New ERA Coming Not So Soon...

[willtwallace]

Okay, so after spending 1.5 hours looking at 37 pages of Cobra photos in the "show me your cobra thread" I have made the final decision, that was already made on the initial order, NO side view mirrors. Only a dash or windshield mount.

the ERA body is so accurate, Its simply too beautiful to drill 4 holes in for some stinking side view mirrors.

also, no "Kim Kardashian" exotic Victoria Secret interior. Just basic black for me. No offense, to each his / her own, but i like the simplicity of the original. give me some black vinyl, black carpet, 4 speed, and a FE im good!

And, i gotta have a set of GY billboards.

[DanEC]

Don't forget the big wood steering wheel. Most people seem to have a love-hate relationship with those billboard Goodyears - short life, flat spotting, chunk pebbles at your fenders. Some have come up with faux billboard GYs based on other brands. But, they do look pretty cool.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Don't forget the big wood steering wheel. Most people seem to have a love-hate relationship with those billboard Goodyears - short life, flat spotting, chunk pebbles at your fenders. Some have come up with faux billboard GYs based on other brands. But, they do look pretty cool.

oh yes, the wood wheel is one of those "must haves." As for the billboards, that is a 100% aesthetic decision, just an accessory. I like the way they look. I know that and Goodyear knows that, therefore i don't expect them to dedicate too much time in engineering a set of earrings.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

oh yes, the wood wheel is one of those "must haves."

... and if you can swing it, putting the ERA QR hub on it will make your life a lot easier. It is really a work of art.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and if you can swing it, putting the ERA QR hub on it will make your life a lot easier. It is really a work of art.

I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure

If I keep listening to you Peter, ill eventually have the AC Cobra equivalent of a 4200lb Hellcat. With AC, electric lumbar seats, defroster, heated carbon fiber steering wheel, air ride suspension, pre and post mufflers, rabbit skin interior, navigation, Tesla park assist, and Fiji water radiator.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
...

... and you shouldn't be. But you owe it to yourself to just try out the QR hub while you're visiting. It's virtually invisible -- it's almost like a magic trick when you put your hands on the sides of the column, your finger tips seek out the hidden latch, and *poof*, like magic, the wheel just comes off like it was never attached at all.

Working under the driver side portion of the dash is 1000% easier with the steering wheel out of the car. Plus, you will find that you do not want your steering wheel to be positioned perfectly plum straight when you're driving down the highway. Doing that tends to block your gauges. You have to have a trial and error period to find exactly where you want your wheel, but having a QR hub on there makes doing that as easy as pie.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and you shouldn't be. But you owe it to yourself to just try out the QR hub while you're visiting. It's virtually invisible -- it's almost like a magic trick when you put your hands on the sides of the column, your finger tips seek out the hidden latch, and *poof*, like magic, the wheel just comes off like it was never attached it all.

Working under the driver side portion of the dash is 1000% easier with the steering wheel out of the car. Plus, you will find that you do not want your steering wheel to be positioned perfectly plum straight when you're driving down the highway. Doing that tends to block your gauges. You have to have a trial and error period to find exactly where you want your wheel, but having a QR hub on there makes doing that as easy as pie.

Man, you are good

"But you owe it to yourself "
"you do not want...."

A guy like you came to my house once and now I have an over priced vacuum cleaner. BUT, I can say, its nice.

In all seriousness, keep it coming, I love different perspectives.

Yes! you are correct, I was trying to replace a brake light switch on my ///M the other day, and realized I AM NOT 20 years old anymore.

But, im going to stick with the old school bolt on steering wheel.

Oh, BTW, I have over 100 posts now, my opinion is almost valid.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by willtwallace

I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure
I will not be swayed by peer pressure

If I keep listening to you Peter, ill eventually have the AC Cobra equivalent of a 4200lb Hellcat. With AC, electric lumbar seats, defroster, heated carbon fiber steering wheel, air ride suspension, pre and post mufflers, rabbit skin interior, navigation, Tesla park assist, and Fiji water radiator.

Or worse, have you paint your ERA "Desert Storm HumVee Camo Beige" like Patrick's car.

IMO, I'd forgo some of the other cool stuff and upgrade to the 428. There's no substitute for cubic inches and better resale value, if and when that ever happens. Or better yet, a center or even side oiler 427, if you could swing it.

Out of curiosity, if you leave your car outside Starbucks (), do you bring your steering wheel in with you? Generally, I'm not getting too far away from my Cobra, so the quick-release steering wheel seems superfluous to me. You could take the coil wire off or with my Kirkham, I have a battery and fuel pump shutoff. Not too many geniuses that can figure all those out very quickly. And if thieves want your car, they'll get it anyway. Save the money on the steering wheel for a 428!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

IMO, I'd forgo some of the other cool stuff and upgrade to the 428. There's no substitute for cubic inches and better resale value, if and when that ever happens. Or better yet, a center or even side oiler 427, if you could swing it.

Perfect example of the "avoid stranded costs" approach. If you're going to do that, do it now.

[willtwallace]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

....Out of curiosity, if you leave your car outside Starbucks (), do you bring your steering wheel in with you? Generally, I'm not getting too far away from my Cobra, so the quick-release steering wheel seems superfluous to me......

Good point, my theft deterrent for my Cobra will be proximity!

Good point on focusing on a 428 or 427, I see a big difference in value and fun.

BTW, the Starbuck's crowd may look down on the Cobra, it burns fuel, its hot, its stinky, it vibrates while its running, its not a hybrid, and there is no place to plug in their iPhone 6+, Ipad Pro, and Mac Book Pro.