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  1. secondchance

    GTs with IRS, a community?

    I struggled perhaps a little too much while deciding whether to upgrade the solid or swap in the IRS. The bottom line for me turned out to be ride quality. A buddy of mine had a GT with a solid setup that seemed quite harsh so I went with the IRS. The added weight, about 70 lbs. is in the back...
  2. secondchance

    Help on Cobra IRS conversion

    VIRstang, The stock Cobra rear springs will put ther rear of your car at the stock ride height and will probably look pretty strange with your Steeda/KYB front end. I have the stock Cobra springs and lower isolators. PM me if you're interested.
  3. secondchance

    GTs with IRS, a community?

    Thanks everyone for your replies and pix, happy stories and constructive comments. Hopefully we will hear from others. I added an old picture to my sig. The Cobra is mine but the black GT is my wife's. I'll add a picture of the crimson GT-IRS when the weather here improves. I'm undecided...
  4. secondchance

    Help on Cobra IRS conversion

    VIRstang, I have a set of stock rear IRS springs left over from my conversion. I swapped out the stock GT components for H&R and Bilsteins. Will you be retaining the front end setup? The Cobra rear will be much stiffer.
  5. secondchance

    2003 Cobra Coupe/2004 GT Convertible (repost from 4.6 talk)

    It depends on how you will use the car. If it is going to be a daily driver in heavy traffic go with the GT with an AT, your left leg will thank you for it. Also, if you like to cruise and don't have a big right foot choose the GT. If you want an ear-to-ear grin go with the Cobra! A few mods...
  6. secondchance

    Help on Cobra IRS conversion

    IRS install Hi, I just posted a note on the "talk" page trying to get a list of like minded folks who have done or are contemplating making this conversion. Let me know how yours turns out. It is pretty straightforward and, I think, well worth it.
  7. secondchance

    GTs with IRS, a community?

    I recently completed the Solid to IRS swap on my 40th Anniversary Special convertible. Basically, I got tired of the car feeling like a pickup truck just after a bump or pothole. Things would get more exciting if that pothole was in a turn. Modern cars should have independent suspensions...
  8. secondchance

    40th Anniv 40th Anniversary Stangers...

    Arizona beige It's a subtle color. My wife and I own black(hers) and crimson(mine) anniversary GT convertibles. The stripes are definitely not gray. The wheels look gray until you see them along side a gray wheel, then the warmer tone is more obvious. I am sometimes fooled but my wife's...
  9. secondchance

    40th Anniv 40th Anniversary Stangers...

    Brochure I think this may be helpful Secondchance
  10. secondchance

    Some High Res Pics Of My 04.

    Great pictures of a beauty I really like the photos. The light really shows off the lines and the color. Beautiful car, nicely done.
  11. secondchance

    Suede or Leather?

    Cleaning Cobra Seats I guess it depends on what gets it dirty. I tried woolite and many other common cleaners, some of them pretty agressive. Professional treatments failed as well. This shouldn't be a reason not to buy a Cobra. Regular care should keep it good looking. I haven't had any...
  12. secondchance

    Suede or Leather?

    The suede in the '03 Cobra is very grippy so you won't slide around like on leather. The stuff is easily soiled and impossible to clean. I bought my car used with only 1700 on the odo. The driver seat was already in need of help. I have since replaced it with a new cover from Ford ( not...
  13. secondchance

    40th Anniv 40th Anniversary Stangers...

    Hi from NJ I'm new to Stangnet so first I'll say hello to everyone. My better half and I have his&hers 40th GT convertibles. Her's is black and stock. Mine is crimson and I've only had it a few months. I'll begin suspension and brake mods this spring. I'm still thinking about engine mods...
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