New CSX owner

[rodneym]

You bought a good car.

The support on the other hand, from Shelby, is non existent. And the dealers, l little better.....

You're a do-it-yourself-er, so you'll do great.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

You bought a good car.

The support on the other hand, from Shelby, is non existent. And the dealers, l little better.....

You're a do-it-yourself-er, so you'll do great.

Should he seek, at any cost, an assembly/build/service manual crafted from the manufacturer, does one even exist, anywhere? I know when I ragged on this topic about a decade ago (along with the fact that KMS had no manual either) that there were rumors that one did indeed exist, but that recipients were prohibited from providing it to anyone, discussing it, or even acknowledging its existence.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Should he seek, at any cost, an assembly/build/service manual crafted from the manufacturer, does one even exist, anywhere? I know when I ragged on this topic about a decade ago (along with the fact that KMS had no manual either) that there were rumors that one did indeed exist, but that recipients were prohibited from providing it to anyone, discussing it, or even acknowledging its existence.

Does not exist

Someone here sells a wiring diagram.

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Should he seek, at any cost, an assembly/build/service manual crafted from the manufacturer, does one even exist, anywhere? I know when I ragged on this topic about a decade ago (along with the fact that KMS had no manual either) that there were rumors that one did indeed exist, but that recipients were prohibited from providing it to anyone, discussing it, or even acknowledging its existence.

your right... ERA has excellent customer support, I may end up getting some parts from them.

There is zero documentation with the car, I have no Idea what the fuses do or the relays, But I am an electrician by trade Ill figure it out.

To be honest I was pleasantly surprised on the quality of my CSX car. I wont try to compare it to other manufactures but let me say this, The doors seem more sturdy, the hood/trunk open and close better, the seats are more comfortable, the steering shaft has zero play in it.

That being said I have not driven this car, a few years ago I drove a friends (HST) CSX car and It seemed loose, meaning that when I went over some bumps the car rattled. The ERA car is exact opposite, it is a tight car and handles perfectly.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA 626

There is zero documentation with the car, I have no Idea what the fuses do or the relays, But I am an electrician by trade Ill figure it out.

I harped on it for years, and finally quit. But I'll bi*tch about it one more time for posterity. If you drop six figures on a "beautifully crafted" CSX, KMS, or SPF then, dammit, the manufacturer ought to provide you with a detailed service manual that wasn't written by someone with only a third grade education, or for whom English is a "work in progress." There is absolutely no excuse for not providing one. Regardless of the manufacturer, somebody had to have built that roller and that somebody knows all the parts, and their numbers, the specifications, and their recommended replacement techniques. The least they could do is memorialize it and provide it to the buyer.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I harped on it for years, and finally quit. But I'll bi*tch about it one more time for posterity. If you drop six figures on a "beautifully crafted" CSX, KMS, or SPF then, dammit, the manufacturer ought to provide you with a detailed service manual that wasn't written by someone with only a third grade education, or for whom English is a "work in progress." There is absolutely no excuse for not providing one. Regardless of the manufacturer, somebody had to have built that roller and that somebody knows all the parts, and their numbers, the specifications, and their recommended replacement techniques. The least they could do is memorialize it and provide it to the buyer.

I can't speak for CSX or KMP cars but we do have a manual, both owners and install for SPF cars. It is up to the dealer to "pay up" to the third party supplier for the owners manuals as the distributor does not supply them. The 289 and 427 owners manuals come from different sources but both are well done and cover the operation as well as much install info. There is also a 427 SPF install manual that is close to 20 years old but still very relevant.

There are also very well done wiring diagrams that are specific to the chassis number and reflect any changes that have taken place over the evolution of the SPF Hi-Tech manufactured chassis'.

We can supply either. If you have an SPF and desire the owners manual let us know the chassis number and we can put you in touch with the supplier. The 427 install manual is a PDF with 14 chapters and a REALLY BIG file but we can email in several emails. info(AT)timemachinesauto.com

[patrickt]

As it should be. And I'll write it once more and then drop it, other high-end manufacturers are doing a serious disservice to their customers by not putting together a detailed service manual.

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by patrickt

As it should be. And I'll write it once more and then drop it, other high-end manufacturers are doing a serious disservice to their customers by not putting together a detailed service manual.

agreed.

[twobjshelbys]

Feh. When was the last time you read the manual on a TV?

If you need a manual for a Cobra you should buy a Subaru. There is no rocket science and everything is right out there in front of God and Everybody.

The electricals would have been nice though. Tracing things down with probes was a PITA.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

If you need a manual for a Cobra you should buy a Subaru. There is no rocket science and everything is right out there in front of God and Everybody.

Bullshi*. That's just a poor half-ass excuse for not tackling a job that is actually quite hard to do right (writing a quality service manual). The truth is, nobody wants to do it. Remember KMS got "partially" through theirs before abandoning the project. The current ERA maintenance/assembly manual is 183 pages long, and there is meat on every page.

[desgros@vtlink.]

Just one more reason noted above to own an ERA.



John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 BRG

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

I can't speak for CSX or KMP cars but we do have a manual, both owners and install for SPF cars. It is up to the dealer to "pay up" to the third party supplier for the owners manuals as the distributor does not supply them. The 289 and 427 owners manuals come from different sources but both are well done and cover the operation as well as much install info. There is also a 427 SPF install manual that is close to 20 years old but still very relevant.

There are also very well done wiring diagrams that are specific to the chassis number and reflect any changes that have taken place over the evolution of the SPF Hi-Tech manufactured chassis'.

We can supply either. If you have an SPF and desire the owners manual let us know the chassis number and we can put you in touch with the supplier. The 427 install manual is a PDF with 14 chapters and a REALLY BIG file but we can email in several emails. info(AT)timemachinesauto.com

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[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

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Yeah but that requires me to understand some computer stuff and I have enough trouble with car stuff!

[1795]

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and Rick is a pretty old dog

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Yeah but that requires me to understand some computer stuff and I have enough trouble with car stuff!

Will this help

[CompClassics]

After having as many issues as there was with a CSX6XXX Continuation Cobra that we completed for a client I can assure you.....

1) There is no assembly manual.

2) There is no electrical schematics, could have used one after the main wiring harness chaffed on a frame bracket and blew the fuel pump fuses.

3) There are no alignment specifications provided.

4) There is no product support whatsoever.

5) There is no knowledge by the installer of the components needed to complete the car to "roller" status in the understanding of hardware (nuts and bolts)or the use of.

7) THERE IS NO FACTORY WARRANTY ON WORKMANSHIP OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENTS BY THE FACTORY THAT LEAD TO DAMAGE OF SAID COMPONENTS.

8) There is no information provided by the manufacturer for known defects or workmanship.

9) Even though Shelby American's name is on the product they will do nothing to correct a licensees inept workmanship or defects.

[Allan A]

Mike,

I have a 427 wiring diag and the alignment set up.

csx7034 at gmail dot com

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by 1795

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and Rick is a pretty old dog

Better a pretty old dog than an ugly old dog.

[patrickt]

ERA 626 -- Mike, if I were you I would call up CompClassics on the phone, spend about an hour with him, then send him a big "thank you" gift basket (you know, a really good one that has cashews, macadamias, cheeses, meats, wine, etc.) and listen to all the trap doors that he can tell you about. His thread about the differential pumping itself dry is a nightmare waiting to happen. There's probably another dozen gotchas that he can help you avoid as well.

[Kit Coyle]

All of the problems that CompClassics cites regarding the new CSX cars
do not exist with the ERA Cobras. I am the second owner of an ERA FIA
that is 13 years old and the customer service help provided over the phone
recently by Bob Putnam was fabulous. Three days in a row he willingly
helped me troubleshoot an electrical problem that I could not figure out.
The manual and electrical diagrams are OEM quality but Bob helped me
with a basic step by step tutorial for the specific problem. He even sent me
a propriety connector free. I broke it and he sent me another...also free.
I might also add that the ERA Cobras are one of the only replicas out there
the actually look and drive like the real 1960's cars. 5 Stars !