First, a thank you to all the friendly members of the Arizona Cobra Club for their wisdom yesterday. It was great to meet all of you. Special thanks to Scott who let me sit in his Cobra. (My very first time!!) I appreciate the combined wisdom that you were more than willing to impart.

After polling the members I met and reading many posts on this forum, I seem to be coming to the following conclusion: The independent rear suspension is a nice option if a)you can afford it, b) you want the best possible ride, and c)you want to maximize resale value. However, for basic performance and general street use, it is an expensive option that can be just as easily, and less expensively, replaced by the 3 link fixed Ford Rear End with coil over shocks.

Do you concur with this statement? At the moment I plan to go the second route, and later add add the IRS if I decide I really need the improved ride. (It sort of depends on if my wife is happy enough with the fixed rear axel!)

You comments and wisdom will be greatly appreciated.

Jazzman