[Lopez16]

Hey guys I have a 98 Cobra with Cold air intake, BBK X-pipe, 4.10 gears and at the track I am getting stuck Burning rubber while taking off at the tree, which is giving me bad times. Is it my shifting or what can I do to get better traction or rear wheel response? Should I buy drag radials and if so what size tire and rim? My car is fast, once it gets going. Any info greatly appreciated.

[dapack69]

Stickier tires are always going to help. What do you have done suspension wise? Suspension can help a lot, that is why I ask.

[Lopez16]

Originally Posted by dapack69

Stickier tires are always going to help. What do you have done suspension wise? Suspension can help a lot, that is why I ask.

Nothing at all, I was told a 98 Cobra has a good racing suspension already. What do you think? or recommend?

[dapack69]

I recommend subframe connectors (full length), adjustable shocks and struts, and adjustable control arms just to get started.

[don_w]

My suggestion is to get the rubber before you do anything else. If you have a set of 17x9 (or even 17x8) wheels, you can use the M/T 275/40-17 DRs. They are just under 26" dia. Combined with 4.10s, you should be able to launch much harder.

[sirmerced]

Wow, funny thing, I just went to the track yesterday, and got a 14.85 in the 1/4 mile. Traction in my 96 Cobra is horrid. The track wasn't too great either. So what is a good setup for hooking up? I was thinking of some drag slicks, and maybe a Panhard rod with adjustable control arms from Maximum Motorsports.
The fact I have no name tires probably helped the wheel-spin on the line, but i think my best bang for the buck is a set of slicks. Anyone know a good place for a tire/wheel package?
Has anyone done a setup like this before? I live in England, so anything I purchase has to be "good bang for the buck" quality since shipping is expensive! Thanks for the help.