[Rickd]

I have an FIA car with the ERA custom rear..just really liked the idea of having outboard brakes for the service aspect - and the rear end assembly - with the aluminum mounting fram - is a work of art. Plus I wanted the oversized brakes. Necessary - not really - just a preferance. As far as ride quality, I don't believe there would be any appreciable difference between the two as it is the same Jag rear end - same shocks. The ERA car is a very comfortable cobra, and also has some very comfortable seats (the 427 street seat option). For pure street driving and an a light duty track event every now and then there is nothing wrong with the standard brake package and the inboard brake / jag rear setup. You could drive the car for the limited miles most cobra owners actually put on their cars, for 10 years without changing pads. But I do like to put mine up on ramps and clean and admire the custom rear assembly!!!