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Austria_Cobra 03-21-2023 02:40 AM

Coilover suspension - on an Original?
 
Hello,

was ever mounted a coilover supension on an original build Cobra?
I think, all pics I found so fare are aftermarket changed suspension.

CSX3000 SC did't have that, so far my info. Maybe some Racing Cobras?

Regards

Mark IV 03-21-2023 02:56 AM

All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.

Austria_Cobra 03-21-2023 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark IV (Post 1515704)
All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.

Thx !

I need to define more precisely, what I am looking for.

Coil overs with adjustable spring seats /heights :)

1985 CCX 03-21-2023 08:26 AM

Yes adjustable

Austria_Cobra 03-21-2023 08:29 AM

Really, do you have more information on that, please.
Street cars with adjustable spring height?

Dominik 03-21-2023 08:38 AM

What is your intention?

Austria_Cobra 03-21-2023 08:39 AM

I need a documentation and pics, to get my Cobra more steet legal in my country. Because my Cobra has coil over adjustable spring height.

Austria_Cobra 03-22-2023 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1515709)
Yes adjustable

would it be possible to get more info?

xb-60 03-24-2023 04:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark IV (Post 1515704)
All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.

Umm, my understanding of a "coil over" is one that allows ride height adjustment, with the coil and damper concentric, but not a damper inside the spring...

...like this:

Attachment 38683

Regards,
Glen

strictlypersonl 03-24-2023 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xb-60 (Post 1515795)
Umm, my understanding of a "coil over" is one that allows ride height adjustment, with the coil and damper concentric, but but not a damper inside the spring...

Regards,
Glen

"Coil-over" implies only one thing: That the coil is concentric to the damper.

According to the original Driver's Handbook, the original (Armstrong?) 427 factory dampers did not have a height or damping adjustment. It's probable that the optional Konis that were used on the Comp cars were adjustable.

1985 CCX 03-24-2023 10:44 AM

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Koni
Adjustable.
As for P/N I can look, just not sure off the top of my head.

Austria_Cobra 03-24-2023 10:03 PM

On the pic it is not clear, do you have more pics on it and the car? THX!

1985 CCX 03-25-2023 11:47 AM

What exactly r u looking for?

Austria_Cobra 03-25-2023 11:49 AM

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/1515708-post3.html

sunman 03-25-2023 12:52 PM

The currently active thread “ERA 753 final assembly in progress” has a link in post #243 to Fred Ks build with great pictures, even tho it’s an ERA, maybe will work for you.
It’s on the last page of the thread.

Austria_Cobra 03-25-2023 12:54 PM

Sry, no, need to be mounted on an CSX, but not the new ones.

maybe other Cobras early 70"

xb-60 03-26-2023 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1515805)
Koni
Adjustable.
As for P/N I can look, just not sure off the top of my head.

Jeff,
Do you have a picture available of the front of the suspension, looking aft, that shows the adjustability?

Cheers,
Glen

mrmustang 03-26-2023 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Austria_Cobra (Post 1515831)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austria_Cobra (Post 1515708)
Thx !

I need to define more precisely, what I am looking for.

Coil overs with adjustable spring seats /heights :)

For your factory five cobra, or an original 60's built Cobra? They are not the same, nor are the parts interchangeable.


Bill S.

Austria_Cobra 03-26-2023 09:28 PM

I do not need to find a cobra that fits mine.
I just need to find a original Cobra or early 70" with adjustable sprint height mounted, to get mine (with) more steet legal on the road in my country... just a technicality here

mrmustang 03-27-2023 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austria_Cobra (Post 1515863)
I do not need to find a cobra that fits mine.
I just need to find a original Cobra or early 70" with adjustable sprint height mounted, to get mine (with) more steet legal on the road in my country... just a technicality here

Any 60's built CSX3000 series car will do at that point. If you are looking for a specifics for your safety inspection, then SAAC.com Shelby American Automobile Club Buy a Cobra registry from them and you'll have all the information you'll need, as all of the specs are located within the registry.


Bill S.


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