I'm ordering an ERA! Seeking your experienced opinions

[LMH]

Good choice on an ERA.
S/C models didn't have ash trays.
Buy the best brakes you can get, right from the beginning.
That said, have you thought about buying one used? It would save you a lot of money.
There's an ERA on Cobra Country for sale right now that's pretty close to what you're looking for.
Larry

[patrickt]

Don't underestimate the height issue. When I flew up there early on and sat in Peter's personal car my chin was just about even with the top of the windshield. I think Peter then said "Jeez, this isn't gonna work" and then Doug came over and said "No, we can make it work. Let me do it." Doug actually ended up making a little foam seat insert that would allow him to drive the car, even though it was all carefully fitted to me. When Denny brought it down to me, his feet couldn't even reach the pedals and I had to back it out of the truck.

[DrivinWest]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Don't underestimate the height issue...

Thanks for the tips. Your posts are one of the reasons I'm going with an ERA - I know I'll fit. I do plan on visiting the factory which fortunately isn't too far from family who plan on dropping in from time to time.

Did you height mods add to the cost?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DrivinWest

Did you height mods add to the cost?

No, I don't think they really did. Basically it involves the seat, which they make for you anyway, but for a tall person they just reduce it down and eliminate the seat track. Then they move it back a little bit when they bolt it to the floor, and they tilt it up in the front as well. Then they move the pedals back a couple of inches (towards the front of the car). This requires a different brake master cylinder, which costs about the same as the stock one anyway. And on mine they spread the pedals out a little because I have 12EEE feet, but th3ey still managed to keep a dead pedal, which is nice on longer drives. Then they ease the steering wheel up a bit with shims, and throw in a 15" Moto Lita with a Quick Release hub, if you ask them nicely. That's about it. The car fits me fine. But, you absolutely have to be there for a "butt in seat" test because it matters where your height is (foot to knee, knee to hip, hip to head, and how "padded" your butt is).

[DrivinWest]

Originally Posted by LMH

There's an ERA on Cobra Country for sale right now that's pretty close to what you're looking for.

Originally Posted by Brooklyn-427

ERA 427 Cobra, Royal Blue, For Sale

Shame about the color . But it is very close to what I'm looking for.

[DanEC]

A Keith Craft stroked 428 is a good combination and he's not extremely distant from you. A dual quad intake is great for looks and ripping through the gears but not the ticket for track work and it cost quite a bit. SC cars had single 4bbls anyway.

High capacity fan - yes, get it.

With your height and weight - I would be thinking about the quick release steering wheel. Patrick has it if you want to question him about it.

How big are your feet? Pedal spacing can be customized (because it is tight down there) I wear 12s and have the pedals spaced all the way apart and still have to wear a narrow sole shoe to drive it.

From what I've seen on this forum, Metal-Morphus does exceptional work. Not sure of their costs for a paint job but it would be top notch. Everyone seems happy with the paint jobs ERA commissions also.

ERAs are great.

[jetblue69]

Originally Posted by DrivinWest

Shame about the color . But it is very close to what I'm looking for.

I wouldn't worry about the color. That Eagle crankshaft is enough to make me walk away.