ERA 382 's handling improvements

COBRAVENOM · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2004, 05:37 PM

Hello,
I have problems with the cornering performance of my ERA 382.
I have not driven any other cobra but still sliding on the front makes me feel unconfortable. How can this problem be cured, what kind of parts improve the handling capabilities of my car?
Also would like to replace the side pipes with the original white ones if you are offering for sale. What are the best alignment figures of the frontend and the rearend? I currently am using 235-60-R-15's onthe front and 275-60-R-15's on the rear. I have 15-7 and 15-9.5 knock off's. How wide can I go on the 15's? Thank you.

strictlypersonl · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 04:41 AM

Does your car have the front and rear anti-sway bars?

cobra · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 05:47 AM

Dear Cobravenom,

Congrats to your ERA.
I have mounted 265/50 x 15" in front and 295/50 x 15" on the rear.
You can influence the handling also with the tire pressure, the camber on the front or rear suspension, perhaps you can adjust the sway bars and/or the dampers and at least, don't forget your right foot. It's the simplest way to change from understeer to oversteer............good luck
Regards, Walter