Suspension setup?

[Mike Bartlett]

So, what are the basics for setting up the suspension on a Cobra
with adjustable coil over shocks on all four corners. What does one try to achieve? I know this can get real detailed using different springs, tires, shocks, etc. I would assume you would sacrifice good handling for comfort? I have never owned a car with adjustable suspension and wanted to know what I am aiming for?

Thank You,

Mike

[Allan A]

Front Rear
Toe 1/8" Toe Out 1/8" Toe In
Camber -3/4 degree -1/2 degree
Caster +2.5 degree Should Match R&L

These Measurements Shall Be Regarded as "Baseline" Settings. All Measurements Are Taken From The Chassis Centerline. Because The Cobra Is An IRS Chassis, The Suspension Cannot Be Accurately Aligned Using The "String" Method Of Alignment.

All Specifications and Data Obtained From Tom's Motorsports.

From www.csxinfo.net

[Allan A]

Mike,

When I dragged the info, it did not line up. It would be easier to visit the link.

Allan

[Hal Copple]

i don't think you necessarily sacrifice "comfort", a relative term anyway with replics, very much, if at all, in setting up your car for optimum performance.

The best thing to do, the place to start, is with the "factory" that made your car, or at least put it together, or sent you the parts and plans.

For instance, the several SPF stateside dealers have several different competition suspension packages, shocks, springs, and antirollbars, brake packages, etc, that they have honed on their cars on the track.

On my SPF, i have such a custom set up, developed by Bob and Dennis Olthoff, who have many many years of race driving and developement between them, i could never have come up with something so complementary by myself. But i have no trade-offs in street driving, my car is exceedingly comfortable for trips and such.

So no need to invent your own wheel, but find a way to talk with guys who track whatever replica you own, and use their advice as a starting point.

But a good suspension is a good suspension, both for the street and the track, at least in our cars, in which we have different expectations to start.

[Mike Bartlett]

Thanks guy's for the info. Alan you mentioned to me at the breakfast on Sat that someone fined tuned your suspension and it made a big difference. I have been thinking about it ever since.
Hal I think you are right! The factory may be a good place to start.

Love this CC stuff. I wisk I could find such a site for my Ford Power Stroke diesel. Oh well!