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Originally Posted by mreid
Thanks for the compliment. I love this car! To answer your questions:
1. I ordered it as a roller. I installed the engine and tranny, bolted in the supplied driveshaft, modified the provided cooling hoses as I have a SBF (see picture below), bled the brakes and clutch, filled all the fluids, and fabricated an undercar exhaust (a challenge given I have a dropped driver side footbox), and installed the belts and bumpers.
2. I specified the 427 rollbar as I am tall and my elbow hits the standard FIA rollbar when I shift. Also, my wife is tall and her long legs would not like the down bar taking up her legroom. The rear leg does not interfere with the fuel tank. It bolts to two frame members in the trunk:
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I did very much the same with my ERA FIA ... started with a painted roller then installed the drive train & associated bits, exhaust, seats and transmission tunnel. I am tall as well and ERA did some custom tweaks to the car so I can fit.
One of the advantages of working with a company like ERA, Kirkham or others is that little custom changes here and there can make a big difference in drivability, based on the customer's needs.
Interesting about the down bar, I have not had any comments (yet) about leg room on the passenger side. I actually like the down bar, makes getting in and out of the car a bit easier, for me at least.
Bottom line for the OP ... keep doing your homework and welcome aboard !