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captjohn 11-17-2009 05:50 PM
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I am preparing to purchase a new Superformance MkIII. We've decided to get the Royal Blue w/white stripes, twin roll bars, hardtop and Roush 427IR engine. Transmission will be a Tremec 5 speed with .82 OD. I've read all the posts on this forum and picked-up on the urethane engine mounts, Mcleod bellhousing, fender liners and such. I'm retired military and after finally starting my dream job (charterboat owner operator) I am having to quit . A drunk driver collided with my truck flipping it several times, messing me up forever...so I'll definately be looking for headrests and harnesses. My wife is into the project and we will be taking the car to her homeland, Okinawa Japan. We would appreciate any inputs on upgrading the car since I don't know how much has changed in the newer versions. Also, if anyone has taken a car to Japan or has info PLEASE inform us, it would be super helpful.

Got the Bug 11-17-2009 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by captjohn (Post 1002009)
I am preparing to purchase a new Superformance MkIII. We've decided to get the Royal Blue w/white stripes, twin roll bars, hardtop and Roush 427IR engine. Transmission will be a Tremec 5 speed with .82 OD. I've read all the posts on this forum and picked-up on the urethane engine mounts, Mcleod bellhousing, fender liners and such. I'm retired military and after finally starting my dream job (charterboat owner operator) I am having to quit . A drunk driver collided with my truck flipping it several times, messing me up forever...so I'll definately be looking for headrests and harnesses. My wife is into the project and we will be taking the car to her homeland, Okinawa Japan. We would appreciate any inputs on upgrading the car since I don't know how much has changed in the newer versions. Also, if anyone has taken a car to Japan or has info PLEASE inform us, it would be super helpful.
John,

Welcome! If you're looking at a new SPF it should have all of the latest updates from the factory. A gentleman from New Zealand posted a link to article that included a picture of an SPF with small headrests that came from the factory (or you could change the seats out).

I don't know about the ins and outs of registering a car in Japan, but you should definitely check with the local agencies there to see if it's possible.

Update - Here's the thread with the link to the article with the pics of the SPF with the small headrests. The guy said that they scratched the paint, so maybe there's another solution.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...hlight=zealand

Dwight 11-17-2009 06:37 PM
Welcome captjohn

I spend 16 months in Okinawa in '67-'68. Long time ago.
Max speed was 30 mph back then. Lots of cabs. Lots of wrecks.
Dwight

Blas 11-17-2009 07:25 PM
We have a member on the SCOF website (Superformance Owners Forum) who has a car and lives in Japan...PM me and I'll see if I can get both of you two hooked-up via emails if he is agreeable...I have an email out to him to see if he can be of help...

rustyBob 11-17-2009 08:06 PM
welcome captjohn and post some pics when that new Superformance arrives..........

PANAVIA 11-17-2009 09:40 PM
Wecome CaptJohn , -- we are here to help !


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