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hnthomps
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OCT 11, 07:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by johnyrottin:
Mine is a an unaltered, original paint, matching numbers 88 MERA. I did put in the Pontiac factory CD player but that can be changed back in about 5 minutes.
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Mine have a few more modifications so your Mera may be a better candidate for Mr. Lingenfelter than one of mine. None of mine have original paint or engines and I am quite happy about that.
Nelson
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johnyrottin
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OCT 11, 08:16 PM
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The key point is you would have to find someone willing to give one up!
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hnthomps
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OCT 11, 09:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Nelson,
On your red car, you painted ends just below the rear bumper, did you open up the black vent area or just keep it painted black? I like the front spoiler painted red even though it is black from Corporate Concepts. Did you also paint the red farther down on the side of the car as well? My car is due for paint so I am gathering ideas...... |
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Rick,
The rear areas below the bumper were just painted black and not opened up since I did not see any benefit in doing so. I did open up both side vents and am using one for a cooler air supply to the engine. My car is red all the way down with the exception of the belt/side marker strip which is black. On the front end, all of the fiberglass parts are painted red but the lower rubber like portion of the front air dam is black. I can take specific pictures if that would help you.
Nelson
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hnthomps
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OCT 11, 09:23 PM
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I would consider doing that but have no idea as to how long he would want to display it. I am not interested in a permanent load with no payment to me.
Nelson
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Rick 88
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OCT 13, 05:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by johnyrottin:
Mine is a an unaltered, original paint, matching numbers 88 MERA. I did put in the Pontiac factory CD player but that can be changed back in about 5 minutes.
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My car was all matching numbers/paint/ factory leather/ etc. but the extra weight of the Mera bodywork meant the 2.8 did not perform near as well as my stock 2.8 yellow 88 GT 5-speed. With the 3.4 PR it now pulls stronger than the yellow 88. With the upcoming DOHC, it should run, and sound, like it looks!
If you sell yours to Lingenfelter for big bucks, you could buy another one to have some fun with......
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Rick 88
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OCT 13, 05:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Rick,
The rear areas below the bumper were just painted black and not opened up since I did not see any benefit in doing so. I did open up both side vents and am using one for a cooler air supply to the engine. My car is red all the way down with the exception of the belt/side marker strip which is black. On the front end, all of the fiberglass parts are painted red but the lower rubber like portion of the front air dam is black. I can take specific pictures if that would help you.
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Thanks for the info Nelson. Pics are not necessary just yet. I plan to repaint the car after the DOHC swap. Perhaps it is sacriledge, but I am considering changing the exterior color from red. Over the years I have owned many red cars, and I am getting burnt out on the color.
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hnthomps
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OCT 13, 09:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Thanks for the info Nelson. Pics are not necessary just yet. I plan to repaint the car after the DOHC swap. Perhaps it is sacriledge, but I am considering changing the exterior color from red. Over the years I have owned many red cars, and I am getting burnt out on the color. |
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Rick,
I also like the gunmetal gray car that I have and plan to eventually paint the last Mera in a 2006 Lotus British Racing Green to go with a stock Beechwood interior.
Nelson
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Rick 88
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OCT 15, 07:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Rick,
I also like the gunmetal gray car that I have and plan to eventually paint the last Mera in a 2006 Lotus British Racing Green to go with a stock Beechwood interior.
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Nelson, the "Lime Rock Green" metallic offered on the 2014 Stingray is also a very nice looking green. It would look great with the beechwood interior too. I can emai you a picture of a Stingray in this color if you want.
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hnthomps
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OCT 15, 07:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
Nelson, the "Lime Rock Green" metallic offered on the 2014 Stingray is also a very nice looking green. It would look great with the beechwood interior too. I can emai you a picture of a Stingray in this color if you want. |
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Yes, I would like to see the picture.
Nelson
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Rick 88
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OCT 15, 08:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hnthomps:
Yes, I would like to see the picture.
Nelson |
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On the way to you now.
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