Proof: Not all FFR's are built from junk parts! - Page 2

Silverback51 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 03:51 AM

Back in 1998, after having done considerable research into buying a Cobra, I had decided on an ERA. I felt without a doubt that it was the best available car at that time.

Not long after making my decision, I found a used one for sale at Park Place which also happened to sell Superformance cars. Well I went to look at the ERA, and it was a POS. The body was cocked on the frame so bad, that the tire to wheel well clearance at the front and rear was off by 1.5 inches. The wiring looked to have been done by a 5 year old. It was painted black, and to tell you the truth, I believe I could have done a better job with a paint brush and then sanding it smooth.

The point I'm trying to make is that builder "A" can buy the best kit available, and because of lack of experience, or just because he does not care, turn out a piece of crap car like I looked at in 1998. On the other hand, builder "B" can buy a cheap kit, but through hard work and paying close attention to all the minor details, can end up with a true piece of art.

When a car is built by an individual, the outcome will always reflect the effort that was put into it by the builder, not necessarily the quality, or price of the kit that it started from.

madmaxx · #2 (**permalink**) 04-30-2009, 05:26 PM

I apologize and thought that was out of character for you not me LOL!! there is some minute panel misalignment and I do not know if it easily correctible because the top half of the door is flush and bottom kicked out. No doubt better than I could ever do in my wildest dreams and the guy puts me to shame.

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

Just to be clear... I lifted that quote from the builder of the car on the FF forum. That is who "GF" is. Not my words... or thoughts.

Cashburn · #3 (**permalink**) 04-30-2009, 06:17 PM

I thought it was an interesting "glass houses comment" from the FFRer. From my end I have a nearly impossible time getting the FF guys to show up and join our events. With the exception of Todd, they just will not join in

The way I presented that quote was not clear, I was trying to get it in there though.

TButtrick · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 07:09 AM

Can't we all just get along?

Cashburn · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 07:14 AM

I'm trying Todd. Maybe I need to give away FF t-shirts at the next one?

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

I'm trying Todd. Maybe I need to give away FF t-shirts at the next one?

Naah, give away an ERA instead....

madmaxx · #7 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 07:24 AM

I agree with ERA, both being "kit" cars they could relate easier.

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Naah, give away an ERA instead....

aks801 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madmaxx

I agree with ERA, both being "kit" cars they could relate easier.

Ouch!!!

madmaxx · #9 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 07:15 AM

No we cannot all just get along, that would be socialism or communism right? I guess communism is where you are told to get along, and socialism is where everyone thinks the get along.