ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

[fkemmerer]

Hi Ron,

We're starting to get there. I guess my decision to go with the stronger stub axles in the rear is costing some time (to get the parts). Can't wait to get the car and start final assembly. John is promissing more pictures soon and I will post them when I receive them from John. Almost there...


- Fred

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by fkemmerer

I guess my decision to go with the stronger stub axles in the rear is costing some time (to get the parts)...

Fred, are the stronger stubs for the jag rear or are you modifying the ERA outboard brake rear?

[fkemmerer]

We are modifying the ERA outboard brake setup. I am using a high torque motor (630 ft-lbs, 482 ci FE from Keith Craft) and I felt that I needed the extra strength.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by fkemmerer

We are modifying the ERA outboard brake setup. I am using a high torque motor (630 ft-lbs, 482 ci FE from Keith Craft) and I felt that I needed the extra strength.

Dang, that's a lot of torque. With barely inflated big-a$$ slicks on the back I could see you straining the original stubs. You might think about a wheelie bar....

[fkemmerer]

I can only hope to get that good of traction. I am trying to get a set of Goodyear gumballs for the car. That's probably all of the traction that the beefed up IRS can stand.

The car will have an EFI setup and I've strung for a new FAST XFI controller with electronnic traction control. I am hope that this will control the wheel slip and maximize traction.

For some more information and pictures of the build, check out my gallery or our cobra build page at http://www.anitafred.net/HotRod.htm

- Fred

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by fkemmerer

The car will have an EFI setup and I've strung for a new FAST XFI controller with electronnic traction control. I am hope that this will control the wheel slip and maximize traction.

Well, if I see you in my rear view mirror I will politely move to the right and allow you to pass. Awesome.

[M164285]

fkkemmerer,

Are you having the same problem as #747 & #757 are having with the location of the front wheels with respect to wheel openings? I am going to ERA next Tuesday to check out my #768 and want to make sure I don't have the same issues.

Thanks,
Clyde