A Real Mera in Paradise (Page 612/713)
Rick 88 SEP 05, 07:43 PM
The wheels above are also avaialble in 8.5x18 and 9.5x18 with a 35 offset. I think they will fit on an 88 with out hitting on the inside. Not sure about the 16 in versions. On an 87 there still may be interference with the strut on the 18's. I have run 18x8's on the rear with no problem on my 88.

Darn, I wish Rexgirl had not found these.......Don't spend more money.....Don't spend more money.......
johnyrottin SEP 07, 05:17 PM
Today I removed the Ferrari nose badge and replaced it with the stock MERA nose badge. Now she just needs an arrowhead plate for the front, a Pontiac license plate frame for the rear, and to get the MERA letters painted black and put on...then she will be stock again!
batousai666 SEP 07, 06:19 PM

quote
Originally posted by Rexgirl:


These are 16x9 20mm offset. I've asked here http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/133346.html

and it's unclear if they would fit in the rear without coilovers, although the 18 inch size may fit .

Just sharing ...



not sure this is relevant seeing as they are on the '86 Fiero.
but I swapped over my 18 X 7 40mm offset(??) wheels today......boy oh boy are we close here in the back



may have an issue up front too......




now I say 40mm offset?? cuz of this 40 stamped on the back here


but in the end they look sweet I think


Rexgirl SEP 08, 04:14 AM
Yes, that looks sweet, Mr. Dan.
Are those Monroe SensaTracs in back ?
batousai666 SEP 08, 05:32 PM

quote
Originally posted by Rexgirl:

Yes, that looks sweet, Mr. Dan.
Are those Monroe SensaTracs in back ?



thanks......now yer question is a good one, I think they are the stock '86 Fiero setup??
I got a pile of receipts that mention front shocks but nothing for the rear....so I am assuming between that and the old school wear/look that they are the original setup
Rick 88 SEP 11, 09:30 PM
The "40" offset pull the wheels in closer to the suspension and inner fenders as seen in black GT. The "20" offset of the wheels Rexgirl is looking at will push them farther out away from the supension. The additional width will still be a factor in whether they will clear the 87 struts.
RCR SEP 12, 06:28 PM

quote
Originally posted by Rick 88:

The "40" offset pull the wheels in closer to the suspension and inner fenders as seen in black GT. The "20" offset of the wheels Rexgirl is looking at will push them farther out away from the supension. The additional width will still be a factor in whether they will clear the 87 struts.



In this case the problem isn't offset, it's the width and diameter. With the exra inboard width, the wheel does not have enough radius to clear the upper side of the knuckle. At least it would necessitate some double checking prior to purchasing.

Bob

[This message has been edited by RCR (edited 09-12-2014).]

batousai666 SEP 13, 06:55 PM
maybe posting a few submissions for the Fiero Playing Card is in order







johnyrottin SEP 13, 08:20 PM
Today decided that I am getting my MERA back to being a Pontiac...and proud. A few days ago I switched out the Ferrari badge for the stock MERA badge. I am sending my MERA letters off to Billet Badges to have their expert painters do the black on them. I ordered up an arrowhead license plate for the front and a Pontiac license plate frame for the rear. That should bring her right back to her heart!!!!
batousai666 SEP 14, 12:53 PM

quote
Originally posted by johnyrottin:

Today decided that I am getting my MERA back to being a Pontiac...and proud. A few days ago I switched out the Ferrari badge for the stock MERA badge. I am sending my MERA letters off to Billet Badges to have their expert painters do the black on them. I ordered up an arrowhead license plate for the front and a Pontiac license plate frame for the rear. That should bring her right back to her heart!!!!



now this proved to be where the fun began with me and Mera X.
people ask more questions about labeled "Mera" than Ferrari labeled Kit cars. unless it was built by hand by the owner!!!
I get the same thing/feel over Mera X 3800 swap....points deducted for for being just the owner.

I have settled with an opener like....."Bought from the Dealership that way" (minus engine swap)
real car guys pick up on the dealer attachment then hit them with the "Conversion Option" "paid for at the Dealership."
option package on a new Fiero added to the "invoice" and bam.....they see the light.
that promo-video and a copy of the Sales Brouchure and we got another Mera Convert.......I got a shout out over the huge classic rock station one day cuz I told the story to a random off the road stranger that came in specifically to check it out.
I was doing laundry and walked out to this guy who was fill in for a DJ on Vacation. the next day I hear "Pontiac Mera" on the radio.
friend confirmed by FaceBook......noice
how cools that....he referenced the internet and was sold....he said he "saw a very rare Pontiac in the end" my words almost exact! WRKR is wide band promotion. the Mera Story ....is getting out!

*EDIT*.......
in hindsight having a Numbered and stickered Mera has got to be the best PERIOD!!
I don't get such confidence cuz l don't have the evidence and claim "X" as in Algebra....."the missing" ??
the seats and pointed rear engine grill allow me to use "early" version tho

[This message has been edited by batousai666 (edited 09-14-2014).]