ERA questions

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Originally Posted by 65FIA289

I am trying to decide between the ERA FIA 289 and another companies offering.

I have some questions that I could not find on the huge website.

1. I have never dealt with Jag. components before. Does the IRS subframe come with the standard kit? There are some xj6 cars in the local wrecking yard here. It is my understanding if the standard kit comes with the subframe, the jag unit is a bolt-on? I understand the unit may have to be rebuilt.

2. What coilover units can be used besides the ones offered by ERA?

3. Does the "Street Package" cost extra or is that just a customer choice?


4. Does the Street package include the grill or is that an option?

5. Is the "body bonding" part of the package for the standard assembly and included in the standard assembly price?

I am buying a kit in the next couple of months. I am sure I will have more questions soon.

Thanks

Scott

First of all I would like to say that you will have a tough time finding a car that will meet the ERA standards of quality & accuracy. Before I built my ERA I spent a lot of time reading & re-reading over the website & the pre-ordered manual. There are some options that take a little reading to & serching to figure out but I think I can help you out here.

1. I don't belive the subframe comes with the car. It should come either seperate or you can buy it from ERA with or without a rebuilt or un rebuilt jag unit. I chose to go with the optional rear also decided that they had the expertise to do it correctly.

2. YOu can use other coilover units, someone will likely pipe up here with their experience on this, you will need to match the specs of the Spax units.

3-4. Street "interior" pkg will likely cost you the listed interior pkg price & the price of which ever items you decide to add on from there.

5. the body bonding is an option as listed on the site. Having been under my car a hundred times or so for different types of work & inadvertantly viewing everything above & below I would recomend letting them do it & have them powdercoat the frame while they are at it.

If you have any questions feel free to drop me an email & I will answer them the best I can &/or look at my gallery for pics of bodywork & other misc pieces. If you do decide on ERA or are seriously considering them, order the assembly manual. It will give you a better understanding of what is required of you.