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Old 09-24-2007, 12:03 PM   #1
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Default 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

Which one is better soild or independnet? I know it has alot to do with how you drive your car but so many people say that it is so easy to brake a half shaft in a independnet but I have no problems when it starts to wheel hop I let out of the throttle I was just wanting yall's opinon?
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:44 PM   #2
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

I like how my IRS rides. Level 5 DSS half-shafts FTW!
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:42 PM   #3
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

for drag racing, Solid rear FTW, For road courses, or just weekend driver, IRS FTW. Unless ur plannin on going to the 1/4 mile track a lot, with sticky tires, i would just keep the IRS
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Old 09-27-2007, 07:35 AM   #4
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

A solid rear is not necessary for reliable drag race use. The key to not breaking half-shaft is eliminating wheel hop. That can be rather easily done. The Cobra IRS is not the best setup out there as far as IRS systems go, but it is a lot better than a solid rear setup as far as ride quality and cornering performance. Which is why the IRS is a big plus on a road course. My recommendation would be to read through this link and consider beefing up the suspension. If you really want to go solid rear (an easy conversion) here is a link for that, too.

Follow this link tothe FAQ page on my website. On the left side, just below DynoFacts, you'll see a Red Pilland a Blue Pill. Click on the appropriate Pill to learn how to beefup your stock IRS or going with a built 8.8 solid rear. http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm
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Old 09-27-2007, 10:22 AM   #5
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

irs will not hold up if ur over 600 lbs/ft and launching with slicks.
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Old 09-27-2007, 11:49 AM   #6
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

Just curious what does ftw mean?
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Old 09-27-2007, 12:08 PM   #7
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

ftw = for the win.
ftl = for the lose.

www.driveshaftshop.com Level 5 half-shaft upgrades for the IRS rated at 900HP. They now have a Level 2 option rated at 600HP.
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Old 09-27-2007, 12:52 PM   #8
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that doesnt mean u can make 6000 rpmlaunches with slicks on a car that produces 900 hp.
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Old 09-27-2007, 01:50 PM   #9
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Default RE: 03 Cobra with Soild or Independt axle

true, but its a step in upgrading one of the weak links in the IRS.
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Old 09-27-2007, 01:53 PM   #10
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true, but its a step in upgrading one of the weak links in the IRS.
no doubt...
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