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06-21-2022, 07:21 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
Posts: 2,129
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Bill,
No idea what the current price or lead time is for an ERA FIA these days, would also depend on build config no doubt.
Interesting thread and you have several good options, as you have two excellent Cobras at the moment. If it were me, I would sell the SPF MKII now and keep the ERA for the time being. Continue to drive and enjoy the FIA while you spec out the build for your ultimate Cobra.
If for some reason you change your mind on a custom build, the SPF MKII is easier to replace than the ERA FIA you have now, had you kept the SPF and sold the ERA.
With on all the Cobras that you have owned or driven over the years, I would bet you already have a very good idea of exactly what your "just the way I want" Cobra to be.
SPF or ERA, MKII or FIA you can’t go wrong … Build the Cobra of YOUR dreams Bill, then drive it and enjoy it, don’t save it for the next guy.
- Tim
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06-21-2022, 08:21 PM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,776
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
Bill,
No idea what the current price or lead time is for an ERA FIA these days, would also depend on build config no doubt.
Interesting thread and you have several good options, as you have two excellent Cobras at the moment. If it were me, I would sell the SPF MKII now and keep the ERA for the time being. Continue to drive and enjoy the FIA while you spec out the build for your ultimate Cobra.
If for some reason you change your mind on a custom build, the SPF MKII is easier to replace than the ERA FIA you have now, had you kept the SPF and sold the ERA.
With on all the Cobras that you have owned or driven over the years, I would bet you already have a very good idea of exactly what your "just the way I want" Cobra to be.
SPF or ERA, MKII or FIA you can’t go wrong … Build the Cobra of YOUR dreams Bill, then drive it and enjoy it, don’t save it for the next guy.
- Tim
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I'm really starting to think I'm not certain what I want. 2+ years for an ERA slot, new SPF slots are spec'd for 2-3rd quarter 2024. I should be happy with at least one if not both, just hate jockeying cars around on wheel dollies. When I want to go for a drive, I want to get in, turn the key, and go, not think which is in front vs the other two that are now blocked in, or vice versa. Just lots to take in, thanks for making me think a little harder on this potential decision.
Bill S.
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06-22-2022, 06:07 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2045, FFR 4068 Coupe sold, FFR 1816 roadster sold, FFR 3218 Roadster sold
Posts: 105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
Bill,
No idea what the current price or lead time is for an ERA FIA these days, would also depend on build config no doubt.
Interesting thread and you have several good options, as you have two excellent Cobras at the moment. If it were me, I would sell the SPF MKII now and keep the ERA for the time being. Continue to drive and enjoy the FIA while you spec out the build for your ultimate Cobra.
If for some reason you change your mind on a custom build, the SPF MKII is easier to replace than the ERA FIA you have now, had you kept the SPF and sold the ERA.
With on all the Cobras that you have owned or driven over the years, I would bet you already have a very good idea of exactly what your "just the way I want" Cobra to be.
SPF or ERA, MKII or FIA you can’t go wrong … Build the Cobra of YOUR dreams Bill, then drive it and enjoy it, don’t save it for the next guy.
- Tim
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Recently spoke with Peter P at his shop. He’s out about 2 years for next delivery dates. New FIA build complete with drivetrain well equipped would be around $100K.
Anyone want mine? 
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06-23-2022, 06:19 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,776
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Originally Posted by Sargie
Recently spoke with Peter P at his shop. He’s out about 2 years for next delivery dates. New FIA build complete with drivetrain well equipped would be around $100K.
Anyone want mine? |
Don't do it, as of this AM, we are leaning towards keeping the current FIA vs the 289 roadster, as the long term wants and needs for us are aimed towards a dual purpose, HPDE and street car. Still deep in discussion, as a Q2-2024 date for a new SPF-FIA build is causing us to rethink everything. Plan to decide in the next day or so as to not miss the prime season selling window.
Stay tuned
Bill S.
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06-23-2022, 04:38 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2045, FFR 4068 Coupe sold, FFR 1816 roadster sold, FFR 3218 Roadster sold
Posts: 105
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Don't do it, as of this AM, we are leaning towards keeping the current FIA vs the 289 roadster, as the long term wants and needs for us are aimed towards a dual purpose, HPDE and street car. Still deep in discussion, as a Q2-2024 date for a new SPF-FIA build is causing us to rethink everything. Plan to decide in the next day or so as to not miss the prime season selling window.
Stay tuned
Bill S.
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What do you think we need to do to the ERA cars for HPDE track safety? Mechanically I know what to do. Raced and instructed for years. Pretty sure you know my car & build. Always raced in enclosed card with full cage or track days in a sedan. It needs a good 5 or 6 pt. harness. Honestly just concerned about safety. As you are well aware, It’s all good until it’s not then your along for the ride. Thinking this should be it’s own thread now
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06-24-2022, 04:12 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,776
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Originally Posted by Sargie
What do you think we need to do to the ERA cars for HPDE track safety? Mechanically I know what to do. Raced and instructed for years. Pretty sure you know my car & build. Always raced in enclosed card with full cage or track days in a sedan. It needs a good 5 or 6 pt. harness. Honestly just concerned about safety. As you are well aware, It’s all good until it’s not then your along for the ride. Thinking this should be it’s own thread now
Rich
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Rich,
For mine, updated belts with arm restraints, stiffer mounting of the drivers seat, and an AFF style, 4 nozzle fire suppression system. This just off the top of my head (which passes the broomstick test with helmet on). I’d probably change out some minor items, better brake pads, higher rated cooling fan, the rest of the car is pretty well spec’d as it sits.
Sitting here without internet at the house (day 2 of the U-Versa saga), I’ve been going through old catalogs in my office, a dangerous thing. One of the first I ran across was from Jim Inglese, which of course got me thinking of a modern day alternative, like a stack fuel injection setup to replace the aging Demon carb currently on the motor. After all, my birthday is coming up. 
Bill S.
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06-24-2022, 04:25 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,776
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sargie
What do you think we need to do to the ERA cars for HPDE track safety? Mechanically I know what to do. Raced and instructed for years. Pretty sure you know my car & build. Always raced in enclosed card with full cage or track days in a sedan. It needs a good 5 or 6 pt. harness. Honestly just concerned about safety. As you are well aware, It’s all good until it’s not then your along for the ride. Thinking this should be it’s own thread now
Rich
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Rich,
Forgot to add, your car doesn’t need a thing for the track, as Jim (rip) built it for that purpose. A new thread with pictures of your beautiful car would be a good idea 
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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