The gray one is what was scheduled to head to Daytona tomorrow. I even got the new Trueleo intake powder coated and installed (finished at 3:30 PM today). Then I noticed that the volt gauge is only registering around 12 volts and sometimes less. I do not have time to determine the issue and clean the car so the red Mera gets the nod tomorrow. Maybe next year I can get the 87 to Daytona again.
The gray one is what was scheduled to head to Daytona tomorrow. I even got the new Trueleo intake powder coated and installed (finished at 3:30 PM today). Then I noticed that the volt gauge is only registering around 12 volts and sometimes less. I do not have time to determine the issue and clean the car so the red Mera gets the nod tomorrow. Maybe next year I can get the 87 to Daytona again.
Nelson
lets see some pics
in the meantime........time to shed some light on mine, today! bring on the season 2015!!
The gray one is what was scheduled to head to Daytona tomorrow. I even got the new Trueleo intake powder coated and installed (finished at 3:30 PM today). Then I noticed that the volt gauge is only registering around 12 volts and sometimes less. I do not have time to determine the issue and clean the car so the red Mera gets the nod tomorrow. Maybe next year I can get the 87 to Daytona again.
Nelson
Glad I don't have to make that choice--er, uh, wish I had to make that choice. Guess I really do like the gray one. Nice cars, Nelson.
Sexy !! I'm so glad it wasn't the Mitsubishi Evo wheel (ugg) :
Rexgirl,
I almost always go with a MOMO MILLENIUM EVO 350mm 13.8" Steering Wheel Leather (MEVO35BK1P) with all my G1 Dashes...the upper opening in this steering wheel matches the size & shape of the G1 gauge pod.
Here is the one installed in BlueDream:
But I am doing a 2nd steering wheel for the ReMera as wheel and will decide which one I like better:
Take a look at the two wheels and the holes.
Marring the two together is a easy now that I see the wheel not installed...since I have taken apart a few stock hubs and steering wheels.
Here is stock wheel disasbled:
3 of the 6 factory holes line up with Grant after-market...just need to thread the others.
too funny.....I got this in the V8 GT I bought last year ( loose nut made it come off in my hands while driving) but I was thinking about fitting it into Mera X. that color looks great in these cars
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guess where I have been all day its that time of the year again.............and Mr Lingenfelter opened up his doors once again to us riff-raff for a drool fest! this time he wants me to sent him some pics of the newly modified Mera X for his "collection" that soo cool
but the bell of the ball was THE La! La Ferrari......is the best Ferrari in my opinion of all time
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Dick Mera #8046 (Miss January, Mile High Fieros 2014 calendar) 1987 GT T-boned (RIP) 1988 GT T-Top (The Fiero Store Calendar: Miss February 2012) 1987 McBurnie Daytona Spyder
heeeey.....wait a minute, here!! 308 Ferraris do not have a 3rd Brake light do them?? NOPE!! behind this Ford GT, its Mera #6001!! noice! notice the wonky amber turn is only half lit, as is most early examples we found
heeeey.....wait a minute, here!! 308 Ferraris do not have a 3rd Brake light do them?? NOPE!! behind this Ford GT, its Mera #6001!! noice! notice the wonky amber turn is only half lit, as is most early examples we found
I'm finally making some progress on my Mera, hope to be able to drive is some this summer before I start on the interior and paint.
I just installed the Arraut front coilover setup with 1 1/2" drop spindles in front and coilovers in the back, where should I set the tire fender clearance?.
I'm finally making some progress on my Mera, hope to be able to drive is some this summer before I start on the interior and paint.
I just installed the Arraut front coilover setup with 1 1/2" drop spindles in front and coilovers in the back, where should I set the tire fender clearance?.
Thanks
What size tires do you plan to use on this vehicle?
It's an 88, tires are Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2
fronts are 225/50-16
rears are 255/50-16
Note that the original tire sizes were supposedly 245 x 50 x 15 for the front and 265 x 50 x 15 for the rear tires. I have had a lot of trouble locating the correct tires for the front wheels but have successfully used the 265 x 50 x 15 on the front.
Note that the original tire sizes were supposedly 245 x 50 x 15 for the front and 265 x 50 x 15 for the rear tires. I have had a lot of trouble locating the correct tires for the front wheels but have successfully used the 265 x 50 x 15 on the front.
Nelson
Nelson,
Thanks for the reply, I'm trying to figure what is a good clearance to set between the top of the tire and the fender.
I have coil overs on both ends and can set it wherever I want it.
Thanks for the reply, I'm trying to figure what is a good clearance to set between the top of the tire and the fender.
I have coil overs on both ends and can set it wherever I want it.
Thanks
On my 88 I am currently running 265 x 50 x 15 tires on all four corners with the Chromadora rims. There are coil overs on the rear and Rodney's one inch lowering ball joints on the front. The only issue that I have (and it is minor) is that I sometimes get a bit of low speed scrub out of the front when I am at very low speeds. It does not appear to happen at higher speeds. I have been using this combination for more than 10,000 miles and several years and would not hesitate to use it again. BTW, the visual aspect (between the tires and wheel well) is decent looking by my standards
I drove it about 30 miles on Sunday for it's first shakedown cruise since the motor swap, suspension and brake work. All went well and the 3800 sure pulls hard when it starts to boost. It handles way better too, the front springs were too low and the plastic rack bushing was falling out.
I'm trying to decide if I want to leave it black, it's a re-paint or go back with the original color, red. I really like the way your red Mera looks and everybody knows red cars are faster. Decisions, decisions, plenty of time to think about it. I have to fix lots of little stuff and I have a Pisa Euro dash for it before paint.
Hope that it turns out nice when all is said and done.
My wife asked how much longer I would be working on it Saturday evening as I was putting the front wheels back on. I replied, as long as I have it.
I drove it about 30 miles on Sunday for it's first shakedown cruise since the motor swap, suspension and brake work. All went well and the 3800 sure pulls hard when it starts to boost. It handles way better too, the front springs were too low and the plastic rack bushing was falling out.
I'm trying to decide if I want to leave it black, it's a re-paint or go back with the original color, red. I really like the way your red Mera looks and everybody knows red cars are faster. Decisions, decisions, plenty of time to think about it. I have to fix lots of little stuff and I have a Pisa Euro dash for it before paint.
Hope that it turns out nice when all is said and done.
My wife asked how much longer I would be working on it Saturday evening as I was putting the front wheels back on. I replied, as long as I have it.
Larry
If it helps you out any, here is a black 87 with t-tops that is being reconverted from a F308 life to a Mera. Everything on the outside is now done with the exception of the side markers and paint but it now includes a 3800 SC Series II engine mated to the Getrag 282 transmission. Like your vehicle it may always be a work in progress.
If it helps you out any, here is a black 87 with t-tops that is being reconverted from a F308 life to a Mera. Everything on the outside is now done with the exception of the side markers and paint but it now includes a 3800 SC Series II engine mated to the Getrag 282 transmission. Like your vehicle it may always be a work in progress.
Nelson
That's my plan also, mine still has the Fcar badges but they are soon to be removed. I have a MERA nose badge and MERA letters for the rear.
Why try to pass off a 1 of 247 car as one that 10 to 12 thousand were made? I like my MERA and I can afford to keep it running, maybe not so a 308.
I am considering purchasing one, that is why I was asking for what they are currently selling for. Anyone else purchase one recently? Thanks for the info.
Rick,
I am familiar with fairly recent Mera purchases in the US that ranged anywhere from $6500 to $18000. It is highly dependent on the individual buyer and seller are willing to compromise on (interior, paint, engine, etc.). There is a 1987 Mera for sale right now for $11.5 k and is discussed elsewhere on PFF.
Nelson
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I have a 1987 MERA, production number 7039, Painting code B8469 VIN is 1G2PF1196HP238300 It appears that my MERA is built on an SE, which I understand is rare. Someone who knows how many Mera that exists, based on the SE model?
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Jens, My Mera is 7029 (SE like yours), and we've learned thru Dan's work that most (all?) of the first 1987 Meras were built on SE chassis. Yours adds to this understanding. Dan can probably tell you more. His very early production Mera is an SE. There are a few more members here who have SE Meras as well, all early ones.
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