Kirkham vs Shelby

nkb · #2 (**permalink**) 08-25-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sgianino

That outboard disk setup does look good. But, not available for the ERA Slabside (non FIA).

1795 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-25-2021, 05:46 PM

You are smart to go with the under car exhaust, saves on burns to the lower legs and is much more gentle on the ears. If you do not drive the car a lot, then changing the inboard brake pads is not much of a concern. Of course with the SPF you can have under car exhaust and outboard brakes...

Seriously though, take your time and do not let anyone pressure you. It's your money, will be your car and you want to be happy with your decision, that is of course after you pull the trigger and then have buyer's remorse, and finally acknowledge that it was the right decision.

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 08-25-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1795

You are smart to go with the under car exhaust, saves on burns to the lower legs and is much more gentle on the ears. If you do not drive the car a lot, then changing the inboard brake pads is not much of a concern.

Ahhh, but when he twists off a differential stub axle doing shots out of the hole with drag slicks it's going to take him days to drop the Jag rear. But with an outboard braked rear, he could have that stubby swapped out on a Saturday afternoon and be ready for a cruise that night.

ERA 626 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-25-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Ahhh, but when he twists off a differential stub axle doing shots out of the hole with drag slicks it's going to take him days to drop the Jag rear. But with an outboard braked rear, he could have that stubby swapped out on a Saturday afternoon and be ready for a cruise that night.

With an ERA the entire rear end is in a sub frame like the photos above and can be dropped in a couple hours...