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Old 03-09-2016, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by joyridin' View Post
Although I agree about weight, the other thing to consider is where the brakes are buried. In most Cobra's, they are really tucked up in the body limiting airflow to cool the brakes. Maybe it won't matter depending on how you drive.
I wonder if anyone has experimented with mounting a wide, shallow scoop under the transmission tunnel at the rear to direct air up to the in-board brakes? It would have to hang a couple inches below the rear, frame cross member but that shouldn't be a problem on the track.
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