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Old 11-01-2003, 07:20 PM
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It says "Until Further Notice" which to me implies he may return at some point in the future, and hopefully so.

To Bob & "The Top" at ERA:
One of the nicest features (value-adds) in regards to considering and owning an ERA was your availability for technical support on this forum. We hope you return here at some point. Thanks for providing an alternate way of contacting you though...
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Bob,

One of the highlights of my day was checking the ERA forum here on Club Cobra to mine all of the great nuggets you placed there. Thanks for all of the great info.

I look forwrd to hearing from you in the private sector.
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Old 11-01-2003, 07:32 PM
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Bob,

Don't have a clue what is going on but in case you are serious I want to thank you for the help you have offered up over the last couple of years. Your post were always straight forward and backed up with drawings or photos of the subject. Any information I got from you was always solid and useful. Thank you and please drop in and monitor us from time to time.

Who's going to step up and fill your shoes?


Best of luck whatever your situation.

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What we have here is the continuation series Bob.

Just as good as the original! Thanks Bob for being there and offering us your words of wisdom!

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Old 11-02-2003, 04:04 AM
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Dear Bob,

One of the highlights of my day was checking the ERA forum here on Club Cobra to mine all of the great nuggets you placed there. Thank you very much for all of the great info.

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Old 11-02-2003, 05:25 AM
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Folks:

Bob's not going far and knowing Bob he won't be able to resist checking the site out at 5:00 am in the morning or whenever he wanders in. ERA is putting on a push to get a number of cars (both 427SC and GTs) out the door and, also, to try and get some "upgrades" done; new front uprights for the 427SC/FIA, steel tube seat frames, etc., etc.

The command from on high has been more of a "all hands on deck" sort of thing and is nothing against this site nor the folks that wander through it. Even Peter P. has to put some time in each week putting floors (or something) in to the cars.

(The foregoing information was extorted from several unnamed sources on a visit to ERA yesterday to check on the status of my GT chassis...)

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JIM,

THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE INFO. IT HAD A LOT OF US WORRIED - A LITTLE.

THEN YOU MENTIONED THAT THEY'RE PUTTING PETER TO WORK - NOW WE'RE REALLY WORRIED. JUST DON'T LET HIM PLAY WITH ANY SHARP TOOLS.

THANKS AGAIN. IT'S A REAL RELIEF TO KNOW THAT BOB'S REDUCED PARTICIPATION IS CAUSED BY BUSINESS BEING SO GOOD.

THERE'S SOMETHING DARN RIGHT "MAGICAL" ABOUT THAT PLACE. I'D HATE TO SEE ANY OF IT CHANGE.

Y'ALL HAVE A REALY GREAT DAY.

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Bob - closest I ever got to an ERA was riding in 535 (oh, and driving the Turkmobile). They were both fine cars, even if you guys fitted the steering wheels on the wrong side for my liking. Based in the UK, I was never going to become an ERA customer, but boy, did I learn a lot from your technical insights here. Thanks.
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This is really too bad.

I've seen more than one person make their decision to purchase an ERA based upon the customer support and the answers to questions that Bob posts here on a daily basis.

And even if it didn't factor into the decision, the support provided by Bob sure made you feel it was the right choice.

I know there won't be an answer to this here, however, I wonder if this has something to do with concern around too many "trade secrets" being shared in an open forum. After all, the Cobra business is pretty competitive.

If that's the case, maybe we could get some member only controls.
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Bob is not gone, he has changed his logon and is now speaking on behalf of himself, and in no way speaking for his: current, former or future employers. I can relate to that situation.
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Sounds like he will be back soon.
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Not wishing to be overly concerned if there is nothing going on, (I do have rather hefty deposit at present with ERA..) but I think an official explanation by an ERA spokesperson is not an ureasonable expectation. Yes, I know Peter doesn't do the internet...

Are their bigger issues or heaven forbid, problems, underlying this rather sudden change? Clearly the engineering and support from BP was a decision to select ERA in my case.

Does Bob still work for ERA? If so, has his capacity changed?
Who will take over his role?

I understand people and situations change, and fair 'nough. I just want to have a clear understanding of how it could impact me.

I just get a bit nervous when it seems like there is more to the story than is being let out at present.

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Old 11-03-2003, 12:39 PM
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Luke etal:

Not to worry, Bob still works for ERA... only harder. Direct questions to him will be answered as always. I've found that the best way is always to call and talk to the guys that put the cars together: Doug, Ritchie, Ted, etc.

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Old 11-03-2003, 12:40 PM
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You mean Bob is not the top dog at ERA!?!?!? Could of fooled me here

I under stand their wanting to get the product done. But they if they are only going to answer ERA questions by email, it may take longer than it does here. Here if you have an issue, you can search for a solution. Email you will read the same questions over and over again and type the same messages over and over again. Mention that to ERA.

Glad to see you will still be around Bob. Lots of good information, help, etc from you over the years.

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This is really too bad.
I've seen more than one person make their decision to purchase an ERA based upon the customer support and the answers to questions that Bob posts here on a daily basis.
Same here - this is very odd behavior, from a business point of view - especially the mad face at the end of the original post - that's with that? I'll say this, if ERA stock (if they have stock) were openly traded, there would be a lot of sellers on this news and, more importantly, the way it was presented. I would not want to have an ERA ordered at this time.

I'm new to ERA ownership and this is not a pleasant experience - not that anyone owes me a pleasant experience - let's just say - what a bummer!
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Old 11-03-2003, 01:14 PM
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If this means that I will take order of my Cobra a few months faster, all the better! Sorry guys but the wait is getting pretty bad and I have another 7-12 months to go I know that Bob certainly has put in his share of time at this site! Maybe Peter busted him looking at those naked canoe sites and we have to pay for it.

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GUYS, PLEASE - - - - - - -

JIM HOLDEN HAS EXPLAINED THE SITUATION AT LEAST TWICE SO FAR.

IF JIM'S NOT CONCERNED - - I'M NOT CONCERNED - - ACTUALY HE KNOWS WERE ALL OF THE BODIES ARE BURIED UP THERE. (HE OUGHT TO - -HE HELPED BURY MOST OF THEM). HE SPENDS AS MUCH TIME IN THE ERA SHOP AS MOST OF THE ERA EMPLOYEES DO.

JIM'S POSTS MAKE PERFECTLY GOOD SENSE TO ME. LETS JUST HANG ON HERE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

Y'ALL HAVE A REALLLY GREAT DAY.

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I hope Bob is not gone for good. He is definately one of the most knowledgeable contributors to CC. When he speaks, everyone should listen.
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Settle down guys!

The decision to remove our official company presence has nothing to do with my employment or the company's condition. It was done for liability and other minor reasons, including an effort decrease my load. (I am way, way, way overworked. ) Personally, I think that it will have the opposite effect.

Just what I need...
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Bob:
Thanks for the update. Hopefully it will reduce the amount of speculation going on. Best of luck,
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