SUPERFORMANCE NEWS: Product Update :: MK-III SWAY BARS

GP1482 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 10:35 AM

As many users already know, the original GTP sway bar set up has been a significant revolution to the superformance Mk-III owners with a much welcomed improvement in both handling and safety. Superformance Cobra's have never handled as well since the birth of the Superformance Mk-III back in 1995.

As more and more kits were installed, we discovered small anomalies from car to car in which there was no way to anticipate or predict, so they were recorded and followed up on them as time went on. As the kits began performing out in the field their performances and noted any potential improvements that might make them even better were recorded.

With over 75 kits out there, these sway bar systems have proven themselves over and above and beyond what anyone could have ever dreamed of, and put the handling of the Mk-III at the top of it's category...
and now in the right hands, even challenge other more exotic cars in the handling and performance department. At this point, the Mk-III can out handle the showroom GT-40's and Coupes as well as put the Vipers and Corvettes on notice that the Cobra is no longer just a cruise-in car.

Every other single component in these packages including every bracket, bushing, sleeve and spacer as well as acquire all the bolts, nuts, washers and even having custom sized cardboard boxes made up that everything goes into was upgraded and improved. EVERYTHING will be included and then some.

The new kits will come in a complete upgrade package including...

1. Compete front & rear sway bar kit with all mounting hardware
* Everything will come complete with all the upgrades included)

2. Solid front spherical rod end links UPGRADED from polyurethane
* Reduce flex in the bar, improve handling and increase ground
clearance

3. All spherical rod ends upgraded from mild steel to Chromemoly
* Longer lasting, tighter fit and twice the strength.

4. Hi-flex rod end spacers UPGRADED from standard
* Increased rod end articulation, reduced bind, free travel

5. Front lateral lock ring UPGRADED from being free floating
* Prevent bar from moving side to side and keeping geometry aligned

6. Front stepped base plates UPGRADED from low carbon flat stock
* Eliminate plate bending and improved sway bar response and
roll resistance

7. All bolts UPGRADED from to high strength hardware
* All high strength hardware reducing bolt stretch or bending
in even extreme conditions

8. Rear bar made narrower to fit all ranges of chassis numbers
* Provide better fittment to car with abnormally narrow chassis
mounts

9. Front bar made narrower to fit the solid end link upgrade
* Provide better fittment to car with abnormally narrow chassis
mounts

10. Deeper darker Red powder coating for a more discrete presence
* Professionally complimentary but less noticeable under the car

11. Rear control arm brackets UPGRADED even stronger
* Prevent bending and flex under even the most extreme condition

12. Rear locator bushings UPGRADED to width can be adjusted in or out
* Easier to install, longer lasting, solid fitting and hard to lose

13. A lot more upgrades on top of the previous upgrades have been added
as well to make this the best performing and easiest to install
suspension modification possible.

14. The best part is, even though material and labor costs have risen
since a year and a half ago, we were able to put this all together,
with all the upgrades, cheaper than it was before!

And of course, these kits will come complete with uniquely specific detailed instructions created only by us that virtually ANYONE to install!

Kits available and ready for shipping but the inventory will run out fast!

DSM351 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 07:58 PM

Is that cleared for public posting? i.e. outside the SCOF decoder ring area?
Here is the only public info I see:
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr.../swaybars.html

Got the Bug · #3 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSM351

Is that cleared for public posting? i.e. outside the SCOF decoder ring area?
Here is the only public info I see:
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr.../swaybars.html

Pretty sure this info is coming directly from Hillbank.

Silverback51 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-26-2010, 04:52 PM

Well I received my kit today, and it's a work of art. Beautiful finish on all of the parts, and great instructions.

Hope to get them installed this Sunday.

dlang14 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-26-2010, 11:15 PM

can the price be posted? Any negative impact on street driving?

Thanks!

Silverback51 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-27-2010, 03:05 AM

Go to the link in the second post.

Got the Bug · #7 (**permalink**) 09-30-2010, 03:54 PM

Looks great John! Have you had a chance to take the car out to compare your new setup with stock mounts?

Also, did you run into any issues installing the upgraded sway bars or was it pretty much a direct bolt on replacement?

Silverback51 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-30-2010, 04:16 PM

Yes, you can notice a difference between the frame mounts supplied in the kit, with the ones I made up. There is absolutely no give in any of the joints any longer.

The kit is a breeze to install. The only thing I missed was that the front a-frame mounts could be installed either on top of, or below the a-frame. Originally installed them below. When I swapped out the frame mounts, I also moved the front a-frame mount to the top location. Just makes it look cleaner, and the sway bar does not hang down as far.

Inertia · #9 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Great work John,
I (like others it seems) am confused as to the seemingly endless list of modifications to the RT sway bar kit.
I understand from an engineering point of view that due to the exceedingly low sample number of cars fitted that it is a work in progress and that the alterations/modifications may be improve the performance in a certain area better than other area such as track vs road.

However (to state it simply) for the average joe who is unlikely to seriously race but enjoys the 'spirited' runs on general roads are these extra mods needed?

Cheers
Steve

Silverback51 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertia

Great work John,
I (like others it seems) am confused as to the seemingly endless list of modifications to the RT sway bar kit.
I understand from an engineering point of view that due to the exceedingly low sample number of cars fitted that it is a work in progress and that the alterations/modifications may be improve the performance in a certain area better than other area such as track vs road.

However (to state it simply) for the average joe who is unlikely to seriously race but enjoys the 'spirited' runs on general roads are these extra mods needed?

Cheers
Steve

Do you need to go with the solid mounts like I did? No. I did it because I had the time needed something to keep me busy. However, I would recommend the sway bar kit to anyone that has a Superformance Cobra. The improvement in handling is amazing.

And I should mention that I have not to this point taken my car out on a track. I do however, like you enjoy spirited runs on some roads at times if the conditions are right.

PANAVIA · #11 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 03:23 AM

I wonder if this swaybar upgrade would be overkill for the novice SPF driver -- maybe a good upgrade after you are comfortable in your own skin, and in concert with a good alignment shop.

-- this way you can take advantage of the bar'(s) and not chew a hole in your Avons, or your wallet. -- bars by themselves do not usually alter tire angles, but it is not a bad idea to have the alignment checked out whenever you do a mod.

Inertia · #12 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 05:49 AM

Thanks John,
One has just to enjoy a spirited run and all is good with the world eh?

I will look into the RT set up as the std one is not up to scratch.

Cheers
Steve

Inertia · #13 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 06:13 AM

Steve wrote,
"I wonder if this swaybar upgrade would be overkill for the novice SPF driver"
...
that us a good point Steve,

I am a little in the 'my brain is full' category at the moment regarding suspension setups.

Steve

Silverback51 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertia

Thanks John,
One has just to enjoy a spirited run and all is good with the world eh?

I will look into the RT set up as the std one is not up to scratch.

Cheers
Steve

They are not cheap, but in my opinion they are worth it. Also the quality of the components is second to none.

Silverback51 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PANAVIA

I wonder if this swaybar upgrade would be overkill for the novice SPF driver -- maybe a good upgrade after you are comfortable in your own skin, and in concert with a good alignment shop.

-- this way you can take advantage of the bar'(s) and not chew a hole in your Avons, or your wallet. -- bars by themselves do not usually alter tire angles, but it is not a bad idea to have the alignment checked out whenever you do a mod.

Personally I don't think it makes a difference if the driver is a novice or an experienced race driver. If the change raises the level of handling of the car, and makes it more predicable, then it's better for either driver.

I will need to buy another set of Avons next year before I go on vacation again. At that time I will have the entire suspension set up checked by a race shop, so I'm not that concerned about the alignment. Although, sway bars should not change the alignment as they do not change the location of any suspension components.