Superformance VS. ERA

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by patrickt

There is a night and day difference between SPF and factory built ERA. Not everyone may care about those differences though. You have to see the two cars with your own two eyes and then make the decision yourself.

Patrick, substitute "definite" for "night and day" an I would totally agree with you.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by SPF1061

Patrick, substitute "definite" for "night and day" an I would totally agree with you.

OK, there is definitely a night and day difference between SPF and ERA.

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by patrickt

OK, there is definitely a night and day difference between SPF and ERA.

Night and day are by definition polar opposites. Within the genre of Cobra replicas, ERA and Superformance hardly represent the polar opposites of available choices.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by SPF1061

Night and day are by definition polar opposites.

No, to a blind man there is no difference at all between night and day. And to that same man, there would be little difference between an SPF and ERA.

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, to a blind man there is no difference at all between night and day. And to that same man, there would be little difference between an SPF and ERA.

Have a nice day. I'm going for a ride.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by SPF1061

Have a nice day. I'm going for a ride.

Well don't go away mad. My point was that night and day, just like SPF and ERA, are perceived differences. The difference between night and day is not that the light is there, but that you are able to see it. That's why I said in my earlier post "Not everyone may care about those differences." I don't think my posts could have been any more accurate and, after you reflect on it, you'll probably agree.

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Well don't go away mad. My point was that night and day, just like SPF and ERA, are perceived differences. The difference between night and day is not that the light is there, but that you are able to see it. That's why I said in my earlier post "Not everyone may care about those differences." I don't think my posts could have been any more accurate and, after you reflect on it, you'll probably agree.

Patrick,
I totally got what you were saying. I'm not mad. I'm just not interested in wasting my time.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Well don't go away mad. My point was that night and day, just like SPF and ERA, are perceived differences. The difference between night and day is not that the light is there, but that you are able to see it. That's why I said in my earlier post "Not everyone may care about those differences." I don't think my posts could have been any more accurate and, after you reflect on it, you'll probably agree.

Brings a little chuckle except for the purist and those with a little bias 99.9% of the people looking at these cars certainly will never know the differences.I for one would love to see an example of all the Replicars and one original sitting side by side and see just how far off some of them might be.No need for body line gauges or tape measures again that 99.9% of people will never see those miniscule differences unless two polar opposite cars are sitting side by side.Then I highly doubt they will care.My personal Replicar takes care of all my desires to own one of these fantastic muscle machines,I know it from top to bottom and inside out.Built the car,the motor,and rearend,modified for road racing and could not be happier or more content.

[Mark IV]

Aside from Patricks usual "comments", you will do well with either. For once he can actually add something to the discussion as he IS an ERA owner.

The ERA is a high quaility product when it leaves the factory and if assembled properly, makes a great car. You will not go wrong with one that is well built (and I sell Superformance). That said, the SPF is a consistant quality product and you will know what you are getting.

Both have good resale values and are sought after on the resale market.

Find what you like and drive the wheels off it.....................................

[kevins2]

There is a section on ERA's website that answers the question about the rectangular frame. Essentially, while a deviation from original, it is stronger and will handle the hp that some folks put in these cars. Worth a read if that is important to you.

Regards,

Kevin

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Aside from Patricks usual "comments", you will do well with either. For once he can actually add something to the discussion as he IS an ERA owner.

The ERA is a high quaility product when it leaves the factory and if assembled properly, makes a great car. You will not go wrong with one that is well built (and I sell Superformance). That said, the SPF is a consistant quality product and you will know what you are getting.

Both have good resale values and are sought after on the resale market.

Find what you like and drive the wheels off it.....................................

When I bought my Superformance, I questioned where the Superformance fell in the ranks of replicas. It was suggested to me by the dealer that if I wanted to consider another brand I would do well to look at ERA and Kirkham.

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Aside from Patricks usual "comments", you will do well with either. For once he can actually add something to the discussion as he IS an ERA owner.

And don't hold Patrick being an ERA owner against the car. It's a fine car, and the majority of owners are not like Patrick.

[jacobsed]

And there would definitely be no difference after that blind man wadded up either a SPF or ERA!

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, to a blind man there is no difference at all between night and day. And to that same man, there would be little difference between an SPF and ERA.