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11-25-2013, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2003 DRB, Ford Windsor 347 Stroker
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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
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11-25-2013, 07:56 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Coupe, 416ci of LS goodness
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Aussie Mikes performance race tuning.
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11-25-2013, 08:58 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival CR3514, LS3, Dual Quads, Holley Dominator EFI, TR6060, VE 3.7 LSD, AP Racing Brakes, 17x8 & 10 Custom Dragway Billet Wheels.
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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
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11-26-2013, 12:07 AM
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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.
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11-26-2013, 01:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB, 302 EFI 5 speed 9"
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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.
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11-26-2013, 12:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison, 6.0L Chev
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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.
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11-26-2013, 01:23 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra RMC 377ci Windsor, Harrison Daytona Coupe, Ford XC Coupe.
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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
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...........
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11-26-2013, 02:58 PM
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Stiffy, was it just an alignment at Centreline or did they play around with spring rates, swap dampers, etc?
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11-26-2013, 04:56 PM
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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
Stiff
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11-26-2013, 05:07 PM
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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.
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11-28-2013, 02:01 PM
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Thanks for your replies guys
Centreline it is then!
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11-28-2013, 06:02 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: G-Force Mk I, 5L Windsor, TKO 600, enhanced Jag / Koni suspension & LSD Diff.
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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
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11-30-2013, 02:43 AM
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would be good to see what you finish up with
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11-30-2013, 11:04 PM
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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
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12-01-2013, 09:36 PM
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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.........
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12-04-2013, 01:25 AM
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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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