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CarGuy427 09-01-2022 04:46 AM
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.

1795 09-01-2022 06:25 AM
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

mrmustang 09-01-2022 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CarGuy427 (Post 1509955)
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.
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.

1795 09-01-2022 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1509961)

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.
Bill,

I am offended by your dissing of bright red! :eek:

Jim

1985 CCX 09-01-2022 09:18 AM
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

mrmustang 09-01-2022 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 1795 (Post 1509962)
Bill,

I am offended by your dissing of bright red! :eek:

Jim
Jim,

I knew you would respond when I posted that line ;), clearly, my job here is complete :D


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 :cool:

Alfa02 09-01-2022 11:35 AM
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. :3DSMILE: 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. :p

RodKnock 09-01-2022 11:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1509961)
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.
Money burning a hole in your pockets? :LOL:

mrmustang 09-01-2022 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1509971)
Money burning a hole in your pockets? :LOL:
Its the "grass is always greener syndrome" %/

Why stop at one FIA, when two would be better ;)


Bill S.

Mark IV 09-01-2022 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1509972)
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!:eek:

mrmustang 09-01-2022 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark IV (Post 1509975)
Apparently SWHMBO missed having a rollbar brace tube in knee and so the 289 Street Roadster just didn't cut it!:eek:
SWMBO actually likes having the FIA better than the 289 roadster :p
The roadster being too sedate and understated for her likes :)


Bill S.

Blas 09-01-2022 06:46 PM
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

xb-60 09-02-2022 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Alfa02 (Post 1509970)
Jim ...it's you with your "Petty Face and Muscular built" people want take pictures of....
Tom, you must mean a pretty face, not a petty face. You must be confusing him with somebody else :LOL:

1795 09-02-2022 04:33 AM
I don't know, I can be petty if I want to be...:LOL:

Sawdust 09-02-2022 06:56 AM
And don't forget SCOF the best resource in the industry.

mrmustang 09-02-2022 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Sawdust (Post 1510000)
And don't forget SCOF the best resource in the industry.
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.

Alfa02 09-02-2022 11:33 AM
Glen, I think Jim can be both Pretty & Petty at the same time :LOL:, he's a RACE CAR DRIVER!!! I know I was Pretty & Petty at the same time when I raced, now I'm just petty :3DSMILE:

1795 09-02-2022 01:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1509967)
Jim,

I knew you would respond when I posted that line ;), clearly, my job here is complete :D


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 :cool:
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

mrmustang 09-02-2022 01:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795 (Post 1510020)
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

I look forward to it :cool:

Bill S.


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