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Topic: I want to help out a member, I have an idea, and I need your help. PLEASE READ!!!
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Blueiii
Member Posts: 292
From: Toledo, OH
Registered: Jun 2009
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Edit: Page 40 FTW.
Saw last week something about the sail panels coming from a guy in Indianapolis. Oddly enough, I had a set come in from there as well and they didn't work out for me. (The black screen printing wasn't large enough and you could see parts of the frame around the edges.)
If it is the same source, which sounds likely, you might want to test fit them ahead of time. They looked great when I got them, but not when installed.
I'm waiting to see if these had the same issue as mine, so wanted to give the builders a heads up just in case.[This message has been edited by Blueiii (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
Synthesis
Member Posts: 7767
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Blueiii:
Edit: Page 40 FTW.
Saw last week something about the sail panels coming from a guy in Indianapolis. Oddly enough, I had a set come in from there as well and they didn't work out for me. (The black screen printing wasn't large enough and you could see parts of the frame around the edges.)
If it is the same source, which sounds likely, you might want to test fit them ahead of time. They looked great when I got them, but not when installed.
I'm waiting to see if these had the same issue as mine, so wanted to give the builders a heads up just in case.
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Did you get yours from Ebay?
The photos are back a ways in the thread here.. I believe we have plans to tint them a bit as well.IP: Logged |
carbon
Member Posts: 2343
From: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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What's the recommended blend for Mn winters? |
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Psh... it ain't winter yet... boxers and shorts with a t-shirt.
Seriously though... I plan on wearing jeans, a t-shirt, with a sweatshirt over the top and a jacket along if needed... the inside temps tend to differ greatly from the outside temps here...  I don't plan on wearing gloves or a hat, but they will probably be along just in case... tis supposed to be in the mid 40s and not real sunny on saturday and maybe raining on sunday so far... we'll see, as they suck at extended forcasts up here.[This message has been edited by carbon (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by carbon:
Psh... it ain't winter yet... boxers and shorts with a t-shirt.
Seriously though... I plan on wearing jeans, a t-shirt, with a sweatshirt over the top and a jacket along if needed... the inside temps tend to differ greatly from the outside temps here... I don't plan on wearing gloves or a hat, but they will probably be along just in case... tis supposed to be in the mid 40s and not real sunny on saturday and maybe raining on sunday so far... we'll see, as they suck at extended forcasts up here.
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seiously though......
Do you shred them up and poke them down the oil filler or pull the oil pan and drop them right in?
| | | quote | I think if you move to a synthetic blend and move up on viscosity (eg: 10-30 or 10-40) you will be just fine. I have done it on both of my '87 GT's and the leaks I had have stopped.[quote]
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solotwo
Member Posts: 1414
From: Grand Rapids, MI. USA
Registered: Jun 2002
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My 88 2.5 has a recommended weight of 5W-30. Works great summer and winter with 157K. I can tell you from experience that switching older vehicles to synthetic can cause leaks. I tried it on one of the kids beaters and noticed sometime later a leak out in the road she parked her car. So I switched it back and the leaking stopped. That is the reason I haven tried on the ole 2.5. Dont get me wrong synthetic oil is great. GM uses quite a few synthetic fluids on the TopKick Medium Duty trucks. I applauded you people for helping Tyler out. His car is going to be AWESOME! Lloyd I really like the cover you made! They say that the weather here in Michigan will be nice this weekend. I pray yall have safe traveling to and from MN.
Steve W
NE Grand Rapids, MI
88 CoupeIP: Logged |
carbon
Member Posts: 2343
From: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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LOL... when I quote your last message the above is what it gave me...
about the blend... WTF was I reading...  LOL. Man.[This message has been edited by carbon (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by carbon:
LOL... when I quote your last message the above is what it gave me...
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That always happens when text, located between 2 'quotes' is quoted.
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lynxer
Member Posts: 83
From: Detroit Lakes, MN
Registered: Oct 2009
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Benefit was packed. Excellent turn out! To say the least! Frazee sure came together for Tyler!
Car is at Tires Plus
Shirts/hats were a hit and were sold out by 4:00 yesterday (2 XL's and 1 M were left)
Can't wait for you guys to get here. I might be away from my computer a little bit again. So if you need me Call me 218 530 0202, but I will be checking in.
My post may sound short and sweet, but if I say to much more I will give away surprises.
-Nick
Oh WakeJul! You snuck away from VikingRedBaron and I twice last night! We saw you from a distance holding the baby in the pink blanket by the time we got close to you we lost you! Maybe next time!
oh yeah and it is getting cold. The lakes are starting to freeze over  Bring a coat [This message has been edited by lynxer (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
Synthesis
Member Posts: 7767
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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Karen called from the body shop... The passenger door skin may be damaged. The bottom tabs that mount to the bottom of the door have a problem.
I asked if there was a way to repair this, or make it work as a fallback in case we can't get a door skin there today/tomorrow.
She is checking to see. IP: Logged |
Synthesis
Member Posts: 7767
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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Great News!
Tires Plus has already completed half of the Grand Am upgrade, and is in the process of machining the front hubs down for the rotors.
Things are coming together!IP: Logged |
2.5
Member Posts: 10125
From: Southern MN
Registered: May 2007
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Paint must be scheduled next?IP: Logged |
Synthesis
Member Posts: 7767
From: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Registered: Feb 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by 2.5:
Paint must be scheduled next? |
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Actually, a large portion of the body panels are painted, but if anything needs to be replaced, it needs to be up there today/tomorrow in order to be prepped and painted before Friday. It has to cure before we can deliver the car.IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by lynxer:
oh yeah and it is getting cold. The lakes are starting to freeze over Bring a coat
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Nick...............
That last picture was not entirely Helpful.............
We have Cali and Fl Natives coming to visit this week.
They just might Wimp out on us if they see more like that one.........[This message has been edited by VikingRedBaron (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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At least the sun was shining.. IP: Logged |
cornersonrails
Member Posts: 518
From: Algonquin,Il USA
Registered: Jul 2006
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Julie PM sentIP: Logged |
lynxer
Member Posts: 83
From: Detroit Lakes, MN
Registered: Oct 2009
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Stopped by Tires Plus today and they didnt have the Fiero done. Their brake lathe wont cut the parts enough. So they pulled a few springs and Jim is bringing them to a machine shop after work. His friend works the night shift and is going to do them tonight then drop them on Jim's deck when he gets off. Hopefully in the morning they will have it all taken care of so I can get it back to Dave.
This is mainly to Synthesis as he is the coordinater, but I have class from 8-12 and then from 2-330 so hopefully at 12 I can get it down there and find someone to give me a ride back to Detroit Lakes.
Scale 1-10 how pumped are you guys for this weekend?!!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?
I'm at a solid 9.4
9.8 for Billy's on Friday night
9.81 for Zorbaz Pizza Saturday
108/10 for seeing Tyler's face when the car is all done IP: Logged |
lynxer
Member Posts: 83
From: Detroit Lakes, MN
Registered: Oct 2009
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By the way I just saw on a previous post. I have oil and a filter donated from riverside auto parts. It is conventional oil what the car has had in itIP: Logged |
2.5fierose
Member Posts: 109
From: frazee, mn, united states
Registered: Dec 2007
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i want to keep running same oil and i hope the door isnt broken dont want to cause everyone any more problems and i got extra money from people and id like to get some like racing gauges for it so what ones do i buy that will fit or wont they fit and would it be much extra work i just think it would look really nice but what you guys think thanks guys
Tyler Shipman ------------------
1986 Fiero GT
Grand Am Brakes
Mr. Mike's Leather
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VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Just wondering if we could get a list somehow, maybe on the first page of where everyone is staying for the weekend.
I was talking to some of the local people here and they had offered space if needed. They have not heard anything as of yet, if someone is taking them up on the offer or not.
If we could get a list of some sorts, if nothing else it would be nice to know where to go to meet up with them as well.
I am staying in Detroit Lakes for the 2 nights. IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Hmmmmmm, I thought I read somewhere there was a set of gauges being installed.
Anyone know whats up with that?IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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I'm not aware of any guages being installed currently, but I can tell you from experience it's no easy task. To do something like auto meter would require a custom sub-panel to be built and all of the holes measured and precut for each individual guage. It's incredibly time consuming and complicated to do correctly as there are three wiring connectors that come into the back of the original cluster. Here is a pic of my gauges from a sunbird turbo that took me 19 hours to modify, wire, and install to fit and work correctly.
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87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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Get pro sports. They are awesome and cheap. And easy to install. I have them in my car. IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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pics?IP: Logged |
87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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Me?IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Yes you !!!IP: Logged |
87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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Should have worded it better. Pics of the gauges?IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Awe what the heck, show us pics of the whole car while your at it.
Been awhile since this thread has had some pics in it !!!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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yes- pics -of -the -guagesIP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Come on Kris................
I know you can do it..............
Don`t let us down now................IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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I want the next page!!!!IP: Logged |
87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3529
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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You don't want to see my fiero. I'm uploading the only pic I have right now. You would not believe how difficult it is to up load pics from by blackberry. No computer  IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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It`s Mine Baby !!!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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No way!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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I'm gonna get it!IP: Logged |
Fosgatecavy98
Member Posts: 2195
From: GL,MI
Registered: Jul 2005
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Where is the list of whats going on for the weekend?
BTW anyone see the amount of views on this!?! 29,000+!!!!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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It's all me!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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Mine Mine Mine!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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This oughta get it
So much for that idea[This message has been edited by fieroguy123 (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
VikingRedBaron
Member Posts: 103
From: Moorhead, MN USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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Thats the same pack of smokes as in the last pic !!!IP: Logged |
fieroguy123
Member Posts: 315
From: Indianapolis
Registered: Sep 2009
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cuz that pics like 6 months old
they're probably stale by now, don't ya think?[This message has been edited by fieroguy123 (edited 11-16-2009).] IP: Logged |
