I thought that the cobras suspension was beefier

 

yes the cobra suspension is different , it has a higher rate spring but also sits .75 inches lower front and 1 inch rear . stiffer shocks(Bilsteins) , also the cobra has big thick front and rear sway bars

you could go with some tokico shocks but it depends what you want

Bilstein BTS Series Suspension Kit for 1999-2004 Cobra with IRS
[BTS-7507]

Product ID:
BTS-7507

Vehicle Compatibility:
1999-2004 Cobra with IRS

Description:
This package includes 2 Bilstein shocks, 2 Bilstein struts, and 4 Bilstein springs. Driving a vehicle equipped with Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers is an exhilarating experience. There is, quite literally, nothing like it. Unbelievable control and stability. Precise handling. Ultimate performance. And incredible comfort. You can trust these shocks to last a lifetime...and if they dont, Bilstein will replace/fix them forever!

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for a set of shocks and springs this is a great price

 

nice. ill have to keep that in mind. but I just ordered brakes so it might be a little while

 

Then the Cobra driver wasn't pushing it, which is good on the street anyway...... The IRS is a far better suspension that the stock upper/lower trailing arm configuration. The IRS has its issues with the stock bushing material but once that is dealt with, it feels like a completely different rear end.

I went from a solid 8.8 (tubular C/A's, aftermarket springs/shocks/swaybar) to an IRS, (MM coilover kit) and haven't looked back. Driving this thing on the Autobahn, you can really feel the difference compared to a stick axle car.

Hockenheimring opens up this spring.....

 

To address the original point of the thread. Stick with stock unless you plan on suspension changes. If you're going to upgrade your springs in the future make sure that the shocks/struts are suitable to them. No sense in spending $ on shocks that will be overpowered by your spring choice.

 

very good point. my brakes will be in friday, then i get to start saving up for the billsteins