--- allen t skillicorn <loudes13@juno.com> wrote:
>
>
> First off regular '93 cobra's had the same front
> brakes as your car. The
> R may have the bigger ones, anyone have
> documentation?
>
I found an old message on Fordnatics a while ago from
Jim Dingell of PPI, who is expert on Cobra R and
police service Mustangs. Here's what he has to say:
<begin quote>
There were over 300 line-item differences between the
1993 Cobra and
the 1993 Cobra "R". The major differences are:
rear seat deletion
radio delete
air conditioning delete
major sound insulation delete
floor pan reinforecement (ala convertible)
windshield cowl reinforcment (ala convertible)
engine cooling fan clutch (recalibrated)
external air-to-oil cooler
strut tower brace
delete power windows/locks
external power steering cooler
fog lamp and mounting bracket delete
tubular bumper reinforcment
high rate springs
KONI double adjustable struts and shocks
17" x 8" wheels (ala '94 GT but with black
centers)
full size spare
13" front brakes and 10.5" rear brakes
low-back front bucket seats with reinforced
"police" seat backs
larger 5.0L water pump pulley
unique serpentine belt
unique cooling system with purge tank and
aluminum radiator
delete front fender liners
no QC warranty
modified tie rod ends
modified rack and pinion
<end quote>
The rear seat delete kits are no longer available
AFAIK (some trim pieces are specific to the R). Most
of the Fox-3 owners I know who have upgraded their
brakes went with the '87-93 spindles and 11" rotors,
SVO/Lincoln 73mm calipers, and a SVO master cylinder.
(and I don't know what they did about balancing the
brakes F/R) I presume the '93 Cobra rear discs would
work though I don't know anyone who has used them.
I'm guessing a ESP 5.0 coupe with Cobra motor, the
full Cobra R treatment except for the brakes, and as
much lightening as is legal _might_ just touch the
2850 lb. mark. Whether that's good enough to catch
the Camarobirds is an open question (although in truth
it probably would be with the likes of John Ames or
Mark Madarash at the wheel). Has anyone done the ESP
treatment on a Cobra-engined Mustang?
Craig Blome
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