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06-21-2022, 03:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,808
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Originally Posted by xb-60
Bill - if you're "having a difficult time deciding", what are the things you like about each, and what is it about both cars that are less desirable in your eyes?
If the one you might be leaning towards is less than perfect, what could you easily change that would make it closer to perfect for you?
Cheers!
Glen
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Roadster, I miss a rollbar, not certain if I can retrofit an FIA style into it. Might have to reach out to Ross Henry to see if it's economically feasible.
FIA, the air cleaner, yes, really
Both cars are fantastic to drive, clearly the FIA is a bit more my style, but I actually like the way the original style suspension of the roadster gives more of a true "cobra" feel, maybe a mental flashback to my days driving TR3-TR6's and early MGA's, skinny tires and all. Tough for me to get a handle on as to my true "wants and needs" right now, which is why I started this thread to have you guys hopefully help sort it out with me, or at least make me digger deeper in to my own mind.
Thanks for asking and making me think a little more.
Bill S.
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06-21-2022, 04:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Bill,
You could always sell them both and then order a new SPF FIA and get the combination of the roll bar along with the buggy springs, have it set up the way you want and get the best of both worlds. The question is, can you wait until a new one is ready for delivery?
Jim
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06-21-2022, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Roadster, I miss a rollbar, not certain if I can retrofit an FIA style into it. Might have to reach out to Ross Henry to see if it's economically feasible.
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Stop missing the roll bar. Is it an aesthetic thing? A safety thing? Is it a track thing?
From a safety standpoint, they're almost useless, unless you flip the car over and even then the roll bar likely isn't of great help, unless you're 5'3" and your head doesn't hit it.
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06-21-2022, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Stop missing the roll bar. Is it an aesthetic thing? A safety thing? Is it a track thing?
From a safety standpoint, they're almost useless, unless you flip the car over and even then the roll bar likely isn't of great help, unless you're 5'3" and your head doesn't hit it.
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Rollbar wise, it's a safety thing, in the ERA and SPF, they are functional and not aesthetic. Again, a personal preference for both SWMBO and I.
Bill S.
PS: When is the last time you sat in and started yours 
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06-21-2022, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
PS: When is the last time you sat in and started yours 
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In a timeline that would make the most sense to you, about 25 MrMustang Cobra “buys” ago.
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06-21-2022, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
In a timeline that would make the most sense to you, about 25 MrMustang Cobra “buys” ago.
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Remember there was a 8 year gap of borrowed cars, but no cobra ownership, more like 3 by your own admission.....
Bill S.
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