |
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