[NSXDRIVER]

Ed,

I have not yet received my car, so I am anything but an authority on the subject. However, I tried to do my homework over the past ten years, and I decided on the following when I placed my order.

1. Have ERA powder coat the frame and bond the body.

2. I liked the outboard brake rear end, as produced by ERA -- not only is it cool looking, but it is lighter and cools better. You will have to buy the big front brakes to go along with it, however.

3. I decided to order a "roller", just because I didn't want to pay for multiple shipments of parts as I assembled the car.

4. I opted to have the car painted by one of ERA's recommended painters, since they know the body's quirks and how to make it look great. I aslo went to Walt's shop, and was impressed.

5. I opted for the six pin wheels, having heard that the five pins are hard to get on and off.

6. I would have ERA provide all of the ancillary parts, since they know what will work and what won't.

7. Have them include a case of Depends undergarments for the first few times you punch it after it's finished.