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03-21-2023, 03:40 AM
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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
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03-21-2023, 03:56 AM
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All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.
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03-21-2023, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.
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Thx !
I need to define more precisely, what I am looking for.
Coil overs with adjustable spring seats /heights 
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03-21-2023, 09:26 AM
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Yes adjustable
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03-21-2023, 09:29 AM
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Really, do you have more information on that, please.
Street cars with adjustable spring height?
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03-21-2023, 09:38 AM
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What is your intention?
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03-21-2023, 09:39 AM
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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.
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03-22-2023, 03:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1985 CCX
Yes adjustable
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would it be possible to get more info?
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03-24-2023, 05:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
All 3000 series Cobras were coil over. The 2000 series were transverse leaf springs.
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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:
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Last edited by xb-60; 03-24-2023 at 06:57 AM..
Reason: Too many bits ;-)
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03-24-2023, 06:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
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
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"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.
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03-24-2023, 11:44 AM
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Koni
Adjustable.
As for P/N I can look, just not sure off the top of my head.
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03-24-2023, 11:03 PM
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On the pic it is not clear, do you have more pics on it and the car? THX!
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03-25-2023, 12:47 PM
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What exactly r u looking for?
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03-25-2023, 12:49 PM
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03-25-2023, 01:52 PM
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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.
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03-25-2023, 01:54 PM
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Sry, no, need to be mounted on an CSX, but not the new ones.
maybe other Cobras early 70"
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03-26-2023, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
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Koni
Adjustable.
As for P/N I can look, just not sure off the top of my head.
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Jeff,
Do you have a picture available of the front of the suspension, looking aft, that shows the adjustability?
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03-26-2023, 07:55 PM
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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.
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03-26-2023, 10:28 PM
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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
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03-27-2023, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
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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
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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.
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