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Cliff:

Yes, this set-up you see in the pic is just stock springs and bars. Wheels are 17" from Vintage Wheel running 295/315 Hoosier A6's frt/rr. They were backspaced according to Bob's recommendations, however at the ride height I'm running with the taller 275/60 road tires on the 15" wheels, there is a bit of kissing of the wider 315 tire against the inner top part of the rear fender at full compression. Over a hard bump, the shocks will go against the bump stops with the road tire set-up, but I haven't found that to be a problem as it's only upon occasion. The biggest autocross improvement I would like to move towards is the addition of power steering on a quicker ratio rack. The Factory Five guys have a wider front track than our ERA FIA's, and are always kicking my butt with their quick ratio power steering.... My DD is the one that see's most of the autocross action these days, and I might only autocross the cobra once a year which matches well with my intention to keep the car in more "period correct" trim.

- Allen.