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Russ,
Yes, tube being tubular and round. ERA and UM are using box frames not tube. I am not saying bad against ERA or UM here. ERA has a very exacting replica but it does not allow for Slabeside front due to frame restrictions regarding suspension which is also coilover type. UM and the Weavers are great however arguably not accurate. Possibly can be made accurate however without modification before paint no way.
A tube frame (ie round) and the new outboard type IRS from Hurricane would be an alternative to the accurate ERA FIA based from CSX2345. If dimensions could be as accurate as ERA the change with the slabside front would be a nice alternative. With as many cars on the market it does not take a genious to figure that accuracy and attention to detail will equate to success if done right. If the FIA flare front is their direction they will need to better ERA and UM while being price competitive. The key is accuracy with shape and interior detail while being slightly different. Bottom line ERA has the highest end FIA car due to build quality and accuracy of appointments in the glass class. SIA glass cars whether hybrid or tranverse leaf are at the next level due to frame, underpinnings, and CSX#. Of course aluminum cars are the next level in both accuracy and $.
However, we all have opinions and this is mine. If I built cars this would be my approach, hit ERA class while being cost competitive.
Jeff
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