ERA 753 - Final Assembly in Progress

[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

[fkemmerer]

Clyde,

Yes, I'm seeing this same issue. I want to get my car done and readjust the ride height to spec. before deciding if I need to fix anything here. It looks to me like the car may be OK now the that motor is installed. I can't set the final ride height yet becuase I'm waiting on a set of rear wheels from ERA.

- Fred

[ROSS WEAVER]

Fred,

Great looking color on your car. What can you tell me about the paint specs.

[Bobcat]

Fred , Beautiful car !! I talked to Doug a while back and he said he had never seen so many wires as yours had !
I have ERA # 757 and have been working on the tire clearance issue for mine . I`m running the Avon 245`s on the front , not 235`s ,and do have contact with the inner rear fender lip on a left turn at full suspension droop ( car is still on ERA shop stands ) after one turn of the steering wheel . No problem with right turn under the same conditions . I have the fast ratio box , so I only have about another .3 turns to full lock . With no load on the suspension , the tires are at their widest point on the diameter and my thought , like you , is that when the engine etc is in , suspension set and aligned and the car on the ground , the wheels/tires will be far enough up due to loading ( smaller part of the tire diameter ) that this may not be an issue ... if it is , I`ll just clearance the inner lip some. I discussed this with ERA before getting the tires and was told up front that it could be an issue .... but being stubborn , decided to do it anyway .

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by ROSS WEAVER

Fred,

Great looking color on your car. What can you tell me about the paint specs.

Ross,

The Red is basically a stock 2007 Chrysler Red Metallic. The silver is also a stock color. Here's the paint code information:

Silver Blue Metallic
Diamont from R&M
"FM", Stock #79775
Blaze Red
CUS PRH
AY112AR/STD
Dark Maroon Undercoat (mix of Maroon and Black)

This process is a base coat + clear coat one.

The real story out the paint and body work is Ron Randall at Metalmorphous. Ron spent a great deal of time preping and painting the car. Ron has alot of experience with cobra and I think it really shows in his work.