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Originally Posted by patrickt
Those would be items that make routine, or less than seldom, maintenance tasks easier. For example, with a Jag rear changing out the rear pads can be difficult if your particular car does not have an access door. Changing out the rotors even more so.
With my ERA, and having studied it for twenty years before having it built to my specifications, the only customization that I would have added "from the factory" is a trap door on the tunnel, just like some Jags have, that allow for easy servicing of the front driveshaft u-joint.
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Great info, I had not considered the maintenance aspect. I'm looking at Unique (ERA is not an option as they are 12-14 to delivery and not really taking new orders) which also as a Jag rear end. Did you Fab a trap door for the breaks and u-joint after the fact, or you just deal with the pain when it comes time to service these parts?
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Originally Posted by patrickt
The only exception to that is the big block versus small block. I have never heard anyone say "dang, I really wish I'd gone with a small block." Of course this is only true for 427 style cars, not FIAs. A small block in a 427 car is a catastrophic mistake.  |
OK first mistake checked-off, I just hope the car will still go with a SB.
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Originally Posted by Buzz
With Unique (great choice, by the way) get the factory installed soft top and tonneau cover. I did it myself and it can be a bit of a challenge to get just right.
Are you ordering a turn-key build or a roller/pallet kit?
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I'm looking at a deluxe kit but have not decided yet as I want to try and get my 4th point of contact into the other 2 kit builders I have short listed. For the top, yes I'm tracking this. I'm going to get the snaps? installed before I receive the kit but don't plan to buy the covers just yet.