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Originally Posted by malibujohn
I'm about to purchase an ERA FIA. For those of you who have been down this road, is it better to have the car painted at ERA before delivery or can I get more bang for my buck here in SoCal?
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California has one of the most restrictive codes when it comes to automotive painting, as such, prices there will be higher 80% of the time vs other east coast states where the restrictions are not as convoluted. Having owned several ERA's, I highly recommend that you stick with their painter.
Product wise (I am combining your other threads response here), on the Pin Drive wheels, you are better off buying through ERA and allowing them to install them properly. Since you are buying their competition rear (my last FIA and my current 427SC both have them), this is a no brainer. Same goes for the correct FIA wheels. Depending on where in California you are, you might want to get their wipers, heater, and a tonneau cover, again installed at ERA. Little items such as wind wings and sun visors can be shopped for better pricing.
Any other questions, feel free to ask, plenty of ERA owners here that are happy to assist a new (or soon to be new) owner.
Bill S.
PS: Welcome to the madness
