ERA vs Unique FIA

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by A/S65

778 Ive read the Unique manual and assembly seems fairly simple and straitforward on thier car. Ive yet to read the ERA manual.

If this is the Unique manual you're talking about http://www.uniquemotorcars.com/AssemblyManual.pdf then there is no comparison. Here's the link to the "free" ERA Manual: http://www.erareplicas.com/freeman/fia.pdf The real thing is better but, I think, you have to pay a token fee to see it (or else buy an ERA ).

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If this is the Unique manual you're talking about http://www.uniquemotorcars.com/AssemblyManual.pdf
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I was wondering how long it would for this to come up. I considered strongly the Unique product before I bought an already completed replica, and their online manual was one of the "red flags" to me until I searched further.

I was assured by a Unique owner that the info that accompanied the kit was much more detailed, but have never seen it.

I suspect it is much as the situation with the ERA manual...a brief overview online to get you interested, the real deal after "...the deal" is sealed.

I like a company who will sell you their full build manual before you order a kit, then give you credit for it when you order. Hurricane use to be that way, I bought a build manual directly from the corporate headquarters. It goes a long way toward convincing me I can complete the kit...or not. Should be standard practice in the industry, IMHO...

While I don't have a horse in this race, I see very clearly the similarities between the two companies in terms of approach to customers and dedication to quality.

Cheers!

Dugly

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by YerDugliness

I suspect it is much as the situation with the ERA manual...a brief overview online to get you interested, the real deal after "...the deal" is sealed.

No, I think the only real difference is that the pictures are removed in the free manual, but all the same text is still there. Even with all pictures removed, the free manual is still 139 pages long.

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, I think the only real difference is that the pictures are removed in the free manual, but all the same text is still there. Even with all pictures removed, the free manual is still 139 pages long.

Patrick is correct, the photos are the only difference with the ERA on-line manual. Just keep in mind that there are a lot of photos and diagrams that really add clarity to the manual, but at least the text will give you an idea of how detailed the manual is. Equally important are the on-line manual supplements, which are also quite extensive. Scroll down on ERA's home page and you'll see the links.

Regards,

Kevin

[A/S65]

Thanks for the link Patrick, ERAs websight is extensive, everytime I think Ive seen everything on it, theres another link to follow. Oh and Patrick your soundbite of your 428 rowing through the gears is my ringtone on my phone thanks for that too.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by A/S65

Thanks for the link Patrick, ERAs websight is extensive, everytime I think Ive seen everything on it, theres another link to follow. Oh and Patrick your soundbite of your 428 rowing through the gears is my ringtone on my phone thanks for that too.

Thanks. Now if you'd kindly send a PM to ERA CHAS by clicking here: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/priv...=newpm&u=18467 and tell him that I'm great, I'd certainly appreciate it.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Thanks. Now if you'd kindly send a PM to ERA CHAS by clicking here: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/priv...=newpm&u=18467 and tell him that I'm great, I'd certainly appreciate it.

Please don't-my 1100 RPM idle is far more stimulating than his 345HP rowing to the haberdashers...
His is the 'Junior' version of FE excitement.