wheel alignment specs. for 2001 cobra

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

Quote:

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

2KWhiteSnake · 08-02-2003, 10:48 PM

Quote:

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

08-01-2003, 06:01 PM	#1
top65mustang Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: new zealand Posts: 8	wheel alignment specs. for 2001 cobra 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

08-02-2003, 10:55 AM	#2
2KWhiteSnake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 588	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 __________________ 2001 White Cobra Coupe 406RWHP/365tq with less than 5 miles on motor/ALL N/A!!! 5.0 Big Bore block by Modular Performance Engine built by Lester Lesneski at Performance Auto. FR500 Intake and Cams Every part Maximum Motorsports has to offer Setup/custom IRS changes by Lester Lesneski at Performance Automotive Banana Motorsports 4 Pt Cage and Subs 2008 Audi RS4 Daily Driver 420 HP N/A V8 with Quattro http://www.cbslimited.com/rs4.php

08-02-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
top65mustang Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: new zealand Posts: 8	re[ly to wheel alignment specs for Cobra 2001 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

08-02-2003, 10:07 PM	#5
top65mustang Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: new zealand Posts: 8	reply to Craig (2kwhitesnake) 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

08-02-2003, 10:47 PM	#6
Bartman01 Eat my shorts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 877	I posted the specs here (along with my final results). They are under the specified range column: 2001 Cobra Specs __________________ Silver 2001 Cobra #3230 of 3867

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