Starting the Search for an ERA

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by bcrumpley

Thanks Dan. I am going with the extended track option with sunbursts, so maybe it will work. Sounds like I better get on the ball about that decision because I'm about to start the differential build.

It would seem that as long as the pipe go around the opening into the wheel wells for the differential/half shaft tunnel - it would almost have to clear the suspension arms. But you might ask Doug - could be something with the outer hub/disc brake caliper mounting that interferes.

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by DanEC

It would seem that as long as the pipe go around the opening into the wheel wells for the differential/half shaft tunnel - it would almost have to clear the suspension arms. But you might ask Doug - could be something with the outer hub/disc brake caliper mounting that interferes.

It's the (ERA RS) trailing arm that's the problem. It takes up almost 2" to the outboard of the chassis rail. The only wheel and tire that will fit must have much less backspacing (and therefore total width) as the normal 9.5" Pin-drive.

[66gtk]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

It's the (ERA RS) trailing arm that's the problem. It takes up almost 2" to the outboard of the chassis rail. The only wheel and tire that will fit must have much less backspacing (and therefore total width) as the normal 9.5" Pin-drive.

Very interesting! So the rear wheels on an ERA rear 427 car are NOT interchangeable with the Jag rear cars?? What about the FIA cars? Please excuse me if I misinterpreted your comment but this is news to me.

Troy

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by 66gtk

Very interesting! So the rear wheels on an ERA rear 427 car are NOT interchangeable with the Jag rear cars?? What about the FIA cars? Please excuse me if I misinterpreted your comment but this is news to me.

Troy

The wheels are the same (Jag vs ERA rear) on the 427 - as long as the car has side pipes. If you are using an under-car exhaust system where the pipes go over the rear axle, there is interference with the ERA (outboard-braked) rear suspension. To get around this problem, some have used the under-floor mufflers with a pipe that exits in front of the rear wheel.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

The wheels are the same (Jag vs ERA rear) on the 427 - as long as the car has side pipes. If you are using an under-car exhaust system where the pipes go over the rear axle, there is interference with the ERA (outboard-braked) rear suspension. To get around this problem, some have used the under-floor mufflers with a pipe that exits in front of the rear wheel.

Bob,

As always, it's nice to see a manufacturer who is willing to step up to the place and interact with their potential customer base. Even if it means not selling them anything. Truly, you are one of the great ones.

Bill S.

PS: The above post is my personal, yet biased opinion, and is based on years of interaction with Bob at ERA

[DanEC]

OK - if I understand correctly now, it's the trailing arm that must angle out more towards the hub on the ERA rear suspension than on the Jag suspension - into the space available for the tail pipes.

My Jag rear and tailpipes.



That makes the issue clearer (if I'm following Bob's comments correctly).