A Real Mera in Paradise (Page 648/713)
I FAR I NOV 12, 11:54 AM
Greetings Astro...You have The Most Beautiful Mera I have ever seen...Congrats.

Questions: Are those stock Fiero GT wheel rims and if so what are the tire sizes on your car? Love 'em!

Thanks

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AstroBDean NOV 12, 03:00 PM
Yes, they are the stock GT wheels. The tires are 265/50 15. Thank you very much for the kind words. I love how it turned out.
I FAR I NOV 14, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by AstroBDean:

Yes, they are the stock GT wheels. The tires are 265/50 15. Thank you very much for the kind words. I love how it turned out.



Thanks for sharing.....I can certainly appreciate the effort that went into it and can see why you'd love it -- Well Done!

Question: Is the car riding on the stock suspension?

Thanks
AstroBDean NOV 15, 12:41 AM
KYBs and the Eibach springs. Lowered it about 3/4". Poly C/A & S/B bushings in front.

Larryinkc NOV 18, 11:27 AM
I have been working on my interior and I think it has turned out pretty good so far. I installed a set of Mr Mikes seat covers and the PISA Euro dash and door panels.

Mr Mikes stuff is very well made and the install is easy thanks to the video and instructions he provides.

I am trying to decide on carpet color, either black or a light tan color, and if I should leave the console and
shift cap like they are or paint them to match the seat upholstery. I plan on keeping the car black when it is painted.



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Rexgirl NOV 18, 04:02 PM
Your interior looks just wonderful Larry. Very sophisticated. You did a great job!

Are we voting? If so, I would definitely match the shift surround to the console and/or seats. The shift knob would look better if it coordinated as well. However, the black carpet fits the style of the Euro interior very nicely.

Can we see a pic of the exterior? Really love black Mera's
Larryinkc NOV 19, 09:57 AM
Rexgirl

Thanks for your input on the interior, that would definitely look the best and will be the way I go. It was more work than I anticipated but worth it in the end.

My car was originally red, the PO painted it black and put a Series I 3800 in it. I don't feel guilty about the changes I have made since it wasn't an original car when I got it.

The Series I was pretty tired so I put the Series III in, it is way more fun with the new motor.

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Rexgirl NOV 20, 03:42 AM
Wow!! Looks brilliant with those wheels too. Thank you for posting your Mera's picture! If you ever take a new pic with your California mirrors on, I'd love to see it :-)
AstroBDean NOV 20, 02:28 PM
Larry! Dang that looks sweet. Awesome job. I'd go for black carpet just for keeping it clean's sake. Wow. I'm going to go do something to take my mind off this sudden feeling of jealousy
Larryinkc NOV 20, 03:21 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rexgirl:

Wow!! Looks brilliant with those wheels too. Thank you for posting your Mera's picture! If you ever take a new pic with your California mirrors on, I'd love to see it :-)[/QU

Here's a couple of pics from the 2016 Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival last October in Lake Garnett, Kansas. They had SCCA national events here in the 60s and 70s. It was a great event, lots of fun to drive the Mera on a track, and lots of cars to see.






Three mid engine cars in a row, I was lucky enough to get a ride in one of the Panteras.