Prob has been asked/addressed about wheel hop

tomasmk2003 · January 12th, 2010, 06:12 PM

So Recently got an 03 Cobra. Even stock it hops pretty bad. Got a few mods for it now. Steeda cai, borla stinger catback, and sct tunning. I did a google search on it came up with lot of results. What I would like to know of is there any members specifically with a cobra of similar year that has addressed the issue? And if so what steps did you do? Saw a few forums with a 6 step process and at one point welding in parts too. So again wondering if any members first hand dealt with the issue and what did you do?

Lefty · January 12th, 2010, 09:19 PM

Hang tight a sec.

Lefty · January 12th, 2010, 09:22 PM

The IRS Tech Article - SVTPerformance

vita · January 12th, 2010, 09:51 PM

lefty, I dont know how you do it. It may be your lack of a social life, or your god sent ways of making stickies relevant to things posted.. but you get reps yet again.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 12th, 2010, 09:55 PM

Lefty's social life is simply his girlfriend Jill.

That article that he posted is one of the best written articles I have read on the IRS. Wheel hop can destroy the rear ends of these cars. I have started replacing bushings, getting the IRS brace, and subframe connectors. That has all helped, but I have a long way to go.

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 12th, 2010, 09:58 PM

Also be sure to check out
Mystery of IRS

Lefty · January 12th, 2010, 10:19 PM

Cricket · January 12th, 2010, 10:26 PM

I'm gonna address the issue by getting a solid rear axle

Lefty · January 12th, 2010, 10:28 PM

lol I guess that works.

forcefedcobra · January 13th, 2010, 12:54 AM

you vert guys have it much worse than us coupe guys that's for sure.

coupe springs will help you.
sticky tires (drag radials) are always a good choice.
best of all I would suggest you contact Bruce at full title boogie racing!

Lefty · January 13th, 2010, 08:57 AM

Eh, but ya gotta love the verts

I love mine

M.P. Cobra Fan · January 13th, 2010, 09:15 AM

I make love to my vert as well.

I ain't gonna lie though, at times I wish I had a coupe. That way I can play go fast games with it.

tomasmk2003 · January 13th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Yes, vert's are the way to go, Nothing better than the wind in your face while driving on a nice day with the top down. Thanks lefty for the post, Hmm, sense we dont' live too far apart. maybe you can lend a hand

?

Lefty · January 13th, 2010, 11:34 PM

Possibly

forcefedcobra · January 14th, 2010, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Lefty

Eh, but ya gotta love the verts

I love mine

without a doubt. I came very close to buying a 10th ann vert new off the lot. Couldnt decide between the black one or silver one and they were gone before I was ready to pull the trigger. If I could I would have an 03/04 cobra vert to go with my coupe but I would just keep the vert tame with minor bolt ons.

tomasmk2003 · January 15th, 2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by forcefedcobra

you vert guys have it much worse than us coupe guys that's for sure.

coupe springs will help you.
sticky tires (drag radials) are always a good choice.
best of all I would suggest you contact Bruce at full title boogie racing!

Bruce? Where do i contact him at?

forcefedcobra · January 15th, 2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by tomasmk2003

Bruce? Where do i contact him at?

fulltiltboogieracing.com

also you can PM him over on svtperformance.com. his name on there is ac427cobra.

Bruce is a top notch guy that knows his stuff. he also has IMHO the hands down best irs bushing kit on the market.

mpe331lx · January 16th, 2010, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Cricket

I'm gonna address the issue by getting a solid rear axle

To some you are taking away from what makes a Cobra a Cobra. To others, you are getting rid of its achilies heel. I have done 3 IRS swaps in addition to my own. Everyone loved it, improved ET, and never looked back.

I was the only one that did it almost immidiately after purchase. I was the only one that did not have some type of failure. One broke a halfshaft, one had a re occuring wheel bearing issue, and the other had the worst luck: broke a half shaft, fixed it, then broke the diff cover the next time out.

If you are set on keeping the IRS (and that extra 85 lbs that comes with it), make sure to follow the upgrades in the link Lefty posted. And get a set of slicks or DOT slics if you decide to run it at the track.

tomasmk2003 · January 24th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by mpe331lx

To some you are taking away from what makes a Cobra a Cobra. To others, you are getting rid of its achilies heel. I have done 3 IRS swaps in addition to my own. Everyone loved it, improved ET, and never looked back.

I was the only one that did it almost immidiately after purchase. I was the only one that did not have some type of failure. One broke a halfshaft, one had a re occuring wheel bearing issue, and the other had the worst luck: broke a half shaft, fixed it, then broke the diff cover the next time out.

If you are set on keeping the IRS (and that extra 85 lbs that comes with it), make sure to follow the upgrades in the link Lefty posted. And get a set of slicks or DOT slics if you decide to run it at the track.

Honestly prob never will take it to the track. But guess I should still address the issue right?

forcefedcobra · January 25th, 2010, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by tomasmk2003

Honestly prob never will take it to the track. But guess I should still address the issue right?

installing bruce's bushing kit will not only help with wheel hop but it will also make the car handle better and keep your rear diff from doing this (assuming you also upgrade the diff bushings)

January 12th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#1
tomasmk2003 Regular 2003 Mustang Cobra Convt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Prob has been asked/addressed about wheel hop So Recently got an 03 Cobra. Even stock it hops pretty bad. Got a few mods for it now. Steeda cai, borla stinger catback, and sct tunning. I did a google search on it came up with lot of results. What I would like to know of is there any members specifically with a cobra of similar year that has addressed the issue? And if so what steps did you do? Saw a few forums with a 6 step process and at one point welding in parts too. So again wondering if any members first hand dealt with the issue and what did you do? __________________

January 12th, 2010, 09:19 PM	#2
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Hang tight a sec. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 12th, 2010, 09:22 PM	#3
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	The IRS Tech Article - SVTPerformance __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 12th, 2010, 09:55 PM	#5
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lefty's social life is simply his girlfriend Jill. That article that he posted is one of the best written articles I have read on the IRS. Wheel hop can destroy the rear ends of these cars. I have started replacing bushings, getting the IRS brace, and subframe connectors. That has all helped, but I have a long way to go. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 12th, 2010, 09:58 PM	#6
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Also be sure to check out Mystery of IRS __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 12th, 2010, 10:19 PM	#7
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	__________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 12th, 2010, 10:28 PM	#9
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	lol I guess that works. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 13th, 2010, 12:54 AM	#10
forcefedcobra Enthusiast 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 535 iTrader: 0 reviews	you vert guys have it much worse than us coupe guys that's for sure. coupe springs will help you. sticky tires (drag radials) are always a good choice. best of all I would suggest you contact Bruce at full title boogie racing!

January 13th, 2010, 08:57 AM	#11
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Eh, but ya gotta love the verts I love mine __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

January 13th, 2010, 09:15 AM	#12
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	I make love to my vert as well. I ain't gonna lie though, at times I wish I had a coupe. That way I can play go fast games with it. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

January 13th, 2010, 06:13 PM	#13
tomasmk2003 Regular 2003 Mustang Cobra Convt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, vert's are the way to go, Nothing better than the wind in your face while driving on a nice day with the top down. Thanks lefty for the post, Hmm, sense we dont' live too far apart. maybe you can lend a hand ? __________________

January 13th, 2010, 11:34 PM	#14
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Possibly __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

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