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<blockquote data-quote="Goldy" data-source="post: 156426" data-attributes="member: 4323"><p>I have a bunch of the Kenny Brown products installed on my '03 Cobra convertible. They are as follows:</p><p></p><p>- Strut tower brace</p><p>- Caster Plus plates</p><p>- Lower chassis brace</p><p>- super sub-frame connectors</p><p>- jacking rails</p><p>- cross matrix bracing</p><p>- rear shock tower brace</p><p></p><p>Prior to the install of these parts, I did check the 'gap' between the doors and fenders (both front and rear) on both sides. Prior to the install of the Kenny Brown parts, the gaps were not consistant on either side; the gaps between the rear of both door and the front of the rear fenders were slightly greater at the tops than at the bottoms. After I got my car back from Kenny Brown, all gaps were exactly as they were before the stiffening stuff was installed. (My guess would be if you look at 3 stock '03 convertibles and compared the door/fender gaps of each, each would be slightly different.) I do think it is a good idea to go over the chassis prior to the install of these parts, to be sure the installer is aware of this 'gap/chassis' issue, and that the installer has experience installing these parts. I'm very, very pleased with how my car turned out.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the stiffening, I do not see how sub-frame connectors (with 't' part which attaches to the seat mounts) alone, much like those offered by many other manufacturers, could provide the same level of stiffness as the Kenny Brown sub-frame connectors (again with the 't' parts), cross matix bracing and jacking rails combined. Add to that the strut tower brace and rear shock tower brace (which I do not believe others offer) to that and the chassis is even stiffer. (I'm certain a roll bar would yet add even more to the stiffness.)</p><p></p><p>As for the suspension, Kenny Brown did just come out with springs/shocks/struts for the '03, with the front consisting of a coil-over set-up. (As new as they are, I'm not certain if the Kenny Brown '03 suspension parts have been tested/compared with those of other manufacturers.) Kenny Brown also offers other mods and parts for the '03 which I'm not as familiar with (k-member, control arms, rear steer kit, brake upgrades and such).</p><p></p><p>Approx. 1 month ago, I had the opportunity to go for a ride in a Kenny Brown prep'd '03 Cobra with the '03 spring/strut/shock mods (as well as the chassis stiffening pieces), and was very, very impressed with the whole package, so much so that the springs/shocks/struts will probably be my next mod. I did not drive the car myself, nor have I had the opportunity to drive or ride in other cars with similar mods from other manufacturers; my thoughts are soley from a passenger's perspective.</p><p></p><p>I'm not looking to start a flame throwing contest; everyone has an opinion. All I'm saying is I wouldn't discount the Kenny Brown products; I would take a serious look at them before deciding. I do know Kenny Brown Performance invests a lot of time and effort into the testing and development of their products, and is very commited to '03 Cobra. </p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide, good luck.</p><p></p><p>Howard </p><p>Indy SVTOA chapter director </p><p></p><p>'99 Cobra Vert; Electric Green w/Black Top </p><p>'03 Cobra Vert; Black w/Black Top</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goldy, post: 156426, member: 4323"] I have a bunch of the Kenny Brown products installed on my '03 Cobra convertible. They are as follows: - Strut tower brace - Caster Plus plates - Lower chassis brace - super sub-frame connectors - jacking rails - cross matrix bracing - rear shock tower brace Prior to the install of these parts, I did check the 'gap' between the doors and fenders (both front and rear) on both sides. Prior to the install of the Kenny Brown parts, the gaps were not consistant on either side; the gaps between the rear of both door and the front of the rear fenders were slightly greater at the tops than at the bottoms. After I got my car back from Kenny Brown, all gaps were exactly as they were before the stiffening stuff was installed. (My guess would be if you look at 3 stock '03 convertibles and compared the door/fender gaps of each, each would be slightly different.) I do think it is a good idea to go over the chassis prior to the install of these parts, to be sure the installer is aware of this 'gap/chassis' issue, and that the installer has experience installing these parts. I'm very, very pleased with how my car turned out. Regarding the stiffening, I do not see how sub-frame connectors (with 't' part which attaches to the seat mounts) alone, much like those offered by many other manufacturers, could provide the same level of stiffness as the Kenny Brown sub-frame connectors (again with the 't' parts), cross matix bracing and jacking rails combined. Add to that the strut tower brace and rear shock tower brace (which I do not believe others offer) to that and the chassis is even stiffer. (I'm certain a roll bar would yet add even more to the stiffness.) As for the suspension, Kenny Brown did just come out with springs/shocks/struts for the '03, with the front consisting of a coil-over set-up. (As new as they are, I'm not certain if the Kenny Brown '03 suspension parts have been tested/compared with those of other manufacturers.) Kenny Brown also offers other mods and parts for the '03 which I'm not as familiar with (k-member, control arms, rear steer kit, brake upgrades and such). Approx. 1 month ago, I had the opportunity to go for a ride in a Kenny Brown prep'd '03 Cobra with the '03 spring/strut/shock mods (as well as the chassis stiffening pieces), and was very, very impressed with the whole package, so much so that the springs/shocks/struts will probably be my next mod. I did not drive the car myself, nor have I had the opportunity to drive or ride in other cars with similar mods from other manufacturers; my thoughts are soley from a passenger's perspective. I'm not looking to start a flame throwing contest; everyone has an opinion. All I'm saying is I wouldn't discount the Kenny Brown products; I would take a serious look at them before deciding. I do know Kenny Brown Performance invests a lot of time and effort into the testing and development of their products, and is very commited to '03 Cobra. Whatever you decide, good luck. Howard Indy SVTOA chapter director '99 Cobra Vert; Electric Green w/Black Top '03 Cobra Vert; Black w/Black Top [/QUOTE]
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