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Originally Posted by BADSN8K
The Question was BDR or EM!
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Re-read the original post - It clearly includes ERA in the title and comparison question. No need for folks to get all upset and defensive of their chosen brands - the truth is the truth. They all have their appeal and strong points that warrant different people making choices based upon their own particular needs and preferences.
Bottom line is this:
Of the three, ERA is widely considered the blue chip, top of the line product among fiberglass bodied Cobra Replicas. This is due to a widely accepted reputation for quality of components and engineering, longevity of the company, customer support and a beautifully accurate rendition of the look, stance and dimensions of the original Cobras.
Everett Morrison offers a less accurate appearance and stance - particularly in the stretched version but they have a stout, well engineered chassis and a variety of suspension packages and customization options.
Backdraft is a relative newcomer in this group, but they are selling a lot of cars. They offer a factory-finished "turnkey minus" product only and use BMW suspension components under a longer body with a higher stance and a more bulging look to the fenders, particularly in the rear.
Both EM and BDR produce a more modern, "Cobra-like" custom car while ERA produces a more accurate appearing, faithful replication of the lower, sleeker appearance of the original Cobras. The vast majority of ERA owners install big block FE engines while a larger percentage of BDR owners - less concerned about originality - use stroked small block Windsors or Coyote modular motors.
A finished ERA will set you back a fair bit more than the others but that increase in entry price is well supported and reflected in used car resale values.
All can accommodate taller drivers - EM and BDR do so by taking liberties with the original shape and look while ERA does so within the original envelope. Choose which one suits you best. Happy hunting.