Any Advice ??

[FIA-ERA]

Mmm, Not to sound critical but there are a lot of things that pop up as i read this. The "dollar thing" first, I myself love the look of Webers or injected stacks but do you know how much this stuff costs? There are guy's here that have spent over 7K$ on a decent stacked system! The independant rear isn't really a money issue compared to the way it will drive or handle. The IRS is the way to go plain and simple (I know this will bring up a debate).

Now, have you ever actually driven one of these cars? They are not a car for rough roads!! I would say Most cars have only 4" of travel at best! I could not imagine driving this my car down a rough road! I have land that I take my Fj Cruiser too and the roads there would break my Cobra or get it stuck. Do you think you could drive a newer Corvette down these roads and not tear up any components? There are a few hear on CC that drive there Cobra's on remote driveways and to each there own but don't expect any ROI when selling!

Reasonably good gas mileage?? What would you call reasonably? It all depends what that right foot does. These cars are not a Prius, not an Accord, not even a Ford truck. I would be willing to say most here get 10 mpg or worse. These cars don't get mpg they get spg (smiles per gallon)! Like it is posted on ERA's website "MPG,do you need to ask". If your worried about the fuel and mpg, you don't need one of these.

I'd like heat AND air? Really! A heater I can understand BUT AIR? Do you really want a Cobra or a Daytona Coupe?

Again, just my thoughts! Not trying to sound negative just honest, brutal. I've seen to many guy's out there buy these cars to think there a grander illusion they what they really are. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by FIA-ERA

Mmm, Not to sound critical but there are a lot of things that pop up as i read this. The "dollar thing" first, I myself love the look of Webers or injected stacks but do you know how much this stuff costs? There are guy's here that have spent over 7K$ on a decent stacked system! The independant rear isn't really a money issue compared to the way it will drive or handle. The IRS is the way to go plain and simple (I know this will bring up a debate).

Now, have you ever actually driven one of these cars? They are not a car for rough roads!! I would say Most cars have only 4" of travel at best! I could not imagine driving this my car down a rough road! I have land that I take my Fj Cruiser too and the roads there would break my Cobra or get it stuck. Do you think you could drive a newer Corvette down these roads and not tear up any components? There are a few hear on CC that drive there Cobra's on remote driveways and to each there own but don't expect any ROI when selling!



Reasonably good gas mileage?? What would you call reasonably? It all depends what that right foot does. These cars are not a Prius, not an Accord, not even a Ford truck. I would be willing to say most here get 10 mpg or worse. These cars don't get mpg they get spg (smiles per gallon)! Like it is posted on ERA's website "MPG,do you need to ask". If your worried about the fuel and mpg, you don't need one of these.


I'd like heat AND air? Really! A heater I can understand BUT AIR? Do you really want a Cobra or a Daytona Coupe?


Again, just my thoughts! Not trying to sound negative just honest, brutal. I've seen to many guy's out there buy these cars to think there a grander illusion they what they really are. Good luck.

I would expect to pay top $$ for top of the line equipment. However, I've seen used setups for $1,500 and up. If I can't do what i want , I'll just wait and "get by" on carburation.

No, I have never driven a Cobra.Just because you live in an area with crappy roads doesn't mean you have to thrash your car everytime you drive it. I fully expect that it will cruise at 30 mph as well as 80. For the Bay Area guys , I'm sure that some of them must be familiar with the roads up and over Mt Hamilton. We have Corvette clubs running through here all the time but does anybody really care if they trash a Chevy?

I would figure reasonable to be directly related to horse power. 600hp , not so good. 400 horse 12-15, assuming your right foot isn't made out of lead and your on an even cruise. If your beating it at every chance you get then MPG would equate to SPG

What wrong with a little creature comfort?

I appreciate your reply. It helps me tune in what I am really looking for and what is possible and expected. Thanks for the honesty and insight.

John