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| 88' Cradle Swap to early Fiero strut adapter thread: (Page 2/4) |
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pcar
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MAY 10, 07:23 PM
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If someone would make a set of these I would be in for one set.
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cvxjet
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MAY 10, 08:00 PM
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I bought a set of these from Arraut back ten years ago or so......A simple plate with three studs and the bushing holder and spring holder welded on...Not rocket science. No 88 rear subframe/suspension should ever go to the crusher! this is a great upgrade.
Why someone isn't making these is beyond me.....At least get a Template that people can print out with the offset that is needed. I have two friends who could weld something like this up with quality. But some people don't have access to a good trusted welder.
A few people don't want to make these because they don't look "Show quality"....Come on, this is the best driving upgrade you can do to the Fiero beyond HP increases. I carefully cut and ground the opening for this in my shock tower- A piece of 1/32" metal will fit between but nothing wider- all the way around. If you want show quality then make a cap that mounts on the top.
 [This message has been edited by cvxjet (edited 05-10-2020).]
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fieroguru
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MAY 10, 08:51 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cvxjet:
A few people don't want to make these because they don't look "Show quality"....Come on, this is the best driving upgrade you can do to the Fiero beyond HP increases.
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Actually, this is what I said when you asked me to look into make them...
| quote | Originally posted by fieroguru:
the primary reason I don't offer the 88 cradle swap to an 84-87 chassis is I just don't like the finished look. If I wouldn't install the part on one of my cars, I simply won't sell it.
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Patrick
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MAY 11, 03:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cvxjet:
I bought a set of these from Arraut back ten years ago or so......A simple plate with three studs and the bushing holder and spring holder welded on...Not rocket science. No 88 rear subframe/suspension should ever go to the crusher! this is a great upgrade.
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What is the purpose of the red wire in your photos? Is it a ground for the grill? If so, why?
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Steel
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MAY 11, 08:40 AM
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Move the decklid ground from hinge to the vent/strut tower?
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olejoedad
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MAY 11, 10:16 AM
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For 88 cradle strut adapters, go to 2 Seat Garage on Facebook..... [This message has been edited by olejoedad (edited 05-11-2020).]
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cvxjet
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MAY 11, 11:57 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
What is the purpose of the red wire in your photos? Is it a ground for the grill? If so, why? |
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It is a ground- I have static sometimes on my radio and thought it might be because of ignition interference....
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Will
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MAY 12, 09:44 AM
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Do you have the shield plate on your decklid?
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arbakken
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MAY 12, 10:10 AM
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From Lunatic's Ecotec fastback t top build:
| quote | When looking "DOWN" from the top of the 84-87 engine bay, (and standing behind the rear of the car facing forward), the new 88 strut shaft location will be:
INWARD 1.750" (44.45 mm)
FORWARD 15/16" (23.81 mm)
These measurements are "per strut". You'll have to move both struts! |
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cvxjet
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MAY 12, 12:17 PM
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First, yes I have the shield plate but recently I tested it for ground and I suspect the ground clip is not making a good connection- I am considering how to solve that above and beyond cleaning/grinding the interfaces.
Two, thank you for the measurements, Arbakken.
Guru, I know what you said, and I was trying not to get personal....I even agree with you to some extent- I have spent the time since your original message trying to figure out some kind of strut-tower cap that could make it look really good- and I am apparently stumped. I will keep trying but if you smell smoke, send the fire department!
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