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Z3SpdDmn
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MAR 27, 03:43 PM
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FFS, the KYBs are not a performance damper. The Excel-G are underdamped for a GT, just in street use.
Konis would be bare minimum for a track car, but you would be better off going with a true coil-over setup if you're getting serious about track use. You'll get the ride height adjustment for corner-balance and rake tuning, many more off-the-shelf spring options, and the possibility to rebuild/revalve the dampers.------------------
Anthony
'88 Fiero GT 5-spd "barn find"
www.DriveFasterNow.com
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Monkeybean007
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MAR 27, 04:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Z3SpdDmn:
FFS, the KYBs are not a performance damper. The Excel-G are underdamped for a GT, just in street use.
Konis would be bare minimum for a track car, but you would be better off going with a true coil-over setup if you're getting serious about track use. You'll get the ride height adjustment for corner-balance and rake tuning, many more off-the-shelf spring options, and the possibility to rebuild/revalve the dampers.
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Ya I'm preety serious about tracking this car, unfortunately the seasons closed for now, which just gives me more time to work on my car 😂 and ya I'm looking at coilovers for it as I know that'll make the most difference.
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Spadesluck
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MAR 28, 03:07 AM
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To give you an idea of what folks are talking about for the front coilover setup take a look at this Thread. This is what I have on my car along with some others.
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cam-a-lot
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MAR 28, 04:25 AM
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I had to give you a positive rating for knowing that more than one Fiero is spelled "Fieros", not "Fiero's " 
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wftb
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MAR 28, 10:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Z3SpdDmn:
FFS, the KYBs are not a performance damper. The Excel-G are underdamped for a GT, just in street use.
Konis would be bare minimum for a track car, but you would be better off going with a true coil-over setup if you're getting serious about track use. You'll get the ride height adjustment for corner-balance and rake tuning, many more off-the-shelf spring options, and the possibility to rebuild/revalve the dampers.
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Unfortunately, Koni are not available for Fiero rear struts any longer. You might find a set used .------------------
86 GT built 2.2 ecotec turbo
rear SLA suspension
QA1 coilovers on tube arms
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Z3SpdDmn
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MAR 30, 11:34 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by wftb:
Unfortunately, Koni are not available for Fiero rear struts any longer. You might find a set used .
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Unfortunately, that's true. Here's the latest discussion. Rears seem to be gone, but there are some fronts still out there.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/142790.html
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Anthony
'88 Fiero GT 5-spd "barn find"
www.DriveFasterNow.com
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wftb
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MAR 30, 01:59 PM
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I forgot about this koni insert for stock/KYB/Monroe struts. Here is a video on how to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXSnNZt3NiI------------------
86 GT built 2.2 ecotec turbo
rear SLA suspension
QA1 coilovers on tube arms
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olejoedad
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MAR 30, 03:14 PM
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IMHO, the front spring rate on the 85 GT WS6 suspension is too high, the car pushes like crazy.
After my 85GT got totaled sitting in front of my house, I replaced it with an 86SE that had the heavy duty suspension and rally suspension RPO codes, not WS6.
Both were 2.8 four speeds, same tires and wheels.
The 86 handled much better on entrance and you could get on the throttle earlier coming out of the corner.
As to your project....
The Fiero Store heavy duty front and rear sway bar set is one of the best upgrades you can do to balance the car.
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Monkeybean007
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MAR 30, 03:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
IMHO, the front spring rate on the 85 GT WS6 suspension is too high, the car pushes like crazy.
After my 85GT got totaled sitting in front of my house, I replaced it with an 86SE that had the heavy duty suspension and rally suspension RPO codes, not WS6.
Both were 2.8 four speeds, same tires and wheels.
The 86 handled much better on entrance and you could get on the throttle earlier coming out of the corner.
As to your project....
The Fiero Store heavy duty front and rear sway bar set is one of the best upgrades you can do to balance the car. |
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I'll take a look into the ones on the store and I can say I was honestly surprised with the handling that it took on corners not the best but it handled super well. I also appreciate everyone's comments on this and have looked at all the links that have been posted so far so thank you guys!
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olejoedad
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MAR 30, 05:19 PM
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If you were surprised at the handling I suspect you don't have much seat time in the car yet.
After you learn the nuances of driving a Fiero hard, you will find that you run out of pucker before the car runs out of stickum.
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