I just had to share... I've been setting my 88 up for AutoX and my son snapped this photo. I never thought the Fiero would catch air like this. I'm running 3800SC with 140 tread wear tires, and stock suspension which may explain this. Such a blast to drive!!
I suppose this is impressive since, as I understand it, it's almost impossible to do?
I'm really interested in what makes this so difficult? I've seen some pretty large vehicles pull this off without a problem, and the engine was mounted further forwards.... so how come it's so difficult for the Fiero to do it?
Hmmmm...
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IFLYR22 Member
Posts: 1775 From: Tucson, AZ. Registered: May 2007
I suppose this is impressive since, as I understand it, it's almost impossible to do?
I'm really interested in what makes this so difficult? I've seen some pretty large vehicles pull this off without a problem, and the engine was mounted further forwards.... so how come it's so difficult for the Fiero to do it?
Hmmmm...
On cars that have their engine up front, the torque of the engine can cause the chassis to flex and therefore raise a front tire or two... The fiero is mid-engined. To do this with a mid engine car, it is pure grip and engine performance.
-Dave
adding: I have worked on some Dodge diesel trucks have two different spring rates on the front of some of their trucks to compensate for the engine torque.
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Posts: 9105 From: Indy southside, IN Registered: Jul 2009
Though I must say, when I saw the title I thought you got air with all 4 off the ground. I did it twice by accident, the roads are so horrible here that in 2 different areas I hit such huge dips in the road going 40-50mph that I left the ground for a full sec and slammed back to earth lol.
Wow! Talk about grip... Were you on the gas coming out of a corner or something? Looks like your veering right under heavy acceleration...
yes. I found going into a corner, fast, letting up on the throtle would cause the rear end to start to slide. When it does roll on the gas and the rear tires grab. Then jam the peddle down. The car is still completing the corner so more weight is transfered to one side making the inside light.
I'm looking for suspension changes now. Although that looks great I am loosing time around the corners.
if your going fast enough, and try making a sharp enough turn, you can flip alot of things.. no?
I'm goin fast, faster than you should, and even with these tires you either do what I did in the photo or you spin out. Did that a lot. The only way you could flip is by going off-road or hittnig a curb. then you could flip any car.
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Jim_Martin29 Member
Posts: 702 From: Marina, California, USA Registered: Jun 2010
yes. I found going into a corner, fast, letting up on the throtle would cause the rear end to start to slide. When it does roll on the gas and the rear tires grab. Then jam the peddle down. The car is still completing the corner so more weight is transfered to one side making the inside light.
I'm looking for suspension changes now. Although that looks great I am loosing time around the corners.
Cool picture but my first thought was you need either more spring or sway bar in the rear to keep the front planted.
I have to agree three wheels will cost you time vs 4 wheels gripping. But it make for a hell of a lap to watch. You should find a lot of time once you get it dialed in.
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JohnWPB Member
Posts: 5182 From: West Palm Beach, Florida Registered: May 2009
if your going fast enough, and try making a sharp enough turn, you can flip alot of things.. no?
A lot of things, yes. A Fiero, No. If you are on level ground, and the tire does not catch in a pot hole, edge of the road ect, it is virtually impossible to flip it. The Fiero has a very low center of gravity, and you will just slide and spin. Now, if you lose a tire, and the rim catches in the pavement, you are most certainly going to flip.
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Posts: 85 From: Rossville, GA Registered: Jun 2011
I just had to share... I've been setting my 88 up for AutoX and my son snapped this photo. I never thought the Fiero would catch air like this. I'm running 3800SC with 140 tread wear tires, and stock suspension which may explain this. Such a blast to drive!!
Nice where is this being done at in NH my brother go's to Loudon and runs the road cours . if you dont mund could you tell what you are running for a setup I want to go run a event with COM at loudon it is a 2 day event with time runs the last day
Although I do see a snapped axle or 2 in your future... 
