Superformance & ERA owners I need your help!

fastd · #1 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 07:20 AM

go visit ERA in New Britain; you are a no brainer candidate for ERA since it is so close and awesome.

*13* · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 07:33 AM

I second that! ERA is top notch. I pretty much built mine from dolly's & did the body work. I'm in CA but if you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them for you.

lloyds1 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 07:40 AM

I was there yesterday but they didn't have any cars I could drive or even go for a ride in! I love their shop though, it is such a throwback to the past and they seem like good guys.

I need to get a ride one though..........

The driving experience is just as important if not more important than the slight difference in aesthetics between the different manufactures.

JWheaton · #4 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 07:49 AM

Lloyd,

Send me a PM. I would be glad to talk to you about my car. I live in nothern NJ about 45 minutes from Norwalk.

I agree with those that say go visit ERA. Not far from you and you will learn a lot abou Cobras.

Jamie

lloyds1 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by *13*

I second that! ERA is top notch. I pretty much built mine from dolly's & did the body work. I'm in CA but if you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them for you.

Your car is beautiful. I really like the vintage race look. the color is amazing.

patrickt · #6 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 10:28 AM

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Your car is beautiful. I really like the vintage race look. the color is amazing.

I don't know what that color is, but I like it a lot. The black and the wheels really set it off. It's a good look.

*13* · #7 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I don't know what that color is, but I like it a lot. The black and the wheels really set it off. It's a good look.

Thank you, Color was a tough choice for me. I wanted something that looked good in vintage dress but would stand out a little bit as being unique. One day I was driving & saw a Saab convertible That was this color gray & that was it. Dolphin Gray is the color. It never seems to reflect correctly on film though.

Don · #8 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 11:23 AM

If your purchasing an out of state Cobra , either previously registered or new, might want to familiarize yourself with the the CT DMV regulations for inspecting and registering a kit/replica Cobra in CT. Such as Bills of Sale for the engine, transmission etc., heat shields on the side pipes, accepting out of state titles/registration for transfers, new, etc.

CT issues a unique CT VIN for these vehicles, ERA would be aware of the specific steps, etc. and be able to share their recent experiences for CT transfers on pre-owned, new etc. The " Composites ", as CT refers to the kit/replicas, are exempt from emissions.

Currently, the year of registration becomes the model year of the Composite. As of Oct 1, 2009, the new regulations will become effective in that the model year will be the year the vehicle most closely resembles, not known whether the Make name will remain as Composite or ?. I am not aware if the new regulations have been finalized/published.

lloyds1 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009, 06:28 AM

I don't register my cars in CT because it is such a pain, I go to VT and they are happy to take my money and give me plates with minimal hassle. I have been doing this for many years and it works great for me.

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Originally Posted by Don

If your purchasing an out of state Cobra , either previously registered or new, might want to familiarize yourself with the the CT DMV regulations for inspecting and registering a kit/replica Cobra in CT. Such as Bills of Sale for the engine, transmission etc., heat shields on the side pipes, accepting out of state titles/registration for transfers, new, etc.

CT issues a unique CT VIN for these vehicles, ERA would be aware of the specific steps, etc. and be able to share their recent experiences for CT transfers on pre-owned, new etc. The " Composites ", as CT refers to the kit/replicas, are exempt from emissions.

Currently, the year of registration becomes the model year of the Composite. As of Oct 1, 2009, the new regulations will become effective in that the model year will be the year the vehicle most closely resembles, not known whether the Make name will remain as Composite or ?. I am not aware if the new regulations have been finalized/published.

Kzof · #10 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009, 10:40 AM

Only my HO but ERA has got to be one of the best looking Cobras out there. Love the way they look.