Auto-X Gurus

[Darkc0bra]

So I started to pick up Auto-X again and I took the cobra out for the first time in my newest suspension setup. H&R Race Springs, Bilstien Sports in back Tokico Blues up front, rest of the mods in sig. I was wondering how I could get a little better in the handling aspect of it. I know I need some stiffer struts, and sticker tires all the way around (I used Sumis 285/35/r18 & Nitto 555r 245/40/r18). Stiffer rear sway bar? (I have read our front is just fine?) Shock tower brace? I know the Strut tower brace is out of the question since I have a JLT Intake with a 1/2" spacer :bash: Any advice would be amazing, Thanks Guys in advance :beer:

 

[KILRSVT]

Maybe a wider front tire at least a 255 for more contact patch

 

[Boss002]

a minimum of a 275 preferably bigger front tire, and alot better tire. As for an IRS car I don't know as much. Rear sways help stiffen up and help the rear rotate and help with understeer

 

[Darkc0bra]

As of the way of tires what would you guys recommend as in brand? I am just running my street tires as of right now but I am buying my DD this week so I will be able to afford new tires here soon.

 

[TroyV]

What is the ultimate goal? To have fun with useful seat time? Or are you looking to compete in a class for points/trophies etc?

 

[Darkc0bra]

What is the ultimate goal? To have fun with useful seat time? Or are you looking to compete in a class for points/trophies etc?

Right now I am trying to get the feel of the car and what not and yes get the seat time and have fun this season. Overall I will be looking to compete further into next season.

 

[98cobraRx]

Call or email Sam Strano at Strano parts.com. He is a multi time Solo (autocross) national champion and knows mustangs very well. He has more than a few national championship jackets with a mustang. Some of the best autocrossers in the US got to him for parts and suspension setup recommendations. Also, I recommend running as much negative camber in the front as you can. You may want to also consider a diff.

 

[TroyV]

If you are just looking for seat time this year...just go for a good tire and keep the maintenance up. Get a copy of the rule book for whatever series you are looking to compete in, and start to shape the car in a way that fits into a class that you're interested in running in. There are some very easy mods that can bump you into a class you would have no chance of being competitive in.

 

[98cobraRx]

The 4.10s put you in C prepared. Locally you should be fine. Nationally, if you choose to compete, you will not be. C prepared cars are full tilt race cars. If you back down the gears to 3.55 you can complete in ESP.

Honestly just go out and have fun. I do recommend you call Sam and get a front sway bar. I did a front bar in my 98 cobra with an IRS and it made a WORLD of difference in the slaloms.

 

[Darkc0bra]

The 4.10s put you in C prepared. Locally you should be fine. Nationally, if you choose to compete, you will not be. C prepared cars are full tilt race cars. If you back down the gears to 3.55 you can complete in ESP.

Honestly just go out and have fun. I do recommend you call Sam and get a front sway bar. I did a front bar in my 98 cobra with an IRS and it made a WORLD of difference in the slaloms.

You are saying my mods that I have now set me in C Prepared?

 

[Boss002]

Yes because of your gears.... your not legal with anything bigger than 3.55 because it is not a factory ratio for our generation of stangs

 

[Darkc0bra]

Well lovely. I can deal with that around here