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Luke-44,
I did upgrade to the ERA rear suspension with the outboard brakes, adjustable shocks, etc... what a beautiful piece of art. It also required an upgrade to the big front brakes. I also went with the pin drive hubs, and ordered my wheels from PS Engineering. Did the powder coating too, best money I spent.
Yeah, I liked the idea of the original FIA dash and did not give much consideration to the other options since they cost extra $'s to boot. I did get the dash painted to tone it down a bit.
I really like the FIA seats, they are racing style so they wrap around you more so than the 427 style seats. In a moment of stupidity I passed up the chance to upgrade to the leather FIA seats for $300, but the vinyl seats are done very nicely and look very good.
Colors are tough... If I had not gone with blue/white I think it would have been titanium/black.
I actually do have the nylon carpet set too, and I agree it's good quality. For now I am just using the door inserts and pockets, and the covering on the rear wheel well fiberglass in the back corners of the cockpit. Other than that I'm leaving all of that beautiful aluminum naked for now.
For the engine I had a long block assembly done by DSS in Illinois, and then did the intake, pan, front cover, water pump, distributor, etc. on my own.
I am using a Richmond Gear 5-Speed with a Long shifter. Due to the very low 1st gear in the RG-5 I am using a 3.07 rear ratio.
I bought the new wiper assembly from ERA, as well as their steering column and steering rack.
I'll let you know when it's titled and on the road.
Take care.
Greg
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