Getting Ready For ERA Build ... Suggestions ?

[FIA-ERA]

Tim, Welcome to the madness! Yes, trust in what Bob, Doug, and Peter says. They have done this time and time over. Yes, don't try to re invent the car. I was trying to find some photo's of a couple of 427 cars from the "new" batch of Shelby cars. One was black and the other was silver and they both had a "knock off" torque thrust wheel. They looked like PS Engineering wheels with maybe a Trigo adapters. They really looked great as Phil's wheels are just slightly different than American's. I personally have the Trigo FIA wheels and they just look right! The pin drives ARE very nice but I can't justify the price difference. I had a friend that had the same similar car and had the new ERA jag set up. He didn't really like it as much as the "old style". He said it wasn't as stable under hard bounces? He also might not had it set just right. But yes, it is far easier to work on for sure. The jag rear end (old style) weighs just an ass lode! I mean as much as the motor or more! The ERA unit is A LOT lighter too. Each of my 1/2 shafts are 42 pounds a piece! I will continue to try and find those pics. One more thing, include your wish list of items that you want from ERA at the beginning. Unless you want to shop around. They know where to get everything and they make it easy. I would get them to bond the chassis, have Tony paint it, maybe even get it as a roller, and then you can do the rest. It's like building a Rolls Royce out of race car parts. Pm anytime if you need more info. Thanks, Matt

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by FIA-ERA

Tim, Welcome to the madness! Yes, trust in what Bob, Doug, and Peter says. They have done this time and time over. Yes, don't try to re invent the car. I was trying to find some photo's of a couple of 427 cars from the "new" batch of Shelby cars. One was black and the other was silver and they both had a "knock off" torque thrust wheel. They looked like PS Engineering wheels with maybe a Trigo adapters. They really looked great as Phil's wheels are just slightly different than American's. I personally have the Trigo FIA wheels and they just look right! The pin drives ARE very nice but I can't justify the price difference. I had a friend that had the same similar car and had the new ERA jag set up. He didn't really like it as much as the "old style". He said it wasn't as stable under hard bounces? He also might not had it set just right. But yes, it is far easier to work on for sure. The jag rear end (old style) weighs just an ass lode! I mean as much as the motor or more! The ERA unit is A LOT lighter too. Each of my 1/2 shafts are 42 pounds a piece! I will continue to try and find those pics. One more thing, include your wish list of items that you want from ERA at the beginning. Unless you want to shop around. They know where to get everything and they make it easy. I would get them to bond the chassis, have Tony paint it, maybe even get it as a roller, and then you can do the rest. It's like building a Rolls Royce out of race car parts. Pm anytime if you need more info. Thanks, Matt

Matt,

Interesting about the 'feel' of the Jag setup vs the ERA custom setup. You have the Jag setup, correct ... how do you like it?

I am going for the painted roller and will take a close look at the 'options'.

Thanks!

- Tim

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Matt,

Interesting about the 'feel' of the Jag setup vs the ERA custom setup. You have the Jag setup, correct ... how do you like it?

I am going for the painted roller and will take a close look at the 'options'.

Thanks!

- Tim

Tim,

The heater/defroster is a nice add that I'm sure you'll be happy you installed it. The heater on my SPF actually works.

Agree with DD on the engine and trans. PLENTY of get up an go with the right gearing for freeway cruising. I think the Torq-Thrust wheels would look fantastic on an FIA car.

You mentioned dark Blue as a possible color. I always thought that this color blue would look great on an FIA car.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Tim,

The heater/defroster is a nice add that I'm sure you'll be happy you installed it. The heater on my SPF actually works.

Agree with DD on the engine and trans. PLENTY of get up an go with the right gearing for freeway cruising. I think the Torq-Thrust wheels would look fantastic on an FIA car.

You mentioned dark Blue as a possible color. I always thought that this color blue would look great on an FIA car.

Doug ... nice car, like the color too!

I have started a collection of photos for reference. Before I make the final choice, I'll need to look at some of the different colors in person. Kind of like the Indigo, that Jerome has on his SPF, very nice.

Thanks!

- Tim

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by tkb289

I have started a collection of photos for reference. Before I make the final choice, I'll need to look at some of the different colors in person.

Car colors do not look the same in pictures as they do in real life; they look different on the computer too.

What I did (and what I have recommended over the years), is go to a couple of the larger new car shows (World of Wheels, Detroit Auto Show, etc.) and walk through the hundreds of new cars looking for the exact color that you want. Chances are you'll find it. Then take a snapshot of the sticker and your body guy can PPG it to look exactly right.

And btw, some colors look completely different if you have your sunglasses or or off with polarizing lenses.

And some colors look completely different inside the show under the glare of lights, as opposed to outside in the sunshine. So once you're sure of the color you want, go to a dealer and look at other cars with the same color that are sitting out in the sunshine and double check your decision.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Car colors do not look the same in pictures as they do in real life; they look different on the computer too.

What I did (and what I have recommended over the years), is go to a couple of the larger new car shows (World of Wheels, Detroit Auto Show, etc.) and walk through the hundreds of new cars looking for the exact color that you want. Chances are you'll find it. Then take a snapshot of the sticker and your body guy can PPG it to look exactly right.

And btw, some colors look completely different if you have your sunglasses or or off with polarizing lenses.

And some colors look completely different inside the show under the glare of lights, as opposed to outside in the sunshine. So once you're sure of the color you want, go to a dealer and look at other cars with the same color that are sitting out in the sunshine and double check your decision.

You are right ... I have been looking and it's nice to see different colors on Cobras and on other cars as well. There was an ERA for sale a year or so ago, that had a Maroon paint job (I believe it was a Chrysler color) and it really looked good. Not a choice that I would have thought of, but it worked.

Now I have an excuse to go to even more car shows / events !!!

Thanks.

- Tim

[cobraviper_99]

I get a lot of compliments for the Torq-Thrust wheels on my CSX. If you like them, get them.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by cobraviper_99

I get a lot of compliments for the Torq-Thrust wheels on my CSX. If you like them, get them.

Me too ... I just like the look. I am considering going with a darker color for the spokes. Either very dark grey, or black, with a polished lip.

Sending you a PM

Thanks.

- Tim