What options "cannot" be retrofit - or at least not with ease

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by J.Jensen

Thanks. Very good point on the gauges, upgraded cooling fans and seat cushion. I´m 5´11 with only 30" inseam. Ie, I have a very long torso. Do I need the thinner seat cushion?

There are no brakes or brake parts in the standard delivery, so I think I´ll be good there, the same with the rear which will be a complete ERA outboard braked unit.

Are there big visual differences between the Smiths and SW´s? Are the Smiths all mechanical or have they released an electrical version?

What I do know is 289, Toploader, Six-pins, comp brakes front and ERA rear, oil cooler, probably a heater (she's cold) and hidden 12V outtakes.

Hard to tell on the seats it's so individual and you do seem to be pretty long in the torso. I'm about 6'2" with 34" inseam and my seat foam was shaved and I'm not using seat tracks. I sit just right in the car - looking through the windshield rather than over. The leg room is pretty good in the car so between slouching down just a little and raking the seat back some there is quite a bit of individual tweaking that can be done.

You are right on the brakes.

I think you will be OK on the 12V outlet. My car is a street car with a cigerette lighter (I've never smoked). I think the dash harness of all cars has the wiring for it (but confirm with ERA). You can rig up an outlet hidden under the dash. If you need another one somewhere, you would probably need to speak with ERA about including it.

The SW gages look vintage - but they do look a bit different. I'm not sure if they are all mechanical or electrical - best to ask ERA/Peter. I think some of the 289 cars used SW gages originally.

Hope this helps a little.