Me... A Texas Hopeful kit builder

[Hntr2506]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I just reached out to them to get pricing. The website wasn't completely clear as to their pricing. Looked like their frame and body was only 6K?

Do they live in SF Bay area? I wouldn't trust the voting results, has to be voter fraud.

I raise my kids to pray to baby Jesus and to respect their elders.



From my short research it seems that most of the unfinished kits are Factory Five which I can understand as they state it takes 300 hours to complete and you have to fab.

You do bring up a good point which I have not completely explored which is tools. I'm curious what specific tools would be needed to finished a Hurricane, Shell Valley or Unique kit? I will add this to the list of questions I'm sending the companies and to people I meet that have built these cars.

So I went back to my spreadsheet and I show:

• Hurricane 30K
  Shelly Valley little less than 30K for their complete kit "C"
  Unique 35K for their deluxe kit

All these numbers include upgrades/options that I want. So 40K seems like a good budget for the complete kit. Again what am I missing?

I'm just starting to research a build and the number 1 company recommended to me was ERA then UNIQUE.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Hntr2506

I'm just starting to research a build and the number 1 company recommended to me was ERA then UNIQUE.

ERA is 12+ months delivery and I also heard they are not accepting new orders at this time.

[Hntr2506]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

ERA is 12+ months delivery and I also heard they are not accepting new orders at this time.

I talked to Pete yesterday he said 14 months, my timeline is 24 months so it will work for me.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Hntr2506

I talked to Pete yesterday he said 14 months, my timeline is 24 months so it will work for me.

Send him a deposit tomorrow (it's fully refundable). ERA and Unique are not comparable. Not that a Unique is not a nice car, it's just not in the same league as a properly built ERA.

[Hntr2506]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Send him a deposit tomorrow (it's fully refundable). ERA and Unique are not comparable. Not that a Unique is not a nice car, it's just not in the same league as a properly built ERA.

I wouldn't know first hand why they aren't comparable. The difference seems to be the 4" longer wheelbase or overall length? What am I not seeing?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Hntr2506

I wouldn't know first hand why they aren't comparable. The difference seems to be the 4" longer wheelbase or overall length? What am I not seeing?

That's understandable. A lot of us have been playing this stupid game for decades and we forget that most people can't see a difference between any two Cobras, from any two manufacturers, and would not be able to spot something like scuttle shake unless it poked them in the eye. For now, just take my word for it all and start your own learning process. You have time. Start with the earliest posting on Club Cobra and work your way forward to present time. You can speed read over the crap and dribble, but you'll soon catch on to the meat. You'll also get a feel for some of the members that have come and gone; some having died. Go to the ERA site: Era Replica Automobiles - Makers of the 427, 289FIA, and GT40 replicas and read every single page -- there's a ton of information there, and not just about ERAs. Along the way, you'll develop questions, like why you might want six pin hubs, and we'll be here to help you. But it takes time, you can't learn it all overnight and there's an even chance that you come out of it all with the realization that this isn't right for you. If that happens, Peter will give you your money back and you'll be no worse for wear.

[Hntr2506]

Now I got a question for you just because you mentioned the 6 pin hubs. They are more expensive but what's the advantage of them instead of the cheaper 5 pin hubs?

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by Hntr2506

I'm just starting to research a build and the number 1 company recommended to me was ERA then UNIQUE.

Originally Posted by patrickt

Send him a deposit tomorrow (it's fully refundable). ERA and Unique are not comparable. Not that a Unique is not a nice car, it's just not in the same league as a properly built ERA.

I don't think I have publicly disagreed with Patrick in the entire time we have been on the forum here. He is a wealth of great information, but I have to take exception at this. His statement here is just not accurate. ERA and Unique are quite comparable marques. Both of these manufacturers are outstanding/top-shelf. Both make great cars. They have very similar construction. You won't be sorry with either one. If I had not chosen Unique, I would have gone ERA. In fact, I recall Unique saying something similar to your Superformance connection, who is absolutely correct.

Some advantages can be attributed to each brand. ERA has the bonding process. I think the Unique 427 body version is nicer in shape than the ERA. Some of this is subjective. As you might guess, owners tend to defend their brand to the death. It is part of defending their decision to purchase. Some have gone so far as to end up booted from this site over it!

Do your homework. Go see both, ride in both, examine the construction of both, ask questions of both, check out others, and make an informed choice. It is a decision you get to decide for yourself. Between these two, you really cannot make a mistake!

The Unique owners have their own site at:

www.uniquecobra.com

Check it out for more information. Check out the links Patrick gave you. The ERA site is great, as he mentions.

By the way, the Unique Homecoming is happening on May 7-8 at the factory in Gadsden, AL. If you are available, it would be well worth the trip! See you there if you can make it!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by PDUB

I don't think I have publicly disagreed with Patrick in the entire time we have been on the forum here.

Anyone who hasn't taken issue with Patrickt clearly hasn't listened to him long enough.

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Anyone who hasn't taken issue with Patrickt clearly hasn't listened to him long enough.

Great response, Patrick! Great sense of humor!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Hntr2506

I'm just starting to research a build and the number 1 company recommended to me was ERA then UNIQUE.

Hmmmmmm, well that's half right I suppose.

[Hntr2506]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Hmmmmmm, well that's half right I suppose.

What half? I got a recommendation from Super Performance. If I wasn't buying one from him, this is who he recommended.