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Originally Posted by Dinobyte
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I don't know where you get your ratings from. I am guessing it is purely subjective. It is a nice spread sheet though.
But there is some information that you have that is just plain wrong.
FFR is NOT available as a roller.
The price you have for FFR is for a complete kit. What that means is you could build the entire car and add an engine trans and wheels and be done. With ERA you still have considerable expenses
MAJOR COMPONENTS NOT IN THE BASIC KIT:
Engine: Ford 427 or 428 recommended, others possible
Transmission, Ford toploader, Richmond Gear or Tremec 5 speed
Rear suspension unit based on Jaguar XJ sedan, or our custom outboard-braked design
Flaming River steering gear (FR1502-3X3) or equivalent
Upper steering column and steering wheel
GM front rotors and calipers (bolt-on wheels only)
Front coil-over dampers
Wheels and tires
Handbrake handle and cable
Exhaust system (side pipes or undercar)
I think ERA is a fantastic kit. My first ride ever in a cobra was an ERA. But it is substantially more expensive then an FFR. However, if you are trying to build an accurate representation of a cobra the FFR is not the kit for you. There are things you can do to make it closer but it will never get there. ERA and Backdraft are much closer. But if I had the money I would go with Kirkham!
Since FFR has about 7000 kits sold there is a substantial aftermarket for parts that will enhance the kit. The forum, as far as an aid for building a car, is second to none.
So back to the original question. The first question you should ask yourself is do you want to build a car. Then what is your budget? You have to add in major components like engine, trans, wheels, and PAINT. These few items can easily add 15-20K to the cost of the kit.
HTH
Chris