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09-01-2022, 03:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Parma,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 FE Shelby aluminum block, dual quads on Dove high rise, 5speed Tremec
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Fia
New to considering Superformance and looking for input. I have an opportunity to buy a new FiA roller, no drive train. Seems like they are hard to come by? Can anyone tell me if this is a good brand and what experiences folks have had with their products. Any comments would be appreciated at this point. They certainly seem to sell a lot of cars and have the Shelby name/endorsement. Best way to find out is to ask current owners I thought. Thanks.
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09-01-2022, 05:25 AM
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Location: Canandaigua,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Can't go wrong with a Superformance FIA. It's a well built and beautiful car. Strong enough to race. I get more people taking pictures of my car on a race weekend than any other car in the paddock.
Jim
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09-01-2022, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by CarGuy427
New to considering Superformance and looking for input. I have an opportunity to buy a new FiA roller, no drive train. Seems like they are hard to come by? Can anyone tell me if this is a good brand and what experiences folks have had with their products. Any comments would be appreciated at this point. They certainly seem to sell a lot of cars and have the Shelby name/endorsement. Best way to find out is to ask current owners I thought. Thanks.
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If you can find a reasonably priced SPF 289 FIA roller in a color that appeals to you, go for it. Ross Henry did the initial design work on the car, and his attention to detail is second to none. Where you need to watch, is the installer, some are exceptionally talented, others not so much, and have been known to modify things from the roller that worked perfectly as they were designed and intended, vs the final product from said, not so savvy installer.
Bill S.
PS: If this is a blue, BRG, or silver roller, (essentially not black, or bright red) and you choose to pass on it, please PM me with the information as I am semi-seriously in the market, and for the right car, have cash in hand.
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09-01-2022, 07:42 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Bill S.
PS: If this is a blue, BRG, or silver roller, (essentially not black, or bright red) and you choose to pass on it, please PM me with the information as I am semi-seriously in the market, and for the right car, have cash in hand.
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Bill,
I am offended by your dissing of bright red! 
Jim
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09-01-2022, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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SPF makes a choice FIA, remember these are also the SAi Continuation glass cars.
Top notch!
Get it!
We are living life, there is no second shot so why worry about the furture. Live now, buy, buy, buy
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09-01-2022, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by 1795
Bill,
I am offended by your dissing of bright red!
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I knew you would respond when I posted that line  , clearly, my job here is complete 
Bill S.
PS: All kidding aside, your FIA is the top of the game these days, form and function over show and shine. Something I am striving to duplicate, but in Silver, BRG, or Blue 
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09-01-2022, 10:35 AM
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Jim, you haven't Figured it out yet, it's you with your "Petty Face and Muscular built" people want take pictures of. The FIA is just background noise, You're a real live hero driver.  Can't add much to buying a Roller Superformance FIA car, the boys like Jim, Bill S. follow their advice you will not be steered wrong, Good Luck. Bill, you have an enough for right now, quit hogging all the FIA car.  |
09-01-2022, 10:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
If you can find a reasonably priced SPF 289 FIA roller in a color that appeals to you, go for it. Ross Henry did the initial design work on the car, and his attention to detail is second to none. Where you need to watch, is the installer, some are exceptionally talented, others not so much, and have been known to modify things from the roller that worked perfectly as they were designed and intended, vs the final product from said, not so savvy installer.
Bill S.
PS: If this is a blue, BRG, or silver roller, (essentially not black, or bright red) and you choose to pass on it, please PM me with the information as I am semi-seriously in the market, and for the right car, have cash in hand.
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09-01-2022, 11:15 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
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Its the "grass is always greener syndrome" 
Why stop at one FIA, when two would be better
Bill S.
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09-01-2022, 12:33 PM
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Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Its the "grass is always greener syndrome"
Why stop at one FIA, when two would be better
Bill S. |
Apparently SWHMBO missed having a rollbar brace tube in knee and so the 289 Street Roadster just didn't cut it!
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09-01-2022, 01:45 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Mark IV
Apparently SWHMBO missed having a rollbar brace tube in knee and so the 289 Street Roadster just didn't cut it! |
SWMBO actually likes having the FIA better than the 289 roadster
The roadster being too sedate and understated for her likes 
Bill S.
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09-01-2022, 05:46 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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I had some minor involvement with the development of the MKII Street and FIA cars and I can tell you Ross left no stone unturned during the development. It was and still is his passion. And I completely agree that the drivetrain installer can make all the difference in the world on the final product. We also have Owners Manuals and Wiring Diagrams for all the 289 cars. And a great Service Bulletin package is available too.
Blas
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09-02-2022, 02:29 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
Jim ...it's you with your "Petty Face and Muscular built" people want take pictures of....
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Tom, you must mean a pretty face, not a petty face. You must be confusing him with somebody else |
09-02-2022, 03:33 AM
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I don't know, I can be petty if I want to be...
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09-02-2022, 05:56 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1950, Roush 402R, TKO600
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And don't forget SCOF the best resource in the industry.
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09-02-2022, 09:23 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Sawdust
And don't forget SCOF the best resource in the industry.
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You know the FFR guys say the same thing about their forums and owners groups too.
I prefer to remain here, where I get more information than the others.
Just saying
Bill S.
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09-02-2022, 10:33 AM
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Glen, I think Jim can be both Pretty & Petty at the same time , he's a RACE CAR DRIVER!!! I know I was Pretty & Petty at the same time when I raced, now I'm just petty |
09-02-2022, 12:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Jim,
I knew you would respond when I posted that line , clearly, my job here is complete
Bill S.
PS: All kidding aside, your FIA is the top of the game these days, form and function over show and shine. Something I am striving to duplicate, but in Silver, BRG, or Blue |
Bill,
Aw shucks, coming from you that is one hell of a compliment. One of these days hope to be racing near you, so that you can stop by and we can catch up.
Jim
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09-02-2022, 12:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795
Bill,
Aw shucks, coming from you that is one hell of a compliment. One of these days hope to be racing near you, so that you can stop by and we can catch up.
Jim
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I look forward to it
Bill S.
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