Why don't we like the CSX 7000 Continuation series?

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by aspenbubba

I don't thik I have ever insulted anyone on a forum before but I found your statement ludicrous. I own neither of the cars mentioned but the consensus is that Kirkham is the best quality for alum and ERA for glass over anything that Shelby has built with the continuation cars. Period. The only advantage I see is that there are people always willing to pay for the Shelby name whether buying new or used. Plus you can have your name in the SAAC regristry with the Polish bros but not with ERA.

BDR#334

There is a consenus on this forum?!?! I think must have missed that.

When comparing the fiberglass cars, the Shelby is a lot more like an original in terms of the frame and other bits. While the ERA is mostly concerned with the exterior of the car looking correct. Although you really need to go to an aluminum body Kirkham or Shelby to really approach originally, there is definitely something to be said for the fiberglass Shelby being more like an original than an ERA. So I don't consider the Shelby name and SAAC registry to be the only reason to buy a glass Shelby over an ERA.

[Chaplin]

Originally Posted by 1ntCobra

There is a consenus on this forum?!?! I think must have missed that.

When comparing the fiberglass cars, the Shelby is a lot more like an original in terms of the frame and other bits. While the ERA is mostly concerned with the exterior of the car looking correct. Although you really need to go to an aluminum body Kirkham or Shelby to really approach originally, there is definitely something to be said for the fiberglass Shelby being more like an original than an ERA. So I don't consider the Shelby name and SAAC registry to be the only reason to buy a glass Shelby over an ERA.

1ntCobra,
Not to stir the pot further, but I think you missed what Aspenbubba said. He said that KMP and ERA were the best in terms of quality for aluminum and glass cars, respectively, not that they were the most correct in terms of originality.

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by Chaplin

1ntCobra,
Not to stir the pot further, but I think you missed what Aspenbubba said. He said that KMP and ERA were the best in terms of quality for aluminum and glass cars, respectively, not that they were the most correct in terms of originality.

Well, from what I've heard on this forum, the quality of both the ERA and CSX glass cars are both excellent. I'm not sure that there is a consensus that ERA is the top glass car, but perhaps in the top two.

[maxom]

I didn't mean to create such passion... but it seems that the FIA is not as well known as the 427 due to the fact that there are lot less out there. Also, it seems that the 427 cobra has the most extreme look which seems to appeal to more people. Personaly I think the FIA has retro look of the 60s which make it look more conservative, the 427 look appeals the old and the new generations, it just does not get old.