Superformance & ERA 15" rims & others?

[RACER X #99]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I will speak only to the true, 6 pin drive system from ERA, since that is what I have. They use a different backspacing on the front wheels (ie, not original Cobra backspacing), so "no" you can't use them elsewhere without modifications. And I'm not even sure if you can get a 6 pin system from anybody but the "big three" (ERA, CSX, KMS).

Is ERA now making aluminum bodied cars?Unless they are I would have to place ERA behind CSX and KMC as the best Fiberglass car for show and FFR the best race cars.(FFR spec racer that is).
Just saying.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

Is ERA now making aluminum bodied cars?Unless they are I would have to place ERA behind CSX and KMC as the best Fiberglass car for show and FFR the best race cars.(FFR spec racer that is).
Just saying.

Uhhh, ok... and that has what to do with the OP's post? But it did occur to me that one of the Superformance FIAs has 6 pins, I think.

[RACER X #99]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Uhhh, ok... and that has what to do with the OP's post? But it did occur to me that one of the Superformance FIAs has 6 pins, I think.

The point being that other replica manufacturers
have used the six pin wheels including the out of production Contemporary.
Just pointing out that ERA is not the only company that has upgraded their builds over the years.
It's nice that you own an ERA but please, don't try to put them in the same league with Shelby and Kirkham.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

The point being that other replica manufacturers have used the six pin wheels...

OK, what 427 cars can you buy, that are built today, that have 6 pin hubs besides the "big three?"

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by patrickt

OK, what 427 cars can you buy, that are built today, that have 6 pin hubs besides the "big three?"

I think ERA is the only other kit car you can buy with 6 pin hubs other than the "big two". Shelby America and Kirkham are replicas. The rest are kits cars.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by TButtrick

I think ERA is the only other kit car you can buy with 6 pin hubs other than the "big two".

I think you're right. But a twitch snare for ol' Racer X #99 could always provide some amusement... providing he sticks his head in it.

[Silversmith]

WOW

The way u guys argue about who's who in roadster mfg's. Mabe u should just get married Each mfg. has their strong points; otherwise they wouldn't be selling roadsters very long. FFR, ERA, CSX, SPF,Kirkam, etc., there all good. I started out in high school in the 53rd CSX/260cid AC ever built, also a 64/289 slabside, 66/427 sideoiler & a 68/428 AC. not to mention others like the GT350 & 500's, 300 SEL's, Healeys & Jags. My dear friends old man was a collector. Yes, I had a blessed time as a youth! My 2nd car owned, was a 66/GT 350. Paid $1,500, sold it in pieces, what a fool!! I loved them all, but I never got over the AC's. Point being, if you own any roadster from almost any mfg. you are truly blessed in this world Of course if the above banter is jus between friends, EXCUSE ME btw thanks for the info on the diff. in mfg. rims