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Pro vs Con Re: CSX and Superformance/ERA
For the sake of discussion and hearing other more knowledgeable than myself, what would be the advantage of owning a Shelby CSX Cobra as opposed to a Superformance/ERA. Engine/drivetrain/body (fiberglass) being equal. What are suspension/resale value/handling/ build quality/purchase cost/upkeep/ etc. etc. I would appreciate your opinions. Thanks in advance.
Ron :JEKYLHYDE |
Advantage? None.......let's see where THAT firestorm goes!
All have advantages, the real value is what YOU place value on and what you want to do with the car. I can make an argument that the SPF suspension is more tunable than the CSX. The CSX has the original round tube frame with both the advantages and disadvantages of that design. The CSX does carry the "Shelby" name and for some that is enough to justify the purchase. The ERA is very well done but unless you have it factory built there is the question of quality that could be an issue with some self-builders. Again, I have seen ERAs that put anything to shame for quality. The current CSX fiberglass cars are built side by side with SPF so I would rate finish quality as equal. The best? The one YOU like and drive! |
The OP's question is far too vague for me to respond in detail, so I'll leave Rick's response as the example for others to follow.
Directly to the OP, Budget is really your only limiting factor, after all, who in their right mind would ever view these cars as a quality investment for their portfolio. Especially given that each manufacturer is constantly pumping out more and more product, making what you may purchase today, outdated by this time next week. :rolleyes: Quote:
I have to agree Mr Muck.....Well said indeed. Bill S. |
I agree with all above and will watch from the sidelines and wait to see REAL1's response, if he's out there.')
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If I were paying CSX money, I'd also consider Kirhkam and ERA. For a big-block car, those three came out on top of my list. Since I wanted to build it myself, I chose an ERA. But if I wanted a roller, personally, I would've gone for a Kirkham or factory-built ERA based on the examples I've seen. CSX has the name but the other two looked better to me.
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1. Looks - The way the overall body looks is very important to me. And while I haven't seen the ERA, CSX and SPF all side-by-side, based upon my observations over the many years, of the three listed, I prefer the CSX body. 2. Customer Service - From everything that I've read, ERA is much like KMP. They have a "have it your way" mentality and will go overboard to please their customers. 3. Engineering - There are no lightweight billet aluminum suspensions and aluminum rear ends amongst the three listed, so they're approximately the same in my book. Of course, opinions will vary. :cool: |
Ahhh... yes opinions will vary... no right answer as mentioned, but alas here's my pecking order of the three mentioned.
ERA - if you want a big block, and better than the real thing alternative, and have some change left over SPF - if your happy with a small block engine, and have even more change left over. CSX - if you have a lot of money, and want to spend it all, yet receive no advantages over the other 2 except for the badge's name. If I were hunting aluminum skin thou... well, that's a no brainer. Sorry if that upsets people but that's just my humble pecking order :o |
I agree with all of the comments above.
I have been really happy with my ERA. Customer Service has been amazing. They just look right to me...that low, menacing stance....they had been my favorite for about 20 years before I even bought mine. I have seen some CSX cars that do not sit "right". Go to some shows and see as many as you can in person. Try to find a local club as well. You might be able to go for a ride or even drive one. |
Here's my 2c
SPF car squished the steering wheel in my lap. CSX not Mine was a carbon fiber CSX roller and was perfect. An aluminum car was not conducive to my area (hail) but if I had to decide between a Shelby and Kirkham aluminum car the originality would go to Shelby but the practicality to Kirkham (but I would still paint it). I'm really drooling over the new Kirkham Daytona Coupe (but I would still paint it). |
Thanks for everyone's opinion...:3DSMILE:
I hope this link continues to bring more comments especially concerning ride/handling qualilty.... though I do not intend to track my car it is 99% street driven. CA Hwy 1 and country roads of beautiful Northern CA most often. |
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Besides wanting to (1) build it myself, and (2) use an FE, my top criteria was appearance. I looked at several examples each of SPF, Hurricane, FFR, Kirkham, ERA, Unique, and CSX. Check them out for yourself, but to my eyes, the only ones that really "sat right" were CSX, Kirkham, and ERA. That said, they all are great cars and each company seems to have strong customer service.
You may want to check out these photos too: Compare car profiles |
Explain how the SPF suspension is more tuneable than the CSX ???
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