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Vernonmera
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NOV 25, 05:59 PM
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a rear bumper removal update...just in case anyone else is trying to remove the rear bumper, I have a quick note to add to the helpful info from Rexgirl. There is only a single bolt on each side that rexgirl showed in the photos. There isn't another bolt on the underside...however, what there is are 4 spot welds on each bracket right below the bolt. Essentially, the bracket holding the bumper in place is both bolted and welded in place. Just thought someone else might want to know that if they are trying to remove it. They are visible once you know to look for them...but definitely a challenge to grind off since the access is so limited
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Vernonmera
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APR 09, 10:14 AM
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Hi All, well our repaint is coming along reasonably well. The epoxy repair is complete and in a few days the whole car will be in primer and hopefully it will be painted in May. I have a few questions that have come up recently that I would love any help that could be offered...
1. I am wanting to repaint the vitaloni mirrors but I can't figure out how to remove the mirror lenses. Has anyone done that successfully? I don't need to replace the mirrors, just to remove for the painting process.
2. I removed the trunk for prep and paint but I haven't taken the hinge off...it seems like there is a fair bit of torque on it so I has a bit nervous to remove it...but of course it would be helpful to have it removed for access when painting. Has anyone tackled that project who has any tips
3. I would love to replace the latch gasket on the hood...mine is pretty ugly. I did see on the regular pennock forum that someone back in 2011 had made a few and was selling them but I can't see anything more recent and I didn't see them on the fiero store...anyone have any idea where to get them or how to reproduce them?
4. I am also needing to replace the rear window weather stripping...again another piece that seems mera specific. I will likely just go into an auto glass store to see if they can match it but I wasn't sure if anyone had found anything that works
thanks for any and all help!
I am having troubles getting pictures to upload but I will try a couple in another post
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Vernonmera
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APR 09, 10:16 AM
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a few pictures along the way...all yellow is before we started work...the others are during e poxy repair 
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Rexgirl
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APR 09, 07:22 PM
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The previous owner of my Mera had a shop try to remove the mirror glass and they failed, finally taking a divot out. In the end new mirrors were the solution.
Wish I could be helpful, but you might have more success with this job? BTW, your car is almost an exact twin to Rex; so fun![This message has been edited by Rexgirl (edited 04-10-2024).]
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steve308
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APR 18, 09:43 PM
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Has anyone found door mount power mirrors that look good on a Mera and or 308 kits? I'm looking for suggestions.
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Rexgirl
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APR 19, 02:06 AM
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I liked the Vitaloni California mirrors that replaced my Tornado's. They came standard on some (later?) 308's. However, some people think those mirrors are hard to see out of, and I believe there are no versions with power adjustments. They worked fine for me.
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Larryinkc
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APR 19, 09:09 AM
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RockSolid MERA
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APR 21, 09:53 PM
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