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top65mustang
08-01-2003, 06:01 PM
:) could anyone tell me what the wheel alignment specs. are for the 2001 Cobra.after lowering it.

i have just lowered the cobra using H&R Springs and added 25mm. wheel spacers will it need a wheel alignment or will it be ok as is ??
It has lowered the car 1.5 inches

2KWhiteSnake
08-02-2003, 10:55 AM
Yes, you need an alignment. My rears had serious toe-in and I ate the outside edges up. The front wasn't too bad. I would just use ford spec, which your alignment shop will have in their computer. If you plan on doing any twisties, set the front up with -1.5 camber and 1/16th toe in on the Front. It'll help a bit with handling and won't eat the tires up. I would leave the rear stock. I've tried changing it a little bit, but stock specs for the rear keep those tires in check.

Hope this helps.

Craig

top65mustang
08-02-2003, 09:13 PM
Craig,
many thanks for your reply to my querry about the wheel alignment for the 2001 cobra.
i am not sure if the local computer will have the specs. in it so if you have them i would appreciate having it sent to me if at all possible.
Best Regards,
Rae ;)

2KWhiteSnake
08-02-2003, 09:39 PM
Originally posted by top65mustang
Craig,
many thanks for your reply to my querry about the wheel alignment for the 2001 cobra.
i am not sure if the local computer will have the specs. in it so if you have them i would appreciate having it sent to me if at all possible.
Best Regards,
Rae ;)


They will have it. That's how they get the specs on each car that is brought in. They used to use books, but most have every make/model on a computer now. Put it this way, the shop I took mine to didn't even do my rear suspension the first time because they thought ALL Mustangs have solid axles.

Seriously though, they will have the factory settings there. You can ask them for a printout, since they are all computerized now. I had mine done in 89 on my old Honda and they had the computer specs then.

Just ask friends and family who does good alignment in your area. Pretty much everyone has had it done at one point.

Good luck!

Craig

top65mustang
08-02-2003, 10:07 PM
Thanks Craig, my buddy here in New Zealand has a computerised wheel alignment machine so i will check with him during the week.
Thanks again for your help and quick reply,
Best Regards,
Rae ;)

Bartman01
08-02-2003, 10:47 PM
I posted the specs here (along with my final results). They are under the specified range column:

2001 Cobra Specs (http://www.svtcobraclub.com/svtbbs2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3823)

2KWhiteSnake
08-02-2003, 10:48 PM
Originally posted by top65mustang
Thanks Craig, my buddy here in New Zealand has a computerised wheel alignment machine so i will check with him during the week.
Thanks again for your help and quick reply,
Best Regards,
Rae ;)


Anytime man!

Craig